Publicly Funded Research
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the public sponsors and their respective project management agencies for the financial funding of our research projects. This includes in particular the Federal Ministries BMBF and BMWi, AiF, EU, DFG, the NRW state and many other organizations and foundations.
The projects at ITA are mostly carried out in close cooperation with the industry. The majority of the projects are designed to be multidisciplinary. For this purpose, we cooperate with other faculties of RWTH Aachen University and with a number of research institutes at other universities and organisations.
| Topic | Research Area | Funding | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DOxOxTurbine - Increase of energy efficiency and environmental compatibility of stationary gas turbines through the use of 3D braided oxide ceramic matrix composites | Composites | BMWi | 2021 | 2024 |
| AbschirmTec - Development of an automatically activated and high temperature combustion gas tight flame protection barrier based on high temperature resistant textiles | Textile Engineering | ZIM | 2020 | 2022 |
| AlgaeTex | Man-Made Fibre Technology Textile Engineering | BMBF | 2020 | 2023 |
| AnaMag - Development of an automatically produced, degradable anastomosis stent for visceral surgery | Medical Textiles | BMBF | 2020 | 2023 |
| AnReTex - Development of an analytical method for testing the purity of recycled textiles | Composites | BMWi | 2021 | 2023 |
| AntiFil | Man-Made Fibre Technology | AiF Projekt GmbH | 2020 | 2022 |
| AutoNoM - Automated model building and analysis of the nonwoven-production using machine learning | Textile Engineering | BMBF | 2019 | 2022 |
| BiGOFil - Increase of the efficiency of oil-separating gas filters by the experimental and simulative development of a novel filter medium made of bicomponent fibers | Man-Made Fibre Technology | AiF ZIM | 2020 | 2022 |
| BioBase - Development of bio-based alternatives from already available resources for textile applications with competitive costs and properties. | Man-Made Fibre Technology | BMBF | 2020 | 2023 |
| BioImplant | Medical Textiles | Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, Innovative Training Networks (ITN), European Commission | 2019 | 2022 |
| BioniCera - Development of composite implants based on metallic support elements and bionic ceramic guide structures for high-strength healing within the bone tissue | Medical Textiles | ZIM | 2021 | 2023 |
| BioV²alve - Biohybrid venous valve implant for minimally invasive therapy of chronic venous insufficiency | Medical Textiles | EFRE.NRW | 2019 | 2022 |
| BlueBoard - Development of an innovative manufacturing process for the thermoplastic consolidation of sustainably designed sandwich structures with the realization of three-dimensional polygon cover layers | Composites | ZIM | 2020 | 2022 |
| BOA - Development of a physical bionic process for the removal of oil contamination from water using superhydrophobic functional textiles | Man-Made Fibre Technology | German Federal Environmental Foundation | 2019 | 2022 |
| CarboGerd - Fibre-friendly carbon fibre production and processing through innovative godet surface design | Man-Made Fibre Technology | ZIM | 2020 | 2022 |
| CarboReFab - Development of multiaxial non-crimp fabrics made from recycled carbon fibres | Composites | BMWi | 2020 | 2022 |
| Chrysomallos - Development of high-performance insulators for aircraft cabins based on aerogel nonwovens | Man-Made Fibre Technology | Luftfahrtforschungsprogramms LuFo VI - 1 | 2020 | 2022 |
| CleanWater - Modular lightweight wastewater treatment units made with TRC for rural and periurban dwelling | Textile Construction | BMBF | 2020 | 2022 |
| DurableHybrid | Composites | Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie | 2021 | 2022 |
| DynaFil - Development of a novel filter system for the removal of microbes from liquids on the basis of antibacterial filter fleeces | Man-Made Fibre Technology | ZIM | 2020 | 2024 |
| ElasKosTex - Development of highly elastic, cost-effective bicomponent filament yarns for use in medical and apparel textiles Partner | Man-Made Fibre Technology | ZIM | 2020 | 2022 |
| ELowPro - Production of fabrics for ultra-low-profile stent graft systems by means of elastic weft insertion | Medical Textiles | AiF Projekt GmbH - ZIM | 2021 | 2022 |
| E-SATstart | Composites | BMWi | 2020 | 2023 |
| EXC-2023 Internet of Production | Product Development | DFG | 2019 | 2025 |
| FLOTANT - Innovative, low cost, low weight and safe floating wind technology optimized for deep water wind sites | Composites | EU–H2020–LC–SC3–RES–11–2018 | 2019 | 2022 |
| Forschungskolleg Verbund.NRW - Verbund im Bauwesen - From resource efficiency to validated sustainability | Textile Construction | Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Lan-des Nordrhein-Westfalen | 2021 | 2024 |
| Freepreg - Innovative geometrically free reinforced fibre composites using prepreg-compatible Tailored Fiber Placement | Composites | AiF/IGF | 2020 | 2021 |
| Hexa+ - Degradable, structurally optimised ligament replacement at the knee joint using a novel 3D hexagonal braiding technology | Medical Textiles | ZIM | 2021 | 2023 |
| HolzSchutzTex - Wood protection realised by functional textiles | Man-Made Fibre Technology | BMWi (ZIM) | 2020 | 2022 |
| How2StorEnergy - One-step manufacturing process for type V braided FRP pressure tank | Composites | Exzellenz Start-up Center.NRW – Land NordrheinWestfalen | 2021 | 2021 |
| HyPipeConcept - Inter-European cooperation to develop a composite pipeline concept for the transport of green hydrogen | Composites | DAAD | 2021 | 2024 |
| HyPreg - Development of TowPregs from glass, basalt, carbon and aramid fibers for hybrid 3D-wound building | Composites | ZIM | 2019 | 2021 |
| Ianis - Intraaneurysmal implant with flow modulating properties | Medical Textiles | European Regional Development Fund North Rhine-Westphalia (EFRE.NRW) | 2018 | 2021 |
| InnoGrip - Development of an innovative clamping solution for the tensile testing of impregnated and non-impreg-nated reinforcement fibre rovings used for light-weight construction | Textile Construction | ZIM | 2020 | 2022 |
| IntegVessel - Development of Plastic Liners with Integrated Bosses for Composite Pressure Vessels by Blowmoulding | Composites | ZIM | 2020 | 2022 |
| KIQS - AI based quality control system to classify draping defects Partner: MABRI.VISION GmbH | Automotive | BMBF: KMU innovativ (DLR, Berlin) | 2021 | 2022 |
| Membrane modules - Development of gas (vapor) separation hollow fibers based on green technology approach and new 3D woven design of membrane modules | Man-Made Fibre Technology | DFG | 2019 | 2022 |
| MicroCoat - Development of a machine concept for microwave drying in wet coating processes of textile processing | Composites | BMBF KMUi Produktionsforschung | 2020 | 2022 |
| MimiCart | Medical Textiles | Regenerative medicine crossing borders (RegMedXB) | 2017 | 2022 |
| Molotowcocktailschutz - Protective clothing material for emergency forces | Textile Engineering | AiF | 2019 | 2022 |
| NATUREPERFORMANCE - Modeling of the mechanical properties of components made of natural-fiberreinforced plastics (NFRP) | Composites | AiF/IGF | 2021 | 2022 |
| NCF-CAE - Simulation of Non-Crimp Fabrics based on Computational isogeometric shell elements, analytical averaging and experimental analysis | Composites | DFG | 2019 | 2021 |
| NearNetMAC - Design and development of nearnet- shape manufacturing process for light weight high strength aluminium composites by squeeze infiltration | Composites | IGSTC 2+2 (DST India and BMBF Germany) | 2019 | 2022 |
| NFK-Federbein - Lightweight suspension strut made of natural fibre-reinforced plastic (NFRC) for an aircraft up to 600 kg MTO | Composites | Projektträger Jülich | 2021 | 2022 |
| PHAtex - Product-driven process development for substrate-flexible, tailor-made PHA polymer-based textiles | Man-Made Fibre Technology | BMBF | 2020 | 2023 |
| PhysioFib | Man-Made Fibre Technology | AiF Projekt GmbH | 2019 | 2021 |
| Plasmahybrid - Development of a production plant for the manufacture of hybrid yarns on a single filament basis using plasma powder coating | Man-Made Fibre Technology | AiF Projekt GmbH – Zentrales Innovationsprogramm Mittelstand (ZIM) | 2020 | 2022 |
| Plug&Sense - Functionalization of fiber composite pressure vessels for hydrogen storage using monofilament sensors and intelligent valve concept for damage detection and structural health assessment | Automotive | ZIM | 2021 | 2024 |
| Project B02 - Investigation of new material and technology approaches for continuous inline forming and consolidation of textile reinforcements | Textile Construction | DFG | 2020 | 2024 |
| ProPSAStick - Development of a digitalised process chain for personal protective equipment using embroidery | Textile Engineering | BMBF | 2020 | 2022 |
| QDotFiberSens - Development of a textile rapid system based on Quantum Dot functionalized yarns for explosive substances and drugs asa sensor glove for security forces | Man-Made Fibre Technology | ZIM | 2020 | 2022 |
| Qualifix - Reproducibility and quality assurance in the production of near-net-shape, precision-fit compression knitted fabrics on the heat-setting machine | Textile Engineering | ZIM | 2020 | 2022 |
| smartVessel - Integration of fibre-based sensors during the production of hydrogen tanks for intelligent condition monitoring, lifetime prediction and evaluation | Automotive | Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie | 2020 | 2023 |
| Space-R-eflector - Development of a versatile, flexible and deployable reflector surface structure for satellite antennas | Product Development | BMBF | 2018 | 2021 |
| StEnd - Method for the automated production of wire-based stent implants with atraumatic ends in the braiding process | Medical Textiles | BMWi: ZIM | 2020 | 2022 |
| Stimulate | Man-Made Fibre Technology | BMBF | 2020 | 2023 |
| SustainPol - Development of a new type of polishing wheel on the basis of native textile fibres to enable a light gloss polish. Substitution of cotton by native textile fibres for mechanical surface treatment in the field of technical textiles | Textile Engineering | ZIM | 2020 | 2022 |
| TapeCheckSim - Quality Inspection of Fiber-Reinforced Tapes and Simulation of Defective, Tape-Based Composites | Composites | BMWi | 2021 | 2024 |
| TexBone - Investigation of a structurally bionic, load-bearing bone graft substitute made from a fiber composite of bioglass fibers and collagen | Medical Textiles | Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung „Ideenwettbewerb Biologisierung der Technik | 2021 | 2022 |
| TwistRunner - Development of a twist compensation module for in-line elimination of twists in reinforcement fiber roving | Composites | ZIM | 2020 | 2022 |
| WasteDrive (Modul 1) - Development of a fiber-reinforced electric scooter based on high-performance natural fibers from agricultural waste products | Composites | Partnerships for Sustainable Solutions with SubSaharan Africa 2021-2024 | 2021 | 2025 |
| WasteDrive (Modul 2) - Development of a fiber-reinforced electric scooter based on high-performance natural fibers from agricultural waste products | Composites | Partnerships for Sustainable Solutions with SubSaharan Africa 2021-2024 | 2021 | 2024 |
| WissProKMU - Future of Work: Design and Networking | Future of Work - SME - innovative and socially | BMBF | Betreut durch Projektträger Karlsruhe (PTKA) | 2018 | 2021 |
| YarnSelector - Development of an automatic yarn rejection unit to reduce fabric faults in the air-jet weaving process | Textile Engineering | AiF | 2020 | 2022 |
| ZEIT - Shared experience and immersive participation through tactile enhancement of virtual reality in multiuser scenarios | Man-Made Fibre Technology | BMBF | 2021 | 2024 |