Innovation and R&D
Innovations for the future of industry, infrastructure, energy and raw materials
Get in touch with the Head of Innovation, R&D
Innovations for the future of industry, infrastructure, energy and raw materials
Get in touch with the Head of Innovation, R&DTechnological and societal changes are presenting companies worldwide with new challenges. Digitalisation, the energy transition, sustainability and increasing demands for safety and efficiency are transforming markets and processes in equal measure. DMT develops innovative technologies, data-driven solutions and engineering services to successfully support its clients through these changes.
As an independent partner for engineering services and consultancy, DMT combines more than 280 years of experience with cutting-edge technological expertise. By combining specialist knowledge, digitalisation and interdisciplinary collaboration, we create solutions that generate long-term value and address technical challenges in a sustainable manner.
Innovation is a key component of our corporate strategy. That is why DMT is involved in numerous national and international research and development projects, which are supported by, amongst others, the European Union, Horizon Europe, the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS), EIT RawMaterials and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
Working closely with industrial companies, universities, research institutions and public organisations, DMT develops new methods, digital tools and technical solutions for a range of industries and fields of application.
DMT’s research and development activities focus on topics of great social and economic significance:
By combining engineering, digitalisation and practical application, DMT helps its clients minimise risks, optimise processes and achieve sustainable competitive advantages.
Many technological challenges can only be solved through an interdisciplinary approach. DMT therefore relies on close partnerships with companies, scientific institutions, public authorities and international research networks.
The continuous exchange of knowledge and experience fosters innovation, accelerates the development of new solutions and creates sustainable added value for the economy, society and the environment.
Innovation arises where knowledge is shared and further developed. That is why DMT is actively involved in training and research initiatives and supports students, PhD candidates and collaborative research projects.
The transfer of knowledge between research and practice strengthens companies’ capacity for innovation and helps to develop forward-looking solutions to the challenges facing industry, infrastructure, energy and raw materials.
With more than 1,100 employees at over 30 locations worldwide, DMT combines technical excellence, innovative strength and international experience. As part of the TÜV NORD GROUP, we develop solutions for complex challenges in the fields of plant engineering, infrastructure, energy and raw materials.
This results in innovative technologies and engineering services that prioritise safety, sustainability, efficiency and long-term value creation.
A key pillar of DMT’s innovation strategy is its core membership of the ‘EIT Raw Materials’ initiative. The novel collaboration developed here between industrial companies and research institutions from various application areas of the raw materials value chain constitutes the largest and most high-performing consortium in the European raw materials sector. Initiated by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), the consortium – comprising more than 100 partner companies, universities and research institutes, aims to enhance the competitiveness, growth and attractiveness of the raw materials market through innovative strength and economic activity, whilst ensuring access to raw materials as well as their availability and sustainable use. As a core member, DMT is actively involved in the strategic fields of exploration, mining and processing, as well as in the areas of energy, coking technology, infrastructure and safety.
The BMWE’s core task is to find solutions to challenges such as globalisation, digitalisation, demographic change, Europe’s development and the energy transition. Through forward-looking economic policy, it ensures long-term prospects for greater employment, investment and growth in Germany.
The Research Fund for Coal and Steel is a European Union programme that provides funding for innovation projects worth over €50 million annually, with the aim of promoting the safety, efficiency and competitiveness of the European coal and steel industry. In recent years, DMT has participated in more than 20 RFCS projects, including work in the fields of underground coal gasification, mine water treatment and the investigation of coal properties to improve coke quality.
With a budget of 95.5 billion euros, Horizon Europe is the EU’s flagship funding programme for research and innovation. The aim of the programme, which runs until 2027, is to combat climate change, contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and promote the EU’s competitiveness and growth. The programme facilitates collaboration and strengthens the impact of research and innovation in the development, support and implementation of EU policy. It also supports the creation and transfer of know-how and technology. Horizon Europe is the successor programme to the EU’s Horizon 2020 funding programme.
Horizon 2020 was the EU’s largest research and innovation programme up until 2020. A key objective was to help bridge the gap between research and the market, with a view to strengthening European competitiveness through the resulting innovations and contributing to the resolution of major societal challenges. Since early 2015, DMT has been involved in the BIOMOre project alongside raw materials experts from seven countries.
The European Regional Development Fund is the European Union’s main instrument for regional development and is designed to strengthen economic and social cohesion within the EU by reducing disparities between different regions. In particular, the ERDF focuses on the need to boost competitiveness and innovation and to ensure sustainable development.
Get in touch! We look forward to working with you to turn ideas into applications and solutions for the future.
Dr Dalibor Jerinic
Head of Innovation, Research & Development
+49 160 8881043
DMT develops innovative solutions for infrastructure, energy, industry, plant engineering and raw materials. Its key areas of focus are digitalisation, monitoring, automation, geotechnical methods and sustainable technologies.
DMT combines sensor technology, data analysis, digital models and automation to make technical systems more efficient, transparent and secure.
DMT is involved in national and international research projects with partners from industry and academia. The projects are funded by, amongst others, EU programmes and the BMBF.
The solutions developed help to reduce risks, improve decision-making, optimise operating costs and achieve sustainability targets more efficiently.
Sustainability is a key component of all innovation activities. The aim is to use resources efficiently, operate technical systems safely and create long-term value for the economy, society and the environment.