The Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools (IFW) is focused on all aspects of production engineering: from the machining process and the development of machines to production planning and organization. It combines experimental, theoretical and simulation-based methods, covering both basic and applied research and offering services and consulting. An intermediary between research and practice, keeping the close links between university and industry alive is an important aspect of the work at IFW. In addition to R&D, educating students is another focal point and the curriculum covers all research areas in which the scientist at IFW actively engage.