Expert Group: Function Integration
Scientists at the ILK see function integration as a physical expression of their
interdisciplinarity. Our well-coordinated, multidisciplinary team unites experts from a variety of disciplines including lightweight engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics and computer science. By ensuring the targeted combination of mechanical, electronic and software-based R&D activities, ILK is able to develop products and solutions that go far beyond the state of the art.
The institute's approach focusses not only on the combination of functions and the reduction of parts at component level, it also adresses system-level interactions that arise from phenomena in the different scientific “worlds”. This includes the identification and targeted application of cross-sector synergies between fields such as aviation, e-mobility, energy, mechanical and plant engineering, medical technology, consumer products, custom machine building and safety equipment. Through the successful cooperation of lightweight design, electronics and software experts and the associated “speaking a common language”, the scientists meet the requirements placed on them.
A special focus is on the integration of mechanical, electronic, acoustic, haptic, actuatory and sensory functions into overall systems. The typical challenges on the way to a function-integrating solution:
- Novel construction methods
- Structural integration concepts
- Adaptation, linking and development of manufacturing processes
- Sensorselection, -positioning and -contacting
- Human-machine interaction
- Long-term behaviour of sensor technology
- Development of evaluation logics
Dr.-Ing. Anja Winkler
Head of Function integration
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Institute of Lightweight Engineering and Polymer Technology
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Dipl.-Ing. Tom Ehrig
Deputy Head of Function integration
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Institute of Lightweight Engineering and Polymer Technology
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01307 Dresden
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