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Mechatronics
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Mechatronics focuses on the analysis, design and construction of active systems enabled
by the symbiotic interaction between mechanical components, actuators, sensors and computer
control. The TUM Department of Mechanical Engineering hosts several experts dealing with
a diversity of applications.
Coordinator
Prof. Dr. Tim Lüth, Micro
Technology and Medical
Device Technology
Phone +49.89.289.15190
tim.lueth@tum.de www.mimed.mw.tum.deMembers
Prof. Dr. Michael Gee,
Mechanics and High
Performance Computing
www.mhpc.mw.tum.deProf. Dr. Phaedon-Stelios
Koutsourelakis,
Continuum Mechanics
www.contmech.mw.tum.deProf. Dr.-Ing. Boris Lohmann,
Automatic Control
www.rt.mw.tum.deProf. Dr. Julien Provost, Safe
Embedded Systems
www.ses.mw.tum.deProf. Dr. Daniel Rixen,
Applied Mechanics
www.amm.mw.tum.deProf. Dr.-Ing. Veit Senner,
Sport Equipment and
Materials
www.spgm.tum.deProf. Dr.-Ing. Birgit Vogel-
Heuser, Automation and
Information Systems
www.ais.mw.tum.deProf. Dr. Wolfgang Wall,
Computational Mechanics
www.lnm.mw.tum.deProf. Dr. Markus Zimmermann,
Product Development and
Lightweight Design
www.mw.tum.de/lplContact
SafetyNet – Train-wide Availability of Local Sensor Data
3D Printing
ARBURG freeformer (Photo: ARBURG)
Local feedback loops between sensors and corresponding
actuators, e.g. between the speed sensor and the wheel
slip control are state of the art in train control systems.
The communication systems between local controllers
and mechatronic train components ensure functionality in
public transportation, containment of fault is mandatory
since errors could have a catastrophic impact. Shortcom-
ing of these local control systems are vulnerability against
disturbances of local sensor data for instance caused by
local slip. A train-wide model for time critical applications
for example the speed control is missing. The aim of
the project Safety Net is the examination of train-wide
communication systems that tackle highest requirements
regarding safety and real-time together with partners from
industry.
www.ais.mw.tum.deIn the field of 3D printing the Chair of Micro Technology
and Medical Device Technology accompanies the fur-
ther development of the ARBURG freeformer. Unlike in
conventional additive manufacturing techniques, with
ARBURG Plastic Freeforming (APF), qualified standard
granulates are used. The goal is warpage-minimized man-
ufacturing where tiny droplets build the parts on the basis
of a process specific G-code generated from an STL file.
www.mimed.mw.tum.de