iSMAT – innovative production of and with smart material systems ChallengeMetals and polymers that can change shape while acting as their own sensor are the modern drive systems of tomorrow. Due to their multifunctional properties, they are also referred to as smart or intelligent materials. Research and development in this field has been focused on...
VProSaar Distributed production for the Saarland automotive industry: The ongoing structural change (due to decarbonization, electrification, etc.) in the automotive sector will inevitably lead to the adaptation of existing but also to the development of completely new innovative products and services. In order to maintain competitiveness and consolidate the position of production facilities (in this case mainly SMEs), it is necessary to...
Production at the high-wage location in Germany – to the same extent as in Saarland – is only competitive in an international comparison if innovative products are manufactured from an economic point of view in such a way that non-value-added costs are significantly saved or even completely avoided. Since this is not always the case, for example...
Laser material processingProblemsNewest laser sources open up a high potential for optimization. Current industrial process monitoring systems reach their limits due to superimposed influences. As a result, a sufficient seam quality cannot be guaranteed.Target settingAn online monitoring controls the relevant parameters of the process. When the process signals are assigned, a control is developed to ensure a constant seam quality. After a...
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