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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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As part of the Machine Elements course, students have the opportunity to independently disassemble and reassemble a gearbox in an assembly lab. This makes the theoretical content of the course tangible: machine elements are not only calculated and sketched, but experienced in their real function, a...
IMU-based systems for capturing human motion offer high flexibility and usability compared to marker-based systems, which are considered the gold standard. However, typical IMU-related errors such as calibration issues and sensor drift can affect data accuracy. A recent publication in Scientific Re...
Dr.-Ing. Stefan Götz, Senior Engineer at the Chair, has received funding through the Emerging Talents Initiative (ETI) of Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. The program supports the development of new research projects, the preparation of competitive third-party funding proposals, a...
Our new annual report has been published and looks back on an eventful and highly successful year at the Chair of Engineering Design (KTmfk). The sixth edition takes you through a year filled with key personnel milestones, scientific achievements, and international presence.
A particularly defin...
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...
