- Research into technical issues concerning the production and use of sustainable materials
- Process development and optimization for composites
- Problem-oriented material selection, development and optimization
- Processing of wood fibers, natural fibers and synthetic reinforcing fibers
- Application of conventional and biogenic matrices (thermoplastics and thermosets)
- Multi-component injection molding and extrusion-technical compounding
- Material and process developments for additive manufacture
- Production of multi-layer, spacer and hybrid textiles
- Non-destructive and destructive material characterization and damage analysis
- Recycling (End-of-Life and New-Life scenarios)