Modern production engineering through applied research at the WZL

Across the world and for many decades now the Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering (WZL) of RWTH Aachen University has stood for successful and forward-thinking research and innovation in the area of production engineering. In eight different work areas, research activities not only relate to fundamental theories and findings but also to the application of findings in an industrial context. Furthermore, practical solutions are worked out for the purposes of rationalising production. The Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering is headed by four professors: Christian Brecher, Fritz Klocke, Robert Schmitt and Günther Schuh.
The institute directors of the WZL
		Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Brecher (machine tools, excellence cluster, gear technology, assembly technology) Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Wirt. Ing. Günther Schuh (production systems, production management) Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr.-Ing E.h. Dr. h.c. Dr. h.c. Fritz Klocke (manufacturing technology, gear technology) Prof. Dr.-Ing. Robert Schmitt (production metrology and quality management)
Research areas at the WZL:
Production Technology Machine tools Metrology and Quality Production systems Gear technology Assembly Systems Production management Excellence Cluster
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