Material fatigue is the insidious problem of design engineering: repeated stresses, tiny changes in the microstructure – and suddenly a crack grows, long before classic characteristic values such as yield strength or tensile strength are reached. It is precisely these invisible processes that make the difference between a durable design and unexpected complete failure. Those who rely solely on empirical values overlook what is really happening inside. 

The advanced training course “Fatigue of Metallic Materials” makes this invisible phenomenon tangible. Three days in Dresden will give you the tools you need to understand fatigue, prevent damage, and realistically assess material behavior. 

Content With Substance 

• Fundamentals clearly explained: key terms, typical mechanisms, and damage patterns
• Crack formation and growth: what cyclic stress really means
• Temperature as a stress factor: influence of heat, cold, and fluctuations
• Toolbox for practical application: fractography, SEM, 3D reconstruction, and service life determination
• Modeling instead of guessing: micromechanical simulations for more precise predictions
• Hands-on experience: demonstration experiments, damage analyses, and discussion of your specific questions 

Why You Should Participate
Whether in the automotive and aviation industries, energy supply, or medical technology—those who understand fatigue processes can design safe, durable, and efficient components. You will learn to interpret microcracks as warning signs before they become a safety-critical problem. At the same time, you will gain confidence in analysis and a sound basis for optimizing development and quality processes. Register here to acquire the knowledge you need to understand and evaluate material fatigue and apply it to your work.