In view of rising fuel and energy costs and the carbon dioxide problem, motor vehicles and aircraft must use less fuel in future. The rotor blades of wind turbines, various sports equipment such as tennis rackets, skis or Formula 1 cars (fibre-carbonmonocoque) must also be lighter but at the same time measure up to the highest safety standards. Lightweight construction will be the central concern in industry in the future. Everywhere where material is moved in large quantities e.g. in robotics or plant construction, lightweight construction developments will play a role in order to save costs. The job prospects for graduates in this field are commensurately promising.
After graduating, graduates can work in management positions in the areas of product and process development, component design, construction and optimization, composite processing, technical project management, quality assurance, testing technology and research and development. In addition, this innovative industry also offers the perfect basis for founders of start-ups and an independent career.