In the DFG-funded priority program “SPP2183 – Property-controlled metal forming processes”, the scientific fundamentals of process-integrated property control are being investigated. The objective is to develop and validate new approaches for the targeted control of product properties during forming operations. Through the collaboration between forming technology and control engineering, forming systems with controllable product properties are being established for the first time, with sensors and actuators integrated into the system design. This research provides essential insights into resilient, microstructure- and property-controlled processes. The background lies in the transition toward Cyber-Physical Production Systems (CPPS), which enable flexible and robust manufacturing. In particular, safety-critical components such as forged high-performance parts or lightweight, crash-resistant automotive structures benefit from these advancements. The program has been running since March 2018 for a total duration of six years, divided into three two-year funding periods.

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Current report/flyer of the program from June 2025 (only in English)