IIM/Teaching

CHALLENGES

2025/26

Start in November 2025

 

SAFETY WITH PYROTECHNIC SOLUTIONS
Develop applications for sophisticated igniters
  REMOTE STATUS MAPPING
​​​Equip drones for autonomous system checks
Palfinger  

INNOVATE LIFTING TECHNOLOGIES
Question state-of-the-art solutions
  HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE STRIPPING
Automate the process of conductor preparation
 
HIGH-PERFORMANCE THERMAL MANAGEMENT
Revolutionize power electronics

2024/25

Andritz   REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND CO2 FOOTPRINT IN TISSUE STEAMBOXES
  DEVELOPING A REVOLUTIONARY UNDERCARRIAGE FOR SNOW GROOMERS
  CUTTING WASHING
Palfinger  

CREATING THE SMART AERIAL WORKPLACE OF THE FUTURE
  DEVELOPING NEW APPLICATIONS FOR 3D PRINTED ELECTRONICS IN HIGH-PERFORMANCE INDUSTRIES

 

2023/24

Andritz   MAKING PAPER PRODUCTION MORE SUSTAINABLE
  Pyrotechnic Tensioner – exploring potential applications
  AUTOMATIZATION AND RETROFIT OF A VISUAL PARTICLE ANALYZER
Palfinger   Revolutionizing Urban Transport: The Ultimate Vehicle Solution for Building Tomorrow's Cities in 2045
  REMOVING HAIR: GENTLY, SOFT AND CLOSE

 

2022/23

Andritz   Sustainable pulp production - Recovery of energy and water from dryer exhaust
AVL   Measuring future propulsion systems
Fronius   Next level product development in Extended Reality
Palfinger   Making TAiL LIFTS Save
TDK   ACOUSTIC DATA LINK: Ultrasound-based energy & data transfer through metal

 

2021/22

AVL     Making Fuel Cells safe for a CO2 neutral environment
Orasis Holding     New opportunities with pyrotechnical Products
OEBB Technical Services     Remote detection of Rail vehicle condition
OMV     Corrosion testing with supercritical C02
Palfinger     Lightweight for great customer benefit
Payer     Reinventing a drive concept for small personal care products

 

2020/21

Andritz     Safe Machine Operations
Fronius     Welding Torch Hose Repair
OEBB Technical Services     Video based railway vehicle monitoring system
OMV     Preventive maintenance of oil and gas production infrastructures
Palfinger     Moving loads in an all-electric world
Payer     Future concept of shaving and style

2019/20

Andritz     Optimization of Tissue Machines
AVL     Future Concepts for Trucks
Energie Graz     Smart Meters - identifying challenges and solutions in urban areas
OMV     Automation of the pickling process of corrosional coupons
Pankl Racing Systems     Live data measurements in motorsports and high performance
Voestalpine Aerospace     Digital recognition of forged aeroESPce components

2017/18

AVL     Waste heat recovery from damping elements
BÖHLER     Digitalization in heavy industry
ENERGIE GRAZ     Charging of EV in urban areas - challenges and solutions
LOGICDATA     Intuitive interaction with an ergonomic workplace
OMV     Preventive maintenance of oil and gas production infrastructures
PORSCHE Family Trust     The future of urban life and mobility
ROSENDAHL     Innovative battery packs for automotive industry
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Michael Knappitsch
PI Project Lead

Inffeldgasse 11/3
8010 Graz
Österreich

+43 316 873 7296
michael.knappitschnoSpam@tugraz.at