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Ahmad Anas Alkezbari, research associate at the Chair of Automotive Drives at Universität der Bundeswehr München and part of our team at MORE, is giving us some insights into his research activities on the development of a new ignition spark model: “The combustion characteristics of a spark-ignited engine is significantly affected by ignition and the simulation models must appropriately capture this feature. Developing novel engine concepts, such as hydrogen engines that operate at ultra-lean or engines that use pre-chamber spark plugs, requires a thorough comprehension of the ignition phenomenon in order to enhance simulation models and achieve reliable ignition.” Several experiments on the topic were conducted in association with the Esslingen University of Applied Sciences. Paper title: Developing optical measurement techniques for improving ignition simulation models Authors: Saraschandran Kottakalam, Ahmad Anas Alkezbari, Gregor Rottenkolber, Christian Trapp   You can read the paper in full length here: https://lnkd.in/dCDkFHQ2       MORE is funded by dtec.bw, the digitalization and research center of the Bundeswehr | dtec.bw is funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU   Photo: Konstantinou/Unibw M #unibwm #MORE #MunichMobilityResearchCampus #mobilityofthefuture #dtecbw #research #powertrain #sustainableenergy #renewablefuels #amouredvehicles #forschung #mechanicalengineering #trafficengineering #energieundantrieb #raumundverkehr #vernetzungundautonomie #chancenundauswirkungen #alternativekraftstoffe #alternativefuels #egineering #innovation #intelligenttransportationsystems #futureenergysolutions #futuremobility #greentech #renewableenergy #erneuerbareenergien #newtechnology #sustainability #infrastructure #munich

📢 Meet the highly qualified #iFACT_MP team! Part 3 – #Fraunhofer_IKTS   🎯 The Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS conducts applied research on high-performance ceramics. The institute‘s three sites in Dresden and Hermsdorf (Thuringia), Germany, collectively represent Europe‘s largest R&D #institute dedicated to the #study of #ceramics.   📡 As a #research and #technology service provider, the #Fraunhofer_IKTS develops: 💡    advanced high-performance ceramic materials 💡     industrial manufacturing processes 💡     prototype components and systems 💡     materials diagnostics 💡     testing The #test_procedures in the fields of #acoustics, #electromagnetics, #optics and #microscopy contribute substantially to the #quality_assurance of products and plants.   🎯 The #Fraunhofer_IKTS is the largest institute for ceramic material developments in Europe. It already has a well-established manufacturing route created for #C12A7 with several performance enhancing modifications. Within the proposed activities, this heritage is being transferred into the #electric #propulsion #community among further improvements of the emitter material. This creates a leading European position for low work function emitter materials for the use in electric propulsion devices. 📬 Stay tuned for more information and to meet the entire consortium! Our highly experienced #team : Project Coordinator: Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus Friedrichshafen) Partners: Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus Toulouse & Elancourt) | Fraunhofer IKTS | Aerospazio Tecnologie s.r.l. | Università di Pisa | EASN Technology Innovation Services #euresearch #horizoneurope #hadea

MORE on Tour🌎 We are glad to share that one of our research papers titled “Advancements in Combustion Modeling and Simulation for an Innovative Homogenous Reactivity-Controlled Compression Ignition (hRCCI) Concept” was presented at the SAE International WCX 2024 conference in Detroit, USA. The paper was published by our research associates Larissa Michaela Grundl and Pravin Kumar Sundaram and shares the innovative simulation concepts for studying the hRCCI combustion concept. The dual fuel engine with environmentally friendly oxygenated fuels provides challenges with regards to simulation and combustion prediction. Most of the 0D combustion models deal with conventional combustion process and with respect to CFD simulations, multiple turbulence solving methods are available providing varying simulation accuracies and simulation duration. The paper discusses about the 0D combustion simulation using tabulated chemistry for predicting the combustion characteristics and additionally compares the various turbulence solving methods like LES, PANS and URANS and its effect over the 2D CFD simulation of the hRCCI concept. These results help us develop cleaner and more efficient engines for our phlegmatized serial hybrid powertrain. Find out MORE about our subdivision for Energy and Drive Systems here ➡https://lnkd.in/dsRpmc2W   MORE is funded by dtec.bw, the digitalization and research center of the Bundeswehr | dtec.bw is funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU Universität der Bundeswehr München #unibwm #MORE #MunichMobilityResearchCampus #mobilityofthefuture #dtecbw #research #EnginePerformance #InnovationDriven #EfficiencyMatters #powertrain #zeroemissions #sustainableenergy #renewablefuels #amouredvehicles #forschung #mechanicalengineering #trafficengineering #energieundantrieb #raumundverkehr #vernetzungundautonomie #chancenundauswirkungen #alternativekraftstoffe #alternativefuels #egineering #innovation #intelligenttransportationsystems #futureenergysolutions #futuremobility #greentech #renewableenergy #erneuerbareenergien #newtechnology #sustainability #infrastructure #munich

🌍 Ensuring Safe Skies: The Future of Aircraft De-Icing ✈️ Have you ever wondered how planes stay ice-free and safe in freezing conditions? Join me, Belén Bonet Jara, PhD student🎓 at Politecnico di Milano and ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab , as I explore innovative electromechanical de-icing systems that could revolutionize the way we keep aircraft safe in icy weather.⚙️🌨️ In this video, we dive into the cutting-edge research behind developing more efficient, environmentally friendly de-icing methods. From advanced computer simulations 🖥️ to wind tunnel experiments 📏 and real-world flight tests ☁️˚⋅✈🌨️˚⋅, discover how we're pushing the boundaries of technology to make aviation safer, more economical, and sustainable. 🚀 Curious to learn more about the future of aircraft de-icing? Watch now! #ScienceCommunication #MSCA #DNJD #3MT

🚀 Sharing research findings starts today! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce the creation of a network for individuals, companies, and organizations dedicated to advancing the recycling of aircraft materials. Understanding what has already been researched is crucial, and Aethos is offering a platform for sharing these valuable findings. 📢 Today, we proudly present the first report available for sharing: the graduation project of our founder, Derk-Jan van Heerden. Derk-Jan completed his project in 2005 at TU Delft | Aerospace Engineering, earning a remarkable 9 out of 10 for his work under the guidance of Professor Sicco Santema, who is also a part of Aethos. The research, conducted in partnership with KLM Engineering and Maintenance, explored solutions for the Boeing 737-300 and 747-400. While the study dates back several years, it still offers numerous valuable insights. 📖 Read the report and see other completed projects on our website: https://lnkd.in/eX6vA8f3 We invite you to share your research reports and findings that can aid in the efficient dismantling and recycling of aircraft. Our goal is to foster collaboration and advance the field of aircraft recycling. Progress requires collective effort and shared knowledge. Let's work together to make significant strides forward. 🤝 Join us in this initiative! If you have any research findings that could benefit the community, please share them with us. Together, we can pave the way for innovative solutions in aircraft recycling. #Research #AircraftRecycling #Sustainability #Collaboration #Innovation

Exciting Partnership Announcement! ✈️ We are thrilled to announce that Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Department of Aerospace Structures and Materials, has officially become a friend of Aethos! This partnership is a significant step towards our shared vision of advancing sustainable aviation. Together, we are committed to creating the next generation of aerospace structures and materials, paving the way for a greener, smarter, and more resilient aerospace industry. At the Aerospace Structures and Materials department, their pioneering research is pushing the boundaries in the development of environmentally friendly materials, energy-efficient manufacturing techniques, life cycle design, and innovative sensing and monitoring technologies supported by AI. With these advancements, they are bridging the physical and digital worlds, strengthening structural integrity, and equipping the next generation of engineers with the tools to make a lasting impact on society. At Aethos, we couldn’t be more excited about the possibilities that this collaboration holds! Together, we aim to lead the aerospace industry toward a more sustainable and transformative future. Here’s to new beginnings and impactful innovations! 🌍✈️ #AerospaceInnovation #SustainableFuture #Partnership #AerospaceEngineering #Aethos

Increasing 🔹 energy efficiency 🔹road safety 🔹user acceptance Within EM-Tech we are addressing important questions in terms of electric vehicle development: 🔹How to reduce the environmental footprint, especially in terms of rare earth? 🔹How to reduce production costs and 🔹How to increase the vehicle range through higher component efficiency The results to be developed have been presented in the research paper "Innovative e-Machine and Power Electronics Solutions for e-Axle and e-Corner Vehicle Powertrains" by Bo Wang et. al. at FISITA 2023. To access the full paper, representing a common publication with HighScape, please access the results section of our project website https://lnkd.in/dQ5uaMx4 #sciencecommunication #horizoneurope #innovation #electricvehicles --- Our consortium: AVL coordinator I University of Surrey I Technische Universität Ilmenau I Smart Vehicle Systems - Working Group I University of Bath I IAAPS I Politecnico di Torino I Cars@Polito I Elaphe Propulsion Technologies Ltd. I Vaionic Technologies GmbH I Ideas & Motion I UrbanGold GmbH I Armengaud Innovate GmbH ---- EM-TECH is a selected project under the 2Zero partnership and active member of the E-VOLVE Cluster. CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency.

Today, Prof. David Greenwood, CEO WMG, University of Warwick, launching the Aerospace Technology Institute Innovation Showcase for Automation and Robotics highlighted the challenges of integrating aerospace into broader energy systems due to energy densities and power requirements. Addressing these issues demands collaboration and innovation. Our focus is on understanding these challenges and fostering partnerships to find solutions. Harry Malins, Chief Innovation Officer, spoke from the Aerospace Technology Institute (#ATIHub) perspective, emphasising the need for collaboration in the aerospace sector. Simon Webb, CTO of WMG, added that aviation and aerospace have had a tough time during Covid but are now bounding back with a backlog of 10 years. Meeting the rate demands faster, at cost and quality, while tackling decarbonisation, is a significant challenge, especially with travel growing beyond pre-pandemic levels. This event, hosted by WMG, showcased the crucial role of Manufacturing Automation and Robotics in enabling innovation in productivity and rate ramp. With #electric and #hydrogen-powered #aircraft in the nearer future, High Value Manufacturing Catapult (#HVMC) and #WMG are setting out the challenges and working together to meet them. Key companies and their representatives attending include: - Airbus, John Marshall, Assembly Strategy Lead - Safran, Neil Webster MBA Head of R&D - ITP Aero: Chris Brown Head of Technology & Industrial Engineering - Vertical Aerospace: Ross Ross Crawford, Battery Manufacture Lead - SKF Group: Neil Tolson Business Controller - GKN Aerospace: Andy Francis, Technical Director Automation - Rolls-Royce: Andy Norton Technical Specialist in Engineering Services This is the first in a series of Innovation Showcases.[#ATIHub](https://lnkd.in/eQH9rgtB) #Collaboration #Aerospace #EnergyInnovation #Manufacturing #Robotics #Inspection #NDT #Quality #DullDirtyDangerous #Automation

Great to see a strong Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District contingent from Sheffield and Rotherham at this Aerospace Technology Institute event. Warwick Spearing from Technicut Limited represents a truly cutting edge precision engineering business that was the founding partner of the AMRC along with Boeing and remains one of the true aerospace innovators. Given the prominence of robotics and automation in this space, its super to see the fast growing Rivelin Robotics taking centre stage during the day. Tempted to move the business to San Diego following broken promises in their home city, its great to see Rivelin stuck it out and chose the grit over the surf and are now planning to on-shore production from Europe to one of the heartlands of Yorkshire manufacturing: Neepsend. Robert J Bush's passion for the place is tangible as was demonstrated at the recent The Bessemer Society dinner held very close to Neepsend by chance. Also good to see Professor Harry Burroughes -- one of the AMRC's rapidly growing number of Professors, including Melissa Conlan and Ben Morgan) who will doubtless be talking about the £50 million publicly funded COMPASS project along with industry partner Loop Technology Ltd. Let's hope the comms and marketing folk at Sheffield City Council and The University of Sheffield( the former stumped up £7million of ratepayers money to help build a new extension to the The University of Sheffield flagship Factory 2050, while the £740 million turnover university coughed up just £3 million according to AMRC insiders). Then there's the good people at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority who also chipped in £7 million of public money to help build the R&D extension for the university. Post Investment Zone, it seems the baton for growing and promoting AMID has been passed to Oliver Coppard who has been leading the way in giving it the high prominence it deserves... But Oliver cant do it on his own. What is needed now is a coordinated campaign to put the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District centre stage, rather than either trying to erase it, ignore it, or talk only about one’s own little part in it ...for example the University of Sheffield Innovation District which is a small, now gated, campus of four buildings, often unoccupied according to locals and impossible to access without permission. Which is far cry from the founders' idea for Factory 2050 as a largely open access facility that would attract young people to press their faces against the glass rotunda to marvel at what modern manufacturing looks like and want to be part of it,

📌Final results and achievements of #AfreeSSB M-ERA.NET project, entitled "Anode-free all-solid-state batteries: From thin film to bulk" The AfreeSSB project has come to an end. It aimed to build solid-state batteries (SSBs) with power densities >1000 W/L and energy densities >800 Wh/L, with fast charging and discharging, deep discharge cycles, long cycle life, and safe operation in a wide temperature range. Potential applications for these batteries include high-end and mobile applications such as drones, robots, aerospace, and urban mobility. The final project meeting took place in Barcelona on Thursday, September 12th, bringing together members of the consortium. The project successfully advanced several areas of the technology, achieving most of its milestones. A fruitful exchange between all the partners enabled the development of new technologies, materials and operando characterization techniques towards the ultimate goal of achieving an anode-free SSB. AfreeSSB had a total budget of 1.7M€ and run for 2 years. The consortium was formed by 6 European partners including 3 research institutes (Empa, the coordinator of the project; IREC - Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya and Forschungszentrum Jülich) and 3 companies (FLUXiM AG, AEInnova - Alternative Energy Innovations and AIXTRON SE). These activities were led by Dr. Alex Morata and other researchers from the Nanoionics and Fuel Cells Department, including Dr. Juan Carlos Gonzalez-Rosillo, Dr. Kevin Castelló Lux, Fernanda Monteiro Freitas and Beatrice Laurenti. Read the full news at: 🔗https://lnkd.in/dsGtSYKB #batteries #IRECprojects ICERCA - Centres de Recerca de Catalunya