KIT - wbk Institute of Production Science
University
Karlsruhe, Germany1 profile visit
About
The wbk Institute of Production Technology at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has just under 100 employees and is part of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.
In addition to its research activities in the traditional fields of mechanical and plant engineering, the wbk focuses on the development of production technology for enabling technologies such as electromobility, hybrid lightweight construction and additive manufacturing. In joint projects with industry partners, the wbk develops solutions for a wide range of production engineering issues and also develops methods and processes for the production of tomorrow with a view to the future.
Areas of activity
Business Sector
Aeronautics & SpaceAutomotiveBiotechnologyBuilding, Construction & Civil EngineeringChemical & Plastic IndustryEcology and environmentElectronicsEnergy & Renewable EnergiesEquipment, Technologies, InstrumentsForest, Wood & PaperGreen technology & SustainabilityICT & TelecommunicationsInfrastructureMechanical engineeringMechatronics & RoboticsNew MaterialsRecyclingTransport & LogisticsWater managementOther Topics
R&D&I Topics on Lightweighting
Optimisation of lightweight design approachesNovel lightweight materials including optimised manufacturingRecycling of lightweight materialsJoining technologyAdditive ManufacturingDigitalisationOther