Machines, Equipment and Process Automation (MAP)

Motivation und Ziele

Today's machine and handling technologies must meet the ever changing market conditions and the constantly increasing technological requirements. Quantities, variety and configuration flexibility as well as low investment and maintenance costs are amongst the essential criteria.

The aim of the Machines, Equipment and Process Automation department is to develop innovative and integrated solutions for the Machine Tools and Mechatronics, Lightweight manufacturing and Electric Mobility.

Contact:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Fleischer

Topics

Intelligent machines and components

Agile production systems

Automation of immature process

Intelligent mechatronic components for production machines
Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance
Industry 4.0 enablement in the Brownfield
Adaptive digital twins of production machines

Intelligent kinematic production to cover entire value streams
Resource efficiency in production machines

Agile production systems for variantfexible battery and e-motor production
Modular production systems for increased convertibility
Automated dismantling systems for batteries, e-motors and electrolyzers
Handling technology for variant-rich and sustainable production
Flexibilization and automation of rigid electromobility production processes

Systematic identification of characteristic process features
Experimental methods for the investigation and characterization of process features
Modeling and simulation of production processes using physical and data-based approaches
Development and prototypical implementation of innovative automation solutions
Further development and maturation of immature processes up to the proof-of-concept stage

Contact: Alexander Puchta, M.Sc.

Contact: Florian Kößler, M.Sc.

Contact: Sebastian Schabel, M.Sc.

Research projects

DFG FiberAdd Additive manufacturing of continuous fibre-reinforced polymer parts using the laser-sintering process	Michael Baranowski M.Sc. Simon Zeidler M.Sc. Florian Kößler	02.01.2024 - 31.07.2026
AutKaM Automated process parameter determination for the calendering of electrodes using an add-on module for battery cell production	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Fleischer M. Sc. Simon Anderlik	01.02.2023 - 01.01.2026
KontiMEA Development of a new process and system technology for continuous MEA assembly process	Ling Ma, M.Sc.	01.01.2023 - 30.06.2025
DiRecFM Direct recycling of LIB functional materials	Florian Denk M.Sc. Sebastian Schabel M.Sc.	01.01.2023 - 31.12.2024
Auto-F³ Fully automated production of 3D-printed objects using fused filament fabrication printing technology	Nikolai Krischke M.Sc. Sebastian Schabel M.Sc.	01.07.2022 - 31.01.2025
Roflex Sustainable production of lightweight rotors of electric drives by using flexible elements.	Wilken Wößner, M.Sc. Markus Heim, M.Sc.	01.12.2021 - 30.11.2024
AgiloDrive 2 Agile Produktionssysteme und modulare Produktbaukästen für elektrische Traktionsmotoren	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Fleischer Felix Fraider, M.Sc.	01.11.2021 - 31.10.2024
AutoLern Self-learning machine tools for highly efficient production	Marvin Frisch, M.Sc. Imanuel Heider, M.Sc. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Fleischer	01.06.2021 - 31.05.2024
FKVShaft Development of a hybrid FRP drive shaft for use as a drive shaft for stairlifts with metallic inserts by intrinsic production using a novel centrifugal process	Patrick Schaible, M.Sc.	01.06.2021 - 31.07.2024
Recycling - Sustainable use of resources Automated disassembly of electrolysis stacks	Dominik Goes, M.Sc.	01.04.2021 - 01.04.2025
SyProLei Systemic development process for the targeted leveragng of lightweight potentials	Johannes Scholz, M. Sc. Simon Zeidler, M. Sc. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Fleischer	01.01.2021 - 30.06.2024
AgiloBat Agile production of battery cells	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Fleischer Dominik Mayer, M. Sc. Tobias Storz, M. Sc.	01.01.2020 - 31.12.2023
DFG EXC POLiS (Post Lithium Storage Cluster of Excellence) New materials and technology concepts are being researched for efficient and sustainable energy storage for future battery applications.	Sebastian Schabel, M.Sc. Ann-Kathrin Wurba, M.Sc. Benedikt Wagner, M.Sc.	01.01.2019 - 31.12.2025