University News: Maschinenbau

Research
Research into “green” carbon fibres to contribute to coal phase-out

The Free State of Saxony, Lausitz Energie Kraftwerke AG, the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (IWU), the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research (IAP) and the Cluster of Excellence MERGE of Chemnitz University of Technology have signed a letter of intent on the InnoCarbEnergy project at the Boxberg power plant site
Research
Lighter headrest for child car seats thanks to German-Polish research cooperation

Researchers at Chemnitz University of Technology, together with companies in Thuringia and Poland, have developed a 26 percent lighter headrest for a child seat and established the technical foundations for its resource-efficient production
Campus
Designing the House of the Future - Thanks to Crowd  

As part of an EU pilot action, the Cluster of Excellence MERGE at Chemnitz University of Technology is looking for innovative 3D printing solutions to make life at home easier - Challenge for teams and individuals with the option to win 1,250 euros in project start-up funding
Campus
First Steps into Career Start with Good Education

On 1 September 2020, seven new trainees were welcomed at Chemnitz University of Technology
International
New all-time high for DAAD funding

TU Chemnitz generated around 1.85 million euros in third-party funding from DAAD programs for international mobility and projects in 2019 – International Office supports application
Study
Prepare for Your Studies with Bridge Courses

Registration for bridge courses in winter semester 2020/21 starts 24 August 2020 - many courses digitally available
Study
Rental Price Check: Chemnitzer Student Life Especially Affordable

Shortly before the winter semester, an Internet real estate portal compared the rents offered for student apartments in German university cities - Chemnitz is five times cheaper than Munich
Campus
Lauf-KulTour 2.0 Starts in the Direction of Chemnitz’s Sister City Düsseldorf

Starting on 21 August 2020, a duathlon relay will run on a 1,300-kilometer route from Chemnitz across Germany and back again within ten days.
Campus
Centre for Fitness and Health Opens Again

Limited equipment training is possible until 30 September 2020 - Hygiene concepts must be observed
Campus
247 New Dormitory Rooms with Micro Bath

The dormitory at Vettersstraße 66 was reopened after extensive interior renovation - There are still rooms available for the winter semester 2020/2021
Events
"Everybody for Himself, Yet Together"

Running enthusiasts at Chemnitz University of Technology can compete in the WiC self-running company race in September 2020 - registration is possible until 17 August - university running shirts are available starting 24 August
Honours
3x Gold and a Silver at the German Athletic Championship in Braunschweig

Successful "partner university of top-class sport": Max Hess and Maria Purtsa won the championship title in triple jump, Corinna Schwab sprinted her personal best 400 metres on the way to 1st place and Rebekka Haase sprinted over 100 metres to 2nd place
Campus
RABBAZ is Back on Campus

Second issue of student magazine "RABBAZ" published
Study
Developing the Outdoor Products of Tomorrow

Nationally unique additional qualification "Outdoor Engineer" offered at Chemnitz University of Technology starting in winter semester 2020/21
Campus
Engagement for the Capital of Culture Application

Students at Chemnitz University of Technology discussed development opportunities for the Capital of Culture application - video clips provide insights
Events
President Holds Workshop for Young Scientists

Program by the Centre for Young Scientists on 30 October 2020 at 2 pm prepares participants for contract negotiations
Research
Chemnitz Hydrogen Research Networked Throughout Europe

Chemnitz University of Technology is a member of Europe's largest research network for hydrogen research
Campus
Prototype Workshop Reopens

Chemnitz University of Technology’s student workshop for project work is open again - prior registration necessary
Alumni
Language Skills Open Career Doors

Ladislav Weber completed a unique double master's degree at the Universities of Technology in Prague and Chemnitz and then stayed in Saxony
Business
Third TUClab Competition Launched: Up to 450,000 Euro Start-up Financing for Founders

Saxon start-ups and potential business start-ups can apply for start-up financing as well as consulting and support services at Chemnitz University of Technology until 31 August 2020