Visit of Arts et Métiers Metz at KIT
In November 2025, more than 50 students from Arts et Métiers Metz visited KIT. During a campus tour, guided visits to the wbk institutes, and stops at the university cafeteria and the Christmas market, they gained a broad insight into studying and student life in Karlsruhe.
We look forward to welcoming many of them to the Mechanical Engineering double degree program in the coming years!
Seminar “Circular Economy”
Arts et Métiers and KIT hosted a research seminar focused on the circular economy. The event highlighted cutting-edge approaches to building a sustainable industrial future. The seminar emphasized the importance of collaboration between research and industry to make the European economy more resilient and sustainable. The insights gained will directly inform the work of the GENIUS chair, supported by the French-German University (UFA).
Key Topics of the Seminar:
New and Recycled Materials/Materials Technologies: Showcasing advanced material technologies that promote the use of recycled resources and minimize environmental impact.
Production Systems and Manufacturing Technologies: Discussions on efficient, resource-saving production processes and modern manufacturing techniques.
System Design: Exploring eco-design, modular product design, functional economy, and reconfigurable manufacturing systems (RMS) as key drivers for a circular value chain.
Kick-Off of the French-German Chair 'GENIUS'
The French-German chair "GENIUS" (Next Generation Industry for Sustainability) was scientifically launched on August 28, 2025, during a research seminar on the circular economy organized by Arts et Métiers and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Bordeaux. Supported by KIT and Arts et Métiers, and backed by the French-German University (UFA), the GENIUS chair aims to drive European industry towards greater sustainability and resilience.
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