They must be sustainable and secure, affordable and efficient: the energy revolution in Germany. The train of renewable energies is already on good pace towards the future. The population is becoming more aware of topics like the environment and sustainability. The final goal: to maintain the environment as a place to live for future generations and still ensure growth and prosperity. The obvious symbol and pillar of the energy revolution is wind power. IMA Dresden also provides support in this area: IMA assists manufacturers of wind turbines, component manufacturers and energy producers in product optimisation, structure monitoring, and damage analysis. Materials, structures, components, or facilities are tested extensively, from testing the base materials for the fibre-plastic composite to full-scale testing of the rotor blades in their original size.
