Welcome to smart³

smart³ is the innovation network that connects people and technology. We facilitate ongoing interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration around smart materials.
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About us

Objectives and guidelines

smart³ is Europe's largest smart materials network. We are an initiative of companies and scientific institutions with the aim of developing new, innovative products based on smart materials. Engineers, technicians and designers as well as economists and social scientists are working together to achieve the commercial breakthrough of this class of materials. The areas of application are diverse, ranging from health to climate protection, from energy generation to production technology, and from lifestyle to mobility.

Smart materials

Smart materials adapt automatically to changing environmental conditions. They are able to change their properties in response to external influences in order to adapt optimally to their environment. Smart materials enable high functionality in simplified structures. This opens up completely new perspectives in the design of product solutions. Instead of separating function and structure, we aim to integrate functionality directly into the component structure.

Our services

Enjoying innovating, communicating knowledge in a clear way, building expertise, networking and collaborating: As a member of our network, you can expect a lively network culture and a wide range of services.