@inproceedings{63917, author = {{Koepler, Oliver and Mozgova, Iryna and Nürnberger, Florian and Steinbeck, Christoph and Pleiss, Jürgen}}, location = {{Heidelberg}}, pages = {{S. 23–39}}, publisher = {{LibreCat University}}, title = {{{Data Management in INF Projects of Collaborative Research Centres: Building Bridges Between Research, Infrastructure and Practice}}}, doi = {{10.11588/HEIBOOKS.1652.C23912}}, year = {{2025}}, } @article{61825, abstract = {{Abstract Industrial x-ray computed tomography (CT) systems with high geometric flexibility are increasingly utilized for large-scale measurement objects or challenging measurement tasks. To maintain high accuracy when deviating from the established circular scan trajectory, trajectory calibration methods using multi-sphere reference objects with known marker positions are commonly employed. These multi-sphere objects can either be scanned together with the measurement object (online trajectory calibration) or in a separate scan (offline trajectory calibration). While offline calibration increases machine time, it generally results in higher scan quality. However, a sufficient pose repeatability is necessary to ensure comparable or even superior accuracy to online calibration. In this contribution, we present a straightforward procedure to compare both types of trajectory calibration in a way that the differences of the results can directly be traced back to the influence of the pose repeatability. The multi-sphere reference object is not only used for trajectory calibration, but simultaneously as a measurement object for repeated measurements. The methodology is tested on both a twin robotic CT system and a conventional CT system that is additionally equipped with a hexapod manipulator for adaptive object tilting. Results showed, independent from the type of trajectory calibration, systematic measurement errors in the order of 10−5–10−4 of measured sphere distances and sphericity values below 50 μ m . For sphere distances, random errors were increased by a factor of 5 due to the offline trajectory calibration, but were still low ( < 1 μ m ) in comparison to systematic errors and the spread of different measurement features. Overall, both investigated systems demonstrated sufficient positioning repeatability for offline trajectory calibration. The method is in general also applicable to any other types of manipulator systems used for CT devices. It provides a workflow for the decision which type of trajectory calibration is preferable for a given CT system.}}, author = {{Butzhammer, Lorenz and Handke, Niklas and Wittl, Simon and Herl, Gabriel and Hausotte, Tino}}, issn = {{0957-0233}}, journal = {{Measurement Science and Technology}}, number = {{2}}, publisher = {{IOP Publishing}}, title = {{{Direct assessment of the influence of pose repeatability on the accuracy of dimensional measurements for computed tomography systems with high degrees of freedom}}}, doi = {{10.1088/1361-6501/ada05a}}, volume = {{36}}, year = {{2025}}, } @article{63181, abstract = {{ Purpose This study aims to explore the current state of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) in the workplace and discuss a potential digital divide in relation to genAI. Design/methodology/approach Using a quantitative approach, we study career-relevant predictors – family socio-economic status, education and work characteristics – and their relationship with different indicators of digital divide – access, genAI use, attitude toward AI and perceived AI literacy. To test our hypothesis, we used logistic and linear regression analyses. Additionally, latent profile analysis was conducted to identify patterns regarding work characteristics within the sample. Findings Among the 1,341 participants, 326 individuals were genAI users. Our results show that higher family socio-economic status, education and enriched and demanding work can be linked to a more positive attitude toward AI and higher perceived AI literacy. In the case of access and frequency of use, the results were mixed. Originality/value Our findings offer a novel contribution by examining a potentially upcoming digital divide in the case of genAI. We focus on how the career adaptation of the workforce might develop in the age of genAI. Importantly, we highlight that not all individuals may have an equal opportunity to adapt to genAI, which could hinder their future career development and reinforce patterns of inequality. Future research should address how to promote inclusivity and consider individual differences in adapting to genAI. }}, author = {{Neufeld, Katharina and Ohly, Sandra and Sedefoglu-Ulucak, Didem and Steinhardt, Isabel and Mauermeister, Sylvi}}, issn = {{1362-0436}}, journal = {{Career Development International}}, pages = {{1--19}}, publisher = {{Emerald}}, title = {{{Analyzing the role of family socio-economic status, education and work characteristics in times of generative artificial intelligence and digital divide}}}, doi = {{10.1108/cdi-10-2024-0442}}, year = {{2025}}, } @article{58163, abstract = {{Fibre-reinforced polymers are increasingly used due to their high specific strength, making them suitable for local sheet metal reinforcement. This allows improved overall mechanical properties with reduced wall thickness of the sheet metal part and, thus, lower weight of the components. One of the main focuses of research into such hybrid structures is on the adhesive properties and the respective failure behaviour of the interfaces. Generally, the failure behaviour under the influence of mechanical loads can be divided into adhesive, cohesive and mixed-mode failure. The correlation between observed failure behaviour and adhesion properties of the hybrid composite materials is analysed in detail in this work. The hybrid composite consists of an aluminium sheet of the alloy EN AW‑6082 T6 and thermoset carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) prepreg. The aluminium sheet was laser pretreated before hybrid production to improve the adhesion properties. The specimens studied were produced by the prepreg pressing process, in which the components are cured and joined simultaneously. The influences of the thickness of the CFRP part, the layup, the fibre orientation at the boundary layer, and the laser pretreatment parameters on the properties of the hybrid joints were investigated.}}, author = {{Wu, Shuang and Delp, Alexander and Freund, Jonathan and Walther, Frank and Haubrich, Jan and Löbbecke, Miriam and Tröster, Thomas}}, issn = {{0021-8464}}, journal = {{The Journal of Adhesion}}, keywords = {{Prepreg pressing process, hybrid joints, laser surface pretreatment, intrinsic manufacturing, CFRP, aluminium, materials engineering}}, pages = {{1--26}}, publisher = {{Informa UK Limited}}, title = {{{Correlation between interlaminar shear strength of CFRP and joint strength of aluminium-CFRP hybrid joints}}}, doi = {{10.1080/00218464.2024.2439956}}, year = {{2025}}, } @article{62727, abstract = {{With the increasing amount of data in collaborative engineering research, the need for effective and efficient data management is growing. This paper uses a maturity-based process model to examine the implementation of research data management (RDM) in engineering projects. A process model visualizes a research-supported implementation of RDM and helps researchers evaluate their data management strategies through maturity level assessment. For this approach, activities are assigned to different maturity levels based on a maturity level characteristic providing a differentiated view of the implementation of RDM. An example from an ongoing project shows the application and support of the developed maturity-based process model. The work emphasizes the importance of standardized and quality-assured data management for the success of research projects and their contribution to the scientific community}}, author = {{Wawer, Max Leo and Müller, Laura and Khaled, Jaouhar Ben and Stauß, Timo and Wurst, Johanna and Mozgova, Iryna and Lachmayer, Roland}}, issn = {{2732-527X}}, journal = {{Proceedings of the Design Society}}, pages = {{169--178}}, publisher = {{Cambridge University Press (CUP)}}, title = {{{A maturity based data management integration in engineering research projects}}}, doi = {{10.1017/pds.2025.10031}}, volume = {{5}}, year = {{2025}}, } @inproceedings{62728, author = {{Müller, Laura and Hinterthaner, Marc and Ortlieb, Eduard and Mohnfeld, Norman and Schultz, Andreas Maximilian and Uhe, Johanna and Koepler, Oliver and Mozgova, Iryna}}, booktitle = {{IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology}}, isbn = {{9783032097033}}, issn = {{1868-4238}}, pages = {{140--150}}, publisher = {{Springer Nature Switzerland}}, title = {{{Getting Things Done: How to Make Simulation Data FAIR and Ready to Reuse}}}, doi = {{10.1007/978-3-032-09704-0_14}}, year = {{2025}}, } @inproceedings{60623, author = {{Hermelingmeier, Lucas and Teutenberg, Dominik and Meschut, Gerson}}, location = {{Porto, Portugal}}, title = {{{Application of distributed fiber optic sensing for defect detection in adhesive bonds}}}, year = {{2025}}, } @article{62005, author = {{Böhm, Yannic and Kappe, Fabian and Han, Daxin and Nordmann, Elmar and Yang, Keke and Jendrny, Jörg and Gorr, Eugen and Meschut, Gerson}}, issn = {{1526-6125}}, journal = {{Journal of Manufacturing Processes}}, pages = {{171--184}}, publisher = {{Elsevier BV}}, title = {{{Single-step self-punching lockbolt process and equipment development for pre-hole-free joining of aluminum sheets using a dual-die system}}}, doi = {{10.1016/j.jmapro.2025.10.027}}, volume = {{155}}, year = {{2025}}, } @book{63411, author = {{Meschut, Gerson and Yang, Keke and Rethmeier, Michael and El-Sari, Bassel}}, isbn = {{978-3-96780-219-1}}, title = {{{Entwicklung eines methodischen Ansatzes zur Vermeidung der Spritzerbildung beim Widerstandspunktschweißen durch multiparametrische Prozessanalyse mittels künstlicher Intelligenz}}}, year = {{2025}}, } @article{63076, abstract = {{This paper develops a new concept and framework for understanding resilient digital democracy in an age defined by polarisation, cascading crises, and the global rise of digital authoritarianism. It begins by tracing the concept of resilience from systems theory to social and political life, showing that resilience in democracy is not a mechanical property of systems but a dynamic, human-driven practice grounded in agency, resistance, and collective self-determination. The paper argues that with emerging challenges in the digital sphere, such as misinformation, surveillance capitalism, platform monopolies, deepfakes, and hybrid warfare, democracy can only endure if its digital dimensions are protected and transformed. Building on this foundation, the paper introduces a holistic approach to resilient digital democracy that spans environmental, technological, economic, political, and cultural domains, and advances strategies such as public-commons digital infrastructures, platform co-operatives, public service Internet platforms, free/libre open source software (FLOSS), participatory innovations, and hybrid offline/online democratic practices. The result is a fresh, interdisciplinary vision of how democracy can be reinvented in the digital age.}}, author = {{Fuchs, Christian}}, issn = {{2732-5121}}, journal = {{Open Research Europe}}, publisher = {{F1000 Research Ltd}}, title = {{{What is and how do we Achieve a Resilient Digital Democracy?}}}, doi = {{10.12688/openreseurope.21988.2}}, volume = {{5}}, year = {{2025}}, } @article{59872, abstract = {{Lightweight design is a driving concept in modern automotive engineering to minimize resource consumption over a vehicle's lifecycle through multi-material design, which relies on the use of joining techniques in car body fabrication. Multi-material design and the increasing trend towards producing large structural components using the megacasting process pose considerable challenges, particularly in the mechanical joining of aluminium-silicon (AlSi) castings. These castings typically exhibit low ductility and are prone to cracking when mechanically joined. Based on the excellent castability of hypoeutectic AlSi alloys, these are applied in sand casting and die casting as well as in megacasting. With a silicon content between 7 wt% and 12 wt%, these AlSi-alloys have a plate-like silicon phase that initiates cracks during mechanical joining. To enhance the joinability of castings, the research hypothesis is that improved solidification conditions enable a significant modification in the microstructure and therefore, increase the mechanical properties. During the manufacture of the castings using the sand casting process, the solidification conditions within the structural elements are varied to modify the microstructure to obtain castings with graded microstructure. The castings are evaluated using mechanical, microstructural and joining testing methods and finally, a microstructure-joinability correlation is established.}}, author = {{Neuser, Moritz and Schlichter, Malte Christian and Hoyer, Kay-Peter and Bobbert, Mathias and Meschut, Gerson and Schaper, Mirko}}, journal = {{44th Conference of the International Deep Drawing Research Group (IDDRG 2025)}}, keywords = {{Joining, Casting, Self-pierce riveting, Aluminium casting alloy}}, location = {{Lissabon (Portugal)}}, title = {{{Mechanical joinability of microstructurally graded structural components manufactured from hypoeutectic aluminium casting alloys}}}, doi = {{10.1051/matecconf/202540801081}}, volume = {{408}}, year = {{2025}}, } @inproceedings{60977, abstract = {{In the development of advanced lightweight automotive solutions, self-piercing riveting (SPR) offers the possibility of joining multi-material structures to fulfil a wide variety of requirements. With regard to the entire process chain, production-related pre-deformations of the parts to be joined can influence the geometric shape and load capacity of SPR joints. Various studies have investigated the influence of pre-stretched sheet materials, in the sense of pre-drawing processes, on the formation of SPR joints. The impact of pre-stretching sheet metals on the formation of their geometrical characteristics and the shear-tensile strength of SPR processes was observed [1]. Pre-rolled semi-finished products are also joined together in mixed material automotive structures, e.g. tailor rolled blanks. This work aims to investigate the influence of pre-rolled joining parts on the geometric formation and load-carrying capacity of SPR joints. For this purpose, sheets of metal are cold-formed using a rolling process to induce a defined strain-hardening state in the material and then joined in various combinations. As the degree of deformation increases, the rolling of samples can lead to minimal accumulation of damage in the sheet materials, which can influence the joint behaviour. The rolling process, as well as the subsequent joining process, are also investigated by FEM. The influence of pre-rolled semi-finished products on the strength of the SPR joints is investigated.}}, author = {{Schlichter, Malte Christian and Harabati, Özcan and Ludwig, Jean-Patrick and Böhnke, Max and Bielak, Christian Roman and Bobbert, Mathias and Meschut, Gerson}}, booktitle = {{Materials Research Proceedings}}, issn = {{2474-395X}}, publisher = {{Materials Research Forum LLC}}, title = {{{Experimental and numerical investigation of the influence of rolling-induced sheet metal deformation on SPR joints}}}, doi = {{10.21741/9781644903599-148}}, volume = {{54}}, year = {{2025}}, } @inproceedings{60978, abstract = {{The present study is an experimental analysis of the influence of pre-forming on the failure behaviour of clinched specimens under quasi-static and cyclic loading conditions. In this context, the geometric formation of the clinched joints is taken into account, with regard to the loading behaviour. The study also includes a comparison of the failure behaviour of quasi-static and cyclic tested specimen. Testing is done on non-pre-deformed and pre-deformed specimens. For this purpose, experimental investigations are carried out on two material combinations consisting of HCT590X steel sheet and EN AW-6014 T4 aluminium sheet. The focus is on the fatigue analysis of the clinched joints. The aim is to identify the failure modes under cyclic loading and the crack formation with regard to forming operations prior to the joining process. The investigations show that the cyclic load-bearing behaviour of the HCT590X joints is reduced by introducing a plastic pre-deformation of the to be joined parts.}}, author = {{Schlichter, Malte Christian and Harabati, Özcan and Böhnke, Max and Bielak, Christian Roman and Bobbert, Mathias and Meschut, Gerson}}, booktitle = {{Materials Research Proceedings}}, issn = {{2474-395X}}, publisher = {{Materials Research Forum LLC}}, title = {{{Investigation on manufacturing-induced pre-deformation on the fatigue behaviour of clinched joints}}}, doi = {{10.21741/9781644903551-16}}, volume = {{52}}, year = {{2025}}, } @inproceedings{59587, abstract = {{Abstract. As a widely used sheet metal in clinched joints within the automotive industry, the aluminum alloy EN AW-6014 has been the focus of numerous studies. High-cycle fatigue (HCF) is a critical aspect when assessing the durability of clinched joints. In the present work, the HCF behavior of EN AW-6014 T4 was explored both experimentally and numerically. To model the fatigue behavior, Lemaitre’s two-scale damage model was used. Two key parameters, damage strength and damage exponent, are necessary for numerical investigations of HCF behavior. These parameters were determined through experiments with flat specimens and subsequently validated within a numerical model of clinched joints. The numerical results for fatigue match the experimental ones of the clinched joints quite well.}}, author = {{Chen, Chin and Schlichter, Malte Christian and Harzheim, Sven and Hofmann, Martin and Bobbert, Mathias and Meschut, Gerson and Wallmersperger, Thomas}}, booktitle = {{Materials Research Proceedings}}, issn = {{2474-395X}}, publisher = {{Materials Research Forum LLC}}, title = {{{High-cycle fatigue testing and parameter identification for numerical simulation of aluminum alloy EN AW-6014}}}, doi = {{10.21741/9781644903551-23}}, volume = {{52}}, year = {{2025}}, } @inproceedings{60002, abstract = {{This study focuses on damage modeling across different mechanical joining processes within a process chain, specifically using clinching and self-pierce riveting (SPR). The aim is to apply a comprehensive model that captures the damage mechanisms and interactions in these technologies, optimizing them for enhanced performance and durability of aluminum joints. A GISSMO damage model was utilized, based on the stress states occurring during the joining process and a newly introduced damage testing method. This model was applied to both clinching and SPR processes. A detailed analysis of the stress states provided insights into their effect on the material. By incorporating these insights into the GISSMO model, improved accuracy in damage prediction was achieved. The model's application to clinching and SPR demonstrated its effectiveness in optimizing aluminum joint performance and durability, ensuring that the processes can be finely tuned to minimize damage and enhance joint quality.}}, author = {{Harabati, Özcan and Bielak, Christian Roman and Böhnke, Max and Schlichter, Malte Christian and Brockmeier, Marc and Bobbert, Mathias and Meschut, Gerson}}, booktitle = {{Materials Research Proceedings}}, issn = {{2474-395X}}, publisher = {{Materials Research Forum LLC}}, title = {{{Cross-process damage modeling: A process-chain case study of clinching and self-pierced riveting for aluminum connections}}}, doi = {{10.21741/9781644903551-19}}, volume = {{52}}, year = {{2025}}, } @article{59584, author = {{Friedlein, Johannes and Lüder, Stephan and Kalich, Jan and Schmale, Hans Christian and Böhnke, Max and Schlichter, Malte Christian and Bobbert, Mathias and Meschut, Gerson and Steinmann, Paul and Mergheim, Julia}}, issn = {{2666-3309}}, journal = {{Journal of Advanced Joining Processes}}, publisher = {{Elsevier BV}}, title = {{{Application of stress-state-dependent ductile damage and failure model to clinch joining for a wide range of tool and material combinations}}}, doi = {{10.1016/j.jajp.2025.100299}}, volume = {{11}}, year = {{2025}}, } @inproceedings{60440, abstract = {{The versatile self-pierce riveting (V-SPR) is a further development of semi-tubular self-pierce riveting. V-SPR enables adaptation to changing boundary conditions, such as a change in the material thickness combination, without varying the rivet die combination due to increased punch actuation and the use of multi-range capable rivets [1]. The inner punch first sets the rivet. The outer punch then forms the rivet head to the respective sheet thickness. For this, the rivet requires a hard shank and a ductile rivet head, which is achieved by an inductive local hardening process [2]. Until now, the joint formation of rivets with graded hardness profile has been challenging to estimate in the FEM simulation due to the inhomogeneous material conditions in the rivet. In this study, a method capable of reproducing the experimentally determined hardness levels of rivets in detail is shown. This FE model enables the realistic modelling of the mechanical properties of the rivet on the basis of the hardness profile in order to predict the correct deformation processes and stresses during the riveting process. First, the detailed experimental hardness mapping of the locally heat-treated rivets is transferred into the FE model. The FEM material model can predict the local strength of the rivet based on hardness by scaling the flow curves. To estimate the predictive capability of the FEM model, the joint formation of rivets with different graded hardness profiles is compared experimentally and simulative. Based on the validated model, the influence of different rivet hardness profiles on the joint formation is analysed numerically. By adapting the material model, a high level of correlation between the experiment's joint formation and the simulation can be achieved.}}, author = {{Holtkamp, Pia Katharina and Bielak, Christian Roman and Bobbert, Mathias and Meschut, Gerson}}, booktitle = {{Materials Research Proceedings}}, issn = {{2474-395X}}, publisher = {{Materials Research Forum LLC}}, title = {{{Simulation of the joining process of graded hardened multi-range capable rivets}}}, doi = {{10.21741/9781644903599-153}}, volume = {{54}}, year = {{2025}}, } @misc{64736, booktitle = {{J. Lie Theory}}, editor = {{Frahm, Jan and Glöckner, Helge and Hilgert, Joachim and Olafsson, Gestur}}, number = {{4}}, title = {{{Special issue of Journal of Lie Theory dedicated to Karl-Hermann Neeb on the occasion of his 60th birthday}}}, volume = {{35}}, year = {{2025}}, } @inproceedings{64786, author = {{Müller, Laura and Meihöfener, Niclas and Siemoneit, Johannes Gabriel and Mozgova, Iryna}}, booktitle = {{Engineering Education for Sustainable Development (EESD2025)}}, title = {{{Introduction of electronic lab notebooks in engineering education - opportunities for a cultural change}}}, doi = {{https://doi.org/10.71779/776}}, year = {{2025}}, } @inproceedings{64787, abstract = {{This study proposes a fault diagnostics methodology that addresses the challenges posed by highly imbalanced datasets typical of railway applications, where faulty conditions constitute the minority class. Fault diagnostics is performed from the component level upward, considering each sensor’s proximity to its respective critical component. Advanced signal analysis, feature engineering, and automated data-driven model generation techniques were explored to achieve comprehensive diagnostics, such that the model development process accounts for variations in the operating conditions and differing levels of information availability. The proposed methodology is evaluated on datasets from the MONOCAB, for scenarios with limited faulty instances and on the Beijing 2024 IEEE PHM Conference data challenge, which focused on fault diagnostics of railway systems under various fault modes and operating conditions.}}, author = {{Aimiyekagbon, Osarenren Kennedy and Löwen, Alexander and Hanselle, Raphael and Rief, Thomas and Beck, Maximilian and Sextro, Walter}}, booktitle = {{PHM Society Asia-Pacific Conference}}, keywords = {{MONOCAB, Beijing Data Challenge, Diagnostics of railway systems}}, title = {{{Multilevel fault diagnostics for railway applications using limited historical data}}}, doi = {{10.36001/phmap.2025.v5i1.4449}}, volume = {{5}}, year = {{2025}}, }