Arne Bender

Prof. Dr. Arne Bender is a full professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Economics at Technische Hochschule Lübeck (TH Lübeck), Germany. He has been a faculty member since 2007 and leads research in materials engineering with a focus on materials and manufacturing technology, particularly in surface modification and thin-film applications. He is affiliated with the Institute of Materials and Manufacturing (IWF), where he contributes to the Additive Manufacturing Group and Surface Technology Laboratories.

His research interests lie at the intersection of industrial materials science and advanced manufacturing. He specializes in atmospheric pressure plasma treatment of polymers to enhance adhesion in bonding, painting, and 3D printing processes. His work addresses critical challenges in joining low-surface-energy plastics like polypropylene and polyethylene, enabling improved manufacturing reliability and performance. Key areas include surface activation, polymer adhesion, FDM 3D printing, and industrial surface engineering.

The recent publications demonstrate a consistent trend in applying plasma-based surface treatments to solve real-world industrial problems in polymer processing and additive manufacturing. His research bridges academic investigation with practical application in manufacturing sectors.

Prof. Bender has no listed scientific awards in the provided text.

He has supervised research work, as evidenced by co-authored publications with colleagues such as S. Fricke and A. Hocke, though formal student advisees are not listed. His research is applied and industry-oriented, likely supported by institutional or regional innovation grants, although specific grants are not mentioned. His work is closely tied to technology transfer and industrial collaboration, particularly in the Hamburg-Schleswig-Holstein region.

He is actively involved in the Institute of Materials and Manufacturing (IWF), specifically in the Additive Manufacturing Group and Surface Technology Laboratories, where experimental work on plasma treatment and material characterization is conducted.