Shaping the Future of Adaptive Lightweight Structures
001 Who we are
The Collaborative Research Center DediGrad (SFB/TRR 402) explores how graded, adaptive materials can transform the way lightweight systems behave — smarter, faster, and more sustainable.
Engineering meets intuition
We develop methods to design and simulate materials that learn from stress, respond to change, and use resources intelligently
Our interdisciplinary teams across Chemnitz, Dresden, and Aachen merge materials science, mechanics, and digital modeling into one adaptive ecosystem
From model to movement.
Each DediGrad subproject focuses on a different scale — from microstructure to full component behavior. Together, they form a chain of knowledge for lighter, more resilient engineering.
Collaboration is our material
We work with industrial partners, guest scientists, and emerging researchers who share a vision of smarter, sustainable engineering.
Partner with us
Research with support.
Driven by collaboration and trust.
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