40 years of KTmfk – celebrating the anniversary in the Orangery
On September 11, 2024, the Chair of Engineering Design (KTmfk) celebrated its 40th anniversary. The festive occasion took place in the Wassersaal of the Orangery at Erlangen Palace and provided an opportunity to look back on four decades of successful research, teaching and collaboration. The ceremony was hosted by Prof. Michael Walter and Prof. Georg F. Gruber. In their laudatory speeches, Prof. Joachim Hornegger, Prof. Kai Willner, Prof. Harald Meerkamm, Prof. Dieter Krause and Prof. Kristin Paetzold-Byhain paid tribute to the history and achievements of the Chair. A big thank you goes to the industrial partners present, the scientific colleagues and the former and current employees who have shaped the success of the KTmfk through their support. We look forward to the next 40 years of innovation and shared success!