Sustainability is no longer just a trend—it has become a key success factor in the product development process. This makes it all the more important to equip the engineers of tomorrow with the knowledge and mindset needed to tackle this critical challenge. This is exactly where the joint lecture series of the professorships within the
Mr. Dipl.-Ing. Bellmann impressed with an outstanding diploma thesis entitled “Numerical and experimental investigations of crack growth behavior under fretting fatigue loading” and joined IKAT as a research associate on April 1. He completed his mechanical engineering studies at TU Chemnitz with a focus on design engineering and product development. At IKAT, Mr. Bellmann will
IKAT is pleased to announce a new scientific publication by Mr. Muhammedi in the renowned journal Engineering Research. The publication focuses on the design of keyed shaft connections and examines them under the criterion of allowable plastic deformation of the shaft keyway. At the center of the study is a newly developed design approach that
The cross-industry Saxon Simulation Users’ Meeting SAXSIM (Saxon Simulation Meeting) invites scientists and practitioners to the Central Lecture and Seminar Building of Chemnitz University of Technology on March 17, 2026. Now in its 15th edition, this well-established technical conference once again provides a platform for exchange on current simulation technologies, modeling methods, and innovative applications
Thanks to a generous donation from Schaeffler, we were recently able to collect a roller bearing test rig from their site in Skalica. After a symbolic handshake on site, the equipment was safely loaded, with our transport team expertly handling the heavy machinery through the logistical challenges. Despite frosty temperatures in Slovakia, the journey went
On December 9 and 10, IKAT presented the final results of its current research projects in the field of Welle-Nabe-Verbindungen during the FVA Information Conference. The contributions provided comprehensive insights into the latest methodological approaches, findings, and normative developments in drivetrain technology. The internal IKAT session was opened by Mr. Muhammedi with his presentation “Normative
Which loads can a component really withstand? How do I carry out a clean verification using the finite element method? These questions and others are addressed in the master’s module “Technische Festigkeitsberechnung.” Students acquire practical skills in the areas of FE simulation, programming with MATLAB, and strength verification according to the FKM guideline. They also
On November 26–27, IKAT took part in the annual FVA Autumn Working Group at the VDMA headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, showcasing its role as a key innovator in drivetrain technology. With a broad range of contributions on the design of shafts and shaft–hub connections, the institute once again demonstrated how cutting-edge research is transferred
Hands-on experience! As an introduction to the Technische Festigkeitsberechnung (TFB) module, Professor Hasse offered students exciting insights into the IKAT testing facility. In addition to the classical shaft testing on rotating bending test rigs, the newly developed high-speed test bench was in the spotlight. This serves as motivation for learning the theoretical foundations of test
We’re proud that our colleagues Mr. Stahr and Ms. Nettlenbusch represented IKAT at this year’s KT Colloquium — sharing their research and engaging in inspiring discussions with the engineering community. The event once again showed the value of collaboration, exchange, and fresh ideas across disciplines! A big thank you to Prof. Tremmel’s team and everyone
The 14th Saxon Simulation User Meeting (SAXSIM) took place at Chemnitz University of Technology on 25 March 2025. The event once again provided a valuable platform for dialogue between science and industry with a clear focus on application-oriented research in the field of simulation. Our colleague Mr Stahr from the ‘Sustainable Products’ specialist group presented
As part of a collaboration between IKAT and the Institute for Life and Earth Sciences at Heriot Watt University, Mrs. Nettlenbusch of the Product Development Department is conducting a research visit on Transition Engineering. The aim of the trip to Scotland is to gain a better understanding of Susan Krumdieck’s approach to Transition Engineering as