Research team succeeded in creating super magnets using 3D printing Magnetic materials are an important component of mechatronic devices such as wind power stations, electric motors, sensors and magnetic switch systems. Magnets are usually produced using rare earths and conventional manufacturing m... Continue

A new call for applications for the young researchers’ programme Emerging Talents Initiative (ETI) has just started – the deadline is 8 March 2020. The programme offers excellent young FAU researchers support to apply to an external funding provider within the funding period (12 months), for example... Continue

Wouldn’t it be handy if you were able to record your baby’s heartbeat or even take an ultrasound scan just using a smartphone app at home, without having to make an appointment to visit your obstetrician or go to the hospital, with all the additional travel and waiting time that entails? Technology ... Continue

From now until April 15, 2020, female doctoral and postdoctoral researchers of the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Sciences can apply for the next round of the FAU mentoring programme ARIADNETechNat doc/postdoc+. The 18-months programme starts in October 2020 and ends in March 2022. The of... Continue

FAU receives 2.25 million euros for improving industrial 3D printing processes Research at the Chair of Photonic Technologies (LPT) at FAU is focused on laser-based 3D printing processes using metallic powder materials. The 3D printing process known as Direct Energy Deposition (DED) can be used to ... Continue