Institutes

Institute for Vehicle Construction Wolfsburg (IFBW)

Institute of Automotive Engineering Wolfsburg (IFBW)

The Institute of Automotive Engineering Wolfsburg (IFBW) is the oldest institute of its kind at a German university of applied sciences and was founded in 1988. As part of the Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences Wolfsburg, the IFBW concentrates on research-orientated activities in the field of vehicle construction. Future-orientated topics are dealt with in various working groups at the IFBW. These include vehicle thermodynamics and alternative drives (AAF) under the direction of Prof. Dr Robin Vanhaelst, vehicle safety (LFF) under Prof. Dr Harald Bachem, vehicle aerodynamics (FAE) under Prof. Dr Martin Müller and vehicle body and lightweight construction (FAL), also under Prof. Dr Müller. The institute makes a significant contribution to the practical training of young engineers through its research activities. Institute for Vehicle Construction Wolfsburg (IFBW)

Institute for Vehicle System and Service Technologies (IFST)

The Institute for Vehicle System and Service Technologies (IFST) at the Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences in Wolfsburg is a modern service and research centre with a strong focus on changing automotive technology. In view of the central role played by electronics and IT in innovations in the automotive sector, which already account for over 90%, the IFST is intensively dedicated to research in this dynamic field. A key component of the IFST is the Service Technology and Processes working group, whose main aim is to gain new insights into after sales in the automotive sector. The research focus of this working group includes knowledge-based diagnostics to reduce repeat repairs, telemetric diagnostics and augmented and virtual reality in service. Institute for Vehicle System and Service Technologies (IFST)

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Institute for Recycling (IFR)

The Institute for Recycling (IFR) at Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences is a research-orientated institute that focuses on the recycling of complex composite materials and plastics technology. Since its foundation in 1991, it has developed into a leading institute in this field. The IFR conducts research projects in various fields, including 3D printing and filament development, the development and application of bioplastics, the production of fibre composite plastics and innovative recycling technologies for highly filled polymer composites. Current projects include "WERTIS-KI", a recyclable material information system with artificial intelligence, "REVFIN", an interdisciplinary project for recycling fishing nets and "MyB - Myzel Baumodule", which researches mushroom mycelium as a composite material. The IFR has modern laboratory and technical centre facilities and is also involved in international research projects. Institute for Recycling (IFR)