3D coordinate measuring machine

• Subject Area: Production Technology
• Term: Funded in 2026
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 583647900

The funding requested is intended to be used to purchase a precision 3D coordinate measuring machine. The application is being submitted as part of the strategic development of the Department of Engineering and Industrial Design University of Applied Sciences, particularly in connection with the new appointment of the Chair of Production Equipment and Quality Processes in March 2025. This professorship focuses on high-precision geometric measurement technology and modern manufacturing processes and requires a powerful measurement infrastructure for research, teaching and technology transfer. The new coordinate measuring machine replaces the existing, technically outdated device, which no longer meets today's requirements for measuring accuracy, automation and data processing and only allows for limited quality-assured measurements in a research context. The ongoing maintenance and operation of the device can be covered financially from existing budgetary and third-party funds. However, the one-off investment costs exceed the institution's standard budgetary acquisition limits, which is why funding is being requested. The planned investment will strengthen existing and future research projects in the fields of production measurement technology, (additive) manufacturing and industrial quality assurance. In addition, it will significantly improve the training of engineering students through practical, modern laboratory equipment and open up potential for joint research and development projects with regional and national industry partners.

• DFG Programme: Major Research Instrumentation
• Major Instrumentation: 3D-Koordinatenmessgerät
• Instrumentation Group: 8700 Mechanisch abtastende Längen- und Dickenmeßgeräte, Meßmaschinen
• Applicant Institution: Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal
• Leader: Professor Dr.-Ing. Frank Trommer