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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)
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The junior research group headed by Dr. Karsten Woll develops nanostructured thin films by means of electrical current pulses.
(Photo: K. Woll, private)
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Metamaterials for the construction of microscopic 3D trusses achieve higher specific strength.
(photo: J. Bauer, KIT)
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