University News: Maschinenbau

Research
Keeping an Eye on Environmental Protection and Costs

The TU Chemnitz is involved in the joint project “New galvotechnical coating processes from ionic liquids (GALACTIF)”, funded by the federal government with four million euros
Campus
New Task Force Shall Support and Accompany “Lighthouse Projects”

Optimal framework conditions for successful application will be developed in working groups – within the strategy for excellence “Chemnitz Cluster+” supports applications
Research
Working on the Perfect Sandwich

Researcher of the Federal Cluster of Excellence MERGE are developing stable lightweight materials made of textile and foam - first applications in headrest and testing car seat
Research
Europe’s Top Networkers of Lightweight Engineering are in Chemnitz

The Federal Cluster of Excellence MERGE at the TU Chemnitz provides an international impetus for sustainable development in the field of lightweight engineering
International
Time to Go Abroad – Time to Get Informed

The International Office‘s (IUZ) "International Day" takes place on November 9, 2016
Research
Cross-national Research in the Field of Fiber-reinforced Plastic

Habilitation of Prof. Suchart Siengchin, elected president of the King Mongkut´s University of Technology North Bangkok, at the TU Chemnitz – Research cooperation with MERGE
International
“TU Chemnitz is the Most International University in Saxony”

The number of international students in Chemnitz is still increasing – TU Chemnitz is a cosmopolitan university in a welcoming city
People
New University Leadership Determined

Three Vice Presidents were elected by the Senate to five-year terms in office
International
City rally, Guided Tour of the Kaßberg and Welcome Party

The orientation week for more than 400 newly enrolled international students of TU Chemnitz finished with a welcome dinner
Research
Third-party Funding: TU Chemnitz Nationwide Among the Top Ten

The university was able to procure more than 74 million euros in 2014 – The TU Chemnitz is in 7th place nationwide based on proceeds per professor
Research
Textile Innovation for Bicycles

A team of founders at the TU Chemnitz want to make bicycles even lighter with spokes made from high-tech fibers
Research
MERGE going to Brazil for International Networking

Scientists from the Cluster of Excellence MERGE introduce their current research results at the 7th Brazilian-German Frontiers and Science(BRAGFOST) Symposium in Campinas
Culture
Free Admission for Chemnitz Students

Beginning October 1, 2016, the Kulturticket (Culture Ticket) will take effect – free tickets to museums – and Theater fans can hope for last-minute seats
Events
When Chemnitz Throws a Party, the Uni is Right in the Middle

The TU Chemnitz participates in the Chemnitz City Festival on August 27, 2016 with a variety of different entertainment acts and offers
Sports
Ready, Set, Run for the Uni

On September 7, 2016, the TU Chemnitz has the chance to recapture the title of “Most Athletic Company” at the WiC Firmenlauf (company run) – Late deciders can still register until August 26
Research
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
Research
High-Precision Machining in Microcosmic Dimensions

TU Chemnitz’ Professorship Micromanufacturing Technology puts a new high-precision machining center into operation, focused on development and manufacture of functional surfaces
Events
Summer, Sun, Support - Writing Week

From August 22 through 26, TU Chemnitz students have the chance to work on their writing projects together – the Writing Week offers both structural and content-related assistance
Sports
Swimming the Strait of Gibraltar

Defying the currents and his own limitations: In September, Joseph Heß will face the challenge of swimming from Spain to Morocco
Campus
Living the Life on Campus

Students in Chemnitz enjoy living on campus - In the ten TU Chemnitz dormitories, there are 1,800 beds in single apartments, doubles or apartments shared among multiple people