Prof. Dr. Martin Wegener
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
martin wegener∂kit edu
The Cluster of Excellence is a collaboration of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Heidelberg University (Uni HD). It pursues an interdisciplinary approach through conjunction of natural, engineering, and social sciences. 3DMM2O establishes scalable digital 3D Additive Manufacturing transcending from the molecular to the macroscopic scale.
This approach converts digital information into functional materials, devices and systems “made to order.” 3DMM2O creates a powerful technology push and pull by treating molecular materials, technologies and applications as indissolubly intertwined.
On the technology side, the scientific challenges are “finer, faster, and more”, i.e., advance molecular materials and technologies in terms of resolution, speed, and multi-material printing by orders of magnitude.
On the application side, we aim at functional 3D hybrid optical and electronic systems, 3D artificial materials called metamaterials, and at reconstructing functioning organotypic systems by using 3D scaffolds for cell culture.
Cluster Spokespersons
Prof. Dr. Jochen Wittbrodt
Heidelberg University
jochen wittbrodt∂cos uni-heidelberg de
23.05.2022
A new episode in the Women in Science video series was recently published. In it, Principal Investigator Yolita Eggeler talks about her research in the fiel of electron microscopy, how it relates to the development of new materials and how she got into science.
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16.05.2022
In its most recent episode, the German science podcast "Exzellent erklärt - Spitzenforschung für alle" features the research of the Cluster of Excellence 3D Matter Made to Order (3DMM2O). In the episode, moderator Larissa Vassilian talks to Cluster Spokesperson and Principal Investigator Jochen Wittbrodt and his doctoral researcher Christina Schlagheck as well as Principal Investigator Peter Gumbsch in order to learn more about the Cluster research in the area of Organoids (Thrust C3) and Metamaterials (Thrust C2).
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13.05.2022
The Cluster of Excellence 3D Matter Made to Order (3DMM2O) now has a LinkedIn page. Follow the page to get all the latest information in your feed and add the Cluster to your profile if you are a member!
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06.05.2022
On May 5, the Opening Ceremony of the Carl Zeiss Foundation 3D User Lab took place. During the Ceremony, guests from the Carl Zeiss Foundation and the two foundation companies Carl Zeiss AG and SCHOTT AG as well as the members of the Cluster Industry Advisory Board got an insight into the shared infrastructure and the state of research in the Cluster.
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05.05.2022
The Girls' Day takes place April 27 each year and offers young women the opportunity to learn about career and study opportunities in STEM areas and the trades. This year, the Cluster 3DMM2O was represented with four offers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Heidelberg University.
19.04.2022
Cluster Alumni Tobias Frenzel is one of the recipients of the 14th KIT Doctoral Award. He receives the award for his doctoral thesis "On 3D Chiral Mechanical Metamaterials". With the KIT Doctoral Award, the university honors outstanding doctoral researchers, highlighting the great importance of young scientists at KIT. The award ceremony is planned for July 2022.
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