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08JUL 2026
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Participation in the NORDTRIB Conference
The biennial NORDTRIB Conference was hosted by Tampere University in Finland from 19 to 22 June 2026. With 158 participants from 24 countries, the conference is one of the largest international conferences in the field of tribology. As part of the session on computational tribology, the KTmfk was represented by a presentation given by Klara […]
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08JUL 2026
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KTmfk participated in the 19th CIRP Conference on Computer-Aided Tolerancing
From June 15 to 17, 2026, the 19th CIRP Conference on Computer-Aided Tolerancing took place at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. In the capital of Alberta, researchers in the field of tolerance management gathered to present the latest research findings and discuss future challenges. In addition to the expert presentations, the conference offered […]
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08JUL 2026
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Prof. Sandro Wartzack: H-index of 40 achieved!
Prof. Sandro Wartzack: H-index of 40 achieved! The Chair of Design Engineering (KTmfk) at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) is pleased to announce that Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sandro Wartzack has achieved an H-index of 40 in the renowned citation database Scopus. This impressive milestone underscores his outstanding scientific work and that of the KTmfk Chair in the […]
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22JUN 2026
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Collaboration with the BreatheAssist project of the Department of Biophysics
As part of the collaboration between the Chair of Design Engineering at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg and the BreatheAssist project of the Chair of Biophysics, a master’s thesis was successfully completed. The thesis was developed at the intersection of product development, medical technology, and regulatory requirements, and highlights the added value of interdisciplinary collaboration in research […]As part of the collaboration between the Chair of Design Engineering at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg and the BreatheAssist project of the Chair of Biophysics, a master’s thesis was successfully completed. The thesis was developed at the intersection of product development, medical technology, and regulatory requirements, and highlights the added value of interdisciplinary collaboration in research […]
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21APR 2026
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Knowledge and Data Based Approach for Efficient Clinch Joint Design
Designing clinch joints is typically complex and iterative. A recent publication introduces a hybrid approach that combines knowledge-based methods with data-driven models. Generalizable relationships are represented as design rules within an ontology, while more complex effects are predicted using machine learning. Within an integrated workflow, existing joints can be analyzed, parameters systematically adapted, and resulting […]Designing clinch joints is typically complex and iterative. A recent publication introduces a hybrid approach that combines knowledge-based methods with data-driven models. Generalizable relationships are represented as design rules within an ontology, while more complex effects are predicted using machine learning. Within an integrated workflow, existing joints can be analyzed, parameters systematically adapted, and resulting […]
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20APR 2026
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Machine Learning for Efficient Rolling Bearing Simulations
The simulation-based design of rolling bearings makes it possible to assess the effects of design changes on performance in the areas of contact mechanics, lubrication, and dynamics at an early stage. Machine learning can further enhance this assessment by leveraging learned relationships.A recent publication provides a systematic overview of how machine learning is used in […]
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