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Our research projects

HTWK Leipzig is involved in many national and international research projects. To this end, funds are continuously being raised from various federal, state and EU programmes as well as from foundations and private sponsors.

Our professors, academic staff and doctoral students conduct research at HTWK Leipzig on innovative and application-related topics. You can find an overview of current research projects below - sorted by the most recent project start date.

  1. Current projects at the HTWK Leipzig
  2. Current projects at FTZ Leipzig

Would you like to find out about completed research projects? A selection of completed research projects provides insights.

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Current projects at the HTWK Leipzig

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RegioLehm
Utilisation of regional clay deposits for load-bearing clay building materials
(Duration: 01.05.2026 – 31.10.2028)

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EEdeL
Lightweight pressure-amplifying casings for high-performance solid-state batteries
(Duration: 01.05.2026 - 30.04.2029)

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HyKe
Kulturerbe: Zukunftssichere Strategien für die Bundessicherungsverfilmung (Laufzeit: 01.04.2026 – 31.03.2028

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Kaskawi
Reuse EoL rotor blade materials from the wind energy sector
(Duration: 01.03.2026 - 31.08.2028)

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ScStruct
Fibre composite structures with integrated structural supercapacitors
(Duration: 01.03.2026 - 30.06.2026)

To the project website

ReComCret
Process for the reuse of used composite components
(Duration: 01.03.2026 - 30.04.2028)

To the project website

rowAIng kinematics
Video-based automated analysis of partial body movements in rowing
(Duration: 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2027)

Zur Projektwebsite

GreenH2Supply
Sichere, resiliente, leitungsgebundene Versorgung mit grünem Wasserstoff
(Laufzeit: 01.01.2026 – 31.12.2028)

To the RASAFF project page

RASAFF
Reactive application of special algorithms for overhead line distribution networks
(Duration: 01.12.2025 - 31.05.2027)

Modular walls and wooden panels are assembled by robotic arms; clicking the link takes you to the project website

C2C module building
Fully reusable modular building (technology)
(Duration: 01.11.2025 - 31.10.2028)

To the STARDUST project page

STARDUST
STARDUST strengthens resilience and digital sovereignty of Saxon SMEs
(Duration: 01.11.2025 - 31.10.2028)

Two robotic arms take measurements across a panel using wires; clicking the link takes you to the project website

EROKAB
Robot use for material-saving cable laying in the construction industry
(Duration: 01.10.2025 - 31.07.2027)

To the TimberBot project page

TimberBot
Progression of robotic joinery by increasing position accuracy
(Duration: 01.10.2025 - 31.03.2027)

To the Wise-Net project page

Wise-Net
Intelligent sensor network for monitoring natural environmental systems
(Duration: 01.10.2025 - 31.03.2028)

To the geoKIM project page

geoKIM
Digital subsoil models for the safe subsequent use of tipping areas
(Duration: 01.10.2025 - 31.12.2027)

To the Pop-up PV project page

Pop-up PV
Flexible additive PV structures for facades & urban spaces
(Duration: 01/07/2025 - 31/12/2027)

To the project website

PROZEUS
Process monitoring for early crack detection
(Duration: 01.06.2025 - 30.11.2026)

To the TOUCAN-Evolution project page

TOUCAN-Evolution
Photovoltaic production of the future: Scaling of the TOPCon technology
(Duration: 01/06/2025 - 31/05/2028)

To the SWAI project page

SWAI
Maintenance: System diagnostics on heat exchanger installations
(Duration: 01/06/2025 - 31/05/2027)

About the project on the faculty website

IRONHEART
Development of a hard-phase reinforced iron-based alloy
(Duration: 01.04.2025 - 31.03.2028)

To the ZUKOWO project page

ZUKOWO
Future-oriented concepts for urban housing mobilisation
(Duration: 01.04.2025 - 31.03.2030)

To the SafeH2Supply project page

SafeH2Supply
Concepts for environmentally friendly and safe hydrogen supply
(Duration: 01.04.2025 - 31.12.2027)

To the FaGULab project page

FaGULab
Leipzig passenger shelters as a real-life laboratory: How does green roofs work?
(Duration: 01.03.2025 - 29.02.2028)

To the SIZA project page

SIZA
Integration of sensors & electronics for in-situ data acquisition in gearwheels
(Duration: 01/03/2025 - 29/02/2028)

To the builtZero project page

builtZero
Circular construction: Lightweight, greenhouse gas-neutral building modules
(Duration: 01.03.2025 - 29.02.2028)

To the TALOS project page

TALOS
Framework for user-friendly system control of logistics robots
(Duration: 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2029)

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AGS
Expansion of the areas of application of additively manufactured steel
(Duration: 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2026)

To the DES-4-Energy project page

DES-4-Energy
Digital efficiency enhancement for energy systems
(Duration: 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2027)

To the CAPTAIN project page

CAPTAIN
Technology platform for research into plasma-active catalysts
(Duration: 01.01.2025 - 30.06.2027)

To the PKat4Chem project page

PKat4Chem
Novel plant concept for monitoring and quality assurance
(Duration: 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2027)

To the RecyRotor project page

RecyRotor
Process for customised subsequent use of old rotor blades
(Duration: 01.01.2025 - 30.06.2027)

To the ZUBAT project page

ZUBAT
Improve early forest fire detection through sensor network
(Duration: 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2028)

To the HBVcarbon project page

HBVcarbon
Resource-saving solutions for wooden beam ceilings
(Duration: 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2026)

To the ValidFloatingPV project page

ValidFloatingPV
Circular economy with floating PV: Electricity on unused water surfaces
(Duration: 01.01.2025 - 31.05.2026)

To the SIWO project page

SIWO
Safe housing - more living space for a life free of violence
(Duration: 01.01.2025 - 30.06.2026)

To the ProHydroComp project page

ProHydroComp
Supporting the Ukrainian hydropower industry with composite materials
(Duration: 01.01.2025 - 30.06.2026)

To the project page Multimaterial-AM

Multi-material AM
3D printing: Large-scale equipment for multi-material additive manufacturing
(Duration: 31.12.2024 - 31.12.2027)

To the BLWH2 project page

BLWH2
Supply concept with large-scale electrolysis for Bad Lauchstädt
(term: 01.11.2024 - 31.10.2026)

To the MultiViewLCSA project page

MultiViewLCSA
Sustainability assessment along the entire value chain
(Duration: 28/10/2024 - 27/10/2028)

To the EffElek+ project page

EffElek+
Contacting: Measurement technology for spatially resolved resistance measurement
(Duration: 01.10.2024 - 31.03.2027)

To the INTERACT project page

INTERACT
Against homelessness and precarious housing for women
(Duration: 01.10.2024 - 30.09.2027)

To the energy monitoring project page

Energy monitoring
In heating and sanitary technology to increase energy efficiency
(Duration: 01.10.2024 - 30.09.2026)

To the ARageriuM project page

ARageriuM
Traffic turnaround: Further development of the wheel hub motor
(Duration: 01.09.2024 - 28.02.2028)

To the OMOT project page

OMOT
Insulation monitoring of DC cable systems for new power lines
(Duration: 01/09/2024 - 31/08/2027)

To the SoKoRoMed project page

SoKoRoMed
Soft and continuum robots for modern medical interventions
(Duration: 01.09.2024 - 30.06.2026)

To the ENABLE project page

ENABLE
Competence Centre Resonance Coupling in Power Supply Systems
(Duration: 01.08.2024 - 30.06.2026)

To the RenewableSkills project page

RenewableSkills
New learning formats promote technical skills for sustainable solutions
(Duration: 01.08.2024 - 31.07.2026)

To the project website

AMC-PV
Advanced Measurement and Characterisation of PV modules
(Duration: 01.07.2024 - 31.12.2026)

To the SFB-Rec project page

SFB-Rec
Recyclability of steel fibres in steel fibre concretes
(Duration: 01.06.2024 - 31.01.2026)

To the IntelliSeal project page

IntelliSeal
Condition monitoring of seals (PTFE) with integrated sensors
(Duration: 01/05/2024 - 31/12/2026)

To the ReFoRe project page

ReFoRe
Reuse: Evaluation and processing of waste wood
(Duration: 01.01.2024 - 31.12.2026)

To the AirWaterHarvest project page

AirWaterHarvest
Data basis for self-sufficient irrigation of urban plantings
(Duration: 01.01.2024 - 31.03.2026)

To the EASyQuart-Plus project page

EASyQuart-Plus
Geothermal energy: Planning geothermal plants more efficiently and cost-effectively
(Duration: 01.01.2024 - 31.12.2026)

To the digital money project page

Digital money
Legal issues: The digital euro from a monetary law perspective
(Duration: 01.10.2023 - 30.06.2026)

To the Concentrate project page

Concentrate
SDG partnership with Sfax/Tunisia
(term: 01.01.2023 - 31.12.2026)

To the HBFZ project page

HBFZ
New research centre for building with wood planned
(duration: 01.10.2022 - 31.03.2027)

To the FUBE project page

FUBE
Animal observation with satellites
(Duration: 01.09.2022 - 31.08.2026)

To the BeCoLe project page

BeCoLe
Pandemic control: Air disinfection indoors with UVC light
(Duration: 01.07.2022 - 30.06.2026)

To the Data Navigator project page

Data Navigator
Supporting companies in the digital transformation
(Duration: since 01.04.2022)

To the EuReCOMP project page

EuReCOMP
Recycling materials from composite components for a circular economy
(Duration: 01.04.2022 - 31.03.2026)

To the project page Large-scale equipment for materials research

Large-scale equipment for materials research
For multidimensional, cross-scale materials research
(Duration: 01.01.2022 - 31.12.2026)

To the damage localisation project page

Damage localisation
System and damage identification of mechanical systems
(term: since 2017)

To the WakeUP receiver project page

WakeUp receiver
Receiver circuit for continuous radio connection of sensor networks
(term: since 2013)

Current projects at FTZ Leipzig

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LEBENSADER
Extruded concrete components made from recycled material for sustainable construction (Duration: 01/03/2026 - 29/02/2028)

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video KIte
Determination of characteristics with 360° video data in kite surfing
(Duration: 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2027)

To the GetMo project page

GetMo
Rapidly calibrating gearbox monitoring
(term: 01.01.2026 - 31.08.2028)

To the Wise-Net project page

Wise-Net
Sensor network for real-time monitoring of geotechnical soil parameters
(Duration: 01.10.2025 - 31.03.2028)

To the GeoLIMS project page

GeoLIMS
Digital quality assurance for soil mechanics laboratories
(Duration: 01.09.2025 - 31.08.2027)

mikroskopische Aufnahme von gutem Wasser und auf der anderen Seiten kontaminiertem Wasser, KI-generiertes Bild/bei Verlinkung führt Link zur Projektwebsite

ProQWater
Measuring system for automated, sensor-based drinking water analysis
(Duration: 01.08.2025 - 31.01.2028)

Cables and wires are embedded in liquid concrete; clicking the link takes you to the project website

CoReMoSense
Residual moisture determination in concrete parts with carbon fibre structure
(Duration: 01.08.2025 - 31.07.2027)

To the Precast Zero project page

Precast Zero
CO₂-neutral semi-finished concrete parts with new binder
(term: 01/08/2025 - 31/03/2028)

To the AuDiSat project page

AuDiSat
Automates water saturation and accelerates laboratory processes
(Duration: 01.06.2025 - 30.11.2026)

To the WIR-V1.8 project page

WIR-V1.8
Occupational health and safety in the recycling of carbon reinforced concrete
(Duration: 01/06/2025 - 31/05/2027)

Zur Projektwebsite

KITurbo
Modellansätze zur teilautomatisierten Generierung von Digitalen Zwillingen
(Laufzeit: 01.06.2025 – 31.01.2028)

To the DUFLOR project page

DUFLOR
New measurement method: Actual load capacity of the conductor ropes
(Duration: 01.05.2025 - 31 .12.2027)

To the builtZero project page

builtZero
Circular construction: Lightweight, greenhouse gas-neutral building modules
(Duration: 01.03.2025 - 29.02.2028)

To the project page Transfer assistant - Multi-axial yarn dispenser

Transfer assistant - Multi-axial yarn delivery
Yarn take-up technology for the practice
(Duration: 01.03.2025 - 31.08.2028)

Konstruktionszeichnung Fassade

Naturfixx
Innovatives Sicherungsdübelsystem für Natursteinfassade
(Laufzeit:01.02.2025 – 31.01.2027)

To the μQuant project page

μQuant
Development of a robotic image-based analysis system
(Duration: 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2026)

To the Tex2Fab project page

Tex2Fab
Carbon fibre reinforcement: Validation of automated manufacturing processes
(Duration: 01.01.2025 - 30.06.2026)

To the MAGIE project page

MAGIE
Efficiency increase for quasi-resonant AC/DC converters up to 50 kW
(term: 01.10.2024 - 30.06.2028)

To the SchneckCheck project page

ScrewCheck
New sensor technology for monitoring the bearing condition of the decanter screw
(Duration: 01/08/2024 - 31/07/2026)

To the lung microbiome model project page

Lung microbiome model
3D model to study the pharmacokinetics of pulmonary drugs
(Duration: 01.07.2024 - 30.06.2026)

To the GeoCheck project page

GeoCheck
The grain shape and its influence on the results of a pressure sounding
(Duration: 01.06.2024 - 31.10.2026)

To the IntelliSeal project page

IntelliSeal
Condition monitoring of seals (PTFE) with integrated sensors
(Duration: 01/05/2024 - 31/12/2026)

To the RadioWaveSaxony project page

RadioWaveSaxony
Innovation and sustainability through the use of radio wave technology
(Duration: 01.04.2024 - 31.03.2027)

To the Schubzi project page

SchubZi
Component-integrated sensor systems for wear detection
(Duration: 01.04.2024 - 31.03.2026)

To the TimberWallDesAIgn project page

TimberWallDesAIgn
Resource-efficient timber construction using digital planning methodology
(Duration: 01.03.2024 - 31.08.2026)

To the project page Success factors in procurement

Success factors in procurement
Study aims to support optimisation of the procurement process
(Duration: ongoing since 01.12.2023)

To the PaperRock project page

PaperRock
Medical tests: Paper-based carriers as a plastic-free alternative
(Duration: 01.11.2023 - 31.10.2026)

To the EMBSeil project page

EMB cable
Electromagnetic influence on the cable pull during overhead line construction
(Duration: since 2017)

To the MIBRAG project page

MIBRAG
Integrated bearing vibration sensors for automatic gearbox diagnostics
(term: since 2016)

To the KoppBF project page

KoppBF
Couplings and interference on overhead power lines
(Duration: since 2014)

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