Core competence: Material modeling and simulation

Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM

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We develop load scenarios and processes on the computer for real materials and components and for those that are currently under development. This makes it possible to economically develop materials and components and improve processes and then precisely forecast the behavior of existing materials and components in use or of those that are still under development. These can then be cost-effectively optimized without the need for trial-and-error. We describe the deformation, damage and failure behavior of materials under different loading conditions and under operational conditions. Our simulations deliver information about component safety and lifetime, while our process simulations help our partners to improve the design of their tools in line with the subsequent operating conditions and improve the process controls. We model materials on different scales (multi-scale modeling) and measure properties specific to that model (design of experiments) by linking and combining different simulation methods. We perform complex numerical simulations in our »virtual lab« and use our »virtual microscope« to predict materials properties.

Equipment and methods for material modeling and simulation

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