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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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.
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.
Nowadays, companies are operating in increasingly competitive and dynamic markets with rapidly changing customer demands. In order to meet these challenges, digitalization can be leveraged to achieve a transformation ...
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Nowadays, companies are operating in increasingly competitive and dynamic markets with rapidly changing customer demands. In order to meet these challenges, digitalization can be leveraged to achieve a transformation in product and service development. As a result, new concepts and methods are emerging, including smart product-service systems (smart PSSs). In combination with smart, connected products (SCPs), added value can be generated for several contracting parties. There are various methodologies available for the development and usage of smart services. However, these are insufficiently applied in practice. Here, an overview of methodologies supporting the various phases of the lifecycle of smart PSSs is presented. In doing so, a classification of these approaches is derived and discussed, while the need for further methodological research is outlined.
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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The dynamic behaviour of machinetools during cutting is investigated by Operational Modal Analysis (OMA), which overcomes the disadvantages of the Experimental Modal Analysis (EMA) using excitation methods such as sh...
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The handling of fragile, sensitive or flexible components in assembly technology and production requires grippers that are designed for gentle handling of the objects to be gripped. Suction grippers are still a widesp...
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The handling of fragile, sensitive or flexible components in assembly technology and production requires grippers that are designed for gentle handling of the objects to be gripped. Suction grippers are still a widespread standard solution for this purpose. However, rising energy prices are making pneumatic grippers, which work with a central upstream compressed air supply, increasingly unattractive. The generation of the compressed air itself, the mostly leaky transmission and the relatively inefficient vacuum generation are cost drivers that many users would like to avoid. Consequently, vacuum-based gripper means are required for industrial production, which work without externally generated compressed air. At the fraunhoferiwu, a compressed-air-free suction pad composite has been developed that enables gripping of components with a wide variety of shapes. The underlying concept is inspired by the function of the suction arms (tentacles) of an octopus. By evacuating several small volume areas, which can be individually mechanically actuated, safe and sensitive gripping of objects is possible. For the generation of the vacuum, a piston system and a principle of an artificial muscle were developed, which is controlled based on shape memory alloys.
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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As a viscous mycelium-substrate-composite, mycelia can be processed into more complex geometries in generative extrusion-based processes, even without molding tools. Biological transformation can also affect the prope...
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As a viscous mycelium-substrate-composite, mycelia can be processed into more complex geometries in generative extrusion-based processes, even without molding tools. Biological transformation can also affect the properties of a printed object such that the mycelium still lives and grows after the 3D-build-process and changes the object over time. Depending on the substrate composition, type of fungus and growth conditions, different properties of the object can be manipulated. Different test geometries with corresponding preliminary characterization tests are shown. The present results demonstrate that test geometries could be successfully 3D printed with living mycelium material and manipulated during cultivation.
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