InSight/HP3

INterior exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat transporT Just six months after its launch in May 2018, the InSight lander touched down on the surface of Mars. The mission ...

MATROSHKA-III

Radiation risk assessment for spaceflight The exhibit shows the MATROSHKA experiment that was used on board the International Space Station (ISS) for the measurement of radiation exposure in a simulated ...

eROSITA

Hunting for Dark Energy Since the Big Bang, the Universe has been expanding. This expansion should actually be slowed down by the gravity of matter. But driven by Dark Energy, ...

A320-ATRA functional model

Airflow optimisation to reduce fuel consumption Given the increasing volume of air traffic, reducing fuel consumption and pollutant emissions is a primary objective of European aeronautics research. Aerodynamics with active ...

Additive Manufacturing

At the Institute of Structures and Design in Stuttgart, additive manufacturing processes and materials are investigated for their suitability for aerospace and energy applications. The IRAS (Integrated Research Platform for ...

Studying a modern battery’s internal functioning

The aim of the ‘DLRbat’ project is to develop reliable satellite battery systems. What is unique is that fundamental researchers are working closely with satellite developers to get reliable satellite ...

Mobile Layup Unit

World’s first prototype of a mobile, autonomous fibre layup unit The mobile layup units can move around freely and lay the fibres directly in the mould. Several small, free-moving autonomous ...

Production Technology for Space

The Institute of Structures and Design (BT) has a highly-recognized and long-lasting expertise on composite technology and space applications. Across its sites in Augsburg and Stuttgart focus is laid on ...

Inline Quality Assurance

Quality for production – inline, please! Focused on production-integrated real-time acquisition of process and machine data in combination with dedicated quality control sensors, the DLR Center for Lightweight-ProductionTechnology is developing ...

Black Engine Technology

Transpiration Cooled Ceramic High Performance Rocket Engines Motivation and Design Improvement of high performance rocket engines Use of high temperature resistant and porous Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) High operation efficiency ...

Automated Process Chain (PROTEC NSR)

Automated process chain for manufacturing large CFRP structure parts Integrated and automated production of a dry-fibre rear pressure bulkhead In project PROTEC NSR, a concept for an integrated manufacturing process ...

Automated Production and Assembly of Thermoplastic Composite Structures (TRuTh)

Advanced thermoplastic composites are a highly promising candidate for future aerospace applications. In order to compete with metal-based solutions, highly effective and flexible production technologies are required. Weldability, in this ...