We are an institute with a long tradition in materials science and engineering and are currently in a phase of renewal and growth. Building on decades of expertise, we are reshaping our research profile to meet the challenges of the future - from sustainable materials to digital and bio-inspired approaches.

Our team is growing and thrives on collaboration across disciplines and generations. We actively involve students in our scientific work and offer them the opportunity to work on pioneering projects and develop the skills they need for their future scientific or industrial careers. In this way, we combine tradition with innovation and create an inspiring environment for research, teaching and collaboration.