Lukas Löber

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lukas Löber serves as a Professor at the School of Mechanical and Systems Engineering, Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, based at Campus Esslingen Stadtmitte (Room S 10.106, Kanalstraße 33, 73728 Esslingen). He holds a Senate membership and maintains regular consultation hours on Thursdays (8:30–9:30 a.m. by appointment), with primary contact via Lukas.Loeber@hs-esslingen.de and +49 711 397-3258.

Löber's research centers on materials science for additive manufacturing, specializing in metal processing via laser-based techniques like selective laser melting (SLM). His expertise spans material development for additive processes, microstructure-property relationships in metallic components (e.g., Al-Si alloys, Ti-Al composites, steels), and process optimization to mitigate defects like porosity. Recent work bridges fundamental materials engineering with industrial applications in structural components and electronics.

Analysis of his 2022–2024 publications reveals a strategic expansion from core metal additive manufacturing into semiconductor packaging and electronic assembly. Key trends include laser beam shaping for precision control in SLM, development of creep-resistant steels for high-temperature applications, and novel methods for integrating power semiconductors into electronic modules. His patent-heavy output (12+ patents since 2016) emphasizes translational impact, particularly in multi-spot laser systems and powder-bed fusion innovations.