Program on Tuesday, 09.05.2023

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Main Campus Holländischer Platz

Laboratory tours at the mechanical engineering department's site used experiments to show the physics underlying mechanical engineering or which advantages and disadvantages different materials have for use in a machine. Various lectures for the public focused on the potential that mechanical engineering holds for the future. Other offers not related to mechanical engineering completed the Tuesday.

The student council took care of the physical well-being by preparing waffles.

Laboratory tours

Laboratory tour "Metallic materials"
Metals under mechanical stress 
In order to select materials for applications, they must first be subjected to mechanical tests. 
(Institute of Materials Engineering)
"Metallic materials" laboratory tour
Materials with shape memory 
Various experiments are used to show how special metals can only regain their original shape or lift weights with the help of heat.
(Institute of Materials Engineering)
"Metallic materials" lab tour
Turning small into big
We show how microscopy helps to make the invisible visible.
(Institute of Materials Engineering)
"Metallic materials" lab tour
3D printing and heat treatment of metallic materials 
We use experiments to show you how heat treatments change the properties of metallic materials.
(Institute of Materials Engineering)
Laboratory tour at the Institute of Materials Engineering 
During a guided tour of our laboratories, we provide an insight into our various research areas and analysis methods.
(Institute of Materials Engineering)
Laboratory tour "Mechanics"
Technical dynamics - Vibrations in everyday life - natural laws and industrial applications
We carry out illustrative experiments in which different types of vibrations that occur in nature in a variety of ways are discussed. Using practical examples, you can learn about the fundamental relationships in the field of vibrations and gain an insight into the work of an engineer. 
(Department of Technical Dynamics)
Laboratory tour "Mechanics"
Fluid mechanics - The movement of liquids and gases leads to forces and vice versa
During a laboratory tour, we explain the current research focuses of the department and their significance for industrial development. Exciting experiments will give you an insight into mechanical engineering at the University of Kassel.
(Department of Fluid Mechanics)
"Mechanics" lab tour
Structural Mechanics and Structural Dynamics - Sweet Engineering: We examine a bending bar made of chocolate
Violence is not a solution! Breaking a chocolate bar is easy, but is it any easier? A chocolate bar is used to show which bearing and application of force cause a bar to fail. You will learn about different types of stress and can apply the knowledge gained in an experiment. In the spirit of sustainable experimentation, there is a sweet reward.
(Department of Building Mechanics and Structural Dynamics)
Laboratory tour "Mechanics"
Engineering mechanics/continuum mechanics - Deformation and stress under changing forces
One focus of our industrial contract research and services is experimental fatigue strength analysis. For this purpose, we have several servo-hydraulic test rigs on vibration-isolated clamping fields, which enable long-term testing under operating load spectra and multi-axial stress. During a guided tour of the laboratory, we will introduce you to the test benches and explain the testing techniques used to record relevant parameters.
(Department of Engineering Mechanics/Continuum Mechanics)
Laboratory tour "Measurement and control technology"
Seeing heat - the thermography laboratory
In a demonstration of the thermography laboratory, you will experience how heat radiation is made visible. For example, heat loss via surfaces can be measured, as can gases that are harmful to the climate. In addition to an introduction to the topic, we will demonstrate examples of our current research.
(Department of Measurement and Control Technology)
Laboratory tour "Measurement and Control Engineering"
Automatic factory: visit to μPlant
The µPlant model factory is used for industry-oriented training of mechanical engineers and mechatronics engineers in modern automation systems, actuators and sensors.
(Department of Measurement and Control Engineering)
Sustainable energy generation using intelligent materials

We will show you how existing mechanical energy can be sustainably converted into electrical energy using intelligent materials and the latest results from current research.
(Department Technical  Mechanics / Continuum Mechanics)

Demonstration of large-scale equipment
Welding together and tearing apart
Demonstration of various large-scale equipment in the field of welding technology and destructive testing technology in four laboratories: We open the doors of our large machine laboratory and give all interested parties an insight into modern welding and testing processes.
(Department of Cutting and Joining Manufacturing Processes)

Further offers of the University of Kassel

Escape Game
Play along! -The Escape Game: Next Exit Biodiversity 
With the interactive game "Next Exit Biodiversity" the topic of biological diversity is transferred into a race against time.
(Green Office)
Taster lecture
Lecture onassistance systems - driver assistance 
As part of the taster course, the lecture will cover the topic of "driver assistance".
(Department of Human-Machine Systems Engineering)
Hands-on offer
Theory and practice in comparison: strength tests of mechanical constructions 
In a practical experiment, a construction crane model, which was first designed by students in CAD and then built up, is to be stressed.
(Institute of Drive and Vehicle Technology)
Show lecture
E-Mobility with Green Electricity
A general lecture on the subject of electric mobility. 
(Department of Mechatronics with a focus on vehicles)
Guidedtour
Guided tour Mobility and Simulation Laboratory for Interaction Design in Transport 
A replica streetcar cockpit including a virtual route through Kassel as well as a replica control center workstation allows visitors to take on the perspective of a public transport employee.
(Department of Human-Machine Systems Engineering)
Experiment
Live experiments on liquid sorption and thermal imaging 
Two live experiments in two laboratories on the research topics of the Department of Solar and Systems Engineering.
(Department of Solar and Systems Engineering)
Workshop
From potato, sunflower & Co to finished component - The processing and development of durable biocomposites
Find out what bioplastics and biocomposites are and how the Department of Plastics Engineering works and researches on them. You can expect a puzzle including a main rice.
(Institute of Materials Engineering, Plastics Engineering)
Degree program information
M, I, N or T, why not study it all? Degree program introduction plusMINT
Interested in studying STEM but not quite sure yet? 
(plusMINT)
Show Lecture
Rocket Science 1 - How do rockets work?
Physical principles of rocketry and a brief history of space flight are presented in an exciting lecture.
(Department of Engineering Dynamics)
Experiment
Rocket Science 2
Let's launch a water rocket together! 
(Department of Technical Dynamics)

Offers at locations in the region

Workshops and hands-on offers
MINT at the Max-Eyth-School
Daily changing offers in the premises of the Max-Eyth-School
(Max-Eyth-School)
Workshop for students
Energy turnaround heroes build a solar sound system for their school
Vocational orientation for apprenticeships with energy transition relevance
(SoLocal Energy e.V. in cooperation with the training workshops of the University of Kassel)
Workshop
SHIBORI - Japanese dyeing methods 
A hands-on workshop in which fabrics are manipulated, set, pressed and dyed.
(Kunsthochschule)
Guided tour
Guided tour of the Schülerforschungszentrum Nordhessen 
Get to know the SFN and its possibilities!
(Schülerforschungszentrum Nordhessen)
Hands-on offer
Phaeno AG
Try out exciting phenomena from everyday life, science and the environment in the Phaeno AG.
(Wilhelmsgymnasium)
Hands-on offer 
Gambling, washing, driving, and all with the power of the sun?
As part of MINT Week, the Futurespace offers the opportunity to independently explore the basics of photovoltaics.
(FutureSpace)
Lecture 
Sustainability in industry
With the development of innovative technologies in the field of hydrogen technology, sera has opened up another market field of the future. 
(sera GmbH)