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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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When generating an optimal design proposal, one of the main challenges is to maximize material efficiency and minimize stress concentrations while taking various boundary conditions and loads into account. In this context computer-aided algorithms are increasingly being used in terms of structural o...
A new interactive touchscreen now welcomes all visitors to our main site in Martensstraße – offering quick and direct access to the latest updates from the chair. Whether it’s news, upcoming events, or newly posted thesis topics – all it takes is a tap. The system was created as part of a Bachelor's...
On July 4, 2025, students of the courses “Tribology & Surface Technology” and “Rolling Bearing Technology” visited the Schaeffler company in Herzogenaurach as part of an excursion. The event offered the participants a comprehensive insight into the technologies, production processes and career o...
On June 3 and 4, 2025, the 16th VDI Conference " Gleit- und Wälzlagerungen: Gestaltung – Berechnung – Einsatz" took place. The Chair of Engineering Design (KTmfk) actively participated in the conference with two contributions.
In addition to Prof. Sandro Wartzack and Felix Pfister, students Max Poh...
Moritz Treschau joined the Lightweight Design research group as a research assistant at the beginning of June. Previously, he studied mechanical engineering at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. He also wrote his master's thesis on Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINN) in the field...
The European Group of Research in Tolerancing (E-GRT) met for the 6th time - this time in Milan, Italy. The E-GRT is an association of chairs from France, Sweden, Italy, and Germany with the aim of promoting and strengthening international cooperation in the research field of tolerancing. The event ...
Perhaps a little less scientific, but just as engaging: This year, our entire team from the Chair of Engineering Design (KTmfk) once again took part in the traditional Bergdienstag at the Erlangen Bergkirchweih.
Together with Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sandro Wartzack, we swapped the office for a relaxed after...
The Chair of Engineering Design congratulates Mr. Paul Schächtl on successfully passing the doctoral examination for Dr.-Ing. with distinction on 13.05.2025. Mr. Schächtl presented the contents of his dissertation entitled “Tolerance-compliant product and process design of additively manufactured me...
