Any help in the fight against the corona virus is worth its weight in gold. Many companies from outside the industry, colleges and universities now support with urgently needed protective masks, facial visors and ventilators /u2013 manufactured using 3D printing
Development 2023, December
Process lightweight sandwich structures made of flax fibers, bio-based plastic and veneer wood directly into component shape in just a few process steps? The research group Eco Wing is working on such automated processing
Simsolid enables structural mechanical analysis of components without a network. A practical example shows that it works
In the global corona pandemic, protective masks and protective clothing are becoming increasingly scarce. The disinfection process with plasma can help to disinfect protective clothing that has already been used and make it usable again
Miniatures made of technical ceramics are said to be particularly suitable for the medical technology sector. The ceramic specialist Sembach now also manufactures components in the micro-injection molding process for this area
As a result of the Corona crisis, delivery shortfalls and order slumps are forcing companies in the German forging industry to work short hours and require financial help. The Industrial Association of Solid Forming regularly informs its members in the Corona lunch forum
The article shows how crises in mechanical and plant engineering, triggered by design errors, for example, were solved and even generated added value
KIT researchers filter CO 2 from the air in a test facility that is unique in the world and convert it into high-purity carbon powder, known as carbon black
Due to the current situation, construction practice has created a new concept for the Smart Engineering Day: The event will take place as a web conference
The European Commission is asking for support to provide hospitals with urgently needed medical equipment using 3D printing. We show how companies and universities participate
3D printing is currently showing how it can help. Here you will find the projects in which you can participate. As well as links to the required standards
Lightweight automotive construction often relies on expensive carbon. Lorenz Kunststofftechnik relies on glass fiber reinforced epoxy sheet mold compounds. They have strength values comparable to those of carbon fibers and are also 50% cheaper to manufacture
Today, simulation is no longer only suitable for calculation experts, but is available to many users for quick and early design finding. Live simulation plays a special role, in which changes are calculated in real time
Researchers from RWTH Aachen University, the Max Planck Society and Covestro AG have developed a process for producing the raw material polyol from carbon dioxide and other substances
Manufacture of anti-counterfeit steel products is the goal of a research project. Not only should the outer shape of steel be changed, but properties should also be adapted. In this way, an integrated magnetic barcode protects the steel component from counterfeiting
Sandwich structures are effectively suitable for lightweight construction. Fraunhofer IMWS and Thermhex Waben GmbH have investigated how hierarchical sandwich structures can make lightweight construction even more efficient
Circular value creation helps above all against the growing waste of raw materials. A new guide from the VDI shows what industry can do
Because analytical approaches to gearbox development often do not reliably depict complex components, a new method was introduced in the current version 5.6 of the FVA Workbench: shaft calculation using the FE approach
Minitec uses digital twins in the construction of conveyor lines and thus optimizes the conveyor processes of a large coffee maker
The trade magazine Konstruktionspraxis is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, which is a reason for the editorial team to take a look back. Today: the history of 3D printing
A newly developed, 3D-printed handle attachment prevents door handles from having to be touched. The 3D printing expert Materialize provides the design free of charge worldwide
The EU has presented its circular economy strategy. The circular economy can also have advantages for industry
Inspired by nature, a team of researchers has developed an artificial friction system that works on various surfaces. The locusts were used as a model
Drill rivet holes in composite materials - with a drilling time of less than 10 seconds per hole. The Laser Zentrum Hannover has developed a laser-based system together with four partners
A 3D printer with an integrated clean room brings additive manufacturing directly to the operating room. The 3D printer was developed by the start-up Kumovis
AI is considered future technology, but companies can go wrong when it comes to use. At the Smart Engineering Day on May 7th in W /u00fcrzburg, Prof. Dr. Patrick Glauner, why most AI projects fail in practice and gives tips for the successful use of the technology
The closed cycle: According to its own information, Igus invests in the chemical recycling of plastics. A pioneer in this area will be supported in order to master the plastic waste problem in the future
Lightweight construction saves weight and reduces emissions. So far, however, lightweight components have simply been too expensive for cheap car models. In the EU project Alliance, car manufacturers, suppliers and research institutions have come together to change this
When developing an oil-cooled clutch brake, the simulation experts of an engineering company reduced the use of resources. Through the constant exchange with the designers and developers, every geometric change could be implemented in a targeted and efficient manner
Thanks to simulation, the effect of microstructured surfaces can be predicted and specifically improved early in the design process of medical implants
Technical product development is constantly changing towards model-based approaches. In the course of this, the term "digital twin" has recently been established and developed. At the Smart Engineering Day, the TU Munich is showing its solution for the conception and introduction of digital twins
Stefanie Brickwede, Managing Director of /u201eMobility goes Additive /u201c, talks about the difficulties women face in the additive manufacturing industry and how she deals with them
When an aircraft is approaching the landing gear, flaps and flaps create deafening noise. Scientists at DLR have now made this noise acoustically measurable
From 2K rubber plastic to optimized PAEK materials for EOS laser sintering platforms to a new 3D printing tribo filament. We show you five new products from the field of materials
A group of research institutes and companies wants to build a giant XXL 3D printer to print steel marine gear parts. The printer is to produce steel parts weighing up to 10 tons
Strength and yield strength are crucial for applications with aluminum. Alimex GmbH has found out what role the heat treatment of the starting material, i.e. the aluminum ingot, plays for the shape stability
The Metav, trade fair for metalworking technologies, will also be postponed due to the corona virus. No new date has yet been set
In order to obtain high-purity and flawless metals for light, but extremely resilient components, the metal melt must be filtered from impurities in the manufacturing process. A newly developed hybrid filter system at the TU Bergakadmie Freiberg works here with great precision
X-rays are known for their medical benefits. The beams are also used for material testing and quality assurance, even in mechanical engineering
Dr. Maximilian Meixlsperger, Head of Additive Manufacturing Metal at the BMW Group, talks about his company's 3D printing strategy and the challenges that still need to be overcome