Bachelor-/ Master Thesis: »Simulation of fluid dynamics in the rotating Laser Powder Bed Process« 1

TN Germany; Aachen; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institute in Aachen offers a Bachelor/Master thesis opportunity focused on simulating fluid dynamics in laser-based additive manufacturing. Students will engage in practical research, developing simulations and validating results with real data, under expert supervision.

Leistungen

Supervision and technical support for your thesis

Access to a modern machine park with edge cloud and 5G infrastructure

Qualifikationen

• Studying mechanical engineering, physics, or a related field.
• Knowledge of FEM simulation tools like Ansys is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Research the state of the art and fluid dynamics of powders and melts.
• Develop simulation investigations to predict behavior.
• Validate simulation results with real system data.

Kenntnisse

Independent working style

Team spirit

Proficiency in German

Proficiency in English

Ausbildung

Studying mechanical engineering

Studying physics

Related field

Tools

FEM simulation tools

Ansys

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14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

Job Description:

At the Fraunhofer IPT in Aachen, more than 530 employees work daily to make future production more digital, flexible, and sustainable. In the »Laser Systems and Heating Technologies« group, we develop innovative laser systems for modern manufacturing, including additive processes, micro welding, targeted heating, and ablation with high-power lasers.

Within your thesis, you will investigate the current state of process simulations in laser-based additive manufacturing. You will perform melt pool and powder bed simulations for a highly dynamic rotating powder bed process, and validate your results through real system testing. Some tasks will be conducted on-site at our machine park.

What you will do

• Research the state of the art and fluid dynamics of powders and melts
• Perform basic powder analyses to understand fluid behavior
• Develop simulation investigations to predict behavior
• Validate simulation results with real system data

What you bring to the table

• Studying mechanical engineering, physics, or a related field
• Knowledge of FEM simulation tools like Ansys is a plus
• Experience with lasers or additive manufacturing is ideal
• Independent working style and team spirit
• Proficiency in German and/or English

What you can expect

• Engagement in a current, practical research topic
• Supervision and technical support for your thesis
• Access to a modern machine park with edge cloud and 5G infrastructure

We value diversity and welcome applications regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or identity. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if qualified.

Fraunhofer plays a key role in developing technologies vital for the future, fostering innovation, and supporting societal progress.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to meeting you!

For further information, please contact:

Jan-Hendrik Koch M.Sc.
Research Associate »Laser System and Heating Technologies«
Phone: [phone]

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT

Requisition Number: 79220 Application Deadline: