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Current research projects of the Institute of Transport and Automation Technology

Transport Technology

  • Future Conveyor Drive - Monetary and ecological belt conveyor optimisation by means of driven idlers
    Within the framework of this research project, the monetary and ecological optimisation of belt conveyor systems by means of driven idlers is being investigated. With help of a specially developed co-simulation environment, their influence on the operating behaviour and dynamic system stability of belt conveyor systems is analysed. The aim is to develop a selection logic for determining the optimised use of driven idlers for industry.
    Led by: M. Sc. Carsten Schmidt
    Year: 2022
    Funding: AIF
    Duration: 01.08.2022 - 31.07.2024
  • LernFFZ - Imitation learning for the transfer of human skills to industrial trucks
    The aim of the research project is to extract and transfer human driving skills to semi-automated industrial trucks. The approach is based on imitation learning methods. This new control approach is intended to enable the industrial truck to autonomously pick up load carriers located in any position in the room.
    Led by: M. Sc. Mirko Schaper, M. Sc. Justus Lübbehusen
    Year: 2023
    Funding: BMWK
    Duration: 01.12.2023 - 30.11.2026
  • ModHalbo - Development and validation of a novel transportation and storage concept using interconnected multidirectional heavy-duty conveyor modules
    The aim of this research project is to develop a new type of modular warehouse floor for omnidirectional transportation in intralogistics. The floor should be able to carry a load of 9 tons so that the operational process does not have to be interrupted.
    Led by: M. Sc. Pavel Bakhteev, M. Sc. Felix Wentzien
    Year: 2024
    Funding: Forschungsgemeinschaft Intralogistik/Fördertechnik und Logistiksystem e.V (IFL)
    Duration: 01.08.2024 - 31.01.2027

Automation Technology

Optronics

  • PhoenixD - Flexographic printing of optical networks
    The PhoenixD research vision is to implement precision optical systems resource and cost-effectively by using additive manufacturing technology. For this purpose, researchers from mechanical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, computer science and chemistry intend to work together on the simulation, production and application of optical systems. So far, such systems usually consist of glass-based components tediously assembled in small batches, often even by hand. Experts from the various disciplines will aim to work together on a digitized production system that can realize individualized products. In this subproject, the production of planar optical network structures is being researched. For this purpose, a classic printing processes, the flexo printing, is used to enable a cost-effective production.
    Led by: M. Sc. Jonathan Pleuß
    Year: 2019
    Duration: 01.01.2019 - 31.12.2025
  • PhoenixD - Electrical integration of optical networks
    Implementing optical precision systems quickly and cost-effectively using additive manufacturing: This is the vision of PhoenixD. In this subproject, research is conducted on the production of planar optical network structures. The optical coupling of the light sources to the optical waveguide, which is printed or dispensed, for example, is one of the research questions to be solved. Here, precise mounting and alignment to the end face of the waveguide is of enormous importance.
    Led by: M. Sc. Laura Fütterer
    Year: 2019
    Duration: 01.01.2019 - 31.12.2025
  • 3D-MosquitOprint
    3D-MosquitOprint researches the integration of optically transparent waveguides in cavities on three-dimensional circuit carriers. The manufacturing process is based on the Mosquito method, in which a light-conducting core is dispensed into a liquid cladding polymer. Afterwards, the structure is cured by UV light. For use as electro-optical hybrid components, there are also investigations into efficient coupling between manufactured waveguides and diodes. For this purpose, the end surfaces are prepared and assembled with diodes.
    Led by: M. Sc. Laura Fütterer
    Year: 2022
    Funding: AiF (IGF)
    Duration: 01.07.2022 - 30.06.2024
  • FlexBiPOF - Flexo-printed Coupling System for Bidirectional Operation of Polymer Optical Fibres
    The aim of this research project is to develop an optical transceiver that makes it possible to operate a polymer optical fibre (POF) in two communication directions. This requires a waveguide element that is produced additively by flexography.
    Led by: M. Sc. Janka Kirstein
    Year: 2024
    Funding: ZIM
    Duration: 01.05.2024 - 30.04.2026

Production in Space

  • Interferometry with entangled atoms in space
    In this project, the entanglement of atoms in microgravity is measured using a robust and compact atomic sensor. The main goal is to demonstrate interferometric sensitivity beyond the standard quantum limit in microgravity.
    Led by: M. Sc. Alexander Heidt
    Year: 2021
    Funding: German Aerospace Center (DLR)
    Duration: 01.09.2021 - 31.12.2024
  • Laser-based additive manufacturing of metal parts from powder in microgravity
    The aim of this research project is the development of a laser-based additive manufacturing process for the production of metal parts from powder in microgravity. The approach is based on the "Laser Metal Deposition" (LMD) process known for earth gravity.
    Led by: M. Sc. Marvin Raupert
    Year: 2021
    Funding: DFG
    Duration: 07.2021 - 06.2024
  • Dark Energy Search with Atom Interferometry in the Einstein-Elevator
    The collaboration DESIRE uses the free-fall simulator Einstein-Elevator for dark energy search with atom interferometry. For this purpose the apparatus MAIUS-A will be reconstructed with a specialized test mass and afterwards operated in microgravity.
    Led by: M. Sc. Alexander Heidt
    Year: 2021
    Funding: German Aerospace Center (DLR)
    Duration: 01.04.2021 - 31.03.2024
  • Hannover Center for Microgravity Research
    The focus of the DFG-funded research center "Hannover Center for Microgravity Research" is the establishment of an administrative service and management structure for the Einstein-Elevator. This should enable effective use of the Einstein-Elevator, also for external scientists.
    Led by: Dr.-Ing. Christoph Lotz
    Year: 2022
    Funding: DFG
    Duration: 01.01.2022 - 31.12.2024
  • Levitated Magnets for Quantum Metrology
    This project aims at a systematic investigation of sensors based on levitated micromagnets, which allow to measure ultra-low torques and magnetic fields, demonstrating an unprecedented energy resolution.
    Led by: M. Sc. Alexander Heidt
    Year: 2022
    Funding: QuantERA Project of the EU (DFG)
    Duration: 01.01.2022 - 31.12.2024
  • Activity of comets under partial gravity
    Cometary activity, which in this case refers to the ejection of dust from the surface, can be simulated in the laboratory, but more than a thousand times Earth's gravity overrides the gravity prevailing on comets. With the help of the Einstein-Elevator it will be possible to perform experiments under comet-like conditions.
    Led by: M. Sc. Emre Tahtali
    Year: 2022
    Funding: German Aerospace Center (DLR)
    Duration: 01.08.2022 - 31.07.2025
  • Ultrasonic levitation as a handling tool for ISM processes
    The joint project Lev4ISM pursues the development of an innovative, resource-saving manufacturing process for In-Space Manufacturing (ISM), which aims to enable the substrate-free production of components in microgravity. By using acoustic levitation and implementing coupled simulations, the precise handling of particles and components in microgravity will be researched to create long-term solutions for sustainable and flexible space missions.
    Led by: M. Sc. Jan Raffel
    Year: 2023
    Funding: German Aerospace Center (DLR)
    Duration: 01.09.2023 - 31.08.2025
  • Multifunctional Measurement System for Microgravity Research
    The aim of this research project is to develop a sensor system for research in weightlessness. The system should be able to record and process relevant data.
    Led by: M. Sc. Richard Sperling
    Year: 2024
    Funding: Ministry of Science and Culture of Lower Saxony (MWK)
    Duration: 01.01.2024 - 30.06.2024
  • Development of a multi-user facility for quantum experiments in the Einstein-Elevator by integrating an ISS express rack
    The project aims to develop a multi-user express rack that serves as an interface between the Einstein-Elevator and the scientific experiments on the ISS and is based on the standardized sizes of the International Standard Payload Rack (ISPR). Technical specifications such as power supply, communication systems, and cooling must be adapted to the special environmental conditions of the Einstein-Elevator to support and validate current and future ISS research projects efficiently.
    Led by: M. Sc. Marvin Raupert
    Year: 2024
    Funding: QuantumFrontiers
    Duration: 01.07.2024 - 31.12.2024
  • Microgravity Assembly for Acceleration Testing
    The aim of this research project is to develop a module that records and evaluates microgravity data within an Orbital Paradigm orbiter. The orbiter is to be used within low Earth orbit.
    Led by: M. Sc. Richard Sperling
    Year: 2024
    Duration: 01.06.2024 - 31.12.2026

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