W.S. ForschungsCenter
Working together for progress: forward-looking testing technologies
We see materials engineering not merely as a testing and analysis task, but as a field of knowledge that must continually evolve. That is why we are involved in research and development projects.
Working with industrial companies, universities and research institutions, we develop new inspection methods, innovative materials, modern sensor and monitoring systems, and forward-looking solutions for quality assurance and maintenance.
For us, however, research is not an end in itself: ultimately, new technologies must deliver reliable results and create tangible added value for users. We therefore apply our expertise in materials testing, railway engineering and quality assurance to develop innovative testing and monitoring technologies.
On the following pages, we present selected research projects and developments to which we have contributed in recent years.
01. April 2026
New methods for non-destructive weld evaluation
A feasibility study shows how imaging methods could replace conventional radiographic techniques in industrial weld evaluation.
18. May 2023
WS3 – Wheel Set Scan System
W.S. Werkstoff Service has developed a semi-automatic testing concept for freight wagon wheelsets. WS3 (Wheel Set Scan System) combines modern phased-array ultrasonic technology with a field-proven testing concept.
10. July 2024
ResiduStress – Non-destructive residual stress measurement using ultrasound
Residual stress has a significant influence on the safety and service life of components. With ResiduStress, W.S. Werkstoff Service has developed a non-destructive ultrasonic method for measuring residual stress.
01. January 2017
HEW Form: High-entropy materials for forming tools
The research project “High-entropy materials for forming tools – HEW-Form” developed a high-entropy material for use in highly stressed forming tools for the first time.
01. May 2017
SAFE On-Line: Intelligent damage monitoring for wheelset axles in railway transport
The SAFE On-Line project aimed to turn fundamental research approaches into a robust, energy-efficient and practical solution for real-world railway operations.