Competence Center Aerospace Kassel Calden (CCA)
The civil aviation industry has been growing for years - and will continue to do so for years to come. This places high demands on established and new players. In this dynamic environment, the Competence Center Aerospace Kassel Calden (CCA) through its central role in promoting innovation and collaboration emerged. With the aim of strengthening Kassel Calden as an aviation location, the CCA now combines the strengths of 50 companies and research institutes in order to jointly meet the challenges of the market.
A network with vision
Superpuma at the air show of the CCA Summer Festival 2024
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Lecture by the CCA in Kassel's south wing
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Joint visit to EFW in Dresden
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CCA 2016 summer party invites networking
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Insights into the aviation industry for CCA members
Mario Zgoll
The CCA, with Wirtschaftsförderung Region Kassel in the project management, acts as a Hub for expertise and resources in the aviation industry. It promotes the Networking of its members not only regionally, but also at national and European level. This cooperation between partners, which is characterized by a High degree of initiative and cooperation is characterized by spatial and content-related proximity, which enables complex challenges to be mastered effectively and innovations to be driven forward. The proximity to the Kassel Calden Airportwhich handles both passenger and cargo flights, offers unique opportunities for the aviation industry.
Network services that make the difference
The CCA supports its members with customized servicesfrom market cultivation to technology development and specialist training. In addition, the CCA offers its members, among other things:
- With Improved networking within and outside the region, in particular through partnership-based cooperation with German and European aerospace networks and active association work in the BDLI Regional Forum and SPACE
- The active Marketing of member profiles to OEMs and 1st/2nd-tier suppliers, realization of qualified business trips and organization of trade fair appearances at home and abroad
- With Initiation of application-oriented innovation projects with special consideration of the diverse technology transfer potential of the University of Kassel and other Hessian research institutions
Strengths of the network members
Through the Close cooperation with research institutions, in particular the University of Kassel, forward-looking solutions are developed that make Kassel Calden internationally competitive as an aviation location. In order to be able to offer its members these top-class services, it relies on the Strengths of its members in key areas such as:
- Cabin and cockpit systems
- Airport technology
- High-end engineering
- Drive and control technology
- Engine technologies
- Human-machine interaction
- Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)
- Training and further education for all aeronautical professions
Kassel Calden Airport: More than just passenger flights
The Kassel Calden Airport plays a crucial role for the region's aviation industry. In the vicinity of a former airport site, which is part of the Kassel Airport business park As a modern transportation hub, Kassel Calden Airport not only supports civil aviation, but is also an important player in freight traffic. This Dual function strengthens the logistics network and creates synergiesfrom which CCA members benefit directly. The combination of passenger and cargo airport makes the location particularly attractive for companies operating in the aviation industry.
Members and sponsors of the CCA Kassel Calden
The CCA and its members have established themselves as Professional networking, marketing and innovation platform The project has attracted considerable attention far beyond the region in the target fields of "aviation technology" and "airport technology". From the outset, the project has been supported by selected funding partners whose commitment is crucial to its development and implementation. The sponsors include the European Union ("Innovation in Your Future" - European Regional Development Fund), the State of Hesse, the Association of Metal and Electrical Companies in Northern Hesse, the Kassel-Marburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Kasseler Sparkasse and Volksbank Kassel Göttingen eG. Our special thanks go to all sponsors as well as the members and project partners listed below. The members of the CCA include
Whenever you travel by bus, train or car, you will encounter HÜBNER products - worldwide. As a system provider, HÜBNER manufactures products for sectors such as transportation, airport technology, medical technology and life quality as well as, more recently, for the security sector.
The product range includes the design and production of bellows, vehicle joint and transition systems, window systems, PUR foam molded parts as well as rubber and injection-molded plastic products. At the headquarters in Kassel and at 11 other international locations, 1,800 employees make customized solutions possible - from development to prototype to market readiness
Core competencies in the field of aviation technology
- Development and production of canopies for passenger boarding bridges
- Development and production of universal interfaces for passenger boarding bridges
- Development and production of apron level boarding equipment
- Development and production of special solutions for aircraft and passenger handling
- Development and production of components made of plastic, polyurethane, rubber and fabric for aircraft equipment
Apron planning (aircraft parking positions) - Development and production of security products with terahertz technology (THz technology): The T-SENSE terahertz imager visualizes concealed hazardous substances in letters and small packages safely and reliably. The T-COGNITION terahertz spectrometer clearly identifies hidden drugs and explosives.
- Development of customized high-frequency components (amplifiers, filters, couplers, etc.) up to 300 GHz active as well as system development in the field of radar technology (e.g. radar-based, high-precision condition monitoring)
elkom elektronik GmbH is a medium-sized company based in Kassel. For over 16 years, the company has been developing and producing high-quality electronic system assemblies that are used worldwide. As a competent partner, elkom accompanies the entire development phase from the initial idea to the finished series product. Managing Director Dipl.-Ing. Bernd Nagel recognized the significant change in lighting technology at an early stage and began developing the now patented LED lights. 30 employees in the Kassel-Waldau industrial park and a Europe-wide sales network are committed to the success of the luminaires and thus to making a positive contribution to the energy transition and environmental protection.
Core competencies in the field of airport technology
- Development and production of LED lighting systems
- New installation or conversion of existing lighting systems to LED technology
- Lighting design and efficiency calculations
- Cable assembly for military and civilian applications
- Production of electronic assemblies and assembled circuit boards for military and civilian applications
- Distribution and production of military connectors
In the development of road tankers and airfield refueling vehicles, Esterer has been setting standards in terms of design, quality and efficiency for over 50 years. The North Hessian company owes its success to its wealth of experience, the enormous innovative strength of its engineers and a future-oriented management. Today, Esterer is one of the most modern companies on the market. As a certified and multiple award-winning trading partner with special vehicles made in Germany, the company is at home at almost every airport in the world. With investments in new facilities, the conversion of production to flow production, technical know-how, innovative spirit and craftsmanship, Esterer will continue to guarantee partnership at the highest level in the future.
Esterer airfield tankers meet the highest demands of customers. This quality requires detailed knowledge of the requirements of international markets as well as knowledge of climatic conditions, which have a significant influence on the design of the vehicle components.
Core competencies in the field of airport technology
- Development and production of airfield tankers
- Individual solutions - "tailor-made" according to customer requirements
- Ergonomically optimized operation of the fitting systems
- Specialists in the field of control, measurement and safety technology
- Aluminum welded constructions
On April 4, 2013, Flughafen GmbH Kassel opened the new commercial airport Kassel-Calden with state-of-the-art infrastructure for handling all short and medium-haul aircraft for charter and scheduled services.
This means that the Kassel region can be reached by air every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. - not only by passenger aircraft, but also by private transport (general aviation, business aviation). In addition, Flughafen GmbH Kassel looks after the aviation-related businesses at the site and continues to develop the high-quality commercial space and real estate.
The new location also offers interesting marketing opportunities for interested companies in the form of stores and very attractive advertising space.
Core competencies in the field of airport technology
- Operation of a commercial airport incl. air traffic control center (airfield control), air traffic control technology and airport fire department
- Handling of passenger traffic to short and medium-haul destinations in and outside Europe
- Handling of ad-hoc freight traffic (on-demand traffic)
- Support for on-demand air traffic (business aviation, ad hoc charters)
- Expansion / development of the commercial area at the airport site incl. property rental and management (halls / offices / event space)
- Development and marketing of aviation-related and other commercial areas
- Organization and implementation of events (with and without aviation reference)
The AKG Group develops and produces high-performance heat exchangers, complete cooling modules and systems for a wide range of mobile and stationary applications at 10 locations worldwide.
For more than 100 years, AKG heat exchangers have been synonymous with innovative solutions and the highest levels of engineering and manufacturing expertise.
Central research and development at the Hofgeismar site supports the development of new heat exchangers for new fields of application. A highly developed test field enables sophisticated testing of the products.
Expertise in aviation and airport technology
- Development and production of oil, coolant, fuel and charge air coolers
- Cooler for electric and hybrid-electric drive systems
- Condensers and evaporators
- Cooling plates for electronics cooling
In the airplane:
- Engine cooling
- Gearbox cooling
- Electronics cooling
- Galley cooling
- Cabin air conditioning
At the airport:
- Ground Power Units
- Aircraft tugs
- Fire engines
- Tankers
In 2000, Anita Kussauer founded the company AK Produktionstechnik in Daisendorf near Meersburg. The market focus is on high-reliability cabling, sophisticated device construction and the special production of test equipment in the aviation, military, railroad and similar sectors. They assemble and manufacture cables according to your individual requirements. Whether as samples, in small series or special designs, they work flexibly as a small company and still understand high-quality manual work. Their trained staff guarantee the highest quality.
Core competencies in the field of aviation technology
- Production of system cabling and cabling distributors
- Control units and electronic assemblies in the field of measurement, control and testing technology
- Processing of stranded wires in the AWG 8 to AWG 30 range
- Guidelines for soldering and crimping according to DIN & ANSI-J-STD, ECSS, IPC 62
As a mechanical engineering company that primarily deals with the development and construction of prototypes and small series, Albert Koch Maschinen- und Vorrichtungsbau GmbH offers a very extensive range of services with a correspondingly wide variety of products. The product range extends from small individual machine parts to complete, ready-to-use production systems.
Albert Koch Maschinen- und Vorrichtungsbau GmbH does not see itself exclusively as a manufacturing company; the company also supports its customers in the planning and development of new products. Maschinenbau Koch GmbH has received awards from Continental Teves, DaimlerChrysler, Airbus, MTU Aero Ingies and Rolls Royce for its successful work in the realization of special machines.
Core competencies in the field of aviation technology
- Individual parts
- Mechanical development and production of prototypes
- Small series
- (CNC) milling (3D machining) on 5-axis machining centers CAM (Catia V5)
- CAM Cimatron interfaces: SolidWorks, Parasolid, SolidEdge, IGES, DXF, STEP, ProE
- CNC turning / milling centers
- Installation and commissioning
- Automotive engineering
- Production equipment manufacturing
- Equipment construction
- Prototype construction
Applied Systems specializes in customer-specific information technology solutions that the market cannot offer as standard. The focus is on software development and system integration for highly complex applications in industry and public administration.
The company's main assets are its permanent employees, who, in addition to their academic training as computer scientists, engineers, physicists or mathematicians, have a wealth of experience from hundreds of successfully completed projects.
Applied Systems places high demands on the quality of its services. The certification of the quality management system used by Applied Systems in accordance with ISO 9001:2008 documents this claim
Core competencies in the field of aviation technology
- Customized software development for technical applications
- Development of hardware-related software (firmware)
- Development and prototype production of special hardware
- Target industries besides aerospace: automotive, electronic cash, process automation
The company has been working for the civil aviation and military defense industry since 2008. Together with their partners, who are certified developers and manufacturers for the aviation industry, they design and produce insulation, special seating systems and interior linings for civil and military use.
They carry out all the necessary sound insulation and acoustic tests. Special insulation is developed according to customer requirements.
Core competencies
- Maintenance of restraint systems
- Thermal and acoustic insulation for air, land and sea vehicles (civil and military)
- Fire protection for aircraft, land and sea vehicles (civil and military)
- Sound measurements
- CFRP components
- Ballistic protection
- Development work with high-tech materials using 3D CAD software
- Troop seating systems and seating systems for land vehicles, seagoing vessels and aircraft (with "mine protection")
- Maintenance of belt systems/aircraft belts: At the end of April 2015, we will start our maintenance operations for restraint systems (safety belts and cargo nets)
Airbus Helicopters is a division of the Airbus Group, one of the world's leading aerospace and defense companies. Airbus Helicopters is the number one in the international helicopter market and employs more than 23,000 people. More than 3,000 customers in around 150 countries operate a total of approximately 12,000 Airbus Helicopters helicopters. Airbus Helicopters has the world's widest range of civil and military helicopters and accounts for one third of the international civil and parapublic fleet. The company's top priority is to ensure the safe operation of its helicopters, which fly more than three million hours a year with thousands of passengers.
Core competencies in the field of aviation technology
- MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) for helicopters
- Retrofitting of helicopters
- Product support (logistics and technical support)
- Avionics/cockpit equipment
- Helicopter interiors (VIP equipment, entertainment systems, etc.)
- High-quality helicopter paintwork
- Theoretical and practical training of technical personnel for aviation (in particular EASA CAT A/B1/B2 and class 1, 2 and 4 aircraft inspectors)
- Training organization approved by the LBA or EASA
- Beginners' seminars - e.g. basic knowledge of aviation, aviation technology
- Aviation standard training - e.g. human factors, aviation law, procurement assurance, quality management, quality audits, safety management
- Special training courses - e.g. fiber composites, cabling technology
- Master craftsman training, retraining, additional qualifications (IHK)
- "Train-the-trainer programs
Hanf & Erdmann is a competent partner in the field of machining technology. They offer solutions ranging from development, production and assembly to the finishing of prototypes, individual parts, small batches and assemblies. At the center of a functioning network of service providers from all necessary sectors, they offer their customers a comprehensive service. They manufacture turned and milled parts from materials of all kinds (stainless steel, steel, aluminum, non-ferrous metals, plastics, etc.), computer-aided, flexible and quality-conscious, with high precision, on state-of-the-art machines. With a team of qualified, committed employees, they meet the demands of technical development.
Core competencies in the field of aviation technology
- High level of expertise in machining
- Successful cooperation with partners in the fields of general mechanical engineering, automotive, medicine, defense technology and aviation
- Extensive know-how and many years of experience in handling aviation-relevant materials
- Strong awareness of safety, precision, quality, process reliability and documentation
- Certified quality management system
TS Henschel Kassel is part of the Henschel group of companies and specializes in drive technology and related services. The company presents itself as a competent partner for the development, production, modernization and maintenance of gearboxes and drive systems. TS Henschel has a long tradition in mechanical engineering and gear technology, which is particularly evident in its extensive references and decades of experience.
Core competencies
- Customized drive solutions for industrial applications
- Customized designs for different industries and areas of application
- High-quality production of gear and drive components
- Precise manufacturing processes using modern machines
- Comprehensive service for overhauling and upgrading existing drive and transmission systems
- Extending the service life of systems through targeted upgrades and repairs
- Support from the initial idea to the finished product
- Technical expertise and competent advice for complex projects
- Use of standardized procedures for continuous testing of production steps
- High quality standards for materials and end products
With this portfolio, TS Henschel is positioning itself as a strong partner in industrial drive technology, offering both innovative new developments and customized service concepts from a single source.
Hitest GmbH is a service provider in the field of quality assurance for electronic components. With a very extensive range of equipment and 24 years of experience at the Hanover site, they carry out qualifications, test development and series testing. Their focus is on the qualification of components for the aerospace industry and industrial electronics. Their services range from electrical measurements, environmental simulations and radiation tests to component analyses such as internal inspections, SEM and material analyses. They are guided by the relevant standards such as MIL, JEDEC, IEC, ESA, NASA or customer-specific requirements.
Core competencies in the field of aviation technology
- Services in the area of component qualifications or the screening of electronic and electrical components
- Development and production of the necessary resources and equipment
- Carrying out environmental tests with the parameters negative pressure (from 0 bar), temperature (-196 to 300 °C), humidity, temperature shock
- Carrying out mechanical tests such as acceleration, vibration
- Electrical measurements of components at different temperatures
- Life tests at temperatures up to 300 °C
- ESD tests
- High-frequency measurements up to 50 GHz
- Serial testing of components, fully automatic or manual
- Wafer test
iw-Maschinenbau GmbH offers engineering services and realization of customer-specific development tasks from prototype construction to series production. The experience of over 30 years of development activity combined with the latest development tools guarantee the customer highly innovative and economically optimized development phases for new products. The highly flexible teamwork with the implementation of necessary tests or basic trials enables the necessary shortening of development times. Reliable partners from the fields of mechanical production and electronics development provide their services for the implementation of their customers' engineering tasks.
Core competencies in the field of aviation technology
- Concept development / consulting
- Calculation / simulation (FEM, MKS)
- Development / Design (3D-CAD)
- Engineering services
- 3D manufacturing (FDM)
- Drive technology / Actuators
- Test benches
- Special machines
- General mechanical engineering
- Medical technology
- Military industry
- Aviation (operating equipment)
The PMZ Kassel was founded in 2006 as a spin-off from the University of Kassel and as a management buy-in from the ThyssenKrupp Transrapid Test & Measurement Center. Modern findings contributed by young engineers from the University of Kassel, combined with ThyssenKrupp know-how and equipment, enable them to digitally implement and apply scientific damage models to determine stresses.
Thanks to their founding history, they have a particularly broad spectrum of knowledge and experience in component testing technology.
Their measuring equipment allows the recording of various physical parameters and is subject to active test equipment monitoring.
Core competencies in the field of aviation technology
- Testing service provider
- Accredited component testing laboratory according to DIN EN ISO / IEC 17025
- Test laboratory for: operational measurements, static strength tests, dynamic operational strength tests, vibration and oscillation tests, kinematics tests and environmental simulations
- Target industries - focus: Railroad technology, automotive, vehicle technology, aviation technology, general mechanical engineering, agricultural and agricultural machinery and plastics technology
QTE Automation: Optimizing your machines and systems for maximum efficiency and quality. They offer planning, installation, support and maintenance from a single source as well as proven solutions for renewable energies and automation in the production line. High technical standards, personal on-site service and extensive know-how guarantee ideal concepts for your efficiency-enhancing system control in the aviation industry.
Core competencies in the field of aviation technology
- Recording and optimizing your production processes
- Project planning, programming, maintenance, servicing and commissioning of machines and systems in the aviation industry
WEGU Holding GmbH develops and produces innovative plastic products. The requirements of its customers form the basis of its development activities. We are successful in our defined markets thanks to a wide range of production options and a fast and flexible development and project management organization.
Core competencies in the field of aviation technology
- Plastic injection molding 1K, 2K, monosandwich
- Components with directly foamed-on PUR seal
- Aircraft interior components for aircraft seats
The association has its area of expertise in labor, collective bargaining and social law, in the structuring of labor relations and in the field of ergonomics. They represent their members in all labor and social law matters, in and out of court and always with a high level of expertise. They also have know-how from their own cluster initiatives. Their press office has a large network, bundles all relevant information and distributes it in a targeted manner. They maintain close contact with the member companies of the associations, regional players and politicians. In addition, they represent the Association of Hessian Business Associations (VhU), the umbrella organization of the voluntarily organized business community in North Hesse.
Core competencies
As an employers' association, their focus is on labor law, collective bargaining and social policy. In the legal department, they have a wealth of experience in supporting day-to-day HR work, in labour and social law as well as in the organization of working hours, remuneration and company organization, to name just the main components of our consulting services. The services provided by the press office range from accompanying press work, marketing for young talent and member communication to the representation of interests and maintenance of a close-knit network of companies in North Hesse. The third pillar of the company is its VSB training center, a certified service provider in all matters relating to vocational training and further education. They develop solutions for qualification consulting, personnel development and the promotion of young talent.
In the area of training and vocational education, VSB offers a full service together with Futura GmbH. Benefits include cost reduction and relief by taking over complete years of training, training stages or exam preparation in the in-house workshops. Retrainees are also trained here for their career entry.
Analyzing, communicating and shaping. Sound market research results enable private and public players to maintain an overview of the most important current industry trends in an increasingly complex market environment. At the same time, quantitative and qualitative survey instruments allow structural problems in various fields of activity to be identified at an early stage. Up-to-date market data also forms the basis for successful lobbying, press and public relations work and is therefore a key component of a successful communication strategy.
As a reliable partner, the company helps you to effectively perform the important interface function between markets, politics and consumers. In doing so, they combine sound scientific expertise with consulting competence.
Core competencies
- Market research in the aviation and airport sector
- Market studies and market analyses
- Sales support / airline acquisition for airports
- Support in the integration of all relevant stakeholders in the context of location development
- Moderation
- Development of online tools for the geographical representation of industry interdependencies
The 'Computational Electronics and Photonics' department is part of the Department of Electrical Engineering / Computer Science at the University of Kassel. Around 15 experienced scientists and doctoral students work in research and teaching, supported by technical staff. The department is equipped with state-of-the-art high-performance computers for computer-based modeling, and the university's computer center and external resources are used as required. In recent years, they have participated in numerous national and international research projects with industrial and academic partners, as well as taking on coordination tasks.
The core competencies lie in the development of numerical algorithms for the calculation of photonic components and systems, as well as their application.
Core competencies in the field of aviation technology
- Simulation and modeling of photonic devices and systems
- Design of light-emitting diodes, lasers, solar cells, transistors
- Electromagnetics theory and modeling (wave propagation in the high-frequency range and optics)
- Nano-optics and nano-electronics
- Advice on computer-based modeling issues
The "Computer Architecture and System Programming" department was founded in April 2005 and represents an interface professorship between electrical engineering and computer science. Architectural measures to improve the performance, reliability, security, communication capabilities and universal applicability of computer structures, networks, sensors, actuators and peripheral units are the driving force behind almost all micro- and nano-electronics. The results of research and development work, in particular the mathematical verifiability of reliability and availability methods, are of importance here. This is of fundamental relevance with regard to subsequent practical realization.
Core competencies in the field of aviation technology
- Mathematical modeling and description of security systems
- Reconfigurable systems, reconfigurable security systems
- Safety Chips
- Secure networks and bus systems
- Development of embedded systems based on FPGA
- Control electronics for safety-related sensors and actuators
- Tests compliant with current safety standards (IEC61508, Do178, etc.)
- Secure computer architectures
- Safety Review's
The institute focuses on pioneering optical, nanotechnological and microsystems technologies for intelligent personal environments based on sensors and actuators. We address applications in airplanes, automobiles, buildings, medical technology, pharmaceuticals and energy technology. The institute has a modern cleanroom infrastructure with 400 m² of cleanroom space up to cleanroom class 1. We use deposition and etching processes, focused ion beam technology, nanoimprint technology, optical and electron beam lithography. The cleanroom infrastructure is flanked by extensive analytics and simulation. Our work in the field of micromirror arrays has been honored with the "European Grand Prix for Innovation Awards". Our projects have achieved several international top scores.
Core competencies in the field of aviation technology
- Lighting, medical, information and energy technology
- Sensors, actuators
- Microsystems technology, nanotechnology
- Optoelectronics, photonics
- Intelligent personal environments (smart personal environments)
- Intelligent windows for daylight control and intensity regulation (smart glazings)
- Intelligent windows as (advertising) displays and security applications
- Non-invasive sensor technology
- Highly miniaturized sensors for the detection of trace gases in the air (including human exhaled air)
- Highly miniaturized sensors for the detection of biomarkers in human skin
Manufacturing technologies and measurement technology:
- Nanoimprint, thin-film deposition of dielectrics, metals and semiconductors
- Plasma etching
- Microscopy (electron, ion, scanning probe microscopy, white light interferometry, optical micr.)
- Optical lithography, ion lithography, electron beam lithography
- Technologies with focused ion and electron beams
The field of work and organizational psychology deals with the analysis and design of working conditions, with work-related stress and strain, with the analysis of work organizations and their specific effects on organizational members and with the various forms of skills development in profit and non-profit organizations.
Within the framework of basic and applied research, the department is involved in the development of analytical methods, the development of design criteria, the systematic investigation of the effects of specific working conditions on the behaviour and experience of those directly affected and the development of theories to explain working behaviour in various areas of work, sectors and organizations.
Core competencies in the field of aviation technology
- Efficient and safe design of work systems
- Human factors, ergonomic product and production design
- Work organization, knowledge processing, skills development, qualification
- Psychological and organizational aspects of the effectiveness of management systems and regulatory systems
- Safety management, safety-related system evaluation, incident/accident analysis, behavioral training to prevent accidents and increase safety awareness
- Human reliability, cognition, cognitive modeling and simulation of complex, interacting systems
- Analysis of physical and psychological stress
- Effects of social developments, cultural aspects of work organization and age-appropriate design
- Methods: Eye movement analysis, body movement analysis, event analysis CAHR procedure, safety screening, healthy leadership
- Current: Investigation of mental stress and fatigue of pilots with Lufthansa and TUI-Fly
With the founding of the Institute for Machine Elements and Design Technology by Professor Dr.-Ing. habil. G. Knoll in 1994, the research focus was placed on the optimization of friction and wear in drive systems. In September 2010, Professor Dr.-Ing. A. Rienäcker took over as head of the department and, in addition to the already established research focuses, will take up the topic of rotor dynamics with applications in engine construction. The Institute represents the areas of development of engine and mechanical components and non-engine testing techniques within the Vehicle Systems Research Network at the University of Kassel.
Core competencies in the field of aviation technology
- Simulation of lubricated elastic structures with large center of gravity movements (e.g. connecting rods, crankshafts, pistons)
- Characteristic value formation of rough surfaces
- Plain bearing failure criteria
- Structured surfaces
- Thermo-Elasto-Hydrodynamic lubrication (rolling bearings, sprag freewheels, valve train)
- Rotor dynamics, vibrations, oscillations, balancing
- Structural mechanics, structural dynamics
- Tribological test technology
- Many years of experience in the engine industry Product development: structural mechanics, rotor dynamics, approval issues, technical project management, manufacturing cost reduction
The Department of Human-Machine Systems Engineering takes an interdisciplinary approach to researching and teaching the user-oriented design of effective and efficient human-machine systems. The aim is to optimize the interaction between humans and technical devices and systems.
The research area is methodologically a mixture of cognitive and occupational science, ergonomics, systems engineering as well as software and information technology. Depending on requirements, engineers from various disciplines, computer scientists, psychologists and designers work together in application-oriented research, development and consulting projects. Typical fields of application are technical systems such as aircraft, vehicles, robots, power plants, production facilities, telematics and information management systems.
Core competencies in the field of aviation technology
- Human factors in aviation
- Analysis and design of human-machine interfaces
- Ergonomic analysis and consulting
- Ergonomic product and process design
- Organizational work system design
- Assistance systems and user modeling
- Usability Engineering / Cognitive Engineering
- Systems engineering analysis, design and evaluation procedures
The Department of Metallic Materials deals with the relationships between the structural composition and properties of metallic and inorganic non-metallic materials in teaching and research. Naturally, this includes a large number of fundamental aspects that are also important for other classes of materials. Fundamental questions are just as important as practical and technological issues. The department is a member of the scientific working group of the Professors of Materials Engineering e. V., an association of university professors of materials engineering with the aim of promoting teaching and research in this field. Scientific services for industrial partners are provided by the ZerTech working group (www.zertech.de).
Core competencies in the field of aviation technology
The research and development work carried out at the Institute of Materials Engineering - Metallic Materials can be summarized under the umbrella topic of microstructure - properties - production - component behaviour. There are interlinked working groups with the following research focuses:
Structure, plasticity and fracture
- Influence of micro and macro residual stresses on the deformation and fracture behavior
- Microstructure and properties of welded and brazed material states
Edge layer optimization and vibration resistance
- Microstructural characterization of machined or consolidated surface layers
- Effects of certain manufacturing processes as well as shot peening and deep rolling treatments on fatigue strength
- Fatigue strength optimization of welded joints
- Corrosion fatigue
- Contact fatigue
- Crack propagation
Stress and phase analysis
- Processing fundamental questions in connection with the causes, determination and evaluation of residual stresses
- Residual stress analyses in surface layers and welded joints
- Residual stress analyses using mechanical and radiographic methods
- Analysis of textures and phase proportions
Joining technology and heat treatment
- Joining high-strength steel and aluminum joints
- Material-related aspects of welding and soldering
- Short-term heat treatments
The Department of Fluid Mechanics is integrated into the Institute of Mechanics in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kassel and deals with motion processes in liquids and gases. On the basis of conservation laws for mass, momentum, swirl and energy, flow processes are analyzed for technically relevant applications in mechanical and process engineering in order to be able to measure and calculate them.
In research, the focus is on the modeling of flow processes and their numerical implementation as well as experimental validation with special consideration of applications. The focus is on transport processes in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering and process engineering equipment.
Core competencies in the field of aviation technology
- Modeling and numerical simulation (CFD) of fluid mechanical components
- External flows, e.g. flow around the profile
- Internal flows, e.g. gap flows in sliding layers
- Two-phase flows
- Flows with free surface
- Fluid-structure interaction (interactions between
Flow and solids) - Optimization of flow and transport processes
- Fluid mass transport
- Heat transport
- Component geometry - Experimental investigations of gas and liquid flows
- Measurements of drag forces and moments on models in the wind tunnel (measuring section cross-section: 0.2 m², flow velocity: up to 55 m/s)
- Rheological characterization (temperature range: up to 600 ° C; pressure range: up to 120 bar) of fluids, e.g. viscosities of oils
- Speed and pressure measurements
- Flow visualization
The Department of Engineering Mechanics / Continuum Mechanics is part of the Institute of Mechanics in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. In addition to basic research in various areas of solid mechanics, industry-oriented contract research is carried out. Engineering services and contract developments are carried out as part of industrial projects. Important cooperation partners include Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen and Airbus.
In addition to test benches for analyzing the fatigue strength of large components such as truck axles, servo-hydraulic testing machines are available for static and (highly) dynamic tests, some with multi-axis (tensile-torsional) loading. A drop test rig enables impact speeds of up to 40 km/h. A stereo high-speed image correlation system (775,000 images/sec) is available for analysis purposes.
Core competencies in the field of aviation technology
- Numerical calculations, development and application of finite element methods in solid and structural mechanics
- Numerical fracture mechanics calculations to evaluate the strength and reliability and to estimate the service life of components with cracks
- Damage mechanics calculations to simulate crack formation and damage evolution under thermomechanical loading
- Development of material models for structural and functional materials, e.g. piezoelectrics and multiferroics
- Development of sensor concepts for in-situ monitoring of crack growth and measurement of stress intensity factors
- Static and cyclic multi-axis material and component testing up to 800 °C
- Carrying out crash tests on a drop weight tester (up to 40 km/h) and a high-speed tear test rig (up to 30 km/h)
- High-speed tests up to 20,000 rpm
- Fatigue strength tests on clamping fields with hydropulsers with arbitrary load curves
The Department of Separating and Joining Manufacturing Processes (tff) is part of the Institute of Production Engineering and Logistics at the University of Kassel.
Teaching and research focus on cutting and joining manufacturing processes. The core competencies of the department are reflected in the three departments of welding technology, adhesive bonding technology and machining technology.
As North Hesse is characterized by industrial production in the fields of transportation and energy technology, these are the focus of applications alongside mechatronics and microsystems. For these areas, cutting and joining manufacturing processes are (further) developed as part of both basic and application-oriented research and development work in the tff department.
Core competencies in the field of aviation technology
- Joining processes in the area of turbines/drives: beam welding, (rotation, vibration) friction welding
- Joining processes in the field of aircraft structures: resistance welding, friction stir welding, bonding, riveting
- Materials: Titanium, nickel-based materials, aluminum, CFRP/GFRP, composite materials
- Testing technology: destructive and non-destructive component testing (thermography, US, shearography), mechanical-technological and metallographic testing, ageing
- Applying for R&D funding
- Production planning and process optimization in the field of joining processes
- Resource and energy efficiency in production
- Cutting manufacturing processes: Sawing, turning, milling, flow punch forming and thread cutting with a focus on geometrically defined cutting edges
- Development and optimization of cutting wedge geometries made of high-strength cutting materials such as polycrystalline diamond (PCD) or cubic crystalline boron nitride (CBN) and evaluation of suitable operating parameters
CoAlCon® is a consulting company in the field of multidimensional organizational development based in Kassel. The focus is on management coaching in personal consulting, facilitation in the design of communication processes with groups, as well as organizational analysis and organizational design as expert consulting for management and executives.
Christian Rieckmann has been supporting his clients as an experienced management consultant for over 20 years. His core competence is characterized by a content-based approach using a methodology focused on strategy and team. CoAlCon® uses competent network partners for individual projects. Its clients include well-known companies in the automotive and aerospace industries.
Core competencies
- Field expertise in the aerospace industry through many years of cooperation with Airbus and Airbus Defense and Space in Germany and Europe
- Accompaniment of change processes in companies, analysis and design of organizations
- Training and coaching in the areas of leadership, project management and senior expertise
- Facilitation of group processes
- Interculturality as a challenge in the company (working languages German and English)
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Piper Generalvertretung Deutschland AG has been operating from Kassel-Calden Airport since 1968 and represents a wide range of services in general aviation with the highest level of know-how and competence. The top priority is and remains absolute service orientation. This applies to all areas of the company, from aircraft sales, maintenance and repair to spare parts supply.
Piper is represented at four locations in Europe: in Germany at Kassel Airport and Mönchengladbach Airport, in England at Brighton City Airport, Shoreham-by-Sea and in France at Troyes - Barberey Airport.
Core competencies
- Aircraft dealership: As an authorized Piper dealer, Piper serves the contract territories of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, England and Ireland for new Piper aircraft.
- Aircraft spare parts trading: The associated company Global Aviation + Piper Parts is a leading international supplier of aircraft parts, avionics, lubricants and accessories in the general aviation sector.
- Aircraft maintenance: Piper offers a customized service in all aspects of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul. In addition to Piper aircraft, Piper supports the series of all well-known manufacturers, e.g. Cessna, Mooney, Cirrus, Beech, Diamond and Socata.
As one of the largest media companies in the North Hesse region, the company offers its customers all the building blocks of modern corporate communication from a single source. In the field of new media, they are experts in web design, programming and all forms of online marketing, such as search engine optimization, videocasts, social media and apps for mobile devices. Their clientele includes well-known companies as well as local authorities and associations. The production of creative image and training films as well as the daily delivery of TV content to all major German broadcasters round off the range of services.
Core competencies
- Active and continuous aviation PR
- A wide range of communication and advertising options: whether press release, specialist article, website, staff magazine, newsletter, TV PR or cinema spot - we reach the target groups according to your communication goals and budget
- TV-Media: Media consulting, media planning, advertising and advertising placement
- Social media (social media relations, social media PR)
- Editorial search engine optimization - Editorial Search Engine Optimization (ESEO)
- Search engine marketing, keyword marketing
- Corporate blogs, podcasts and videocasts
- Monitoring, topic setting, topic management
- Preparation of information or service topics, research,
- Editorial performance
- Monitoring online reputation
Casim is the leading engineering company in northern Hesse with renowned customers from a wide range of industries throughout Germany and Europe and an extensive portfolio of engineering services. Since its foundation in 1995, they have been a strategic partner in the areas of development, planning and quality promotion. From their three locations in Kassel, Ingolstadt and Graz, they provide development-related services in the fields of mechanical and vehicle engineering. All services serve optimized, future-oriented products and processes that are one step ahead of the competition and holistically meet the requirements of their customers. The success factors for this have always been distinctive expert knowledge and unconditional customer proximity.
Core competencies
- Design (CATIA, SolidWorks, PTC Creo, I-DEAS Master Series, AutoCAD)
- FE analyses (Abaqus, NX-Nastran, Marc Mentat, CATIA V5, SolidWorks/SolidWorks Motion, ANSA, OpenFOAM)
- DMS measurement technology
- FMEA (APIS IQ-FMEA, PLATO SCIO™, in-house software tools)
- Tolerance management (simTOL®, 3DCS Analyst, 3DCS FEA Compliant Modeler)
- 3D measurement technology (optical and tactile)
- Machine and process capability analyses (simQS®)
- Data management (Teamcenter from Siemens PLM Software)
- Software development (simTOL®, simQS®, simNORM®, customer-specific adaptations and applications)
- Conducting seminars on the topics of "Statistical tolerance analyses in product development", "Form and position for design, metrology and production" and "Process capability in practice"
Aircraft models, aviation advertising materials and accessories, merchandising material, promotional gifts and toys. These are by no means all the products that LIMOX GmbH produces and sells under the three brands LIMOX Wings, LIMOX Travel and LIMOX Toys. We work closely with all sectors of the aviation business - worldwide! In close cooperation with our partners, we have succeeded in developing high-quality and detailed aircraft models in various scales.
Core competencies
- Production of licensed aircraft models in various scales and quality levels from 1:1000 to 1:10
- Production of trade fair exhibits, individual pieces and cutaway models
- Production of customized promotional items, give-aways and merchandising articles
- Production and distribution of toys, travel items and souvenirs for airport and duty-free stores worldwide
- Participation in air shows such as ILA Air Show, Dubai Air Show, Paris Air Show, Singapore Air Show, Farnborough International Air Show
- Official Merchandising Partner of the Berlin Air Show (ILA)
- Licensees of airlines such as Lufthansa, Air Berlin and many more.
AnodiTec works as a customer-oriented contract coater and is the leading regional supplier of anodized coatings on aluminium materials. Our special expertise lies in advising our customers. This is the prerequisite for applying high-quality decorative and functional coatings to aluminum materials.
Core competencies in the field of aviation technology
- Anodized surfaces in the dimensions
- 6800 mm x 3000 mm x 400 mm
- 3250 mm x 1350 mm x 1000 mm
- Colour anodization in various colors
- Decorative and technical anodizing
- appealing look
- Defined reflectivity
- Increased corrosion protection
- Optimized wear protection
- Improved insulation
- Higher temperature resistance
- Layer thicknesses according to your requirements (DIN 17611, MIL 8625, DIN 7599, LN 9368)
- For a wide range of component types:
- Small and series parts
- Turned and milled parts
- Plates
- Profiles
- Flashings
- Sheets
Röder Präzision - founded in 1922 - is one of the most important maintenance companies in the German aviation industry with its locations at Egelsbach airfield, in Frankfurt and in Madrid (Spain) and its more than 300 employees.
In addition to military aviation, the company also offers a comprehensive range of services in the automotive and civil aviation sectors.
Core competencies
- Engineering, development, approval, production, maintenance
- Surface technology (NDT, cadmium plating, anodizing, anodizing, special processes, painting)
- Fiber composite (PREPREG, RTM, de-icing protection systems, thermography, production, repair, cabin interior, structural work)
- Avionics (development, production, maintenance in the field of communication, navigation and LED lighting systems, night vision)
- MRO, obsolescence management, retrofit (landing gear, air intakes, propeller systems, wheels & brakes, starter generators, motors)
- Aircraft maintenance up to 5.7 t MTOW and trade in spare parts and components
Production spectrum
- Individual parts
- Prototypes
- Small, medium and large series
- Sub-assemblies
- Complex structures
- Subsystems
- Machining industry (surface coating)
- UAV developer (anti-icing, composite parts)
- Small series aircraft manufacturer (anti-icing, composite parts)
- Airlines (LED lighting, P 2 F conversion, cabin lighting, interior)
A call for cooperation
The Competence Center Aerospace Kassel Calden stands for innovation, cooperation and technological excellence. It cordially invites companies that are active in the aerospace sector, Become part of this unique network. By working together, we can jointly Shaping the future of aviation and establish Kassel Calden as a center of aviation technology. Please feel free to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
