MicroTribology Centrum μTC
Targeted adjustment of tribological systems throughout the entire value chain
© Dirk Mahler/Fraunhofer
Customer-specific services of the MicroTribology Center μTC
Tribo-system rating
Tribometry and component test bench trials
Construction of test facilities
Parameter identification
Lifetime predictions
Damage assessments
Design of layers, generatively manufactured components and implants
Parameter identification
Process optimization
Product development
Tribo-farming
Determination of complex data maps
Tribo-system optimization
Friction optimization and wear protection
Break-in optimization
Optimization of additives
Optimization of finishing processes
Testing the use of ceramics
Development of carbon layers (C-layers)
Multiscale modeling
Development of contact mechanics models
Analysis of the tribological processes in the lubrication gap
Development of digital tribo-twins
Material models
Solid object and lubricant models
Machine learning
Evaluation of wear and tool service life
Optimization of operating conditions with regard to efficiency and service life of components
Development of multifunctional tribological materials
Layer and lubricant development
Series-ready diamond coatings for tools
Diamond DLC combination layers
Temperature sensor layers
Pressure sensor layers
Corrosion protection coatings
Max-phases, hydrogen barrier layers
High temperature layers (> 600° C)
Development of basic fluids
Additive characterization
Development of switchable friction systems
Material modeling
Spectra characterization
Battery material optimization
Surface optimizations