On May 5 and 6, 2026, IKAT, represented by Prof. Dr. sc. ETH Alexander Hasse and three research associates from the Strength Research Group, participated in the Dresden Machine Elements Colloquium 2026 held at the HYPERION Hotel Dresden am Schloss.
The conference offered a diverse program featuring interdisciplinary contributions from both industry and academia and provided numerous opportunities for professional exchange.
The institute’s contributions began with a presentation by Mr. Zylla entitled “Fatigue Strength Assessment of Deep-Rolled Press Fits,” which addressed current issues concerning the strength enhancement of mechanically surface-hardened shafts and press-fit connections, as well as the predictive accuracy of existing strength concepts for deep-rolled components.
On the second day of the conference, Mr. Hentschel presented the talk “Fatigue Strength of Internally Knurled Press Fits under Cyclic Torsional Loading,” showcasing current research findings on combined friction- and form-fit shaft–hub connections.
The institute’s contributions concluded with Prof. Hasse, acting as session chair for self-adaptive machine elements, presenting the lecture “Self-Adaptive Design Elements: Principles, Implementations, and Challenges.” The presentation highlighted forward-looking approaches to adaptive design elements and emphasized the necessity of algorithm-based engineering design.
In addition to the technical program, DMK 2026 impressed participants with its excellent organization, pleasant atmosphere, and numerous networking opportunities.
IKAT would like to sincerely thank the IMM of TU Dresden and everyone involved in organizing the event for the successful realization of DMK 2026. We are looking forward to DMK 2028!