Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung GmbH is an R&D company. Employing about 300 members of staff at the Salzgitter and Duisburg locations, We conduct in-depth research and development work revolving around the material steel.

Our R&D activities concentrate mainly on the following key areas:

    • The development of new materials and application processes for the manufacture, processing and application of metallic materials
    • Material and component characterization including testing techniques
    • Application technology from component design through to metal forming and on to joining technology
    • Surface technology with refining systems and their characteristics from visual aspects through to corrosion resistance
    • Automation and testing techniques, as well as the construction of non-destructive testing facilities

At the Salzgitter location, the research emphasis is on hot-rolled and cold-rolled products, while activities in Duisburg focus on the tubes, sections and heavy plate areas.

Apart from Salzgitter AG companies, the customer roster includes numerous leading corporations from a wide range of industrial sectors such as the automotive industry, machine building and plant engineering, as well as energy engineering and the construction industry.

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Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung GmbH

Benedikt Ritterbach

Thomas Koll

Thomas Bissels

Susanne Höhler

Michael Braun

Felix Hagemann

The Engineering Team at Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung GmbH is responsible for driving innovative research and development initiatives focused on metallic materials. They develop new materials and processes, conduct material characterization and testing, and enhance application technologies, including component design and surface refinement. By collaborating with various industrial sectors, the team ensures that the advancements in steel manufacturing and processing meet the evolving needs of their diverse clientele.

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