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Newsletter No. 28 / September 2020

Dear Readers,

From theory to practice: In this issue, we show very different sides of Hanoverian production research. The IMPT is researching the effects on wear when production processes run without oxygen. The match and IFA are working on a flexible feeding technology that uses air to orient components. The IFW is developing an assistance system for automated trading of production capacities. The IFUM and the match are working on the economical production of hybrid components made of metal and fiber-reinforced plastics. And the LZH has further developed its Laser Internal Machining Head, which has already been used in automobile production for several years to roughen cylinder running surfaces of lightweight engines.

We also report on the new face in the team of the Cluster of Excellence PhoenixD – Professor Antonio Calà Lesina – and the new Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Professor Peter Nyhuis. Besides, we introduce Per Schreiber, the coordinator of the joint project IIP-Ecosphere. We explain the additional qualification that trainees and design engineers can acquire in 3D printing and report on a study that examined the impact of Covid-19 on manufacturing companies.

We hope you enjoy reading the new issue!

Your Editorial Team

Investigation of wear in an oxygen-free atmosphere
Research
Investigation of wear in an oxygen-free atmosphere

IMPT | How does it affect friction and wear when production processes run without oxygen? This is what scientists at the Institute of Micro Production Technology (IMPT) are investigating in the Collaborative Research Centre 1368 "Oxygen-free production".

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Automated trading of production capacities
Research
Automated trading of production capacities

IFW | The order situation of contract manufacturers is subject to considerable fluctuations. Trading with capacities is used to smooth the utilization of capacity, but is associated with high costs. The solution: An assistance system for automated trading with production capacities.

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Efficient structuring of cylinder surfaces
Forschung
Efficient structuring of cylinder surfaces

LZH | Cylinder surfaces of lightweight engines must be lined with a wear-resistant coating to make them durable. With the new generation of the LZH's Laser Internal Machining Head (IBK), the surfaces are efficiently prepared for this.

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New Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering: Professor Peter Nyhuis
Smart minds
New Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering: Professor Peter Nyhuis

IFA | Professor Peter Nyhuis is the new Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Leibniz University Hannover. He took over the position from Professor Jörg Wallaschek, who was responsible, among other duties, for the completion and relocation of the Campus Maschinenbau in Garbsen.

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3D printing know-how for trainees and design engineers
Smart minds
3D printing know-how for trainees and design engineers

LZH | The design engineering of 3D-printed parts requires employees to rethink and acquire additional expertise. Since 2018, there has even been a specially tailored offer for trainees: the additional qualification for additive manufacturing processes.

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Orienting with air: Aerodynamic feeding technology
Research
Orienting with air: Aerodynamic feeding technology

match/IFA | Not a feeding technology like any other: The aerodynamic feeding technology enables fast and reliable feeding of a large number of components – without manual retooling. Scientists from match and IFA make the "Aero" fit for the future.

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Economic production of hybrid components made of metal and FRP
Research
Economic production of hybrid components made of metal and FRP

IFUM/match | Hybrid components can be produced in 30-second cycles. This is made possible by an isothermal tool concept with automated handling technology, which is being developed by scientists at IFUM and match in the research project "Load-compatible FRP/metal composites".

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Professor Dr. Cala Lesina joins PhoenixD
Smart minds
Professor Dr. Cala Lesina joins PhoenixD

ITA/HOT | Since July 1, 2020, the team of the Cluster of Excellence PhoenixD has a new member: Professor Dr. Antonio Cala Lesina works in the Optical Design and Multiphysics Simulation Resort. The topic "nanostructures" has already accompanied him for a large part of his international career.

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An ecosystem for intelligent production
Smart minds
An ecosystem for intelligent production

IFW | Using Artificial Intelligence in production faster and easier: That is the vision of IIP-Ecosphere. Per Schreiber, research associate at the Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools (IFW), is responsible for coordinating this multifaceted project.

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