Important Dates

Compared to monolithic ceramics, their significantly higher fracture toughness opens up a wide range of new applications in mechanical and automotive engineering as well as in energy and combustion technology. Owing to their extremely low wear rates, ceramic matrix composites are already used in series production as durable braking systems in the automotive and elevator industries, as well as in clutch components. Further applications include aerospace, optical systems, lightweight armor, bearing materials, and components for modern gas turbines.

The economic success of these materials largely depends on the development of cost-effective manufacturing processes.

This training course covers all aspects of materials engineering for ceramic matrix composites. Successful product developments are presented, and participants are provided with a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art, as well as the opportunities and limitations of these advanced materials.

The course is organized in cooperation with the German Ceramic Society (DKG e.V.) and Composites United e.V. – Ceramic Composites.

Course overview

• Introduction to ceramic matrix composites
• Fiber–matrix interaction in ceramic matrix composites
• Fibers for ceramic matrix composites
• Textile technologies and fiber preforms
• Matrix systems for ceramic composites
• Manufacturing of ceramic matrix composites using the LSI and PIP processes
• Manufacturing of fiber-reinforced ceramics using the CVI process
• Mechanical characterization of ceramic composites
• Processing, properties, and applications of SiC/SiC
• Oxide ceramic matrix composites
• Ultra-high-temperature ceramic matrix composites
• Ceramic coating systems for CMC materials
• Modeling of ceramic composites
• Machining of fiber-reinforced ceramics
• Ceramic matrix composites for propulsion systems in aerospace applications
• Ceramic high-performance braking systems

Further information and registration can be found on the DGM website.