Ilmenauer Fertigungstechnik TU Ilmenau’s Post

Künstliche Intelligenz in der Schweißtechnik: Grundlagen, aktuelle Anwendungen und Herausforderungen. --- Am 14.05.2024 startete das Fachgebiet Fertigungstechnik der Technische Universität Ilmenau eine interdisziplinäre Vorlesungsreihe zum Thema: Künstliche Intelligenz in der Schweißtechnik. Thematisiert werden neben den Grundlagen, wie beispielsweise dem methodischen Vorgehen, der Datenstruktur und -aufbereitung und einem Auszug aktuell verwendeter Modelle im Kontext schweißtechnischer Fragestellungen und damit auch aktuelle Anwendungen von KI und Machine Learning in den Forschungs- und Transferprojekten. Die Vorlesungsreihe läuft noch bis zum 16.07.2024 und findet jeweils dienstags von 17.00 bis 18.00 Uhr im Newtonbau, Raum 2010, statt. Sie ist für Studierende aller Studiengänge geöffnet. Auch interessierte Schülerinnen und Schüler und Gäste sind herzlich willkommen, vor Ort an der Vorlesung teilzunehmen. --- Artificial intelligence in welding technology: basics, current applications and challenges. --- Since May 14, 2024, the Production Technology Group at Technische Universität Ilmenau has launched an interdisciplinary lecture series on the subject of artificial intelligence in welding technology. In addition to the fundamental aspects, such as the methodological approach, the data structure and preparation, and an overview of the AI models currently utilized at the Production Technology Group, the present applications of AI in research and transfer projects were also addressed. The lecture series will continue until July 16, 2024. It will take place on Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in Newtonbau room 2010. All students are invited to attend. Guests and pupils are also welcome to attend the lecture on site.

Great collaboration with our colleagues from RMIT Centre for Additive Manufacturing!

Engineering Sciences Day   The Engineering Sciences Day in Schmalkalden focused on the role of engineering in Thuringia's Regional Innovation Strategy (RIS). The state’s strategy addresses social, economic, and environmental issues relevant to the development of Thuringia. In addition to focusing on specific topics, the Engineering Sciences Days also aimed to coordinate important fields of action and research and to link expertise across disciplines. The Production Technology Group presented two posters and scientific talks on friction stir welding ("Development of a method for determining tool damage in friction stir welding tools using linear damage accumulation") and laser beam welding. Congratulations to our colleague Christian Diegel who was awarded the 1st prize by Elmar Dräger, president of Chamber of Engineers Thuringia, and Prof. Thomas Seul for his poster and presentation entitled "High-speed synchrotron X-ray imaging of the melt flow during laser beam welding of high-alloy steel". We are delighted about the award for his work and the results of which are part of the project “WhySpat” (503306266) funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The joint project between Technische Universität Ilmenau and IFSW - Institut für Strahlwerkzeuge deals with the influence of intensity distributions on spatter formation during laser beam welding.

Successful completion of the SoundWeldDetector project – inSignA iHub --- #Acoustic #process #monitoring in #laser #beam #welding has been a subject of #research and #development for a number of decades. While most of the methods have been developed for use in a laboratory environment, they are still to be established on an industrial scale. A major reason for this is the detrimental effect of background #noise (e.g. crossjet). However, improvements in #data and #signal #processing as well as #sensor #technology have made it possible to separate relevant signal components for the first time. As part of the "#SoundWeldDetector" project, FRAUNHOFER IZFP, Fraunhofer IDMT and Ilmenauer Fertigungstechnik TU Ilmenau have developed various methods for the in-situ #detection of the #joint #gap during laser beam butt welding on the basis of #acoustic #emissions (AE). The final meeting was held on the 03.06.2024 at the premises of the industrial partner LASOtech Systems GmbH. A demonstrator was presented, which graphically visualizes the functionality of the developed methods (see video). The project was funded by the Free State of Thuringia as part of the InSignA Innovation HUB (project no.: 2021 FG 0062) and with funds from the Leistungszentrum InSignA. The authors are grateful for the continuous support during and after the project period. --- For further information please contact our research associate Leander Schmidt. Technische Universität Ilmenau #welding #monitoring #detection #steel #innovation #cooperation

Scientific exchange at “24. Symposium Verbundwerkstoffe und Werkstoffverbunde” --- The production technology group sincerely appreciates participation at the “24th Symposium Verbundwerkstoffe und Werkstoffverbunde (Verbund 2024)” in #Freiburg (Breisgau), Germany organised by the German Society for Materials Science - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Materialkunde e.V. (DGM). During three wonderful days of #scientific exchange topics related to #hybrid #composites, scarcity of #resources and approaches for #sustainability, material management and product #circularity as well as new material combinations and metal matrix #composites were discussed. Consistent research in these areas expands the utilization of hybrid material systems and thus constantly opens up new future-oriented and sustainable fields of application. In their presentation the colleagues Dr. Klaus Schricker, Marcus Glaser, Kai Ehlich and Christian Riebel did present up to date research results concerning highly innovative topics of laser #welding and #simulation, reactive #joining, friction stir spot welding as well as single side resistance spot welding. We would like to thank the German Society for Materials Science - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Materialkunde e.V. (DGM) as well as the conference hosts at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg for an excellently organised event full of interesting scientific exchange and experiences. An event that will be remembered positively for a long time to come. Already looking forward to Verbund 2026. Technische Universität Ilmenau #innovation #engineering #productiontechnology #Verbund2024

New publications in the research area of reactive multilayer systems --- The production technology group at Technische Universität Ilmenau proudly announces the #joint publication of four new #articles in the current issue of the scientific journal of advanced engineering materials. In collaboration with our colleagues from the related research centres at Technische Universität Ilmenau, Technische Universität Berlin, Universität des Saarlandes and Helmut-Schmidt-Universität/Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg, these publications address new insights into the research area of #reactive #multilayer systems. Addressed topics include the joining of #hybrid material pairings, experimental characterisation, thermal #FEM #simulation, applied mechanical stress on reactive multilayers and external #crack #initiation as well as the influence of density changes within the #microstructure. These studies contribute further knowledge into the fundamental characteristics of a new, innovative joining #technology and will help to utilise it for future applications. Interested readers are referred to our article "Influence of Metal Surface Structures on Composite Formation during Polymer–Metal Joining Based on Reactive Al/Ni Multilayer Foil“ - https://lnkd.in/e_R7h9fN. We would like to thank our colleagues and co-authors as well as the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - German Research Foundation #DFG for supporting the associated research project. #innovation #engineering #productiontechnology

Last Saturday, April 20, 2024, the annual #study information day took place at the Technische Universität Ilmenau and the Production Technology Group also opened its doors to interested parties. It was a great opportunity for future #students to experience the Ilmenauer Fertigungstechnik TU Ilmenau up close. Our visitors had the chance to see the technical equipment live in action and find out about our diverse study programs directly on site. This gave all visitors a great insight into the fascinating world of #production #engineering. We would like to thank everyone who visited us at #Newtonbau! We hope that we were able to inspire you with our passion for production engineering and look forward to welcoming many of you as students in the coming winter semester.

The last five days are running - we are looking for new PhD students in the Marie Curie Doctoral Network Lasers4NetZero in the field of laser material processing for battery production and fuel cells. Take your chance to join our team and the Lasers4NetZero family by submitting your application by March 31st. We look forward to working with you!