Innovations and Challenges in Laser Direct Structured Mechatronic Integrated Devices for Aviation: Material Development, Component Design, and Additive Manufacturing
The aviation industry is striving to improve eco-efficiency by reducing the weight of aircraft and thus lowering CO2 emissions during operation. This paper investigates whether three-dimensional mechatronic integrated devices (3D-MIDs) can contribute to aircraft cabin weight reduction through laser direct structuring (LDS). The development of LDS-compatible materials that meet aerospace requirements and advanced manufacturing techniques should result in lighter components. The Passenger Service Unit (PSU) demonstrator is used to explore the potential of LDS-MIDs to achieve significant weight savings and ultimately improve the environmental footprint of modern aircraft.
Authors
- Niklas Piechulek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0219-2927)
- M. Ankenbrand (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0604-6193)
- Jörg Franke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0700-2028)
- Jan Fröhlich
- Huong Giang Nguyen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6959-2070)
- Patrick Bründl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3694-907X)
- Lei Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6125-1693)
Institutions
- Institute of Automation (DE)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2024-12-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/eptc62800.2024.10909947
- Primary Topic
- Manufacturing Process and Optimization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung