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
9th European Symposium on Biomaterials and Related Areas – BioMAT 2027
Dates: 12 – 13 May 2027 Venue: Jena, Germany and online Organized by: German Society for Materials Science (DGM) Overview: The 9th European Symposium on Biomaterials and Related Areas – BioMAT 2027 will take place in Jena, Germany, from 12 to 13 May 2027 as a hybrid...
International Materials Science and Engineering Congress – MSE 2026
Dates: 29 September – 01 October 2026 Venue: Darmstadt, Germany and online Organized by: German Society for Materials Science (DGM) Overview: The International Materials Science and Engineering Congress – MSE 2026 will take place in Darmstadt, Germany, from 29...
20th International Conference on Aluminium Alloys – ICAA 20
Dates: 13 – 17 September 2026 Venue: Berlin, Germany, and online Organized by: German Society for Materials Science (DGM) Overview: The 20th International Conference on Aluminium Alloys – ICAA 20 will take place in Berlin, Germany, from 13 to 17 September 2026 as a...
8th International Conference on Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Alloys – ICFSMA 2026
Dates: 31 August – 03 September 2026 Venue: Kassel, Germany and online Organized by: German Society for Materials Science (DGM) Overview: The 8th International Conference on Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Alloys – ICFSMA 2026 will take place in Kassel, Germany, from 31...
Residual Stress in Materials Science and Engineering – RSMSE 2026 Dates:
Dates: 23 – 25 June 2026 Venue: Kassel, Germany and online Organized by: German Society for Materials Science (DGM) Overview: The symposium Residual Stress in Materials Science and Engineering – RSMSE 2026 will take place in Kassel, Germany, from 23 to 25 June 2026 as...
5th Symposium on Materials and Additive Manufacturing – Additive 2026
Dates: 24 – 26 March 2026 Venue: Kassel, Germany and online Organized by: German Society for Materials Science (DGM) Overview: The 5th Symposium on Materials and Additive Manufacturing – Additive 2026 will take place in Kassel, Germany, from 24 to 26 March 2026 as a...
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.
