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Topics & Projects

The professorships in the Department of Mechanical Engineering conduct research in a wide variety of mechanical engineering disciplines. On this page they present a selection of special research projects from the department. Further research projects are presented by the professorships on their websites.

FieldDataSync

The aim of the FieldDataSync project is to develop a manufacturer-independent, wireless data transmission solution that is specifically designed for agricultural structures in Europe. This solution is designed to facilitate communication between machines, regardless of whether a mobile Internet connection is available.

Further research projects of the Professorship of Agrimechatronics

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BioOptDyn

The BioOptDyn project aims to develop innovative contactless sensor technology and software for the monitoring, diagnosis, and follow-up care of abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Further research projects of the Chair of Applied Mechanics

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CHANGE aPS

Analysis of the development workflow and restructuring of the software to improve reusability, change tracking, and reduce recertification effort.

Further research projects of the Institute of Automation and Information Systems

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Predictable Software Integration on Heterogeneous Multi-Processor System-on-Chips

Further research projects of the Chair of Cyber-Physical Systems in Production Engineering

Image: Lehrstuhl für Ergonomie / TUM

ForNeRo – Seamless and ergonomic integration of robotics into the clinical workflow

The introduction of robotic assistance systems into the clinical workflow leads to a significant increase in technical, social and organizational complexity in the operating theatre. With ForNeRo, we aim to improve the integration of systems, taking into account the needs and capacities of operating room staff.

Further research projects of the Chair of Ergonomics

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FAIRPLAN

With FAIRPLAN, an explainable, AI-based system is being developed for fair and efficient personnel planning in hospitals, which takes employee preferences into account and mitigates the shortage of skilled workers.

Further research projects of the Chair of Materials Handling, Material Flow, Logistics

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InShaPe

Innovative Process Strategies in PBF-LB/M

Further research projects of the Professorship of Laser-based Additive Manufacturing

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SPP 2305

Sensor-Integrated Machine Elements pave the way for Widespread Digitalization

Further research projects of the Chair of Machine Elements

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3D printed, bioinspired heart valves

Digital Fabrication of Highly Tunable Anisotropic Scaffolds for in situ Heart Valve Tissue Engineering via Melt Electrowriting

Further research projects Medical Materials and Implants

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Robotic Exoskeletons

Development of patient-specific lower limb Exoskeletons for Paraplegics

Further research projects of the Institute of Micro Technology and Medical Device Technology

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Image: Marc Mueller / TUM

RoBerD

The RoBerD project is researching an object-flexible robotics system that uses automatic gripper design and AI-supported image evaluation to automate the previously manual inspection of varied, disordered product components for economical reprocessing.

Further research projects of the Chair of Sustainable Production Systems

Design methodology for hybrid Additive Manufacturing

The KREATIVE research project aims to develop a design methodology for producing a component by combining different manufacturing processes.

Further research projects of the Laboratory for Product Development and Lightweight Design

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Inductive heating of current collector foils for the calendering process in lithium-ion battery production 

The InduKal research project addresses research into the complex cause-and-effect relationships during the calendering process on the quality of the electrodes. 

Further research projects of the Production Technology and Energy Storage Systems

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Image: Professorship of Sport Equipment and Sport Materials / TUM

Sky-Running

Comparing trail running shoes with respect to the traction

Further research projects of the Professorship of Sport Equipment and Sport Materials

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Image: Tassilo Letzel / TUM

Incremental Casting

Support Material and Close-Loop Control of Layer Height for Direct Metal Printing with Aluminium – Project Continuation

Further research projects of the Chair of Metal Forming and Casting

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ENERGIZE – Adjungierten-basierte Optimierung von Wasserstoff-Brennern mithilfe additiver Fertigung 

The ENERGIZE research project focuses on improving a burner design for hydrogen combustion, a key aspect of the energy transition. Additive manufacturing technology is used to overcome the limitations of conventional design methods. 

Further research projects of the Chair for Machine Tools and Manufacturing Technology

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