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The research group „High-Performance Components“ investigates and develops fluid power drive components in the field of oil and water hydraulics as well as pneumatics

Efficiency Increase

For the efficiency increase of hydraulic components, higher speeds and higher pressures are required. Due to the changed load profiles, the currently used components need to be optimized.

Existing components have to become cheaper and more efficient due to the increasing competition with other drive technologies. The advancement of electrification offers potential for hydraulics that can be used to further develop and increase efficiency.

Ecological Compatibility

A research focus is on the use of recyclable, wear-resistant and non-toxic materials. In future, the currently used material, like for example lead containing bronze and brass alloys, need to be substituted by more environmentally friendly materials.

Another focus of research is the investigation and optimization of fluid power components and systems with regard to structure-borne and air-borne noise, which people perceive as unpleasant and damage their hearing.

Component Design

In the field of component design, new and innovative concepts will be developed and then tested in the field. Existing concepts are optimized.

Innovative manufacturing processes can help to optimize the components. The strengths of additive manufacturing are, for example, functional integration, possibilities for fluidic optimization and resource efficiency.

The use of innovative materials, such as ceramics, also offer new opportunities for fluid technology.