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At the Chair of Engineering Design, we research, improve and validate new processes, methods and tools to support demanding development- and design activities. We are active in the fields of virtual product development and design methodology, machine elements and tribology as well as lightweight design. Through our research and teaching activities, we create the foundation for innovative, new or optimized products and thus contribute to maintaining and strengthening the industrial base in Europe. We would like to invite you to learn more about us during your stay on our website!
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The Chair of Engineering Design warmly congratulates Mr. Christoph Zirngibl on successfully completing his doctoral examination (Dr.-Ing.) with the overall grade “very good”.
In his dissertation, entitled “Design of Mechanically Joined Structures Using the Example of Clinching Similar Materials”...
In modern lightweight design, mechanical joining processes such as clinching are becoming increasingly common. However, variations in tooling, process parameters, and material properties can cause significant deviations in clinch joint properties. In a joint study, the Chair of Engineering Design (...
In order to capture human body movements precisely, with minimal interference and in a non-invasive manner, the DFG-funded Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1483 EmpkinS (Empathokinaesthetic Sensor Technology) investigates novel sensor technologies and data-driven methods. The institute of Engine...
Martin Bauer joined the Tolerance Management Group as a research assistant in mid-November. As part of the MezSaQ shrink fit project, he is working on the development of time-efficient simulation methods for shrink fits. The aim is to efficiently analyze the deformation and mechanical stresses, tak...
With increasing life expectancy and growing interest in physical activities, the number of bone injuries and fractures is steadily rising. For successful healing, implants are used to ensure stable fixation of the bone. These so-called osteosynthesis products must exhibit high mechanical stability,...
Launch of the DFG-funded project on the automated conversion of aesthetically and technically functional design geometries from topology optimization results in November 2025.
Topology optimization is an established method in lightweight design that enables the systematic determination of mechan...
Computer-Aided Tolerancing software has become the standard for statistically analyzing the effects of geometrical part variations on product quality. The consideration of physical product behavior requires the solution of differential equations, conducted numerically using Finite Element Analysis ...
As a consequence of the development of energy-efficient and sustainable technical products, reducing friction losses and preventing wear in lubricated contacts of machine elements has become extremely important. Oil is often used as a lubricant to separate the contact surfaces in these tribological...
