Research for the production of tomorrow - this is what the Institute of Production Management, Technology and Machine Tools (PTW) stands for – one of the leading research institutes in the field of application-oriented production research. More than 70 scientific employees at the institute conduct research in the research groups Manufacturing Technology (TEC), Energy Technologies and Applications in Production (ETA), Center for Industrial Productivity (CiP) and Management of Industrial Production (MiP). Our production-related test fields, equipped with representative production machines, supply systems and state-of-the-art data technology, enable innovative and practical research and the perfect environment for teaching and industry transfer. Here we are shaping the production technology of tomorrow – today!
Our vision is to make a sustainable contribution to shaping the production of tomorrow through pioneering research and innovation. In doing so, we rely on the three pillars of resilience, responsiveness and resource efficiency. To this end, we strive for excellence in our fields of activity, research, teaching and transfer.
Our mission We strive for excellence:
- In the area of research, we answer relevant questions using scientific methods. Our focus is on intensive dialog with industry in order to develop practical solutions and overcome the challenges of modern production.
- In teaching, we not only impart fundamental knowledge, but also place particular emphasis on application. We specifically promote the problem-solving skills of our students in order to prepare them optimally for the challenges of industry.
- Transfer forms the link between research and application. In close partnership with industry, we demonstrate current solutions to problems and qualify specialists and managers. Our expertise is available to companies in order to jointly implement innovative concepts and sustainably shape the production landscape.
