The technology leader FFT participates in several international research projects. Here you can find the already completed research projects.
| Designation | Name | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IoT4Test | Efficient test environments through the use of IoT | The funding project IoT4Test aims to realise a scalable, mobile and wirelessly communicating infrastructure for test data acquisition. In order to be able to adapt the IoT4Test system to a variety of different test and measurement tasks, the sensor technology and software in particular must be adapted to the corresponding requirements. Among other things, this process is to be realised by means of a cross-module operating system. In addition, the automatic creation of test documentation and the archiving of test data as well as human-machine interaction for visualisation and control through the use of mobile devices are further focal points of the IoT4Test approach. | 2021-2022 |
| Optimum | Economical car door In MUlti material construction | The aim of this research project is to develop a car door in multi-material lightweight construction as well as the associated manufacturing processes and construction methods. Since the lightweight construction of doors plays a significant role in reducing vehicle weight, the central component is a glass-fibre reinforced inner door shell with a high level of functional integration. The car door must fulfil the static, dynamic and thermal load cases as well as the package requirements of common vehicle doors available on the market, whereby the stable connection between the composite material and the already KLT-coated metal component is crucial. FFT makes a significant contribution here in the field of roller hemming and automation technology. | 2019-2022 |
| XIVT | eXcellence In Variant Testing | The XIVT project is developing a method and a tool chain for automated testing of highly configurable, multi-variant systems in the automotive, railway, telecommunications and industrial production sectors, which should enable effective, cost-efficient quality assurance. The industrial application of the XIVT results takes place in the areas of planning, robot simulation, virtual commissioning and real operation of production facilities. | 2019-2022 |
| PLATEAU | Development of innovative system and avionics test technologies using the Liebherr FCS platform as an example | In the PLATEAU project, suitable methods that enable the testing and verification process for embedded systems in avionics in general and for flight control system platforms in particular are being investigated. In addition to automation aspects, the focus is on two scenarios, distributed testing for locally distributed system parts and modern test methods in connection with the verification of a lean flight control platform. The aim of the project is to further develop and apply modern test processes and methods to increase the efficiency of the certification process and to shorten integration and development times. | 2018-2022 |
| Unifix | Universal mobile component clamping and fixing device for the processing of fiber composite structures | The aim of this research project is to realise a fully integrated test facility for mobile component production on a 1:1 scale. This will be implemented by combining technological building blocks to meet the application specifications for innovative processing of large composite structures under the overriding requirement of flexibility and agility. | 2018-2021 |
| FlexMont2 | HIGHLY AUTOMATED, FLEXIBLE ASSEMBLY TECHNOLOGY FOR CFK BOX STRUCTURES IN CONVENTIONAL DESIGN | The aim of the research project is to develop intelligent solutions for automated assembly, taking aerodynamic tolerance systems into account, using the example of a vertical tail structure. | 2018-2021 |
| InControl | Integrated Controlled Test Environment | The funding project In-Control aims to develop components of a modular, scalable and flexible test system that can be used along the entire product life cycle and for a wide variety of test tasks. Following the modular principle, a test system can be assembled from a number of basic components. In this way, the development and implementation costs are significantly reduced. Due to the interchangeability of the components, maintenance can be carried out much more cost-effectively and obsolescence problems can be minimised. Finally, the modules can be reused to build new test systems, thus reducing the costs of maintaining existing test facilities. | 2018-2020 |
| SmartSens | Smart sensor platform for autonomous rope force measurement in safety-critical and harsh environments | Within the SmartSens project, an autonomous sensor solution is being developed that can be used in particular in harsh environmental conditions and withstands the highest demands on reliability. The system will be used as a prototype to improve safety and efficiency in glider operations by continuously measuring the pulling forces on the rope during winch launch and displaying them on the ground as well as in the aircraft and analysing them in dedicated measurement campaigns. | 2018-2020 |
| Spear | Smart Prognosis of Energy with Allocation of Resources | The aim of the research project is energy simulation and optimization in the context of virtual commissioning. | 2017-2020 |
| Testomat | THE NEXT LEVEL OF TEST AUTOMATION | The aim of the research project is the automatic test case generation and the resulting automatic test execution in the context of virtual commissioning. | 2017-2020 |
| Varika | NETWORKED PRODUCT AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING USING THE EXAMPLE OF VARIANT-RICH, ULTRA-LIGHT, METALLIC VEHICLE BODIES | The aim of the research project is networked product and production engineering using the example of variant-rich vehicle body components. | 2017-2020 |
| MBFast18 | MOBILE PROCESSING OF FIBER COMPOSITE STRUCTURES 2018 | The aim of the research project is to develop an alternative solution to the conventional heavy-duty machine by means of a mobile, modular design using the example of a large aircraft structure. | 2015-2019 |
| SBS | SMART BODY-IN-WHITE CELLS FOR A SYNERGISTIC RAMP-UP OF ELECTRIFIED VEHICLES | The aim of the research project is to develop a process for integrating e-vehicles into existing production systems for conventional vehicles. | 2016-2018 |