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
30.11.2021
Currently, 3D Laser Printers require big and expensive laser systems. Cluster researchers from KIT and Uni HD now present an approach to use two-step absorption with inexpensive and small, blue laser diodes instead of two-photon absorption to realize smaller, more compact printers. This could pave the way to make 3D laser printing accessible for a wider audience. The paper was published in the journal Nature Photonics.
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26.11.2021
On November 16, the first "Successes and Challenges" event took place at CAM Heidelberg. Once a month, two presenters report on their successes while also highlighting their challenges to start a collaborative exchange with the audience. The first presenters were Tobias Spratte (AG Selhuber-Unkel) and Cluster Postdoctoral Researcher Lucie Zilova (AG Wittbrodt). The next event will take place on December 14, 03:15 p.m. at CAM and online.
16.11.2021
Cluster Spokesperson and Principal Investigator Martin Wegener (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) has been recognized as Highly Cited Researchers 2021 by Web of Science in the category 'Cross-Field'. This means that his publications rank in the top 1% by citations for field and year. In order to create the list, Web of Science evaluated research published between 2010 to 2020.
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05.11.2021
With effect from November 1, a new Coordinating Committee was elected by the Cluster members. Likewise, the Executive Board of the Cluster was newly elected. Martin Wegener, remaining spokesperson of the Cluster from KIT, thanks the former CC members for their high commitment during the important phase of its establishment. Uli Lemmer continues as KIT deputy spokesperson. From Heidelberg University, Jochen Wittbrodt acts as the new spokesperson and Christine Selhuber-Unkel takes over as deputy spokesperson.
Overview on Coordinating Committee Members
20.10.2021
On October 1, Principal Investigator Jasmin Aghassi was appointed to the W3 professorship "Electronic devices and systems in future technologies" at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (ETIT). In the framework of this new professorship, she will conduct interdisciplinary research into future electronic technology that combines additively manufactured electronic components and silicon systems.
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31.05.2021
Registrations for Future 3D Additive Manufacturing - The 3DMM2O Conference 2022: 3D Nano- and Micro-Manufacturing: Technology and Technical Applications are now open! The conference will take place from April 3-8, 2022 in the baroque monastery of Schöntal, Germany (near Heilbronn).
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