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Konzeptentwicklung einer autonomen Be- und Entlade-Lösung für Ladungsträger von Standardanlagen
(2023)
Die Firma EGS Automation hat unteranderem mehrere Standardanlagen zur Be- und Entladung von Werkzeugmaschinen mit verschiedenen Ladungsträgern im Portfolio. Diese Standardmodelle automatisieren ganze Fertigungen von Produktionsanlagen und können dank ihres Aufbaus die einzelnen Prozesse entkoppeln. Bisher werden die Anlagen manuell von einer Person mittels Transportmittel be-und entladen. Für diese Anlagen ist zukünftig ein autonomes Be- und Entladen vorgesehen, um auch mehrere dieser Anlagen untereinander bzw. miteinander zu vernetzen und zu automatisieren
Das Ziel der vorliegenden Forschungsarbeit ist die Konstruktion einer Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme unterschiedlicher Drehmomentmessflansche. Diese soll es dem Mitarbeiter erleichtern, die Messflansche ohne Behinderung von laufenden Versuchen zu kalibrieren. Somit wird die Verfügbarkeit der Motoren gesteigert. Zur Umsetzung wurden vier Konzepte entwickelt und bewertet. Das Konzept mit der höchsten Punktzahl wurde weiter ausgearbeitet. Das Projekt wurde erfolgreich mit Bauteil- und Baugruppenzeichnungen abgeschlossen.
Thermal spraying is one of the most important and most efficient methods for coating surfaces. The company "Hugo Kern und Liebers" uses atmospheric plasma spraying for various coating processes such as the metallic coating of functional surfaces to optimize electrical conductivity. In order to gain further experience in the field of thermal spraying and to get a better overview, the processes of thermal spraying were compared in this project. Therefore, in addition to the information on atmospheric plasma spraying, the properties of other processes were collected through research. An Excel table of the process properties provides a good overview and helps with comparisons. The aim of this research work was the differentiation of the processes from each other, to identify advantages and disadvantages and to define areas of application.
Das stoffliche Recycling von Handwerkzeugen stellt eine Herausforderung dar. Hierzu ist eine Trennung der Werkstoffverbunde in ihre Einzelkomponenten erforderlich. Im Rahmen dieser Arbeit werden unterschiedliche mechanische, thermische und chemische Verfahren zusammengefasst, mit welchen dieses Ziel erreicht werden kann. Um den Produktionsprozess der Handwerkzeuge noch ressourcenschonender zu gestalten und die Verwendung von rohölbasierten Kunststoffen zu reduzieren, werden im zweiten Teil der Arbeit Biokunststoffalternativen identifiziert und hinsichtlich ihrer Eignung für die Produktion von Handwerkzeugen untersucht.
In the course of researching a bellows to encapsulation the mechanical unit of a moving active implant, two photopolymer resins were calibrated for further investigation as part of this research. This has been done using a masked stereolithography (MSLA) printer, cleaning steps followed by curing. The resins were one biocompatible and the other with special flexibility. The evaluation of the printing was carried out using a validation matrix for SLA printing processes. The time required for the process steps had been observed as well. Both resins were calibrated with respect to their exposure time and the process chain was evaluated. The results are meaningful, but additional factors had been identified that need to be considered too.
Da die Anforderungen an ein in der Autotür verbautes Türschloss aufgrund Unfallverhütung stetig steigen, muss auch der Schließbügel an der Karosseriesäule weiterentwickelt werden. Die Konstruktion und Entwicklung ist bisher sehr
kosten- und zeitintensiv. Daher soll parallel zur momentanen Abzugsprüfung durch den Zugversuch, die Simulation dieser Prüfung aufgebaut werden. Im Rahmen dieser Forschungsarbeit wird aufgezeigt, auf welche äußeren Einflussfaktoren besonderen Wert gelegt werden muss und wie detailliert die Simulation aufgebaut sein muss um ein gutes Ergebnis zu bekommen.
For thin zinc sheets for construction purposes different welding techniques like tungsten inert gas (TIG), plasma arc (PAW) or micro-friction stir (μFSW) welding can be used. However, low ultimate tensile strength (UTS) often leads
to cracking in the weld even at low loads. The characteristics of laser welding make it particularly suitable for joining thin sheets and low-melting materials. Nevertheless, little is known about the weldability of thin zinc sheets by laser welding and the effects of the basic process parameters of laser power and travel speed on the welding process and the UTS of the weld. In this study,
thin zinc sheets were welded at different laser powers and travel speeds. Tensile testing of the welded joint showed, that the UTS and elongation at break increase with the energy input per unit length, but the welding process became gradually unstable and the susceptibility for welding defects increased. This leaves only a few laser powers and travel speeds that produce good welds with respect to UTS and elongation at break. Under these conditions laser welding is an alternative processing technique to
TIG, PAW and μFSW, but needs further investigation to
improve its stability. To implement laser welding in highly
automated production processes further research is required on laser welding of rolled zinc alloys.
Dieses Forschungsprojekt, welches auf einer vorausgegangenen Bachelor-Thesis basiert, beschäftigt sich mit der Erstellung eines Planspiels. Mithilfe des Planspiels soll den Studierenden der Vorgang einer Wertstromaufnahme und Wertstromanalyse nähergebracht und das Vorgehen anhand einer nachgebauten Produktionshalle der fiktiven Firma „Tools AG“ vermittelt werden. Die Aufgaben des Planspiels entsprechen dem realen Vorgehen einer Wertstromarbeit. Es werden im Rahmen dieser Arbeit die Figuren der Produktions-Prozesse, die Aufgabenstellung des Planspiels wie auch die zu lösenden Probleme des Wertstroms vorgestellt.
Bei dem seit 2019 auf dem Markt befindlichen Card-Mailing-System MAILMASTER der Firma Atlantic Zeiser GmbH, handelt es sich um eine Kleinserienmaschine zur Applizierung von Kunststoffkarten auf Briefen. Nach den ersten Kundeninstallationen soll nun die Reduktion von Montage- und Fertigungskosten erfolgen. Zur Identifizierung von Einsparpotential und bei der Ausarbeitung kostengünstigerer Alternativen werden diverse Methoden des Lean Managements genutzt.
Im Rahmen dieser Arbeit soll ein Werkstückträger für eine teilautomatisierte Montagelinie einer Spindelbaugruppe entwickelt werden. Hauptaugenmerke bei der Entwicklung liegen auf optimiertem Handling für die Montagearbeiter*innen und sinnvolle Gestaltung der Schnittstellen zur Montagelinie. Durch praktische Versuche und iterative Entwicklungsschritte mittels Testaufbauten aus additiven Fertigungsverfahren kann ein anforderungsgerechter Werkstückträger ausgearbeitet werden.
Diese wissenschaftliche Publikation befasst sich mit dem Aufbau und der Funktionsweise der alternativen
Antriebstechnologie Wasserstoffverbrennungsmotor. Es wird das
Potential dieses Motors hinsichtlich der Klimaziele als Antrieb für PKW und schwere Nutzfahrzeuge untersucht. Dazu wird dieser bezüglich des Wirkungsgrads und der CO2-Bilanz mit den herkömmlichen Antrieben Otto- und Dieselmotor sowie den
weiteren alternativen Antrieben Batterie und Brennstoffzelle
verglichen.
In this work, the comparability of the cooling effect of two Peltier elements from different manufacturers is investigated for cooling the reagent module of a chemiluminescence analyzer. The temperature inside the reagent module is measured and evaluated at several positions. In this study, two different types of verification tests are performed under extreme climatic conditions. On the one hand, in a specific functional “cold start test”, the temperature in the reagent module is measured and evaluated to determine whether the measured temperatures are within the specified temperature range after the specified time. In addition, the performance of the Peltier elements is also evaluated. On the other hand, as an unspecific regression stress test, a “smoke test” is performed that is mainly designed to allow identifying unpredictable events. While processing a long and
complex work list, any deviant system behavior can be detected. Again, the temperature inside the reagent module should not exceed the specified temperature range.
Parylene-C is a multifunctional polymer coating in the coating industry. In medical technology, it is approved for implants due to its biocompatibility. For example, it is used as a coating for electronic components and parts. The problem is that Parylene-C alone is too permeable to body water and the ions that are dissolved in it. Application as a coating material for long-term implants is therefore not possible. The infiltrating water not only corrodes the electronic components, but also reduces the adhesion between the Parylene-C and the coated surface. Therefore, layer systems of metal oxides and polymers are used for encapsulation. The aim of this work is to find out how different layer systems behave in relation to their water vapour transmission. Thicker systems should allow less water vapour to pass through than thinner ones. The task is to find this out using the test method for water vapour transmission barriers and to determine the water vapour transmission rate. It has been proven that in some cases the thicker layers performed worse than the thinner layer systems by a factor of ten. It has been shown that there is a relationship between the base substrate thickness, the thickness of the layer system and their flexibility.
Das Ziel des vorliegenden Forschungsprojektes ist
es, ein neues Konzept für ein Messinstrument zu erstellen, um die benötigte Länge von Implantatstäben für die Wirbelsäulenchirurgie ermitteln zu können. Die Implantatstäbe werden genutzt, um Pedikelschrauben in einem Pedikelschraubensystem miteinander zu verbinden. Durch das Konzept soll ermöglicht werden, dass der operierende Arzt die benötigte Implantatlänge bestimmen kann, ohne das vorgesehene Implantat auspacken und erproben zu müssen. Die bisherige single-use-Lösung eines silikonummantelten Aluminium-Probestabes mit entsprechen den Längenmarkierungen soll von dem neu ausgearbeiteten Konzept abgelöst werden. Dafür werden verschiedene Lösungskonzepte erarbeitet und methodisch das geeignetste Konzept gewählt. Für künftige Operationen soll ein Stab aus der Formgedächtnislegierung Nitinol verwendet werden. Der „Probestab“ wird in verschiedenen Längen angeboten (120 mm, 300 mm, 500 mm) und bietet den Vorteil der Mehrfachverwendung. Nachdem der Arzt den Probestab gebogen und als Längenmessinstrument verwendet hat, kann dieser in die Aufbereitung gegeben werden, wo er durch die entstehende Hitze wieder die Ursprungsform erlangt und zum erneuten Einsatz bereit ist.
Die Firma TCS möchte einen Klebeprozess für die Tasten einer Klingenanlage automatisieren. Die Anlage hierzu soll, soweit möglich, selbst entwickelt und gefertigt werden. Besonders die Vorteile des 3D-Drucks und Entwicklertools wie Arduino sollen in dem Projekt genutzt werden und zu einer günstigen Lösung führen. Der erste Schritt in Richtung Automatisierung wird durch eine Zuführlösung ermöglicht, die in dieser Arbeit entwickelt, gefertigt und untersucht wird.
The common corpus optimization method “stop words removal” is based on the assumption that text tokens with high occurrence frequency can be removed without affecting classification performance. Linguistic information regarding sentence structure is ignored as well as preferences of the classification technology. We propose the Weighted Unimportant Part-of-Speech Model (WUP-Model) for token removal in the pre-processing of text corpora. The weighted relevance of a token is determined using classification relevance and classification performance impact. The WUP-Model uses linguistic information (part of speech) as grouping criteria. Analogous to stop word removal, we provide a set of irrelevant part of speech (WUP-Instance) for word removal. In a proof-of-concept we created WUP-Instances for several classification algorithms. The evaluation showed significant advantages compared to classic stop word removal. The tree-based classifier increased runtime by 65% and 25% in performance. The performance of the other classifiers decreased between 0.2% and 2.4%, their runtime improved between −4.4% and −24.7%. These results prove beneficial effects of the proposed WUP-Model.
This study explores the complex dynamics influencing the establishment of secondary
vocational exchange programs, with an emphasis on identifying the barriers and
facilitators in this process. Adopting a qualitative research approach, the study seeks to
capture the rich, nuanced experiences of stakeholders and provide context-specific
insights. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with professionals, administrators,
and officials associated with German and United States Vocational Education. Employing
a two-tiered participant selection strategy, a range of perspectives were captured. The
data were analyzed using an inductive approach to thematic analysis, aiming to identify
underlying patterns and themes. Preliminary findings indicate that funding, policy and
governance challenges, educational structures, administrative elements, corporate
attitudes, and socio-cultural influences play significant roles in the establishment of these
exchange programs. The research also underscores the importance of participant
preparedness, program structure, stakeholder interest and engagement, diversity and
inclusion, and innovative program approaches as vital facilitators. These insights can
influence the development of policies and practices for future secondary vocational
exchange programs, thus contributing meaningfully to the larger conversation
surrounding vocational exchange programs and international educational partnerships.
Health informatics plays a crucial role in modern healthcare provision. Training and continuous education are essential to bolster the healthcare workforce on health informatics. In this work, we present the training events within EU-funded DigNest project. The aim of the training events, the subjects offered, and the overall evaluation of the results are described in this paper.
The YOLO series of object detection algorithms, including YOLOv4 and YOLOv5, have shown superior performance in various medical diagnostic tasks, surpassing human ability in some cases. However, their black-box nature has limited their adoption in medical applications that require trust and explainability of model decisions. To address this issue, visual explanations for AI models, known as visual XAI, have been proposed in the form of heatmaps that highlight regions in the input that contributed most to a particular decision. Gradient-based approaches, such as Grad-CAM, and non-gradient-based approaches, such as Eigen-CAM, are applicable to YOLO models and do not require new layer implementation. This paper evaluates the performance of Grad-CAM and Eigen-CAM on the VinDrCXR Chest X-ray Abnormalities Detection dataset and discusses the limitations of these methods for explaining model decisions to data scientists.
In this paper, we present a study on the utilization of smart medical wearables and the user manuals of such devices. A total of 342 individuals provided input for 18 questions that address user behavior in the investigated context and the connections between various assessments and preferences. The presented work clusters individuals based on their professional relation to user manuals and analyzes the obtained results separately for these groups.
This poster presents a Montenegrin Digital Academic Innovation Hub aimed to support education, innovations, and academia-business cooperation in medical informatics (as one of four priority areas) at national level in Montenegro. The Hub topology and its organisation in the form of two main nodes, with services established within key pillars: Digital Education; Digital Business Support; Innovations and cooperation with industry; and Employment support.
Changes of human trunk circumferences during different breathing styles in different positions
(2023)
Evaluation of high compliant elastomer balloons for the identification of artery biomechanics
(2023)
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) holds significant potential for improving efficiency, quality, and flexibility. In decentralized systems, there are no trust based centralized authentication techniques, which are unsuitable for distributed networks or subnets, as they have a single point of failure. However, in a decentralized system, more emphasis is needed on trust management, which presents significant challenges in ensuring security and trust in industrial devices and applications. To address these issues, industrial blockchain has the potential to make use of trustless and transparent technologies for devices, applications, and systems. By using a distributed ledger, blockchains can track devices and their data exchanges, improving relationships between trading partners, and proving the supply chain. In this paper, we propose a model for cross-domain authentication between the blockchain-based infrastructure and industrial centralized networks outside the blockchain to ensure secure communication in industrial environments. Our model enables cross authentication for different sub-networks with different protocols or authentication methods while maintaining the transparency provided by the blockchain. The core concept is to build a bridge of trust that enables secure communication between different domains in the IIoT ecosystem. Our proposed model enables devices and applications in different domains to establish secure and trusted communication channels through the use of blockchain technology, providing an efficient and secure way to exchange data within the IIoT ecosystem. Our study presents a decentralized cross-domain authentication mechanism for field devices, which includes enhancements to the standard authentication system. To validate the feasibility of our approach, we developed a prototype and assessed its performance in a real-world industrial scenario. By improving the security and efficiency in industrial settings, this mechanism has the potential to inspire this important area.