BA/MA Investigate the resource consumption of various LPBF system concepts

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research institutions throughout Germany and is the world’s leading applied research organization. Around 30 800 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.0 billion euros.

In cooperation with the Chair of Laser Technology LLT, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT offers the opportunity to write a thesis.

Additive manufacturing processes such as Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) allow near-net-shape production of components with increased functional integration and reduced material usage. Additive manufacturing is therefore considered to be of central importance in terms of increasing the sustainability of future product developments and production chains. In contrast to conventional manufacturing processes, the tool-free production of components promises advantages not only in terms of the resulting economy, but also ecology.

As part of the thesis, various commercial LPBF systems are to be examined and compared in terms of their resource consumption.

Knowledge of additive manufacturing and sustainability management is an advantage, but not essential.

What you will do

Research on the state of the art
Dismantling LPBF system into individual modules
Installation of measuring equipment on various LPBF systems
Design of test plan and data preparation
Experimental recording of material and energy flows before, during and after the process
Documentation of the results

What you bring to the table

You are studying a technical or scientific degree program (e.g. mechanical engineering, materials science, physics)
Interest in application-oriented research and development
Great commitment, creativity and an independent and reliable way of working
Good level in German

What you can expect

Practice-oriented thesis in an innovative working environment
Excellent equipment in the laboratories and first-class machines and devices
A creative and interdisciplinary working environment in a highly motivated team
Flexible working hours for a better work-study balance
Very good transportation options (bus; car)

The position is temporary until completion of the thesis.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position, please contact:

Christian Weiß, M.Sc.

Tel: +49 241 8906-608

Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT

www.ilt.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 68264 Application Deadline: 05/31/2024

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