Take an active role in research: the IAPK Association of Sponsors

The IAPK works on a non-profit basis and receives support from an Association of Sponsors comprised of individuals and companies active in the sector. The goal of the Association of Sponsors is to foster research and teaching in the realms of powder metallurgy, ceramics and ceramic joining technology. This support includes everything from initial proposals and suggestions for research projects and contracts as well as the concrete carrying-out of research and development work. Furthermore, the Association of Sponsors contributes to the education of students at RWTH Aachen University and promotes their ongoing training wherever possible. And, finally, the association also fosters the publication of research findings, thereby making them available to the general public in the most appropriate form possible.

In short, the IAPK Association of Sponsors is the body that makes our research possible in the first place! And when individuals and companies become members, they are automatically invited to actively shape our work.

A strong network:
our members.

Whether you’re an interested individual or a company active in the sector, when you become a member of our Association of Sponsors, you become part of an ever-expanding network of high-end industry leaders. Take a look at the list of our current members.

It pays to get involved:
the benefits of membership.

Membership in the IAPK Association of Sponsors is worthwhile in many ways. Here are the advantages at a glance.

• Rapid access to research findings
  As a member, you have early-stage access to all research findings produced by our institute alliance (IWM+IAPK).
• Self-initiated research project proposals
  As a member, you are invited to suggest research topics and concrete research contracts.
• Active participation in research and development projects
  As a member, you have the opportunity to actively participate in research projects – for example as part of the committees of AiF-funded projects.
• Effective visibility for your company logo
  As a member, you are invited to publish your company logo on the IAPK homepage and profit from increased visibility in our strong network.
• Discounts on participation in various events
  Members are invited to take part in events organised by our institute alliance (IWM and IAPK) at particularly favourable terms.
• Regular subscription to our newsletter
  As a member, you automatically receive our newsletter, which means you will always be well-informed on current topics, industry trends and research.
• Access to our resources
  Members have privileged access to the resources of our institute alliance (IWM and IAPK).
• Targeted placement of Master’s and Bachelor’s students
  As a member, you are invited to ask the Association of Sponsors to connect you with suitable Master’s and Bachelor’s students for specific research issues.
• Targeted literature research in the context of research projects
  Are you in need of specific literature research into a certain product, procedure or scientific issue? Members can request that this literature research be carried out as part of project papers or student research papers.