Numerical calculation concept for the evaluation of fibre waviness

Probabilistic simulation in design

Manufacturing defects pose immense challenges for the production of aircraft structures made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP). One characteristic type of defect, for example, is undesirable fibre waviness. They have a significant influence on the resulting material properties. Innovative approaches are therefore required in order to fulfil the high quality requirements of modern aviation.…

All in one – Multi-Functionality in Space Travel Structures

In 2018, an institute’s team developed the vision for highly integrated space structures which, thanks to their multi-functionality and modularity, can be universally assembled and deployed – even in space. This idea came out as the winner of an institute’s internal “Competition of Ideas”. An exemplary prototype of the concept has now been implemented in…