Researchers at Hof University of Applied Sciences are currently focusing on a particularly exciting and versatile plant: The Institute of Materials Science (ifm) in Münchberg is focusing on the willow shrub. Due to the flexible properties of its wood, its rods can be used in textile production, the construction industry, but also in medicine and cosmetics. [more]
published: 13.12.2024
Science, research, business practice - this unique triad is the focus of the 37th Hof Nonwovens Days, one of the largest specialist congresses in Europe. On November 6 and 7, 2024, 22 specialist lectures are on the program. Over 360 participants from companies and institutes from 10 countries are expected to attend. 77 companies and institutes will be presenting innovative products and forward-looking ideas in the exhibition area. [more]
published: 04.11.2024
A doctoral thesis on the development of new technical, hydroentangled nonwovens is currently underway at the new Nonwovens Development Center (VEZ) on the Münchberg campus. [more]
published: 07.11.2023
The now 4th colloquium of the research institutes ibp, ifm, inwa, iisys and iwe again impressively showed the whole breadth of research at Hof University of Applied Sciences. The colloquium is intended to enable a targeted exchange of projects and research activities between the institutes once a year. [more]
published: 20.10.2023
In order to establish lightweight construction sustainably in our society, material combinations must be rethought, but also economically: Innovative processes and materials should pave the way for the products of our future. This is exactly where an ifm project comes in. [more]
published: 28.07.2023
As one of about 1,200 exhibitors, the Institute of Materials Science at Hof University of Applied Sciences (ifm) went to the JEC World 2023 trade fair in Paris for the first time at the end of April. The aim was to make itself known further on an international level - around 50 countries took part - and to keep an eye out for new project partners. [more]
published: 05.05.2023
Last Saturday, the Souvenir Concept Store at Ludwigstraße 41 in Hof was abuzz with activity: eight guests learned how to upholster a seat cushion (almost) from scratch. [more]
published: 04.04.2023
Last week the Institute of Materials Science (ifm) participated in two important space events in Bavaria: Firstly, at the international trade fair Airtec in Munich, which focused in particular on the future direction in aerospace. The second was the Bavarian Space Summit in Weßling/Oberpfaffenhofen, where the Bavarian space community met [more]
published: 03.11.2022
The university currently has over 3,700 students in total. It has four campuses and offers 45 different degree programs. Campuls.digital has summarized even more facts about Hof University of Applied Sciences for you. [more]
published: 11.05.2022
In mid-April, the time had come: The first invitation "Brain Massages" was issued to interested female colleagues: After a brief welcome from Institute Director Prof. Frank Ficker, Alexandra Luft gave a well-versed and extremely interesting tour of the "hallowed halls" of the Institute of Materials Science in Münchberg for all participants. [more]
published: 27.04.2022
In tomorrow's cars, textiles are taking on increasingly important functions in terms of comfort, safety, acoustics and fuel economy. A new recycling plant facilitates the feeding of all components into the recycling loop. [more]
published: 08.03.2022
The "Innovations in Textiles - Products and Processes ITPP-21", a renowned conference on innovative developments in the global textile sector, was again organized by the DKTE Society's Textile & Engineering Institute in Ichalkaranji (India) - once again with the participation of Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
published: 06.09.2021
The local textile industry is characterized by a large number of small and medium-sized companies. Supporting them on their way to a successful future is the goal of a project at the Münchberg campus of Hof University of Applied Sciences [more]
published: 16.08.2021
In order to strengthen the cohesion and awareness of the facility, common outfits for the MakerSpace team were developed and produced [more]
published: 28.06.2021
On July 20, 2021, the first event - initially online - will focus on the issue of energy management. [more]
published: 23.06.2021
Networking with the Indian subcontinent is one of the pillars of Hof University's international strategy. A current example from the field of materials science shows how much the expertise of Hof researchers is in demand in India. [more]
published: 28.04.2021
The new technical center with a focus on textile technology and air conditioning at the Münchberg campus and the "MakerSpace" at the Hof campus - both new facilities at Hof University of Applied Sciences can look forward to grants. [more]
published: 10.02.2021
For several years, the Institute of Materials Science (ifm) at Hof University of Applied Sciences has been researching the development of motion-flexible vascular prostheses for medical technology. At the university campus in Münchberg, the novel stents are being woven for the first time from suitable materials in their application size. [more]
published: 10.02.2021