Materials IQ: Extreme Tribology

Our new Materials IQ workshop will focus on on the cutting-edge topic of «Extreme Tribology». The attendees will gain an insight into current requirements and innovative solutions for tribological systems in extreme operating and environmental conditions. This includes very high speeds (E-drives), start-stop type motion (robotics), very high loads, and extreme temperatures.
The workshop will focus on specific tribological challenges drived by recent high-tech applications such as:
- E-mobility, electric motors and gearboxes
- H2 drives and mobility
- Industrial robotics, automation and fast production systems
- Wear-resistant and lubricative coatings – applications in the areas described above
- Energy efficiency in tribology to contribute versus a net zero carbon world
We are happy to announce a lineup of high-profile speakers from industrial and academic research, covering these important topics. Based on relevant use cases, they will demonstrate innovative testing, materials and coating concepts to solve the new challenges.
This event is aimed at researchers, engineers and practitioners concerned with friction, wear and lubrication for advanced industrial and mobility use. Further target groups include technology experts from the fields of sensors and actuators, as well as circular economy.
Participation is free of charge. We look forward to welcoming you to Brugg after the summer break!
Programm/Ablauf
13.30 | Welcome and Introduction to Materials IQ Dr. Marcus Morstein, Hightech Zentrum Aargau AG and Dr. Jörg Güttinger, Association NTN Innovative Surfaces |
13.40 | Introduction to the Workshop Topic Prof. Dr. Patrik Hoffmann, Empa, Thun |
13.50 | Development and testing in extreme tribological environments Dr. Ewald Badisch, AC2T Research GmbH, AT-Wiener Neustadt |
14.10 | Sliding bearing for oscillating movement at high loads David Guillaume-Gentil & Carles Sagués Mitjana, Bobst SA, Lausanne |
14.30 | Moving accurately, sensing precisely, living longer – On the importance of friction models for industrial robotics Dr. Arne Wahrburg, ABB AG, DE-Ladenburg |
14.50 | Tribological challenges in high-voltage switchgears Dr. Moritz Böhm, Hitachi Energy Ltd., Zürich |
15.20 | Break |
15.50 | Mastering extreme conditions: The wheel-rail contact Dr. Rowena Crockett, Empa, Dübendorf |
16.10 | DLC coatings for extreme tribological conditions in modern automotive components Dr. Emanuel Tack, Oerlikon Surface Solutions AG, LI-Balzers |
16.30 | Tribological questions and surprises in fractional horsepower electrical drives and gears Max Erick Busse-Grawitz, maxon international ag, Sachseln |
16.50 | Discussion all participants |
17.20 | Wrap-Up, Next Steps Materials IQ Team |
17.30 | Apéro Riche and Networking |
Ort
TECHNOPARK® Aargau
Badenerstrasse 13, 5200 Brugg, Schweiz
Karte Veranstaltungsort
Materials IQ aims to serve as a co-creation platform along value chains to develop concrete opportunities through the smart use of advanced manufacturing processes and new materials.