Projects
Selected outstanding research projects are outlined below as examples. These are two clusters of excellence in which the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering is involved, four collaborative research centers and three research training groups.
Cluster of Excellence EXC 2050 "CeTI - Centre for Tactile Internet with Human-in-the-Loop"
The vision of the cluster is the interaction between humans and cyber-physical systems in a real or virtual environment using intelligent communication networks. Major research activities are dedicated to the complexity of the human-machine interface and sensor and triggering technologies, forming the basis for novel applications in medicine, industry and the Internet of Skills. Learn more
Cluster of Excellence EXC 1056 "cfaed - Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden
The Cluster of Excellence consisting of the host university TU Dresden and ten partner institutes, including TU Chemnitz as well as two Max Planck Institutes, two Fraunhofer Institutes, two Leibniz Institutes, investigated novel materials for electronics, such as silicon nanowires, carbon nanotubes or polymers. In addition, completely new concepts for manufacturing processes, energy efficiency, reliability and the smooth interaction of the different components were developed. Learn more
SFB/Transregio 280 "Design strategies for material-minimized carbon concrete structures - fundamentals for a new way of building"
The aim of this SFB/Transregio is to develop construction forms made of mineral composites that transfer forces predominantly by normal stresses and are manufactured using new, industrial, machine-assisted production methods. The construction strategies that have been found to be effective enable a completely different form language. In this context, the development of novel structures is closely linked to questions of manufacturability, taking into account an accompanying product-related sustainability assessment. Learn more
SFB/Transregio 285 "Development of Methods for Mechanical Joints in Convertible Process Chains"
The vision of the SFB/Transregio is to ensure mechanical joinability in transformable process chains. Using the example of mechanical joints, an interdisciplinary research team is investigating scientific methods for transformability in the sphere of action of the three areas of material (suitability for joining), design (reliability of joining) and production (possibility of joining) as well as for reliable prediction and design of the joinability. The achievable mechanical properties of the joints can thus be predicted in advance with sufficient accuracy. Learn more
SFB/Transregio 96 "Thermo-Energetic Design of Machine Tools - A Systemic Solution to the Conflict of Goals of Energy Consumption, Accuracy and Productivity Using the Example of Machining Production"
This project researches and develops effective correction and compensation solutions with regard to the thermo-elastic machine behavior, which enable cutting precision machining under the future conditions of energy-efficient production. Here are some examples of partial objectives: (a) Creation of a model basis for a comprehensive calculation capability of thermoelastic deformations, (b) Realization of a process-actual, consistent data image as a digital representation of the thermoelastic chain of effects, (c) Capture of the effects of heat sources and sinks on the thermal behavior of machine tools. Learn more
SFB 639 "Textile-reinforced composite components for function-integrating mixed structures in complex lightweight applications"
The aim of the Collaborative Research Center was to establish the scientific basis and methods for the development and use of novel textile composites for mixed construction methods with high functional integration. To this end, the entire process chain "from filament to component" is to be penetrated theoretically and implemented practically. In the interplay of the Collaborative Research Center with the historically grown regional textile research and industrial activities, this SFB is to be seen as an innovation engine in the field of technical textiles, which induces a sustainable growth especially in the field of modern vehicle development. Learn more
GRK 2430 "Interactive Fiber-Elastomer Composites (I-FEV)"
The aim of the Research Training Group is the simulation-based development of intelligent material combinations and gradations for self-sufficient I-FEV with structurally integrated actuator and sensor networks for the active local adjustment of component stiffness as well as for the generation of controlled complex deformation patterns. In particular, the focus is on large deformations, high frequencies and large actuating forces through sensory feedback, taking into account thermal and mechanical stresses with a maximum degree of lightweight design and high compactness. This makes the I-FEV predestined for numerous fields of application such as mechanical engineering, vehicle construction, robotics, architecture, orthotics and prosthetics. Learn more
GRK 2323 "Enabling design of cyber-physical production systems"
This research training group focuses on the design of human-machine cooperation in cyber-physical production systems (CPPS). CPPS consist of a combination of networked digital (cyber) and physical system components. Their architecture enables system changes to be made within very short time spans. The resulting flexibility requires new forms of human-technology cooperation. Learn more
GRK 1860 "MIMENIMA - Micro-, meso- and macroporous non-metallic materials: basis and application"
The pioneering research idea of the Research Training Group is the condi-tioning of novel, porous ceramic structures and their surface for use in important areas of energy, environmental, process and space technology. The durability of ceramics promises a particularly sustainable technological use with the potential to enable entirely new applications that are denied to other classes of materials. Learn more
Boysen-TU Dresden-GRK "Mobility in Transition"
A more detailed description of the content of the Boysen-TUD-Graduiertenkolleg is given in chapter 4 in connection with the "Promotion of Young Scientists". In addition to the designation of the Cluster of Excellence, the Collaborative Research Centers and the Research Training Groups, the following Table 1 also contains the duration of the projects as well as the professorships of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering that are involved in each case. Learn more
13 institutes and more than 50 professorships at the Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering conduct research in the service of technology for people. An overview of all research projects is available in the Research Information System (FIS) of TU Dresden.