The models and machines of the Mechanical-Technological Collection, which has existed under this name since 1850, were mainly used as templates by draughtsmen. Julius Ambrosius Hülsse (1812–1876), who was appointed in 1850, is considered to be the main initiator of the expansion of these collections. The inventories were significantly extended from 1865 by Ernst Hartig (1836–1900), Professor of Mechanical Technology. Between 1920 and 1939, the collection portfolios were again enriched by the holder of the Chair of Business Administration, Ewald Sachsenberg (1877–1949). The collection was decimated by losses during the war and now comprises 500 historic items, such as semi-finished products, machine models and equipment.
Publications
K. Mauersberger, Die Mechanisch-Technologische Sammlung, in: Sammlungen und Kunstbesitz der Technischen Universität Dresden, Dresden 1996, S. 39-48.
Institutional responsibility:
Institute of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Chair of Forming Processes
Zeuner Building, George-Bähr-Str. 3
Prof. Alexander Brosius
Collection Officer:
Mirko Schinnerling
Tel. 0351- 463 34760
Location:
Zeuner Building, Room 123, some also in Room 141
