Research into fundamentals of solidification and solid state phase transformations is essential. more...
The technological solutions are embedded in our scientific expertise, being targeted to commercially competitive products. more...
The Access TechCenter provides an ideal environment for process engineering and component manufacturing via casting. more...
CD-adapco and Access are pleased to announce the release of an exciting new version of STAR-Cast, their technology leading simulation tool for all industrial casting simulation. Developed in collaboration between a world-leading provider of engineering simulation technology and recognized international experts in casting and metallurgy, STAR-Cast v1.10 brings automation and ease of use into to casting and foundry processes. read more...
Access e.V. has established a limited liability company in which Access will concentrate its services and production business. The decision was taken by the Board of Administration and the members’ annual meeting on May 17, 2011. read more...

Access is an independent research centre associated with the Technical University of Aachen (RWTH) in Germany.
50 engineers and scientists are pooling a diversity of individual skills to merge both scientific and technological know-how in materials and processes with a special focus on metallic materials and casting processes.
Excellence in science demonstrated in application is the leitmotiv!
High end products for turbo machinery are outstanding examples for this approach. Scientific expertise and technological skills are transferred into best practice examples.