Following the example of trees, biomechanic Prof. Dr. Claus Mattheck transfers universal shapes to technical components. Deformation via vertebrae could contribute to the development of lightweight durable components.

(Image: C. Mattheck)

The junior research group headed by Dr. Karsten Woll develops nanostructured thin films by means of electrical current pulses.

(Photo: K. Woll, private)

Metamaterials for the construction of microscopic 3D trusses achieve higher specific strength.

(photo: J. Bauer, KIT)