The expansion of electricity generation using wind energy significantly contributes towards the climate-neutral energy supply in Germany. Due to the limited area available, future wind turbines will need to be more economical, with an improved degree of utilisation. The development of larger rotor blades is particularly important for this. However, established materials are nearing their…
The FASTER-H2 project will validate, down-select, mature and demonstrate key technologies and provide the architectural integration of an ultra-efficient and hydrogen enabled integrated airframe for targeted ultra-efficient Short/Medium Range aircraft (SMR), i.e. 150-250 PAX and 1000-2000nm range. To enable climate-neutral flight, aircraft for short and medium-range distances have to rely on ultra-efficient thermal energy-based propulsion…
When we look at how birds fly, we can see that they modify the shape of their wings during flight. They do this because they know that to be more performant, faster and, among others, get their food, they need to adapt to different flying conditions, such as those from variable winds. Aircraft engines consist…
Additive functionalisation is multifaceted and ranges from printing local stiffening ribs to integrating assembly and adhesive aids to introducing electrical conductors into the component. The basic structure of the component can be produced using an established process, such as tape laying for the production of large-area structures. Using fibre-reinforced 3D printing (short and continuous fibre-reinforced,…
Light as plastic, but as resilient as metal – and customisable to boot. These are requirements that are placed on components in a wide range of industries from aerospace to medical technology. But how can the weight of a satellite structure for space be reduced while maintaining the same load capacity? And how can highly…
Increasing sustainability and productivity is one of the biggest challenges of our time. Therefore, in industry, there is a great need for high-precision and flexible systems for additive manufacturing. At our Institute, specially designed CNC robot kinematics with a high absolute positioning accuracy allow precisely controlled path movements in three-dimensional space. In combination with specifically…
The efficient use of energy has never been as important as it is today. In industry, process heat takes up a large share of the energy consumption that industrial plants need to produce all kinds of goods. However, the question “How can we produce more energy efficiently?” can only be answered once it has been…
Der Einsatz von Zweikomponenten-Epoxidharz-Systemen zur Imprägnierung von Preforms in isothermen RTM-Prozessen (engl. Resin Transfer Moulding) erlaubt eine kostengünstige und nachhaltige Bauteilfertigung in der Luftfahrt. Die Inline-Mischungsanalyse in solchen Systemen ist ein elementarer Baustein für eine qualitätsgesicherte Fertigung. Es kommen spezielle Sensoren zum Einsatz, die eine indirekte Messung von Mischungsverhältnissen ermöglichen. Der mathematische Zusammenhang zwischen Messung…
Der Einsatz von Zweikomponenten-Epoxidharz-Systemen zur Imprägnierung von Preforms in isothermen RTM-Prozessen (engl. Resin Transfer Moulding) erlaubt eine kostengünstige und nachhaltige Bauteilfertigung in der Luftfahrt. Die Inline-Mischungsanalyse in solchen Systemen ist ein elementarer Baustein für eine qualitätsgesicherte Fertigung. Es kommen spezielle Sensoren zum Einsatz, die eine indirekte Messung von Mischungsverhältnissen ermöglichen. Der mathematische Zusammenhang zwischen Messung…