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Digital engineering in brown field Parallel session P3 ESI symposium chaired by Maarten Verhoeven Upgrading companies’ engineering capabilities is complicated due to a large legacy already designed with existing practices, especially as R&D departments are often organized based on legacy practices. The introduction of new (design) methods and technologies is complicated as this comes with changes in departments, responsibilities, collaborations and people's competencies. One big change is impractical and can’t be done at once. Where to start, how to scale, and how to keep the momentum? This session focuses on upgrading engineering capabilities, such as with MBSE and reference architecting, to remain effective in the fast-changing market and digital environment. How can you learn from the eco-system and put it into practice? Date: April 16, 2024 Venue: De Schalm, Veldhoven Presenters: Maarten Verhoeven - Vanderlande: A transformation journey: embracing Model-Based innovation in cutting-edge control systems Marcel Verhoef, European Space Agency - ESA: Introducing digital engineering in a high-tech extended enterprise Jelm Franse - ASML: Design digitization in a large engineering organization with a large product base and complicated existing processes Moderator: Alexandr Vasenev https://lnkd.in/eKij9Ykv TNO Brainport Eindhoven High Tech Campus Eindhoven #systemengineering #innovation #digitization

Learn more about continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic draping simulations at the SPE ACCE in Novi, Michigan next week, as Dominik Dörr of Simutence GmbH will be presenting: "Opportunities and Challenges of Composite Forming Simulation for Digital Product Development"

World Engineers Day is celebrated annually on September 15. The International Federation of Engineering Societies founded the day in 1985 to promote engineers’ contributions to society. Researchers in the Purdue University College of Engineering have left a lasting impact on society with their work, and they will continue to do so in the future. We’d like to share some innovations that we think will have a dramatic impact on society in the future. Camera that records ultrafast actions: https://bit.ly/3PkBDM1 Technique to increase the strength of steel alloys: https://bit.ly/3NhiI59 Switches to improve battery safety and performance: https://bit.ly/44QOMST All three are available for licensing through the Purdue Innovates Office of Technology Commercialization and developed for the marketplace. Learn about even more innovations available for licensing: https://lnkd.in/eJ5Rc3x

World Engineers Day is celebrated annually on September 15. The International Federation of Engineering Societies founded the day in 1985 to promote engineers’ contributions to society. Researchers in the Purdue University College of Engineering have left a lasting impact on society with their work, and they will continue to do so in the future. We’d like to share some innovations that we think will have a dramatic impact on society in the future. Camera that records ultrafast actions: https://bit.ly/3PkBDM1 Technique to increase the strength of steel alloys: https://bit.ly/3NhiI59 Switches to improve battery safety and performance: https://bit.ly/44QOMST All three are available for licensing through the Purdue Innovates Office of Technology Commercialization and developed for the marketplace. Learn about even more innovations available for licensing: https://lnkd.in/eJ5Rc3x

Study on cell development released! In a collaboration with PEM RWTH Aachen University and Capgemini Engineering, we've analyzed the challenges of developing battery cells for the automotive sector. Our whitepaper, "Accelerating Battery Cell Development," offers insights into improving development processes with the goal of reducing time-to-market. Our key identified levers: Integration of Simulation Tools: The early use of simulations during the development phase enables early virtual verification of key requirements, reducing both testing and development cycles. Combination of Product and Process Perspectives: We emphasize the necessity of closely linking product development and production processes from the beginning to minimize production issues due to problematic product design features. Standardization of Development Procedures: Establishing clear standards and methods helps to increase efficiency across parallel and subsequent development activities. Database Support and Transparency: Unified access to data from material requirements to finished product specifications through all workstreams ensures clear goals and targets for each development workstream and team. Check out the full whitepaper below (or directly here: https://bit.ly/3UKe3fT) - it will also give insights into the workstreams and structure of a cell development project. @All battery cell experts: We are actively seeking feedback and discussion on these results! Do you see similar challenges and opportunities or do you see additional topics we missed? Thank you for the great work and succsesfull collaboration Achim Kampker, Heiner Heimes Michael Müller, Marcus Fiege, Christoph Weissinger, Moritz Brüßler, Jens Radtke, Niklas Drope, Marco Schleeh, Moritz Frieges, Benedikt Späth, Ruiyan Li and Robert Ludwigs

With electromobility and climate protection relying on batteries, global demand for batteries is projected to hit 4917 GWh by 2030. However, challenges in product and process risks often cause delays in production start dates. That is why there is an urgent need to optimize and increase efficiency in battery cell development and production. Here, consistent digitalization can significantly accelerate development and manufacturing processes. Product-process linkage, end-to-end digital toolchains and simulation models can shorten time to market and thus are a crucial factor for the competitiveness of cell manufacturers. In a study – recently released during HANNOVER MESSE – we explored battery cell engineering challenges and potentials together with leading academia from PEM RWTH Aachen University, proposing an improved development approach to streamline time-to-market. The study, which was created as part of the "Battery Cell Technology Cluster" initiative, focuses on the question of how digital end-to-end toolchains enable an improved development approach and an accelerated market launch. Download the study and find out more here: https://bit.ly/3UKe3fT

A new, free #ProdE white paper describes production engineering solutions for the electrification of heavy commercial vehicle transport. 🚚 In order that heavy goods vehicles can make the switch from diesel to electric drive, the range, service life and costs of the components for the electric drivetrain must be harmonised as quickly as possible. For the heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles in our white paper "𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗳ü𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁ä𝘁 𝘃𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻 - 𝗘𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗸𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘂𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗸𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗸" Production processes and process chains as well as enabling technological approaches are scrutinised, that can accelerate the use of #battery, #electric_motor and #fuel_cell components. Electromobility experts from the PEM RWTH Aachen University and the Manufacturing Technology Institute – MTI der RWTH Aachen exploring which technologies have the potential to make a significant contribution to decarbonisation in the heavy commercial vehicle class. 👉 https://lnkd.in/en-rv4T2 Prof. Dr.-Ing. Achim Kampker | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Heiner Heimes | Dr.-Ing. Mario Kehrer | Sebastian Hagedorn | Julius Hausmann | Prof. Dr-Ing. Thomas Bergs | Philipp Niemietz | Karen Zolinski

We are thrilled to share the recent publication of the paper: "Design of experiments framework for performance and environmental assessment in automotive context". 🔍 The paper addresses the challenge of integrating performance and environmental aspects in vehicle component design, considering total CO2 emissions throughout a product's life cycle. 🌱 Introducing a novel life-cycle emissions assessment approach, the framework supports designers to create environmentally sustainable vehicle components without compromising performance. It systematically compares design alternatives, considering materials, processes, and geometric parameters under both performance and environmental perspectives. 👏 A big thank you to Andrea Antonacci, Ralf Matheis, Francesco Del Pero, Massimo Delogu and Dr. Dinesh Thirunavukkarasu (Institut für Kraftfahrzeuge (ika) - RWTH Aachen University) for their innovative work! For those interested in delving into the details, you can find the full paper in the comments below. 👇 #automotiveindustry #futureofmobility #automotive #innovation #mobility #engineering #insight #publication

💡 💡 💡 💡 💡 MFrB - Modular Fiber Reinforced Battery is one of our I OPEN CALL finalists🏆 🎆 The project aims to provide the market with a standard product that facilitates and stimulates the transition to electrification of vehicles thanks to the reduction of costs and the introduction of technologies to increase the safety of battery packs for electric vehicles 🚙 🎉 We are glad that the project can develop with the support of AMULET H2020🎉 European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) | European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) | European Clusters Alliance | POLYMERIS | Bydgoszcz Industrial Cluster Tool Valley | Bax & Company | FundingBox | Jozef Stefan Institute | Clust-ER Meccatronica e Motoristica | Autoklastr | Clúster de Materials Avançats de Catalunya | Technische Universität Chemnitz | Flanders Make | Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU) | IMAST scarl | Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Pécs-Baranya | #INNOSUP #EISMEA #ECCP #Cluster_EU ⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇