Technologie Campus Neustadt an der Donau

What Technologie Campus Neustadt an der Donau does

Technologie Campus Neustadt an der Donau (TCND) is a publicly funded knowledge and technology transfer center of the Free State of Bavaria, legally operated as a facility of the Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg (OTH Regensburg) under the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Founded conceptually in 2017, formally applied for in 2018, and officially opened at Raffineriestraße 10a on 30 April 2024, TCND focuses on two research areas: Leichtbau (lightweight construction), with emphasis on topology optimization and fiber-reinforced plastics, and Werkstoffsimulation (material simulation), covering static and dynamic structural analysis, complex fluid simulations, and micro-level material modeling including fatigue, crack propagation, and fluid-structure interaction (FSI) for pipeline integrity. Leadership is provided by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ingo Ehrlich (Scientific Director, Lightweight Construction) and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Aida Nonn (Deputy Scientific Director, Material Simulation), supported by Dr.-Ing. Andreas Kastenmeier as Operative Director.

The technical platform combines analytical-mathematical models, numerical simulation (including validated multiphysics FSI models for CO2 pipeline fracture control and damage mechanics models such as GTN and MMC), and experimental investigation through dedicated laboratories. Active research projects include DIGINET (digital energy network performance management), ReF-Print (recycling of thermoplastic organosheets for 3D-printing filament), and HYSCORE (hydrogen storage and carriage). The institution also operates data-driven predictive models using feed-forward, convolutional, and graph neural networks trained on crystal plasticity simulations to predict mechanical properties of additively manufactured materials. Specialized laboratories cover fiber composite technology (impact behavior, force introduction in anisotropic components) and numerical material mechanics (pipeline integrity, ductile fracture propagation).

The business model is hybrid: a foundational revenue stream comes from Bavarian state appropriations as a chartered transfer center, supplemented by contract research, R&D projects, damage analyses, testing assignments, and publicly funded collaborative research projects with industry and academic partners. Pricing is individually negotiated per project with no public disclosure. The customer base spans industrial enterprises (BMW, Airbus Helicopters, Airbus Defence and Space, SGL Carbon, Salzgitter Mannesmann, Europipe, Dillinger Hüttenwerke, HORSCH), research institutions (RWTH Aachen, Fraunhofer EMI, IVW, international universities), and students of OTH Regensburg. The go-to-market is community- and partnership-led, with no commercial sales motion; new business is generated through direct industry relationships, academic networks, and conference participation.

Name

Technologie Campus Neustadt an der Donau

Legal name

Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg

Website

https://tc-neustadt-donau.de

Company type

Public

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Technologie Campus Neustadt an der Donau is a publicly funded Bavarian state research center under OTH Regensburg, specializing in lightweight construction and material simulation — delivering contract R&D, fracture mechanics analysis, and pipeline integrity modeling to industrial and academic partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Applied Engineering Research Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus (EDAHAEAL)

Keywords

• Lightweight construction research
• Material simulation services
• Contract research testing
• Damage analysis services
• Fiber composite materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Neustadt an der Donau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Public Research Funding: Funded by the Free State of Bavaria as a knowledge and technology transfer center. Financial allocations from the Free State of Bavaria began in summer 2020.
2. Research Contracts: Contract research, development contracts, damage analyses, and testing assignments from various industrial sectors. Projects range from consulting on damage cases or manufacturing problems to testing, analysis or calculation contracts to R&D contracts and applied research in multi-year collaborations.
3. Public Research Projects: Publicly funded research projects with and without partners from industry and research institutions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Technologie Campus Neustadt an der Donau is a Bavarian state-funded applied research center that provides contract R&D, numerical simulation, damage analysis, mechanical testing, and consulting services to industrial enterprises. Its two thematic pillars are Leichtbau (lightweight construction, including topology optimization and fiber-reinforced plastics) and Werkstoffsimulation (material simulation, including fracture mechanics, fluid-structure interaction, and microstructure modeling).

Product overview

Technologie Campus Neustadt an der Donau is a knowledge and technology transfer center of the Free State of Bavaria, organized under the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg. The center specializes in two core research focus areas: Leichtbau (Lightweight Construction) and Werkstoffsimulation (Material Simulation). The research approach combines analytical-mathematical calculation models, numerical simulation models, and experimental investigations. Core services include contract research, damage analyses, testing, and consulting across industries including pipeline, automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Leichtbau (Lightweight Construction) Research Services Structural and material lightweight design services covering topology optimization, fiber-reinforced plastics (faserverstärkte Kunststoffe), composite manufacturing techniques for anisotropic materials, and force introduction in highly loaded components. Targeted at industrial clients in automotive, aerospace, and other transportation sectors.
• Werkstoffsimulation (Material Simulation) Research Services Material and component simulation services covering static and dynamic mechanical structural analyses, complex fluid simulations, microstructure-level material modeling, fatigue and crack propagation calculations, and fluid-structure interaction modeling for pipeline integrity. Targeted at industrial clients in pipeline, steel, aerospace, and energy sectors.
• Contract Research and R&D Services Industry-funded R&D projects ranging from consulting on damage cases or manufacturing problems to multi-year applied research collaborations. Engagements are project-based and individually scoped for enterprise customers.
• Damage Analysis Services Failure and damage analysis investigations for industrial customers experiencing material or component failures, leveraging fracture mechanics, microscopy, and simulation expertise.
• Mechanical Testing Services Mechanical and material testing assignments for industrial customers, using laboratory resources for static, dynamic, fatigue, and full-scale burst tests.
• Student Research Supervision (Doctoral, Master, Bachelor Theses, Project Work, Internships) Research supervision for students of OTH Regensburg and external candidates, providing thesis topics, project work, and practical training within the Leichtbau and Werkstoffsimulation focus areas.
• Knowledge Transfer, Training, and Continuing Education Specialized seminars, courses, conferences, trade fairs, training, and further education services to disseminate lightweight construction and material simulation expertise to industry and academia.

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

47 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of UtahcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research cooperation partner in North America
• University of Notre DamecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research cooperation partner in North America
• University of Alabama at BirminghamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research cooperation partner
• Texas A&M UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research cooperation partner
• Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean research cooperation partner
• Université Clermont AuvergnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean research cooperation partner
• SIGMA ClermontcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean research cooperation partner
• Universitat Politècnica de CatalunyacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean research cooperation partner
• Università della CalabriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean research cooperation partner
• University of IoanninacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean research cooperation partner
• University of West BohemiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean research cooperation partner
• Tallinn University of Applied SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean research cooperation partner
• RWTH AachencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading German technical university research cooperation partner
• Institut für Verbundwerkstoffe (IVW)coreTechnology or IntegrationLeading institute for composite materials research
• Fraunhofer-Institut EMIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFraunhofer Institute for Short-Time Dynamics, Ernst-Mach-Institut - research cooperation in dynamics and materials
• Universität RegensburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional university research cooperation partner
• Wehrwissenschaftliches Institut für Werk- und Betriebsstoffe (WIWeB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch cooperation with German military research institute
• Universität der Bundeswehr MünchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch cooperation with German armed forces university
• Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial cooperation partner in pipeline steel research
• Europipe GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial cooperation partner in pipeline steel research
• AG der Dillinger HüttenwerkecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial cooperation partner in steel research
• Airbus Helicopters GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial cooperation partner in aerospace structures
• BMW AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial cooperation partner in automotive lightweight construction
• SGL CarboncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial cooperation partner in carbon materials
• EWP Ingenieure GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering services cooperation partner
• Erndtebrücker Eisenwerk GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial cooperation partner
• Salzgitter Mannesmann Line Pipe GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial cooperation partner in line pipe research
• Hähl GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial cooperation partner
• Merkle & Partner GbRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering simulation services partner
• Airbus Defence and Space GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial cooperation partner in defense/aerospace
• GASSNER RecTec Maschinenhandel GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial cooperation partner
• ViscoTec Pumpen- u. Dosiertechnik GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial cooperation partner
• tfk GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial cooperation partner
• INTERTEC-Hess GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial cooperation partner
• Wethje Carbon Composite GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarbon composite manufacturing partner
• thinkTEC 3D GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner3D printing technology partner
• Fit Production GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction technology partner
• BAYK Zero EmissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectric mobility partner
• Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial machinery partner
• Reinhausen Power Composites GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPower composites partner
• SGB-SMIT GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial cooperation partner
• B1B2 Renz GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial cooperation partner
• Roding Automobile GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive development partner
• SK Carbon Roding GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarbon components partner
• Mühlmeier GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial cooperation partner
• HORSCH Maschinen GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural machinery partner
• Tadano Faun GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction machinery partner

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• RISE Research Institutes of Sweden: Swedish state-owned research institute with materials and manufacturing divisions offering testing, simulation, and certification services — comparable applied research scope with similar public-funded contract model.
• CSM (Centro Sviluppo Materiali): Italian R&D center for materials and steel technologies with contract research services — comparable niche focus on steel and pipeline materials, with similar industrial customer base in Europe.

Broad incumbents

• TWI Ltd (The Welding Institute): UK-based global R&D organization for materials joining and integrity — comparable contract research and testing services model, with similar pipeline integrity and fracture mechanics expertise.
• Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM): German federal institute for materials research and testing, offering broad testing, analysis, and certification services. Comparable testing-laboratory and materials-mechanics capabilities, though much larger scope and federal mandate.
• DLR (German Aerospace Center): Germany's national aerospace research center, with overlapping lightweight construction, composite materials, and aerospace structural research capabilities. Comparable customer overlap (Airbus) and similar public-funded R&D model.
• Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) - Materials Science: Major German technical university with substantial materials simulation, lightweight construction, and pipeline research — comparable in academic research scope, with much larger scale and broader research portfolio.

Direct peers

• Institut für Verbundwerkstoffe (IVW): Leading German research institute for composite materials, headquartered in Kaiserslautern — directly comparable to TCND's Leichtbau and fiber-reinforced plastics focus. Active cooperation partner with TCND and similar industrial customer base.
• Fraunhofer EMI (Ernst-Mach-Institut): Fraunhofer institute for high-speed dynamics, materials, and structures — collaborates with TCND on materials research. Directly comparable in defense/aerospace materials and impact research, with overlapping customer base in Airbus and Bundeswehr.
• Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials (IWM): German applied research institute specializing in materials mechanics, component reliability, and simulation — directly comparable to TCND's Werkstoffsimulation focus. Both serve industrial clients with contract research and testing services, though IWM operates at significantly larger scale.

Others

• OTH Regensburg - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering: Parent institution of TCND — the broader Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at OTH Regensburg. Comparable organizational structure and overlapping research areas, though TCND operates as a more industry-facing applied research arm.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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