Research

Topology optimization is crucial for the realization of lightweight and efficient structures. In doing so, this type of optimization helps to reduce material consumption and minimize environmental impact. Much lighter components are achieved through multi-material topology optimization, when optimiz...

The calculation of moments of area is one of the most fundamental aspects of engineering mechanics for calculating the properties of beams. While circles, rectangles, ellipses and their combinations, can be described symbolically and thus derivable, these symbolic expressions are missing for freefor...

Structural optimization programs are used at the KTmfk during the design of ankle foot orthoses using lightweight construction methods. For this purpose, the load cases must be known exactly. The loads that occur are currently determined within musculoskeletal human model simulation programs using p...

The individualization of medical aids - in particular orthoses - is becoming increasingly important due to growing market trends. With the help of additive manufacturing processes, patient-specific properties can be taken into account quickly and flexibly. In particular, the combination of fiber-rei...

In the recently published article, which resulted from the great cooperation of KTmfk with the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile as well as with Optimol Instruments Prüftechnik GmbH and Carl Bechem GmbH, a topic on everyday tribology is examined in more detail. As part of a student thesis, Ma...

The field of application of data-driven product development is diverse and ranges from requirements to the detailed design of the product. The goal here is the consistent analysis of data to support and improve the development process. The virtual testing of products through finite element simulatio...

The established paradigm of virtual product development transforms to digital engineering. However, optimizing processes by integrating data-driven methods poses challenges for small and medium-sized companies, as approaches for targeted process analysis and method identification are missing. In the...

Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings deposited on the surfaces of joint replacements have the potential to enhance the biotribological behavior and longevity. In our new published article, we employ an UHMWPE (PE) ball-on-three CoCr or Ti alloy pin configuration lubricated by simulated body fluid to c...

The transformation of virtual product development to digital engineering requires a successful integration of data-driven methods into existing product development processes. The lack of knowledge about these methods, their performance and limitations are major burdens in their application, especial...

Since 2019, the Chair of Engineering Design has been part of the Transregional Collaborative Research Center 285 "Method development for mechanical joinability in versatile process chains" with a subproject on the topic of "Methodical Design of versatile Joints". In the 1st funding period, methods f...