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Content
Preamble
9
150 Years of Mechanical Engineering
Milestones in the History of the Department of Mechanical Engineering
12
Science – Politics – Industry
27
Contract Research vs. Free Research
28
Fundamental Research vs. Applied Research
31
The Influence of Politics
33
Selected Highlights 2017
35
The Department of Mechanical Engineering
Governance
48
Facts and Figures
50
Department Board of Management
51
Department Council Mechanical Engineering
52
Central Services
54
Honors Awarded During the Department Day
56
Ranking Results
58
Research
59
Divisions of the Department of Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace
62
Automotive
64
Energy
65
Materials
66
Mechatronics
68
Medical Technology
69
Process Engineering
70
Production and Logistics
71
Teaching at the Department of Mechanical Engineering
Studying at the TUM Department of Mechanical Engineering
74
International Students and Students’ Exchange
78
Assistance for Students Offered by the Central Examination Services Office
80
Public Funds to Improve Conditions of Study at the Department of Mechanical Engineering
81
Diversity
82
Central Teaching Unit
83
Student Council
85
Faculty of the Department of Mechanical Engineering
Appointments
88
Retirements
90
Department Members
91