Organisation profile

The members of the Institute for Production Technology and Systems (IPTS) carry out work on a wide range of engineering-related research questions.
When it comes to subjects, the members of the Institute concentrate on the topics of supply chain management and production management, as well as on measurement, control, plasma, production and material technology. Within these fields, we aim to answer current research questions through both experimental work and the use of digital modelling. Our overarching goal here is to provide better solution strategies for complex problems within the field of engineering.

Topics

Die Forschungsschwerpunkte des IPTS liegen im Bereich neuer Produktionstechnologien und Produktionssysteme. Dazu gehören nicht nur neue Technologien für Produktinnovationen, sondern auch die Entwicklung von Prozessen, Systemen, Komponenten, Ausrüstungen und Dienstleistungen. 

Forschungsziele sind unter anderem die Optimierung der wertschöpfenden Prozessschritte und Minderung indirekter Arbeitsschritte wie Transport, Handhabungsschritte, Nacharbeit und Qualitätsüberprüfung. 

Ein wichtiger Aspekt ist dabei immer der schonende Umgang mit den weltweit knapper werdenden Ressourcen. Innovative, effizient gestaltete Produktions- und Servicesysteme bilden einen weiteren Forschungschwerpunkt. Von besonderer Relevanz für die Forschung in der Produktion ist die ganzheitliche Bewertung von Lebenszykluskosten bei der Produktionsplanung.

  1. Published

    An introductional lecture on chaotic systems through Lorenz attractor and forced Lotka Volterra equation for interdisciplinary education

    Kim, G., Block, B-M., Haus, B. & Mercorelli, P., 01.09.2022, SEFI 2022 - 50th Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering Education, Proceedings.  Jarvinen, H-M., Silvestre, S., Llorens, A. & Nagy, B. V. (eds.). Barcellona: Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, p. 412-419 8 p. (SEFI 2022 - 50th Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering Education, Proceedings).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  2. Published

    An innovative teaching approach in Engineering Education to impart reflective digitalization competences

    Block, B. M., 07.03.2019, Frontiers in Education: Fostering Innovation Through Diversity, FIE 2018 - Conference Proceedings. IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 8658604. (Proceedings (Frontiers in Education Conference. Online)).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    An indirectly controlled high-speed servo valve for IC engines using piezo actuators

    Behre, L., Becker, U., Van Niekerk, T., Harndorf, H., Mercorelli, P. & Werner, N., 2015, In: R & D Journal. 31, p. 35-45 11 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    An Indirectly Controlled Full Variable Valve Train System to Improve the Internal Combustion Phase Engines

    Behre, L. & Mercorelli, P., 2017, Diesel and Internal Combustion Engines: Overview, Performance and Applications. Norton, H. G. (ed.). New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc., p. 21-52 32 p. 2. (Mechanical Engineering Theory and Applications (Transportation Issues, Policies and R&D)).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  5. Published

    An extended kalman filter for time delays inspired by a fractional order model

    Haus, B. & Mercorelli, P., 2019, RRNR 2017: : Non-Integer Order Calculus and its Applications. Ostalczyk, P., Sankowski, D. & Nowakowski, J. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 151-163 13 p. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering; vol. 496).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  6. Published

    An extended kalman filter for temperature monitoring of a metal-polymer hybrid fibre based heater structure

    Schimmack, M., Haus, B., Leuffert, P. & Mercorelli, P., 21.08.2017, 2017 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM). IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 376-381 6 p. (IEEE International Conference).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  7. Published

    An Extended Kalman Filter as an Observer in a Sliding Mode Controller for a Metal-Polymer Composite Actuator

    Schimmack, M. & Mercorelli, P., 2016, Proceedings of the 2nd International Afro-European Conference for Industrial Advancement, AECIA 2015. Abraham, A., Wegrzyn-Wolska, K., Hassanien, A. E., Snasel, V. & Alimi, A. M. (eds.). Springer International Publishing AG, p. 305-314 10 p. (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing; vol. 427, no. 1).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  8. Published

    An Extended Kalman Filter as an Observer in a Control Structure for Health Monitoring of a Metal-Polymer Hybrid Soft Actuator

    Schimmack, M., Haus, B. & Mercorelli, P., 06.2018, In: IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. 23, 3, p. 1477-1487 11 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    A new didactic approach in Engineering Education for conceptual understanding of Euler's Formula

    Block, B-M. & Mercorelli, P., 17.02.2015, 2014 Frontiers in Education Conference: October 22-25, 2014; Opening innovations and Internationalization in engineering education ; Proceedings. February ed. IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., Vol. 2015-February. p. 3040-3047 7 p. (Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  10. Published

    Anatomy of Haar Wavelet Filter and Its Implementation for Signal Processing

    Schimmack, M., Nguyen, S. & Mercorelli, P., 2016, In: IFAC-PapersOnLine. 49, 6, p. 99-104 6 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsConference article in journalResearchpeer-review

  11. Published

    Anatomy of Discrete Kalman Filter and Its Implementation for Sensorless Velocity Estimation of Organic Actuator

    Schimmack, M. & Mercorelli, P., 2016, In: IFAC-PapersOnLine. 49, 6, p. 110-114 5 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsConference article in journalResearchpeer-review

  12. Published

    Anatomy of Chua's System - Nonlinear Dynamic Electronics for Chaos in the Lab

    Schimmack, M. & Mercorelli, P., 01.07.2022, In: IFAC-PapersOnLine. 55, 17, p. 302-307 6 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsConference article in journalResearch

  13. Published

    An approach for dynamic triangulation using servomotors

    Lindner, L., Sergiyenko, O., Tyrsa, V. & Mercorelli, P., 2014, 2014 IEEE 23rd International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE). IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 1926-1931 6 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  14. Published

    An antisaturating adaptive preaction and a slide surface to achieve soft landing control for electromagnetic actuators

    Mercorelli, P., 02.2012, In: IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. 17, 1, p. 76-85 10 p., 5664793.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  15. Published

    Analytical prediction of wall thickness reduction and forming forces during the radial indentation process in Incremental Profile Forming

    Grzancic, G., Löbbe, C., Ben Khalifa, N. & Tekkaya, A. E., 05.2019, In: Journal of Materials Processing Technology. 267, p. 68-79 12 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  16. Published

    Analysis of the Influence of Fibers on the Formability of Metal Blanks in Manufacturing Processes for Fiber Metal Laminates

    Mennecart, T., Gies, S., Ben Khalifa, N. & Tekkaya, A. E., 03.2019, In: Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing. 3, 1, 15 p., 2.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  17. Published

    Analysis of the construction of an autonomous robot to improve its energy efficiency when traveling through irregular terrain

    Santos-Sanchez, J. O., Rojas-Casas, M. A., Sergiyenko, O., Rodriguez-Quinonez, J. C., Flores-Fuentes, W., Sepulveda-Valdez, C., Alaniz-Plata, R., Tyrsa, V. & Mercorelli, P., 09.12.2022, IECON 2022 - 48th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. Piscataway: IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 6 p. (IECON Proceedings (Industrial Electronics Conference)).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  18. Published

    Analysis of PI controllers with anti-windup techniques on level systems

    Mariquito, K. C. C., Machareth, G. A., Santos, M. F., Mercorelli, P. & Rocha, L. G., 01.01.2020, In: WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development. 16, p. 243-249 7 p., 25.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  19. Published

    Analysis of observability of a differential equation system describing a synchronous electromagnetic drive

    Mercorelli, P., 2012, In: International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics. 80, 4, p. 617-626 10 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  20. Published

    Analysis of nutrition-relevant trace elements in human blood and serum by means of total reflection X-ray fluorescence (TXRF) spectroscopy

    Stosnach, H. & Mages, M., 04.2009, In: Spectrochimica Acta - Part B Atomic Spectroscopy. 64, 4, p. 354-356 3 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review