DLR - Institut für Systemleichtbau

+++𝗝𝗘𝗖 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗦, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟰-𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱+++   Only a few days until #JEC World 2025 starts in #Paris. The CU will be there and 24 companies and research institutes will be presenting their research work and developments at our joint booth. Sub-exhibitors at the CU joint booth are, among others: 👉 AIKI RIOTECH CORPORATION 👉 Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V. 👉 DJK Europe GmbH 👉 BBG GmbH & Co. KG 👉 Asahi Kasei 👉 Fraunhofer IFAM   𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗨 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀: 💡 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲: Meet innovative companies and leading research institutes from the composites industry. Discover the latest breakthroughs and technological advances in the field of composites. 🙏 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Whether you want to tackle specific challenges in your company or are looking for customized solutions, our experts are ready to answer your questions and offer individual advice. 🚀 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: Experience how composite materials are used across different industries, in the aerospace industry, in the automotive industry and in mechanical and plant engineering, as well as in construction and medical technology. Understand the diverse applications and potential of these materials in different sectors. 🌱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Find out about the potential of fiber composites in terms of resource conservation and sustainability and learn why lightweight design plays a key role in achieving climate targets. 🌐 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: Take the opportunity to network with industry leaders, innovators and decision makers. The Composites United stand is the perfect place to make valuable contacts and exchange experiences.   Get to know Composites United and become part of a high-performance industry and research network. The Composites United team and our members are looking forward to your visit in 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝟮𝟰 - 𝗤𝟮𝟰 - 𝗥𝟮𝟰 - 𝗦𝟮𝟰.   #JECWorld #JEC2025 #Composites #Network #YourFutureWithComposites #Leichtbau #lightweightdesign JEC Group

A contribution on the path to virtual certification of aerospace structures ✈️🔍   Last week, the joint paper on the sensor-monitored manufacturing of a multispar-moveable in the VPH2.0 project by Martin Rädel, Björn Denker, Bram van de Kamp, Nico Liebers and @Robert Prussak was published: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eakiCAgQ At the institute, we have a holistic view on manufacturing processes - from planning and realization to simulation and validation. With formal process descriptions (FPDs) and a digital life data sheet, we create a structured basis for modelling manufacturing processes and their processing. We implement and realize our approaches on an industry-relevant scale and use both self-developed and existing sensor technology to precisely record relevant phenomena during production.   Based on the FPD and the data we obtain, we derive digital twins of the manufacturing processes, which play a central role in the validation of our simulations. This way, we help to advance the virtual certification of aerospace structures. We strive to close the gap between virtual production and certification-relevant structural testing in early product development phases by considering the effects of manufacturing on testing simulations. The validated simulation methods are made available in DLR’s virtual product house.   After production, we used the moveable for damage tolerance tests to further strengthen our impact simulation validation database and test our damage detection approaches by means of a SHM system - a further step towards comprehensive digital validation of aerospace structures and more agile virtual product development.   We look forward to exchanging ideas with you!   #DigitalTwin #VirtualCertification #Aviation #Manufacturing processes #Simulation #Sensor technology #Innovation #VPH

𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧-𝗠𝗘𝗧 – 𝗙𝗹𝘂𝗴𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗲𝗶𝘁 𝘃𝗼𝗻 𝗞𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗴𝘇𝗲𝘂𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗶 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝘄𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗻: Das Projekt SMART-MET des Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V. (#DLR) widmet sich der Sicherheit von Kleinflugzeugen, die insbesondere unter widrigen meteorologischen Bedingungen vor Herausforderungen stehen. #Kleinflugzeuge sind aufgrund ihrer kompakten Bauweise und des geringen Gewichts besonders anfällig für atmosphärische Einflüsse wie Wirbelschleppen, Vereisungen und andere meteorologische Effekte. #SMART-MET fokussiert sich auf drei zentrale Themen: 1. Die Entwicklung eines Warnsystems für Wirbelschleppen, das speziell für Vertiports an Flughäfen eingesetzt werden kann. 2. Verbesserte Sensorik und Enteisungssysteme zur Vermeidung von Vereisungsrisiken. 3. Die Analyse meteorologischer Effekte, um sichere Flugrouten für Kleinflugzeuge zu bestimmen und den Einfluss des Klimawandels auf den Flugbetrieb zu berücksichtigen. Das Projekt wird von einem starken Netzwerk getragen: Unter Leitung des von der Einrichtung DLR Technologien für Kleinflugzeuge betriebenen „Innovationszentrums für Kleinflugzeug-Technologien“ in der Städteregion Aachen arbeiten das DLR-Institut für Aerodynamik und Strömungstechnik, das DLR-Institut für Luftverkehr, das DLR-Institut für Physik der Atmosphäre, das DLR - Institut für Systemleichtbau und das DLR-Institut für Flugsystemtechnik sowie die Partner RWTH Aachen University und die Luftfahrtunternehmen Helix-Carbon GmbH und Jetpel GmbH gemeinsam an innovativen Lösungen. Das DLR-Institut für Luftverkehr übernimmt die meteorologische Datenanalyse und erstellt einen Verfügbarkeitsatlas, der sichere Flugrouten und alternative Strecken visualisiert. Mehr Details dazu finden sich hier: https://lnkd.in/erCdemaC #Flugsicherheit #Luftverkehr #AdvancedAirMobility #SustainableAviation #Aviation

𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐡𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 To demonstrate the improved efficiency and maneuverability of the morphing wing using our #HyTEM concept, we have decided to first build and test a wing with three conventional control surfaces as a baseline for comparison. The planform of our conventional and morphing wings is based on the typical geometry of light aircraft with appropriate taper and aspect ratios. The wings are designed for surface loads of up to 60 kg/m² and load factors according to CS23, making them more comparable to these aircraft in terms of overall weight and performance. The unusual division of the wing into upper and lower surface as well as leading and trailing edge allows us to adapt and modify the instrumentation for our flight experiments. Ultimate load testing of the spar has proven that it can withstand the design loads. We have completed our conventional design and would like to share some impressions from the manufacturing process. We are currently working on the production of the morphing wing, and we invite you to join us as we explore the potential of #HyTEM for future wing designs. We are looking forward to the upcoming initial flight test campaign with #PROTEUS at the Nationales Erprobungszentrum für Unbemannte Luftfahrtsysteme in Cochstedt, Germany. You can also visit the channels of the DLR-Institut für Flugsystemtechnik and DLR-Institut für Aerodynamik und Strömungstechnik for more updates on #morphAIR.

🚀 Neue Veröffentlichung: Ultraschall für die Thermoplastverarbeitung 📢 Dr. Marc Sparenberg, Jan-Uwe R. Schmidt, Maik Titze und Monner Hans Peter Monner haben eine innovative Methode zur Ultraschalleinleitung in thermoplastische Schmelzen entwickelt. In ihrer Arbeit "Enhanced, Seamless Ultrasound Introduction Unit for Thermoplastic Melt Treatment" zeigen Sie, wie Ultraschall effizient in thermoplastische Schmelzen übertragen werden kann, und das durch geschlossene Kanäle hindurch – mit vielversprechenden Effekten für die Materialeigenschaften und Prozessstabilität. 🔗 Zum vollständigen Paper geht es hier entlang: https://lnkd.in/eNmKpGYY Wir freuen uns über Ihr Feedback und spannende Diskussionen! 💡 #Forschung #Innovation #Ultraschall #Thermoplast #Materialwissenschaft #Publikation

⏳Big news for the New Year - but time's passing: 👉 You can finally register for the international symposium #ArchitectingAviation - but only for a limited number of places! 🎤 For the first time, the two aviation flagship projects of the German Aerospace Center EXACT & ALICIA will share the stage. 🛫 🗺️ 💚 We are determined to shape the future of aviation towards ecological and economic sustainability. How? 🤝 With this event, we are bringing together relevant stakeholders from the aviation community to boost collaboration and give you the unique opportunity to gain a complete overview and insight into the extensive DLR research. 🧑🔬 💓 Two days packed with scientific presentations, interactive sessions, debates, keynote speeches and, of course, plenty of networking opportunities await you, whether you represent industry, small and medium enterprises, academia, start-ups, research institutions, politics or a media outlet. Come and discuss with our experts from more than 20 disciplines, covering topics from energy production pathways to environmental impacts. Register or find out more information here:   https://lnkd.in/duzSWGxc #ArchitectingAviation #sustainableaviation #dlr #symposium #collaboration

Ein ereignisreiches Jahr 2024 im DLR-Institut für Systemleichtbau Im Jahr 2024 haben wir am DLR-Institut für Systemleichtbau große Fortschritte in der Leichtbauforschung erzielt. Besonders hervorzuheben sind unsere Arbeiten am EmpowerAX-Demonstrator, der innovative Ansätze in der additiven Fertigung aufzeigt. Zudem haben wir neue Methoden entwickelt, um die Schadenstoleranz von Flugzeugstrukturen zu verbessern – ein wichtiger Schritt für die Sicherheit und Effizienz in der Luftfahrt. Ein weiterer Fokus lag auf Technologien für leckagesichere Wasserstofftanks, die eine nachhaltige Luftfahrt voranbringen. Unsere Forschungsergebnisse haben wir auf der JEC World 2024 in Paris präsentiert, einer der wichtigsten Messen für Faserverbundwerkstoffe, und so den Wissenstransfer in die Industrie weiter gestärkt. Wir bedanken uns herzlich bei unseren Partnern und Unterstützern für die erfolgreiche Zusammenarbeit und wünschen allen ein frohes Weihnachtsfest sowie ein innovatives und erfolgreiches neues Jahr!

Novel Trailing Edge Design: HyTEM As aerospace engineers, we are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance aircraft performance, efficiency, and maneuverability. Today, we are excited to present the Hyperelastic Trailing Edge Morphing - #HyTEM - concept from the #morphAIR project, which has the potential to be a disruptive innovation in the field of #MorphingWing design. This design combines the functions of ailerons and flaps into a single, intelligent system. By utilizing ten strategically placed actuators distributed across each wing half-span, we can achieve unprecedented shape adaptation and control with a fully composite structure. Imagine a trailing edge that can be precisely controlled to optimize lift, drag, and roll rates, all while the wing remains fully closed. Additionally, the adaptability of the design can enhance aircraft safety, as the control surface functionalities can be distributed across the entire wing to mitigate actuator malfunctions. The video demonstrates a sinusoidal deflection of a trailing edge segment, spanning 0.5 meters, with five distinct control positions. HyTEM is more than just a design concept – we will be flying our solution using our scaled flight test platform, #PROTEUS, to validate its performance. We invite you to join us on this journey and explore the possibilities of this novel technology. Stay tuned for updates on #morphAIR via our channels: DLR-Institut für Flugsystemtechnik, DLR-Institut für Aerodynamik und Strömungstechnik, and the Nationales Erprobungszentrum für Unbemannte Luftfahrtsysteme.

🌟 We are excited to share a milestone: We've been working with ACC COLUMBIA Jet Service GmbH on the production of the vehicle equipment bay (VEB) for the Callisto launcher project. 🚀 As specialists in space structures, we proudly developed the VEB, and the first prototype has now been successfully completed. Additionally, we are thrilled to report that on-ground tests have been completed without any issues. Stay tuned as we continue this exciting journey and look forward to more behind-the-scenes insights here! 🌌✨

Let’s peek behind the scenes at what’s currently going on in our integration laboratory! 🔎 The integraton #lab enables the realization of projects with flight hardware. The centerpiece of this lab is particle-reduced integration, which can vary at the different workstations depending on the project. Work on equipment that is to explore planets for the existence of life forms is subject to special protection against contamination by organisms or viruses. For this purpose, a special planetary protection area can be set up in the integration lab, which may only be entered by operators wearing special protective clothing. Here, our AIV team is currently working on the integration of the structure model of the #CALLISTO vehicle equipment bay. They have support from the DLR - Institut für Systemleichtbau, the DLR-Institut für Flugsystemtechnik and the DLR-Institut für Bauweisen und Strukturtechnologie and are assisted by augmented reality and a robotic arm during the process. Next step: Start of the vibration test campaign!