Member Societies
DGM – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Materialkunde
Areas of Activity
additive manufacturing / nonferrous metals / bio-insired materials / biomaterials / functional gradient materials / metallography / polymers / ceramics / energy / composite materials / coatings / casting / welding / modelling and simulation / light weight metals / extrusion / thermodynamics / rolling / cellular materials / history
General Manager / CEO
Dr Stefan Klein
stefan.klein@dgm.de
+49 69 75306 749
Secretary
dgm@dgm.de
dgm@dgm.de
+49 69 75306 750
Upcoming Events
DGM Training Course: X-ray Techniques for Materials Development and Process Control
Dates: 22–24 September 2025 | Online Chair: Prof. Dr. Ehrenfried Zschech, Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU), Cottbus-Senftenberg Organized by: DGM – in partnership with SPM - Portuguese Materials Society Overview:Understanding materials from the macroscopic...
Society Profile
The German Society for Materials Science (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Materialkunde e. V., DGM), founded in 1919, is one of Europe’s largest scientific and technical societies in the field of materials science and engineering. As a founding member of the Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS), the DGM plays a central role in shaping the European materials community.
Vision & Mission: The DGM envisions a world where materials are used efficiently and sustainably to tackle global challenges and drive innovation. Its mission is to foster the transfer of knowledge and technology across academia, research institutes, industry, and international partners, to strengthen expertise, and to provide its members with a strong and vibrant professional network.
Values: DGM is committed to tolerance, respectful collaboration, and inclusivity. Diversity is embraced as a strength, ensuring that all members feel respected, valued, and empowered within the community.