Recent research and developments in induction heating at the Institute of Electrotechnology of Leibniz University Hannover

The paper gives an overview about the actual activities at the Institute of Electrotechnology of the Leibniz University of Hannover. The main activities are in the field of electromagnetic processing of materials, in particular description, calculation and optimization of relevant nonlinear electrothermal systems. Many of the projects are performed in close co-operation with industrial partners and other research institutes. The activities reach from application oriented pure research to industrial development projects, including examinations in the field of efficient, environment-friendly use of energy within the industry.