Innovative Fields of Application and Technologies for Mechatronic Integrated Devices (MID)
MIDs integrate mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical and/or fluidic functions and offer advantages such as miniaturization, design flexibility, and efficiency improvements. MIDs are applied in the automotive industry, medical technology, consumer goods, and smart production.
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Demonstrator of a power electronic assembly manufactured from bronze using SLM. Copyright by FAPS -
The presentation provides a concise overview of Mechatronic Integrated Devices (MID), their potential, and current research approaches. MIDs integrate mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical and/or fluidic functions and offer advantages such as miniaturization, design flexibility, and efficiency improvements. MIDs are applied in the automotive industry, medical technology, consumer goods, and smart production, where they enable innovative and multifunctional solutions. Technological advancements, such as innovative materials and new process technologies, are driving their development. In particular, the additive manufacturing of mechatronic systems (Additive Mechatronics) opens up new possibilities through customized designs and functional integration. Practical case studies and projects illustrate the advantages and diverse applications of MIDs and additive manufacturing of mechatronic systems, fostering a deeper understanding of their innovative potential and future prospects.
Presentation language: ENG
Speakers (1)
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Florian Risch
Professorship for Assembly Technologies for Electrical Energy Storage Systems, Institute for Factory Automation and Production Systems (FAPS), Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU)
