A lab book for eternity

Under the lead of Fraunhofer IWS, the research partners are developing and integrating an electronic lab book, a knowledge database and a digital lab management into the new system. Finally, the virtual materials expert will be created based on these components. For example, it includes data on fatigue strength and hardness or on corrosion behavior and processability of materials. It will provide all the information that a person would otherwise have to research extensively. In addition, empirical know-how about the preparation and testing methods used in the laboratories is incorporated.

No more data loss, thanks to digitization

The ontology of materials science plays a central role: a conceptual network that goes beyond a mere provision of individual data by additionally describing linkages between them. Looking ahead, such digital expert systems can improve the quality and speed of materials investigations. It can also be expected that DiWan will link previously scattered sources of knowledge that would be very time-consuming for individuals to establish. Last but not least, the virtual expert supports sustainable knowledge concepts in business and science. Even if experienced employees move to another employer, their expertise will not be lost in the future thanks to DiWan.