Research projects

In the following overview current and former research projects are compiled:​

Digital design and manufacturing methods for light and pure timber constructions with bent wood (DigiPure)

Head of Research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Robert Jockwer
Research Assistant:
Siavash Namari, M. Sc.
Martin Eichenauer, Dipl.-Ing. 
Research Association:
Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft (FPNR)
Processing Period: 
01.03.2023 - 30.06.2025
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Development of innovative lightweight timber structural systems based on Formholz technology with connecting fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) node elements (Formholz)

Head of Research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Research Assistant:
Siavash Namari, M. Sc.
Research Association:
ZIM (Zentrales Innovationsprogramm Mittelstand)
Processing Period: 
01.03.2021 - 30.06.2023
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Adhesive-free Timber Building (AFTB)

The project aims to promote adhesive-free engineered wood products, reducing toxic waste and supporting sustainable construction.

Head of Research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Research Assistant:
Siavash Namari, M. Sc.
Research Association:
EU H2020 Interreg North-West Europe
Processing Period: 
01.01.2017 - 31.03.2020
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Woodtrusion (Elasticity, Compression and Springback of Densified Wood)

Head of Research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Research Assistant:
Siavash Namari, M.Sc.
Research Association:
STFI Sächsischen Textilforschungsinstitut e.V. (FNR)
Processing Period: 
01.05.2018 - 01.10.2020
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Development of thermo-hygro-mechanical processes and a machine implementation for the bending forming of compressed resin-wood into technical profiles

Head of Research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Research Assistant:
Jens Hartig, Dr.-Ing.
Jörg Wehsener, Dr.-Ing.
Research Association:
Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie (BMWi)
Processing Period: 
01.07.2017 - 30.09.2019
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Leading-Edge Cluster - BioEconomy: TG1, Poles made of molded and veneer wood from beech; (VP 1.12/ BEECHPOLE) - Subproject A

Head of Research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Research Assistant:
Jens Hartig, Dr.-Ing.
Jörg Wehsener, Dr.-Ing.
Research Association:
Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung
Processing Period: 
01.10.2014 - 30.09.2017
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Non-metallic mechanical connections for timber structures

Head of Research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Research Assistant:
Siavash Namari, M.Sc.
Jens Hartig, Dr.-Ing.
Jörg Wehsener, Dr.-Ing.
Research Association:
ZIM
Processing Period: 
01.07.2014 - 30.06.2016
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Leading-Edge Cluster - BioEconomy: TG1, Poles made of molded and veneer wood from beech; (VP 1.12/ BEECHPOLE) - Subproject A

Head of Research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Research Assistant:
Jens Hartig, Dr.-Ing.
Jörg Wehsener, Dr.-Ing.
Research Association:
Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung
Processing Period: 
01.07.2012 - 30.06.2015
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Analysis of various construction methods, structural types, and their detail and connection concepts in selected timber structures

Head of Research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Research Assistant:
Christoph Helmbach, Dipl.-Ing.
Research Association:
Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt
Processing Period: 
01.06.2010 - 31.01.2013
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Development of a Process and Feasibility Study for the Production of Thick Veneer

Head of Research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Research Assistant:
Julia Schreiber, Dipl.-Forstw.
Robert Putzger, Dipl.-Ing.
Research Association:
Finanziert aus Mitteln der Europäischen Union und des Freistaates Sachsen
Sächsische Aufbaubank - Förderbank-
Europäischer Fond für regionale Entwicklung (EFRE)
Processing Period: 
01.06.2010 - 31.01.2013
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Expansion of Plant and Technology Development for Molded Wood Production

Head of Research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Research Assistant:
Jörg Wehsener, Dr.-Ing.
Research Association:
Sächsische AufbauBank
Processing Period: 
01.11.2009 - 31.05.2013
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Cast Concrete Node Connections for Rod and Truss Structures

Head of Research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Dr.-Ing. Andreas Heiduschke
Research Assistant:
Jens Hartig, Dr.-Ing.
Research Association:
AiF
Processing Period: 
01.11.2009 - 31.08.2012
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Pressed Wood Profile for Wind Turbines

Head of Research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Research Assistant:
Jörg Wehsener, Dr.-Ing.
Research Association:
AiF
Processing Period: 
01.05.2009 - 30.08.2012
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Projects before 2010 are available in the following link: ​Projects before 2010 ...