Research

Based virtual manufacturing for machine tool-process simulation and control Project start: Oct 2015 Project end: Sept 2019 Details Twin-Control is a new concept of machine tool simulation because it unifies the different concepts that affect the machining process, combining advanced simulation models and including vital aspects in today’s industry, such as maintenance and energy efficiency. […]

5-Axis machine + CAM-software for optimizing dental implantology Project start: June 2012 Project end: June 2014 Details CaDent focuses on optimizing the process chain for dental implantology. Dental implantology is a very complex and risky treatment as the patients nerve can be harmed. Aim of this project is to ease the threatment for the dentist

Consistent data representation & referencing in ultra-precision manufacturing Project start: Jan 2011 Project end: Apr 2014 Details KoDaRe focuses on developing a consistent data representation for the data exchange between the process steps design, FEM-analysis, CAM and manufacturing for ultra- precision manufacturing to evolve an adaptable production solution for the market, which is yet not

Geometric Manufacturing Solutions for Freeform Shapes Project start: June 2012 Project end: June 2016 Details Freeform shapes represent one of today’s important manufacturing challenges. This applies to numerically controlled (NC) machining of parts to be produced in large amounts as well as to outer surfaces and subconstructions for unique designs in modern architecture.However, currently no

Resource-Efficient Factory Of Recyclable Manufacturing composite components Project start: Oct 2011 Project end: Oct 2015 Details REFORM focuses on more resource-efficiency and cleaner manufacturing technologies for composite components to be exploited in different industrial sectors (e.g. Transport, Energy, Construction, ..). Fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are becoming very popular as their use reduces weight and

Integrated Simulation Systems for Laser Surface Treatment of Complex Parts Project start: Apr 2013 Project end: Apr 2015 Details The Task: CAM strategies for laser surface treatment of freeform surfaces on a 5-Axis machine. Sim4SurfT focuses on developing an innovative software supported technology for laser hardening, enabling an intelligent integration of software and manufacturing processes

Inline Process Metrology for Laser Structuring Systems Project start: Feb 2010 Project end: Feb 2013 Details The Task: Development of scan technologies for integration on an inline measuring system. The aim of this project is the development and integration of a novel inline- metrology device for laser structuring systems, enabling a correction of the manufacturing process

Integration of real machine behavior into the material removal simulation Project start: Nov 2014 Project end: Nov 2016 Details The Task: Integration and adaption of a measuring system for boundary conditions in automatic grinding. TurboERAS aims at developing a protoypical robot cabinet and optimizing tool pathes by using a measuring system during the manufacturing process for

Machine & process development for robust microstructuring of freeform shapes Project start: Nov 2006 Project end: Nov 2009 Details The Task: Control and GU interface for high dynamic machining. OptiStruct focuses on developing a complete process chain for robust, shape cutting microstructuring of freeform shapes. This eases the complexity of process chains for freeform shaped optic

Intelligent machining window Project start: Sept 2014 Project end: Sept 2017 Details The Task: Intelligent machining window. iWindow focuses on replacing the actually used viewing windows on a machine, which are very expensive, by intelligent machining windows (e.g. transparent displays or standard monitors where the machining room is displayed). The intelligent machining window combines the real