Research groups

The ITE works in interdisciplinary teams on innovative solutions.

December 6, 2024

Scientific Technology and Engineering

The Research Group Scientific Technology and Engineering is a multidisciplinary group with strong methodological expertise’s with focus on extending disciplinary boundaries - from basic research to holistic solutions. The group is mainly active in low temperature technology, miniaturisation, ultra-high vacuum technology and development and implementation of advanced instrumentation by the integration and combination of mechanical engineering, automation, electronics and artificial intelligence.

December 6, 2024

Cryogenic Engineering & Neutron Moderator Development

The cryogenic engineering & neutron moderator group develops, among other things, cold, very cold and ultra-cold neutron moderators. This includes concept development, detail CAD design, fluid mechanics and structural mechanics simulations, prototype manufacturing and testing in ITE cryo-laboratory.

December 6, 2024

Neutron Scattering Instruments

Neutron scattering instruments are used at leading research centres worldwide. These instruments are used to study the structure and dynamics of materials at the atomic scale.

December 6, 2024

Numerical Simulations and Design Calculations

When developing new instruments and processes for excellent science, the limits of what is feasible are often reached. This development requires careful design and optimisation of components that are exposed to extreme loads during operation and processes that are decisive for the success of the subsequent scientific experiment.

December 6, 2024

Levitating Precision Instruments

Precision instruments with magnetic bearings have high-precision controlled drives and consist of components with manufacturing tolerances in the micrometer range. Important applications of such components include choppers for neutron beams and X-ray pulse selectors for synchrotron radiation.

December 6, 2024

Devices for Renewable Energy Technologies

As a high-tech partner for cutting-edge research, scientific devices, systems, components and processes are built and developed that are not available on the market.

December 6, 2024

Material Interaction (Post-Test Investigation) of SOC Stacks and Membrane Reactors

The Materials Interaction research group investigates the complex interactions between metallic, glass-ceramic, and ceramic materials in SOC stacks and membrane reactors operating under extreme conditions.

December 6, 2024

High-Temperature Glass-Ceramic Joining Materials

Glass-ceramics and glass-matrix composites are often used as sealants for high temperature applications as solid oxide cells or gas separation membranes. Beside of thermal stability and electrical insulation, the joining materials offer excellent gas tightness and long-term stability after a viscous sintering process.

December 6, 2024

High-Temperature Materials and Joining Technologies

The research group “High-Temperature Materials and Joining Technologies” consists of the world's leading experts in the field of scientific engineering, developing innovative research devices, instruments and equipment in the form of prototypes and demonstration facilities.

December 6, 2024

Electronic Measuring Systems

ITE develops innovative research devices, instruments and equipment in the form of prototypes and measuring instruments. These are used, for example, in atmospheric and climate research to study physical and chemical processes in the atmosphere and their interactions from the ground to space using satellites, aircraft, drones or weather balloons.

December 18, 2024

Scientific Technology and Engineering

As a cross-cutting function of different disciplines and technologies, ITE makes a significant contribution to interdisciplinary projects, focusing on the development and manufacture of devices and components. These are used, for example, in atmospheric and climate research to study the physical and chemical processes of the atmosphere and its interactions from the ground to space.

December 18, 2024

Scientific Technology and Engineering

The Institute of Technology and Engineering (ITE, until Dec 2024 ZEA-1) is one of the world's leading experts in scientific engineering, developing innovative research devices, instruments and equipment in the form of prototypes and demonstration facilities. ITE develops innovative, non-purchasable scientific devices, instruments and equipment to enable new research methods and techniques. Bridging disciplines and technologies, ITE contributes to the improvement of analytical and characterisation instrumentation for TEMs and MRTs by developing, designing and building hardware components beyond the state of the art. This includes novel vacuum setups, sample lock and sample systems such as the sample holder in an adjustable 3D magnetic field. This includes automation, metrology, certification and development of new technologies as required.