Merge Technologies for Multifunctional Lightweight Structures
Top-level research for international visibility and performance
Welcome to Germany's first and only Federal Cluster of Excellence in the field of lightweight structures. Lightweight construction is a key technology of the future. Wherever masses have to be moved, the optimization of weight is a main focus in order to save raw materials and energy. Thus, it is the aim of the Cluster's research to merge basic technologies suitable for mass-production, comprising plastic, metal, textile and Smart Systems for the development of resource-efficient products and production processes. More than 100 researchers and technicians from a total of six interacting research domains are currently working on the implementation of this project, which is funded by the DFG with 31 million Euros in the period 1st November 2012 to 31st October 2017.News
Prize-winning Idea Put into Practice
Stefan Uhlmann of the Professorship of Lightweight Structures and Polymer Technology developed a new testing device to determine the bulk density and pourability of granules …
Internationaler Erfahrungsaustausch stärkt Kooperation
Vertreter des Bundesexzellenzclusters MERGE referierten zum Thema „Biobasierte und textilverstärkte Verbundwerkstoffe: Design und Entwicklung für die Großserienproduktion“ in Bangkok
MERGE trauert um einen seiner führenden Wissenschaftler
Prof. Dr. Thomas Geßner, Direktor des Zentrums für Mikrotechnologien (ZfM) und Professor für Mikrotechnologie der Technischen Universität Chemnitz, Leiter des Fraunhofer Instituts für Elektronische Nanosysteme ENAS sowie Leiter des Forschungsbereiches Mikro- und Nanosystemintegration des Bundesexzellenzclusters MERGE, verstarb völlig unerwartet am 25. Mai 2016 im Alter von 61 Jahren in Tokio.
Successfully Networked
Saxony’s State Minister for Higher Education, Research and the Arts Dr. Eva-Maria Stange Praises TU Chemnitz for Extensive International Cooperation ahead of the "AC21 International Forum" …
180. Jubiläum der TU Chemnitz – Der Exzellenzcluster MERGE stellt sich vor
Zur Festwoche an der Universität lockt MERGE mit einer Panel Diskussion, einem Frisbee Contest und einem Infostand zum Masterstudiengang.
A Further Bridge Built Between Poland and Germany
The Federal Cluster of Excellence MERGE is preparing together with partners from Opole and Wroclaw the "1st Polish-German Bridge Conference" …