Research Networks and Partners

Montanuniversität Leoben is characterised by its extensive research networks and cooperates intensively with partners from industry and science. It is also dedicated to basic research, applied research and the promotion of start-up centres.

MCL, Materials Center Leoben

The research organisation Materials Center Leoben Forschung GmbH (MCL) was founded in 1999. The MCL focuses on research in the areas of materials development, processing methods and application behaviour of metals, ceramics and composites in structural components and electronic components. It carries out research and development projects with partners from industry as part of co-operative research and development projects and offers a comprehensive range of services.

Website "MCL"

 

PCCL, Polymer Competence Center Leoben

The Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH (PCCL) is the leading Austrian centre for cooperative research in the field of plastics technology and polymer science, based in Leoben. Its activities centre on polymer structural and functional materials and the associated production and processing technologies as the basis for innovations in a wide range of application areas (from automotive, aviation and packaging to solar and photovoltaic applications).

K1-MET, Metallurgische Kompetenzzentrum K1-MET GmbH

The metallurgical competence centre K1-MET GmbH (Competence Center for excellent Technologies in Advanced Metallurgical and Environmental Process Development) with sites in Leoben and Linz was founded in 2015. K1-MET GmbH, the cross-company competence centre for metallurgical and environmental process development, focuses on four main research areas: raw materials and recycling, high-temperature metallurgy, process and energy optimisation, and modelling and simulation. The focus is on resource- and CO2-efficient production as well as on analyses, modelling and the energy-related further development of existing metallurgical processes.

ZAT, Zentrum für Angewandte Technologie

The Centre for Applied Technology Leoben supports budding entrepreneurs and innovators in turning their ideas into reality and offers an inspiring platform and a strong network. It promotes collaboration and knowledge exchange to shape the future through technology, science and creativity.