From left to right: Roland Fischer, CEO Orlikon, TUM-Präsident Wolfgang A. Herrmann and Florian Mauerer, Head of Business Unit Additive Manufacturing, Oerlikon. (Photo: Andreas Heddergott / TUM)
Campus news - The Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Swiss technology firm Oerlikon have signed a partnership agreement. Both partners intend to work for progress in research in the field of additive manufacturing technologies. Plans foresee the establishment of a joint institute where research will focus on metal processing. Parts for airplanes and automobiles, individual custom medical products and even entire houses: According to experts, additive manufacturing methods, including 3D printing, will revolutionize manufacturing technologies. At present these technologies are not yet ready for mass production. Engineering sciences at the TUM incorporate a robust body of expertise which is now to be expanded and enhanced in collaboration with the firm Oerlikon. Activities will focus on intelligent materials and components with integrated functionalities.
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