Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming TechnologyQuiet and light
The Fraunhofer IWU has extensive experience in the field of technical acoustics and uses various methods of analysis and acoustic measurement technology for solving diverse tasks.
Acoustics and vibration technology
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Research Projects
- Adaptive spindle holder for vibration compensation in machine tools
- Active absorber for wind energy plants
- Compensation of axial vibrations in the powertrain of feed axes
- Lightweight cardan drive shaft
- Searching for quiet tires
- Noise reduction in car rear axle transmissions
- Improved gear acoustics due to gear rolling
Application examples for microphone array process
- Noise optimization in mopeds
- Detailed investigations of the noise radiation of closing noises
Trends
- Noise reduction and elimination of background noise in automotive engineering
- Design of a noise characteristic specific to a particular car and customer (sound design) in serial production
- Tendency towards lighter and more material-saving designs influencing the vibration behavior of a structure
- Measures for optimizing noise early in the design process
Portfolio
- Simulation and experimental analysis regarding topics of transmission and gear acoustics
- Simulation and experimental analysis of acoustic behavior of electric drives
- Calculation and measurement of structure-borne noise and airborne noise
- Analyzing origination, transmission and radiation of noise
- Development and implementation of passive and active solutions for noise and vibration reduction