The active transfer of research results and scientific know-how into practical application is a high priority at Clausthal University of Technology, not only as a result of the legal mandate to transfer knowledge and technology, but also and above all as a result of the university's self-image. The research results produced at Clausthal University of Technology and the associated knowledge are essential resources of the university, which it uses to the greatest possible benefit for society. The university also draws on the knowledge from the exchange processes with industry and society in order to ensure practical relevance and topicality in research, studies and teaching.