A   Basics

• Material compatibility and interfaces
• Residual stresses, aging and corrosion

B   Characterization

• Materialographic and microanalytic investigation
• Mechanical testing
• Nondestructive testing and quality assurance

C   Production

• Manufacturing and processing
• Joining, machining and refining
• Process simulation

D   Design

• Material models and structural simulation
• Design methods

E   Operation

• Maintenance and repair
• Life cycle assessment and life time analysis
• Recycling and sustainable material concepts