AMPD - Automotive Mechatronic Product Development

Research Interests:

CAx Method Development & Knowledge-Based Design:

• Multi-CAD System Strategies: Development of methodologies for effective operation across multiple CAD platforms.
• Holistic Product Data Management: Creation of CAD-based approaches for consistent and comprehensive product data management.
• Knowledge-Based Methodologies: Development of advanced methods for design, simulation and production disciplines.
• 3D-CAD Quality Inspection: Quality inspection and preparation of 3D-CAD product data for seamless integration within the data process chain.
• CAD, CAE, and CAM Integration: Development of consistent interfaces and connections across CAD, CAE, and CAM environments.
• Automation in CAx environments: Development of automation methodologies for CAx environments, interfaces and beyond (e.g., Microsoft Office)

Extended and Virtual Reality:

• Knowledge-based Methods for VR, XR, MR, and AR: Development of advanced methods for virtual reality (VR), extended reality (XR), mixed reality (MR), and augmented reality (AR).
• Automation VR, XR, MR and AR environments: Development of automation methodologies several VR, XR, MR and AR environments.

Mechatronic Product Design:

• Advanced Battery Technology: Innovation and development in advanced battery technologies.
• Mechatronic Quality Management: Implementation of quality management systems for mechatronic products.
• Position Sensor Test Bench: Measurement of position sensors to support optimized sensors designs.
• Automotive ECU Development: Engineering and development of automotive electronic control units (ECUs).

Competencies:

This research group specializes in CAx method development and knowledge-based design, with key strengths in multi-CAD system strategies, comprehensive product data management, and advanced methodologies for design, simulation, and production. They excel in 3D-CAD quality inspection, seamless integration across CAD, CAE, and CAM environments, and the development of automation solutions, including in VR, XR, MR, and AR.

In Mechatronic Product Design, their expertise includes advanced battery technology, mechatronic quality management, automotive ECU development, and position sensor optimization. The group integrates these competencies to create innovative, practical software solutions and customized automation packages in CAx, VR, and AR fields.