The development of new materials or material systems is always accompanied by the development of processing technologies suitable for the material. The reduction of process steps, the saving of material and the optimi...
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The use of lightweight materials such as carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) is increasing due to the demand for rising resource and energy efficiency, especially in the aerospace and automotive industries. Becaus...
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Exoskeletons have gained importance recently. In the case of musculoskeletal diseases, they can restore or support the mobility of injured body parts; in everyday life, they can relieve the musculoskeletal system and ...
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Exoskeletons have gained importance recently. In the case of musculoskeletal diseases, they can restore or support the mobility of injured body parts; in everyday life, they can relieve the musculoskeletal system and thus contributes to the preservation of health into old age. However, active systems face challenges due to the efficient and reliable actuators. In the following, the example of the hand will be used to investigate what influence the individuality of the hand under consideration has on the selection of a suitable actuator about force and stroke. The literature outlines that tendon-driven mechanism with a biomimetic design are a promising approach for hand exoskeletons: The finger is actively moved by an actuator using artificial tendons positioned along the finger to match anatomical structures. For this purpose, actuators based on electromagnetic or pneumatic principles, and smart materials are described. The requirements for force and stroke of the drive can be derived from the analysis of finger kinematics. In this study the finger kinematics of 13 subjects were analyzed. The results show a scatter in stroke and force depending on the finger considered. To select a suitable actuator for the biomimetic hand exoskeleton, these results are compared with the force and stroke characteristics of various actuating principles. The comparison reveals that the choice of the actuator depends on the intended primary support for the hand (movement, endurance, grip strength). Hence, it can be deduced that step drivers meet the force and stroke requirements and may be a suitable alternative.
This study presents the development of a material selection decision support system for an automotive rooftop tent. The system uses five parameters of material cost, formability, corrosion resistance, tensile strength...
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Electrical discharge machining (EDM) has demonstrated its promising potential for surface modification. The integration of materials from tool electrode or powder that is mixed into the dielectric fluid has proven to ...
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Electrical discharge machining (EDM), widely used to fabricate medical devices, is applicable for antibacterial surface protection. Silver, transferred from tool electrode or powder suspended in the dielectric to the ...
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The transmission of high electrical power via separable contact connections is a key challenge in the context of the energy transition. A well-known example is the charging interface of electric vehicles. To counterac...
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The transmission of high electrical power via separable contact connections is a key challenge in the context of the energy transition. A well-known example is the charging interface of electric vehicles. To counteract the presently long charging time of battery systems, an innovative fast charging system using a face contact instead of classic plug-in contacts is being developed. To enable charging power in the megawatt range, an electrical contact surface is functionalized in such a way that, on the one hand, the contact resistance is reduced and, on the other hand, the thermal as well as the mechanical properties are improved. In addition to the simulation-based design of the contact surfaces and the development of manufacturing technologies, the required measurement and testing technology is a fundamental challenge. In this article the experimental setup for the long-term test of the electrical face contacts is being introduced. Using the test bench, electrical contacts can be automatically evaluated with regard to their temperature development and contact resistance at normal forces of up to 500 N with a current load of up to 600 A DC under constant or cyclic conditions. In this context the test procedure as well as first results of the thermo-mechanical properties of a face contact setup are being discussed.
In response to rising energy demand, climate change and resource scarcity, the German government has set guiding targets for the transformation of energy systems by 2050. One goal is to increase energy efficiency in o...
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Robotic assembly processes are integral to industrial manufacturing, traditionally relying on pre-programmed sequences that exhibit limited adaptability to uncertain conditions. Recent advancements propose AI-enhanced...
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