Focus Areas
Materials and Processes are essential for a variety of developments that impact our lives. The broad range of research projects pursued within the MaP network covers main focus areas spanning from health, energy to communication and construction.
By following the links below a collection of projects highlighting the research activities of the respective main focus areas can be found.
Health
Development of new materials and processes for health care.
MaP health projects
Energy
Materials are central to many global challenges related to energy and face continuously increasing requirements.
MaP energy projects
Information & Communication Technology
ICT technologies undergo constant developments in terms of miniaturisation of components and optimisation of materials used.
MaP ICT projects
Construction
In the engineering/machine and building industry, materials do not only need to show excellent long-term stability, but they also need to be sustainable and environmentally friendly.
MaP construction projects
Special Interest Group
'Additive Manufacturing' (AM)
additivETH is our platform for capacity build-up in AM. The initiative supports community building, foster collaborations and coordinate joint activities in this broad area of research.
Research Overview
A comprehensive summary of the research competences of our members: