Projects
2024
| Projekt | Info |
|---|---|
| IMP4ZERO-E | Developing suitable monitoring and testing procedures for the zero-emission powertrain to ensure the electrical and structural integrity of key components during operation and thus increase safety and longevity. (01/2024 -12/2027, > 500,000 €, FTI structural funding, Project manager: FH-Prof. DI Dr. Gernot Grabmair) |
2023
| Projekt | Info |
|---|---|
| AdiosRivet | Research into TP-CFRP welded joints, with the aim of creating design guidelines based on testing and simulation of the welded joint from the coupon to the sub-component level. (10/2023 - 09/2026, 100.000 - 500.000 €, Future Mobility Call - Land OÖ, Project manager: FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. Roland Hinterhölzl) |
| pDrive | Advanced design of welded joints for TP-CFRPC reinforced vehicle structures: Research into TP-CFRP welded joints with the aim of creating design guidelines based on testing and simulation of the welded connection from coupon to sub-component level. (10/2023 – 09/2026, 100.000 – 500.000 €, Future Mobility Call – Land OÖ, Project manager: FH-Prof. DI Dr. Gerald Ostermayer) |
| Formula student | The aim of the student project is to develop, design and build a drivable and competitive vehicle every year in accordance with the guidelines specified by the Formula Student competition and to procure the necessary resources. (10/2023 - 12/2025, 100,000 - 500,000 €, self-financing and sponsors, Project manager: DI (FH) Manuel Frank MSc) |
| PEMOWE | Testing network for the energy and mobility transition: Testing procedures are being further developed for the quality and performance assessment of electrical and electronic components to ensure reliability, safety and performance throughout their entire lifetime. (09/2023 - 08/2026, 100.000 - 500.000 €, Interreg Bavaria - Austria, Project manager: FH-Assistenzprof. Dipl.-Biol. Sascha Senck PhD) |
| Thermische Tomographie | The project deals with thermal and optical simulations for the optimization of photothermal sensors. With the help of these numerical investigations, the sensitivity and reproducibility of active thermography investigations are to be increased. (07/2023 - 06/2025, < 100.000 €, FFG basic program, Project manager: Michael Zauner BSc MSc) |
| rGFK goes Trailer | Smart lightweight engineering - trailer loading floor made from recycled GRP: Waste made from glass fiber reinforced plastic should be recycled in the form of sandwich panels as floors in truck trailers. The material is fundamentally researched and the CO2 savings are evaluated through a life cycle analysis. (06/2023 - 05/2026, 100,000 - 500,000 €, Future Mobility Call - Province of Upper Austria, Project manager: FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. Roland Hinterhölzl) |
| SAMLA | Potential for private-public shared transport in rural areas for commuters: The SAMLA exploratory project is investigating how a concept of micro public transport shuttles as an on-demand service for the first and last mile of commuters must be designed in order to achieve acceptance among the target group. Potential changes in terms of travel time and CO2 savings potential are also simulated and calculated. The peripheral rural region of Kirchdorf/Krems is chosen as the case study region. (04/2023 - 03/2024, 100.000 - 500.000 €, FFG Mobility (2022) Regions and Technologies, Project manager: FH-Prof. DI Dr. Gerald Ostermayer) |
| AutoDrape | Automated Generation of FE-Training Data for Draping Process Surrogate Models: Development of an efficient for method to automatically generate training data for surrogate models, based on the results of JARVIS4Pre. Using machine vision algorithms and correlation analyses, an automated evaluation of the finite element simulations is examined in detail to achieve reliable results. (01/2023 – 06/2025, 100.000 – 500.000 €, Land OÖ Dissertation program of the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Project manager: FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. Roland Hinterhölzl) |
| BLEMA | Coated lightweight gearboxes for electric micromobility drives (03/2023 - 10/2024, Future Mobility Call - Upper Austria, Project manager: FH-Prof. Priv.-Doz. DI Dr. Wolfgang Steiner) |
2021
| Projekt | Info |
|---|---|
| JARVIS4Pre | Virtual learning and artificially intelligent developed work instructions for preform manufacturing in aeronautics: Development of a virtual learning environment with the aid of FE-based draping simulation, in which the "experience" of humans - regarding manual and (partially) automated preform production - is artificially relearned. The aim is to increase efficiency and is intended to increase efficiency and contribute significantly to a sustainable and resource-saving aviation industry. (09/2021 – 02/2024, 100.000 – 500.000 €, FFG TAKE OFF, Project manager: FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. Roland Hinterhölzl) |
| ZDM | Sensor- and data-driven monitoring of thermodynamic processes for improved production control: In this project, sensors and data-driven models are being developed to enable improved process control and scrap reduction in aerospace, automotive and aluminum production. The aim of the project is to reduce process times and material waste by 10-20%. (05/2021 - 04/2024, 100.000 - 500.000 €, FFG Production of the future, Project manager: DI Gernot Mayr BSc) |
| AutoSimAR | In-Vehicle Cross-Virtuality Transitions between Planar Displays and 3D Augmented Augmented Reality Spaces: Automatic determination of the user-friendliness of graphical user interfaces of head-up and windshield display applications in the automotive sector using metrics and their impact on road safety and traffic flow. (04/2021 - 03/2024, 100.000 - 500.000 €, FFG COIN Aufbau, Project manager: FH-Assistenzprof. Dr. techn. Andreas Ernst Riegler, BSc MSc) |
2019
| Projekt | Info |
|---|---|
| MMZ | The investigation of methods for the mobility of the future: Analytical, numerical and experimental predictions of residual stresses which are generated during the manufacturing process of CFK (thermoplast) - metal hybrid constructions. (01/2019 – 12/2023, > 500.000 €, FTI-Structural support, Project manager: FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. Roland Hinterhölzl) |
| BeyondInspection | Digitization platform for predictive evaluation of aerospace components using multimodal, multiscalar inspection: BeyondInspection is developing a digitization platform for predictive evaluation of aerospace components based on multimodal, multiscalar inspection as well as new data analysis and visualization methods for primary and secondary inspection data. (12/2019 - 03/2023, > 500.000 €, FFG TAKE OFF - The Austrian Aviation Research Program, Project manager: DI (FH) Bernhard Plank MSc) |
| EBIM-ÖV | Low-emission Commuting with Micro Public Transport: The basic aim of this project is to establish a scientific and technical basis für a broadly accepted micro public transport service for solving the first and last mile problem. As a result, we expect a reduction of individual traffic in the respective rural areas, particularly along the highly frequented commuter roads, and a reduction in CO2 emissions concomittant therewith. (01/2019 – 12/2020, Cooperation project with STUDIA, European Regional Development Fund, Province of Upper Austria, Project manager: FH-Prof. DI Dr. Gerald Ostermayer) |
| Phad-CT | Quantitative phase and dark-field contrast computed tomography for industrial applications on lightweight materials. (12/2019 – 11/2022, Land OÖ, Dissertation program of the University of Applied Sciences OÖ, Project manager: Dipl.-Biol. PhD, FH-Assistenzprof. Sascha Senck) |
| AutoWSD | Complexity Analysis of Automotive Windshield Displays. (01/2019 – 12/2021, Land OÖ, Dissertation program of the University of Applied Sciences OÖ, Project manager: FH-Prof. Mag. DI Dr. Clemens Holzmann) |
2018
| Projekt | Info |
|---|---|
| ProSim | Process simulation for the automation of composite manufacturing: Setup of the draping and consolidation simulation as well as the experimental material characterization and validation of the simulation for impregnated UD semi-finished products with subsequent linking of the simulations and integration into the structure simulation. (11/2018 – 10/2022, > 500.000 €, FFG COIN, Project manager: FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. Roland Hinterhölzl) |
| RCLowCAP | Research Centre for Low CO2 Special Powertrain: In the COMET Project Research Centre for Low Carbon Special Powertrain RC-Lowcap Austrian scientists work on the reduction of CO2 emission of small propulsion systems and powertrains considering the whole product life cycle. The international research consortium under the lead of Graz University of Technology consists of 9 company and 4 scientific partners and deals with powertrains for two-wheelers, small automobiles, as well as hand-held tools and garden equipment. The consortium is funded by the Austrian Federal Ministries BMVIT and BMDW as well as the Provincies of Upper Austria and Styria and dedicated for the research on Low CO2 powertrain for small applications. (2018, FFG COMET, Project manager: FH-Prof. DI Dr. Gernot Grabmair) |
| DisMoSim | In the DISMOSIM project, the HIVE group is responsible for the user-centred design, prototyping, and evaluation of novel remote collaboration tools. For example, we will use large high-resolution touch screens with pen input to enable engineers to collaboratively manipulate 3d engineering models of vehicles and to run mechanical simulations and visualise their results. (09/2018 – 08/2021, FFG COIN, Project manager: FH-Prof. DI (FH) Dr. Johannes Schönböck) |
| StructureWave | Effects of Defects: Effect of Fiber Waviness on Structural Composite Parts. (2018, Land OÖ, Dissertation program of the University of Applied Sciences OÖ, Project manager: FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. Roland Hinterhölzl) |
| JRC | JR-Centre for Thermal NDE of Composites (01/2018 – 12/2022, Josef-Ressel-Zentrum, Christian Doppler Forschungsgesellschaft, Project manager: DI Dr. techn. Günther Mayr) |
2017
| Projekt | Info |
|---|---|
| Ikarus | Innovative, cost-efficient production and design of sandwich components with a grid structure made of rigid polymer foam. (11/2017 – 09/2021, FFG TAKE OFF, Project manager: FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. Roland Hinterhölzl) |
| FiberWave | Influences of out-of-plane fibre waviness on the mechanical properties of composite materials. (2017 – 2019, FFG Bridge 1, Project manager: FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. Roland Hinterhölzl) |
| Quantitative X-ray tomography of advanced polymer composites | Quantitative X-ray tomography of advanced polymer composites (04/2017 – 03/2020, FWF - Joint Projects, Project manager: Ass.-Prof. Dr. Christoph Heinzl) |
| cargoPV | Whether and under which conditions the dense network of public passenger transport, in particular of the high-ranking rail traffic, can be used for the transport of small goods, is analyzed in this project. (03/2017 – 02/2018, FFG – Mobility of the future, Project manager: FH-Prof. DI Dr. Burkhard Stadlmann) |
| HetGroMelt | This project focuses on the melting of homogeneous and heterogeneous polymers in single screw extruders considering extended grooves in the melting section. This is achieved developing new models as well as by using experimental methods. (01/2017 – 12/2020, FWF - Translational Research, Project manager: FH-Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont. Gernot Zitzenbacher) |
2016
| Projekt | Info |
|---|---|
| ADAM | Advanced multimodal data analysis and visualizatiion of composites based on grating interferometer micro-CT data. (03/2016 – 02/2019, FFG Bridge, Project manager: Ass.-Prof. Dr. Christoph Heinzl) |
| Connected Vehicles | In the context of automated driving vehicles, very fundamental questions arise. Some of them should be answered in the course of this project. The main topics include the influence of security methods on traffic safety, modeling methods of nonlinear communication links and gains in traffic efficiency using realtime intelligent traffic control. (01/2016 – 06/2019, IGJ Investment for Growth and Jobs 2014 - 2020, Project manager: FH-Prof. DI Dr. Gerald Ostermayer) |
| LEEFF | Low Emission Electric Freight Fleets. (04/2016 – 03/2019, FFE, Climate and Energy Fund, Project manager: FH-Prof. Mag. DI Dr. Clemens Holzmann) |
| MiCi | This project is implementing non-destructive testing methods in a multimodal testbed for in situ characterisation of inhomogeneous materials. A new 3D X-ray microscope is used for further characterisation. (01/2016 – 12/2021, IGJ Investment for Growth and Jobs 2014 - 2020, Project manager: FH-Prof. PD DI Dr. Johann Kastner) |
| ProFVK | Industrial automated production processes for the processing of fibre composite plastics and for the production of lightweight structures: The aim of the ProFVK project is to optimize the properties of thermoplastic fibre composites and to reduce costs in component production by optimizing and automating the entire process chain. (02/2016 – 12/2021, IGJ Investment for Growth and Jobs 2014 - 2020, Project manager: FH-Prof. Mag. Dr. Wolfgang Stadlbauer) |
| SpaceXCT | X-ray Techniques for NDT and Damage Characterization of Space Materials and Components: In spaceXCT we combine micro-computed tomography and grating-based X-ray dark-field imaging to detect defects in polymer composites, additively manufactured titanium parts, and printed circuit boards used in space applications. (06/2016 – 05/2017, FFG – ASAP 12 Projects 2015, Project manager: Dipl.-Biol. PhD, FH-Assistenzprof. Sascha Senck) |
| StilvA | Freight wagons rolling downwards from a gravity hump in a marshalling yard have to be braked by external devices. Within the study innovative solutions for the braking are investigated to achieve reduced maintenance costs and low noise emission. (09/2016 – 08/2017, FFG – Mobility of the future, Project manager: FH-Prof. DI Dr. Burkhard Stadlmann) |
2015
| Projekt | Info |
|---|---|
| aDrive | The Automated Car: In order to assess the added value of automated vehicles on the road in terms of traffic ensity or pollution, evidence-based comparisons must be made with the current state. To this end, the project carries out a detailed modeling of human driving behaviour. (03/2015 – 12/2017, FFG – Industry-related dissertations, Project manager: FH-Prof. DI Dr. Gerald Ostermayer) |
| ANDISIA | Automated non-destructive material testing: The aim of the research project is to test innovative 3D braided-winding technology components with Active Thermography in an automated and non-destructive way and additionally detected defects should be integrated in a mechanical simulation model. For the first time, the fatigue strength and service life of braided and wound lightweight structures can be predicted as a function of the defects that occur. (06/2015 – 05/2017, Production site OÖ 2050: Industry 4.0: Teufelberger, Softwerk, JKU Linz, Project manager: DI Dr. techn. Günther Mayr) |
| DynaCon | The Embedding of the Adjoint Method in Multibody Dynamics. (2015 – 2017, FWF Austrian Science Fund, Project manager: FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Karin Nachbagauer Bakk. Techn.) |
| Quality Skill | The aim of the project is the development of a generally valid "inspection skill" for robots or multi-axis handling systems. In this way, inspection tasks in production are implemented flexibly and automatically without reprogramming being necessary for different components or test methods. The field of application examined in the project is the testing of composite components with ultrasound, visual inspection or thermography. (05/2015 – 04/2017, FFG-Production of the future, Project manager: DI Dr. techn. Günther Mayr) |
| autoBAHN 2020 | Requirements for certification as well as algorithms and workflows for obstacle detection and operation are to be defined and tested for the use of driverless regional trains on free access railway lines. (09/2015 – 08/2018, Climate and Energy Fund, Project manager: FH-Prof. DI Dr. Burkhard Stadlmann) |
| Bike | The project Bike′N′Play develops gaming approaches for the integration of cycling data into popular computer games of different game genres. By utilizing existing games, the target group of non-cyclers can be reached and motivated to start cycling. The main aspects for the success of the project proposal and its continued utilization are the application and advancement of innovative interaction platforms (wearables), the development of gaming approaches for different persuasion and player types, and the conception of interfaces that enable games manufacturers to integrate mobility data into their games. (07/2015 – 12/2017, FFG – Mobility of the future, Project manager: FH-Assistenzprof. Wolfgang Hochleitner BSc MSc) |
| EntKuRo | The project goal is a prototype for the automatic uncoupling of rolling stock in switchyards. Both the release of the turnbuckle and the actual dismantling of the coupling is automated through innovative mechanics and sensors. (10/2015 – 09/2018, FFG – Mobility of the future, Project manager: FH-Prof. DI Dr. Burkhard Stadlmann) |
2014
| Projekt | Info |
|---|---|
| Effect of Defect | The goal of this research project is to develop thermographic methods to enable a 3D reconstruction of flaws in aircraft structures. Due to the availability of a quantitative and non-destructive inspection method an interface between the non-destructive testing (NDT) and the mechanical analysis can be established. This interdisciplinary cooperation within this project should enable a comprehensive and reliable evaluation of defects (“Effect of Defect”). (09/2014 – 08/2017, FFG TAKE OFF, Project manager: FDI (FH) Dr. techn. Günther Mayr) |
| ecopowerdrive 2 | The overall objective of ECO-PowerDrive is to make a significant contribution to the “greening” of small engine applications (e.g. chainsaws), 2-wheelers, leisure vehicles and related products. The research program focuses on the development of technologies to minimize pollutant and CO2 emissions as well as on the investigation of hybrid concepts. Thematic and technological synergies will be used to develop competitive and cost-effective methods, technologies and tools. (07/2014 - 06/2018, FFG COMET K project, Project manager: FH-Prof. DI Dr. Gernot Grabmair) |
2013
| Projekt | Info |
|---|---|
| INTERAQCT | International Network for the Training of Early stage Researcher on Advanced Quality control by Computed Tomography. (10/2013 – 09/2017, 7th Framework Programme of the European Union, Project manager: Ass.-Prof. Dr. Christoph Heinzl) |
| ProtoFrame | Framework and frontend for semi-automated comparison of real and virtual prototypes. (06/2013 – 08/2016, FFG Coin Aufbau, Project manager: FH-Prof. DI Dr. Gernot Grabmair) |
2012
| Projekt | Info |
|---|---|
| RE2-Mix | Reactive extrusion in recycling to improve properties: The aim of this project is therefore to develop the basis for the use of reactive extrusion to improve compatibility in the recycling of mixed plastic fractions so that marketable new materials can be produced from these mixed fractions. (09/2012 – 08/2015, Project manager: FH-Prof. Mag. Dr. Wolfgang Stadlbauer) |
| Smart Traffic | This project investigates how great the gain in congestion avoidance (such a measure can include, for example, the number of vehicles involved and the geographical extent, etc.) depends on the type of information distribution. It is necessary to examine which type of distribution is the best solution for which situation: local, “global” or a combination of these. (05/2012 – 12/2014, EFRE Regio 13, Project manager: FH-Prof. DI Dr. Gerald Ostermayer) |
| JRZ u‘smile | The goal of the Josef Ressel Center for User-friendly Secure Mobile Environments is the analysis of security issues in current and future mobile applications; the design, development, and evaluation of concepts, methods, protocols, and prototypical implementations for addressing them; and communication and co-ordination with industry partners and standardization organizations towards establishing globally accepted standards for secure, interoperable, mobile services. The proposed consortium covers the required expertise to pursue these research aims. (10/2012 – 09/2017, Josef-Ressel-Zentrum, Christian Doppler Forschungsgesellschaft, Project manager: Prof. Dr. René Mayrhofer) |
2011
| Projekt | Info |
|---|---|
| Clean Motion Offensive | The Clean Motion Offensive project is developing cost-effective components for the vehicle industry and for simple use of the infrastructure. In addition, special user models for fleet operators with regard to vehicle charging and vehicle availability are being created in the CMO project. (01/2011 – 12/2012, Climate and Energy Fund: Lighthouses of electric mobility, Project manager: FH-Prof. DI Dr. Franz Auinger) |
2010
| Projekt | Info |
|---|---|
| APMT | Advanced Polymeric Materials and Process Technologies. (10/2010 – 08/2014, FFG COMET K Project, Project manager: FH-Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont. Gernot Zitzenbacher) |
2009
| Projekt | Info |
|---|---|
| ZPT+ | K-Project for non-destructive testing and tomography: The planned K-Project merges relevant NDT-research activities in Austria with the aim of improving the quality of research and reaching a critical mass with regard to scientific knowledge, equipment and personnel. Expertise on NDT-methods, combined with expertise in applications-oriented materials science, will create an interdisciplinary project with significant synergies. (09/2009 – 08/2014, FFG COMET K-Projects, Project manager: FH-Prof. PD DI Dr. Johann Kastner) |