Knowledge

„We Do Not Have Much Time Left in This Race“

Prof. Dr. Thomas Koch, Head of the Institute for Piston Engines (IFKM) at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is known for not mincing his…

Achieving CO2 Targets More Efficiently with More Flexibility and Technological Openness

The 11th International Engine Congress will discuss the future significance of combustion engines against the backdrop of reducing CO2 emissions as…

Open Source Opens the Space for Innovation

Michael Plagge is Vice President Ecosystem Development at the Eclipse Foundation. He is responsible for the maintenance and growth of the Eclipse…

High Integration Characterizes the E/E Architectures of Tomorrow

The top trends of digitization, electrification, autonomous driving and connectivity are decisively shaping the E/E architectures in tomorrow's…

Mastering Transformation

The challenges are well known - but the automotive world still seems to be having difficulty finding suitable solutions. Long-time industry expert and…

We need collaborative partnerships at eye level

In our interview, Igal Raichelgauz, Founder & CEO of Autobrains Technologies Ltd., talks about current market and technology trends, as well as the…

Evaluation of polymer materials for high-performance polymer-gear design

Gearboxes, actuators and other systems that employ polymer gears are being used in an ever-increasing number of applications.

Validation of evaluation algorithms for cylindrical involute gears

Cylindrical involute gears are measured on a broad variety of coordinate measuring machines. The quality inspection includes the measurement of…

Advantages and optimization of crossed helical gears with steel worm and plastic wheel

Today, industry is mostly using crossed helical gears with steel worm and plastic wheel. The behavior of plastic in gears has been studied in…

Central electric drive concept for heavy duty applications

Source: J.M. Voith SE & Co. KG Enhancing the electrification of existing commercial vehicle platforms by an innovative drive concept...