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Research offering insights

We firmly believe that the best ideas are born out of collaboration. In our project showcase, we provide insights into projects that bring people together, drive innovation and open up new perspectives for business and society. We work together and highlight the people, innovations and success stories that generate real added value for business, society and the region through research.

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A large proportion of the research is funded by external and special-purpose grants; this proportion has risen steadily in recent years. The numerous research projects carried out within national and international consortia, as well as individual research projects, are funded by the federal government, the state, the EU and the private sector. In addition, research topics are also supported by public funding, for example through direct funding from industry.

Right in the thick of it – the ā€˜aha’ moment in this month’s research topic

SPOTLIGHT

Curiosity is the starting point for all innovation. With ā€˜MITTendrin’, we take you on a journey into the world of current research topics. Gain fascinating insights, discover surprising connections and learn how interdisciplinary research opens up new avenues for solutions. One topic, many perspectives and a new ā€˜aha’ moment every month.

SPOTLIGHT NOVEMBER

Powder is turned into buildings

Why the most exciting components of a timber structure can now come from 3D Printing

At the Laser Institute at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, very large metal components for specialised structures are printed layer by layer using 3D Printing

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HSMW Leaders – the people behind the ideas

Faces of Research

Behind every innovation are people with curiosity, passion and expertise. In our ā€˜Faces of Research’ series, we introduce researchers from the HSMW, their projects, their visions and the topics that inspire them.

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Research projects

What innovations are currently being developed at our university? Discover exciting research projects, clearly organised. (The links are currently being updated.)

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Project websites

Discover the webpages on selected research topics, organised by faculty.

ABVML – Predicting the results of the weld-on bending test using machine learning (ML)

The aim of the project is to identify suitable methods of material characterisation that can be used to determine differences in the crack arrest behaviour of structural steels for safety-critical applications. 
Using machine learning, models will be developed to predict the outcome of the weld-on bending test (pass/fail) and to identify key material and microstructural characteristics associated with crack arrest capability.

04/2024–03/2027

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kristin Hockauf

ABVML project website

FlƤchenWaNdel – Research into measures to promote sufficiency and biodiversity at German universities

During its consolidation and transfer phase, the FlƤchenWaNdel project focuses on the structural embedding and cross-university transfer of land-use practices geared towards sufficiency and climate resilience

01/2026–12/2027

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Anika Mƶcker

FlƤchenWaNdel project website

 

Good Practice Analysis of Flat-Swapping Schemes

Rental flat swapping is a welcome tool for sustainable land use that can be used to sustainably activate ā€˜dormant housing reserves’. The aim of the project is to derive recommendations for action, based on practical experience, for the adaptation or optimisation of the home-swapping scheme. To this end, a good practice analysis of existing home-swapping programmes run by German housing associations will be carried out on the basis of research and interviews.

04/2026 – 11/2026

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Anika Mƶcker

Rental Flat Swap Project Website

 

GOLEHM Project LImA – Clay Image and Acceptance

As part of the WIR! alliance GOLEHM, the LImA project focuses on increasing social acceptance and improving the image of clay as a sustainable building material. Mittweida University of Applied Sciences is conducting accompanying research into perception and acceptance.

04/2026 – 09/2028

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Anika Mƶcker

LImA project website

 

NextGen Qualification Programme

NextGen supports academics at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences in preparing specifically for a professorship at Universities of Applied Sciences. 

April 2021 – March 2027

Prof. Dr. phil. Ramona Kusche

 NextGen project website

 

 

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