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ZeWiS

ZeWiS: Centre for Scientific Services and Transfer, creates new oppertunities for companies through technological and economic progress. In application-oriented research and transfer projects, we leverage existing university expertise and excellent infrastructure to foster innovation in industry and business, with a strong focus on the Bavarian Lower Main region.

About ZeWiS

We enable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to harness the scientific expertise of the Aschaffenburg UAS and use it to drive innovation and enhance their market position. Across 14 specialised laboratories and institutes with different research focuses, we conduct feasibility analyses and concept developments for high-risk reasearch projects, while also developing tailored solutions for industrial and business applications. 

Since 2011, ZeWiS scientists have strengthend the regional economy through established transfer programmes such as the mainproject and the Open Innovation Lab in areas such as digital transformation and sustainability. Additionally, the VentureLab team supports start-ups, promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.

Ein Mitarbeiter konzipiert die Laserstrahlführung für die Materialbearbeitung am ZeWiS.

Knowledge and technology transfer for companies

ZeWiS enables companies from industry and business to actively participate in scientific findings. New products and sustainable processes are created through cooperation in the key areas of materials, intelligent systems, knowledge management and structural change.

Events and programmes

Join Us for Research and Transfer Day 2025

As part of the 30th anniversary of Aschaffenburg UAS, we invite intressted companies to our Research and Transferr Day on May 16th 2025, held in collaboration with IHK Aschaffenburg on campus. This event offers insights into current research topics, industry collaborations, and engaging networking oppertunities with our scientific teams. 

Be a part of the experience—we look forward to connecting with you! More Information and registration available in German

 

  • A cyan colored Save the Date invitation labelled in german: Business meets research: Research and Knowledge Transfer Day. 16th of May 2025 from 9am to 3pm. At the bottom the slogan reads: building the future together.

    Save the Date: Research and Transfer Day at Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences May 16th 2025

Past Events

  • ZeWiS Tranfer Day 2023

    On 16 November 2023, ZeWiS opened its doors for the Transfer Day at the ICO Obernburg. Guests from business and science exchanged views on current challenges facing SMEs, including the energy crisis and skills shortage. Together with partners from industry and business, various ZeWiS working groups presented successful collaborations in the fields of artificial intelligence, laser technology and photonics as well as on the topic of ‘New Work Mindset’. A tour through laboratories ended with the presentation of research vehicles from Aschaffenburg UAS, equipped with technology to improve interior communication and driving safety.

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Facilities

Mitarbeitende arbeiten an einem hybriden 3D Druck Herstellungsverfahren für metallische Werkstücke.

Excellent infrastructure for sustainable innovation

High-quality equipment and infrastructure enable high-precision work - specifically tailored to the individual challenges of our partner companies for future-orientated and sustainable competitive advantages.

„Thanks to the cooperation with the Aschaffenburg UAS, we can tackle topics that we would not have been able to do on our own due to the time required.“

Stefan Prokosch

SVP Productmanagement Industrial Trucks Counterbalance Linde Material Handling GmbH, Deutschland

Approach

  • Visitor registration

    We look forward to welcoming you to our laboratories and institutes on the ICO site. Please plan your visit in advance with Dr. Tilo Gockel (Deputy Director of ZeWiS). The ICO contact persons are available to answer any questions you may have about the ICO Obernburg.

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  • Postal address

    ZeWiS - Centre for Scientific Services and Transfer

    ICO Obernburg
    Glanzstoffstraße 1, Building Wa 07
    63784 Obernburg

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  • Travelling by car

    Coming from Frankfurt or Würzburg (A3 motorway):

    • Take the Stockstadt exit onto the B 469 in the direction of Obernburg
    • Take the Obernburg exit and follow the signs to ‘ICO’.

    Please note:
    For exact routing with the navigation system, please use the exact coordinates (49.826022, 9.147856):

    https://www.google.de/maps/place/49%C2%B049'33.7%22N+9%C2%B008'52.3%22E/@49.8260254,9.1456673,679m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0

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  • Travelling by train

    Take the regional train from Aschaffenburg in the direction of Miltenberg or from Miltenberg in the direction of Aschaffenburg and get off at the station ‘Glanzstoffwerke’ directly at the ICO.

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