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Night of Mechanical Engineering at IFUM delights visitors

Night of Mechanical Engineering at IFUM delights visitors

On Saturday, September 21, the IFUM opened its doors for the annual "Night of Mechanical Engineering" and offered technology enthusiasts an exciting insight into the world of research and development. The event, which proved extremely popular, allowed visitors to experience the institute's state-of-the-art production processes and research projects up close.

Varied program with live experiments and presentations

A varied programme of live experiments, demonstrations and informative presentations awaited the guests in the spacious production hall. The research areas shown included system analysis, material characterisation and coining technology. The system analysis made it possible to display one's own sounds or those of others in colour on a screen.

The forging of a horse's head using a robot was particularly popular with the younger guests. This demonstration illustrated the precision and power of modern forging technology and fascinated the audience with a realistic result: an artistically designed horse's head that impressively demonstrated the fusion of traditional craftsmanship and advanced technology.

The evening also offered a special experience for the youngest visitors. At the coin minting machine, the children were able to lend a hand themselves and coin shopping tokens with various designs, which they took home with them as a unique souvenir. The enthusiasm was great and the young guests were proud of their self-made souvenirs.

Another highlight of the programme was the illustrative presentation on deep drawing. Visitors were given a detailed insight into this special forming process, which is primarily used in sheet metal forming. The production of a round cup with a pressing force of 160 kN was demonstrated in a live test.

The Night of Mechanical Engineering was once again a great success this year and enabled technology enthusiasts, scientists and the general public to experience the future of mechanical engineering at first hand.