Technical University of Clausthal (TUC), Institute of Mechanical Engineering (IMW), Germany

Founded in 1775 and elevated to the status of a mining academy in 1864, the Harz Mountain educational institution rapidly achieved an international reputation. Thus, in the mid-19th century, one half of its students came from North and South America, Southeast Asia, and Australia.

Research and education at the Technical University of Clausthal (TUC) are currently concentrated on material sciences, mechanical engineering, process engineering, information engineering, as well as studies which expressly combine the economic, natural, and engineering sciences to form a well-balanced qualification profile for new professional fields. With about 90 professors, 420 scientific employees, and some 2800 students, the Technical University of Clausthal possesses a clear-cut structure, which is well suited for interdisciplinary research. This competency has repeatedly been confirmed by leading positions in rankings which appraise research and education at German universities. With a share of 30 per cent for students and doctoral candidates from foreign countries, the Technical University of Clausthal also occupies a leading position in the international field among German universities.

Within the I*PROMS Network of Excellence, TUC is represented by the Institute of Mechanical Engineering (IMW). The IMW is involved in a number of national and international research projects. Its major areas of research are:

• Design and calculation of machine parts (spline shaft connections, shaft-hub-connections, weakened press-fit-connections, ropes and drum winches, experimental diagnostics)
• Integrated product development (design theory, concurrent engineering, requirements engineering, knowledge management, product lifecycle management, product lifecycle support)
• Machine acoustics (systematic design of low noise products, structure borne sound measurements, noise reduction, sound transmission in joint sheet metal structures, sound transmission through bearings)
• Rapid prototyping and tooling
• Process engineering machines and plants (development of reaction swing mills, design of high speed rotors for process engineering, machine elements and connection technologies for hot gas fans)
• Standardisation (eg. ISO, STEP, DIN)

For further information, please contact:

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Dietz
Robert-Koch-Straße 32, 38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld
Phone: +49 (0) 5323 72-2270, Fax: +49 (0) 5323 72-3501
http://www.imw.tu-clausthal.de/