The IAPK is an institute affiliated with RWTH Aachen, a leading technical university in Germany. We have been carrying out R&D, providing expert consulting and offering many other services in all matters relating to powder metallurgy and technical ceramics since 1987. Today, we continue to operate at the interface between scientific research and practical application. One of our key goals is to establish even stronger connections between science and industry.
The Institute for Materials Applications in Mechanical Engineering (IWM) at RWTH Aachen University and the Institute for Application Technology Powder Metallurgy and Ceramics at RWTH Aachen University (IAPK) cordially invite you to this year's IWM - IAPK Colloquium with the topic “Strength and Reliability in Powder Metallurgy and Ceramics” on March 20, 2025 in Aachen. Nine current presentations from industry and science will form the basis for exciting discussions and scientific exchange.
You can look forward to the following presentations:
Strength and fracture toughness testing of brittle materials and components
Multiscale Simulation of Co-Sintering of Metal-Ceramic Composites with Consideration of Microstructural Evolution and Fracture
Fatigue strength and durability of dental ceramics
Numerical simulation of microscopic cracks in CVD-coated carbide
Application of test methods from the hard metal and ceramics industry to characterize sintered Nd2Fe14B hard magnets
Fracture mechanical strength calculation of sintered components
Notched impact strength of HIP post-compressed PBF-LB samples made of duplex steel as a function of the initial porosity and the process gas used
Process-related influencing variables on the fatigue behavior of material structures produced using PBF-LB
Processability and strength optimization of ledeburitic cold work steel PM-V10 by means of metal binder jetting
Registration is possible here.
The colloquium will take place on 20.03.2025 in Aachen. For further information, please refer to the attached Program booklet (de).
All lectures will be held in German.
The Institute for Materials Applications in Mechanical Engineering (IWM) at RWTH Aachen University and the Institute for Applied Powder Metallurgy and Ceramics at RWTH Aachen e.V.. (IAPK) invite you to next year's colloquium of the institute network under the title "Development of Tool Materials". On March 21st, 2024 in TEMA Pyramid ten lectures in German language will be held.
The following lectures are already confirmed:
During the colloquium, numerous interesting lectures are held on current research topics from science and industry leading to further discussions.
The exchange among colleagues on current issues is always a welcome opportunity to get up to date.
For further information and registration please refer to the website.
From powder to components: at the IAPK, we focus on the entire process chain.
Our range of research, development and services encompasses all fields relating to powder metallurgical and ceramic material development and component manufacturing. This includes design and simulation, powder processing and shaping, consolidation via sintering processes, thermal processing and component testing.
Our team places special emphasis on the complex joining techniques of ceramic structural components with metallic and other ceramic components. With the help of computer aided numerical simulations, we also generate lifetime predictions relating to specific operating conditions, such as cyclic loading and elevated temperature loading.
»Whether for the purpose of performing research or providing services, we have permanent access to the state-of-the-art technical equipment of our institute alliance.«
The IAPK is a non-profit organisation that receives support from an Association of Sponsors known as the Förderverein. This association is composed of individuals and companies active in the sector, and its goal is to facilitate and promote the scientific work carried out at the institute. It also functions as a strong and competent network of members, all of whom benefit directly from rapid access to our research findings and active involvement in shaping our research work.