Design the production technology of tomorrow – today!

In Germany, every second job is linked to production. It is therefore important to regularly production systems and manufacturing technologies and to make them more intelligent, efficient and sustainable through innovations.

We are one of the leading research institutes in the field of application-oriented production research and make a major contribution to the further development of production technology in Germany.

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Our research groups

Our strength lies in our interdisciplinarity. In four research groups we investigate technologies and management for modern production. We research solutions at the hardware and software level that will make industrial processes more efficient, digital and sustainable. The cross-group collaboration of our research groups is the key to synergies and innovations.

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CiP | Center for Industrial Productivity (Process Learning Factory)

We are a research group and an innovative training and education center at the same time. Among other things, it forms the core of the Mittelstand 4.0 competence center in Darmstadt and prepares medium-sized companies for the challenges of digitalization.

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ETA | Energy Technologies and Applications in Production

In an interdisciplinary team, we conduct research on a variety of aspects related to energy efficiency, energy flexibility and resource efficiency in production.

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MiP | Management of Industrial Production

We investigate innovations on the process level in production. The focus is on strategy, planning, production and service processes.

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TEC | Manufacturing Technology

Our vision is to conduct trend-setting research for data-driven, adaptable manufacturing technologies in resource-efficient, responsive production. Enthusiasm for our research, high commitment and initiative as well as openness and curiosity in breaking new ground are essential characteristics of our TEC team.

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Practice-relevant research is part of our DNA

In addition to current research projects with numerous industry partners, we also have two learning factories of our own: The ETA factory (Energy Efficiency, Technology and Application Center) and the process learning factory CiP(Center for Industrial Productivity). These lighthouse projects served as the nucleus for many large-scale projects. With the TEC-Lab, we also have access to our own production hall with modern machinery and equipment for additive manufacturing.

ETA Factory – Energy Efficiency, Technology and Application Center

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Process learning factory CiP – Center for industrial productivity

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TEC-Lab – Manufacturing Technology Laboratory

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Research with us as a research associate (m/f/d)

We offer a varied position with a high degree of personal responsibility in a motivated team. Scientific depth and a strong practical orientation are not contradictory, but complement each other. In this way, the results of our research reach the places where they have the greatest impact more quickly. We look forward to receiving your application!

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Research with us as a research assistant (m/f/d)

We are constantly looking for motivated students to support our research. Apply for an advertised position or send us a speculative application to The topics of our research groups are diverse – so are the tasks.

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