Groep Wetenschap & Technologie Technologiecampus De Nayer
Technologiecampus De Nayer “Traditie in Techniek” Prof. Dr. Ir. Bert LAUWERS Campusvoorzitter
KU Leuven in Vlaanderen Science & Engineering Technology
Undergraduate campus Kortrijk (‘KULAK”)
Science & Engineering Technology
Biomedical sciences
School of Arts
Arts, Business & Economics
Arts, Business & Economics
Science & Engineering Technology
Main campus & Rectorate
Science & Engineering Technology
Science & Engineering Technology
Groep Wetenschap & Technologie KU Leuven
Groep Humane Wetenschappen
Groep Biomedische Technologie
Groep Wetenschap & Technologie
Werktuigkunde
Elektrotechniek
Bouwkunde
Chemie
Bio-engineering
…….
Afdelingen Campus Arenberg
Afdelingen Campus Arenberg
Afdelingen Campus Arenberg
Afdelingen Campus Arenberg
Afdelingen Campus Arenberg
Afdelingen Campus Arenberg
TechnologieClusters
TechnologieClusters
TechnologieClusters
TechnologieClusters
TechnologieClusters
TechnologieClusters
Campus De Nayer
Campus Geel
Campus Gent
Campus Groep T
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Fac. IrW Fac. BIW
Fac. IIW
Technologiecampus De Nayer - enkele cijfers • # Studenten o
∼ 800
• Personeelsbestand o
# aantal personeelsleden: 104
Opleidingen Technologiecampus De Nayer Bouwkunde Electromechanica Chemie Electronica- ICT
Bacheloropleidingen
Masteropleidingen
Bouwkunde Chemie Bio-chemie Electromechanica Electronica-ICT Energie Welding Engineering (ManaMa)
Onderzoekstopics • • • • • •
Intelligente visie & sensing Microbiële Procesecologie en –beheersing Proces- en Milieutechnologie Geavanceerde productietechnologie Thermische Energietechnieken Duurzame bouwtechnieken
Maatschappelijk gedreven thema’s • Maakindustrie • Energie • ….
Intelligente visie & sensing (TC ESAT, TC CW)
• Detectie van zwakke weggebruikers • Real-time vascularisatie van endoscoopbeelden
• Fotogrammetrie op basis van foto’s • Objectherkenning
Microbiële Procesecologie en –beheersing (TC Bio-engineering)
• Moleculaire en gemeenschapsecologie van industriële processen • Inzicht verwerven in microbiële gemeenschappen en hun rol in natuurlijke of industriële ecosystemen
Bv. karakterisatie van microflora in “malting processes”
Ontwikkeling, evaluatie en implementatie van innovatieve diagnoseconcepten voor detectie en identificatie van ziekteverwekkers
Proces- en Milieutechnologie (TC Chemie)
• Biologische waterzuivering o
Intensificatie van biologische zuiveringen
• Anaerobe vergisting & waterzuivering (bijv. waterzuiveringsslib)
• (Bio)chemische conversieprocessen o CO2-valorisatie o Productie van hernieuwbare chemicaliën
Geavanceerde productietechnologie (TC Werktuigkunde)
• 3D printing Extrusiegebaseerd o (FabLab) • AM nabewerking o
• Las- en verbindingstechnologie • Betrouwbaar ontwerp • Geometrische metrologie
Energietechnieken (TC Werktuigkunde)
• Thermische Energietechnieken o
Studie van thermische systemen (bv. zongekoppelde warmtepompsystemen)
o
“Solar thermochemical process technology” (in opstart)
Materialen en structuren (TC Bouw) • Materiaaloptimalisatie o o
Materialen : ‘Juiste materialen op de juiste plaats’ Bouwtechnieken en –processen (storten van zelfverdichtend beton, lasproces, …)
• Structureel ontwerp o
o o o
Metaalconstructies : Lean duplex elementen, torsie, vermoeiing, dunwandige profielen… Betonconstructies: zelfverdichtend beton, complexe/dichte wapening… Composietstructuren Life cycle (cost) assessment
vzw’s • Labo De Nayer (www.labodenayer.be) o
Elektromagnetische compatibiliteit (EMC),
o
Klima (T, %RH, P,...),
o
Mechanical (vibratie, schok,...),
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Bouwmaterialen, staal- en lasonderzoek,
o
Kalibraties
• Lascentrum
Manufacturing Research @ KU Leuven
Research topics •
Additive manufacturing o
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Conventional and non-conventional subtractive processes o
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3D coordinate measuring machines (CMM), optical CMM, X-ray CT CMM
Micro & Precision Manufacturing o
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Forming, bending, cutting
Production metrology & quality control o
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Multi-material joining, resistance welding, arc welding,..
Sheet metal production o
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Multi-axis milling, EDM, laser machining, US assisted machining
Welding technology o
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Rapid prototyping, stereolithography, selective laser sintering/melting
Processes, machines, …
Product development & Digital manufacturing o
CAD (DFM, LCE,..), CAPP, CAM,CAQC
Focus on needs of the manufacturing industry, in particular for sustainable manufacturing in our Western economy.
Staff Members (today)
J.P. Kruth Additive Manufacturing & Metrology
E. Ferraris Additive Technology & Hard Machining
B. Lauwers Subtractive & Hybrid Processes
D. Reynaerts Micro & Precision Engineering
J. Duflou Sheet Metal & Life Cycle Engineering
P. Van Rymenant Welding Technology
F. Vos Welding Technology Materials expert
J. Qian Senior Research Manager
W. Dewulf (CT) Metrology & Life Cycle Engineering
A. Witvrouw Senior Research Manager
Additive Manufacturing • Processes & Materials o
Selective Laser Sintering & Melting
Fe-Cu SLS tool
• (Alloyed) Metals, Ceramics o
Extrusion based processes (FDM,…) • Plastics • Bio-materials
Clinical case dental framework
Subtractive Processes (Conventional and non-conventional) Machines
Framework co-operation with Charmilles (CH)
US assisted 5-axis milling
5-axis micro-milling
Wire cutting EDM
Parts
Brittle material (Glas)
B4C
Machining of complex shaped components in (hard) materials
Micro EDM
Welding Technology • Processes o o o
Resistance welding Arc welding Projection welding
• Multi-materials
Sheet metal production
Robot and laser-based incremental forming Laser cutting machine with 6kW CO2 laser
Cut quality: striations and dross versus smooth
Micro- and precision manufacturing
Chip cooling system
Optical tactile sensor Microfluidic and SMA micro-actuators Micro turbine
World speed record: 1.200.000 rpm
Piezo-motors
Traceable SPM
Ultra-precision grinding machine
Piezo –driven slides
AFM 3D micro CMM
Production metrology & quality control X-ray CT tomograph for dimensional measurement (450kV)
Metrology lab with 3D CMMs, etc.
Optical 3D measurement
Framework co-operation with Metris Nikon Metrology (B)
Digital manufacturing
Intelligent Operations Planning and Programming of Manufacturing Machines based on digital product models (CAD models)
Life Cycle Engineering o o o
Design for Disassembly and Re-manufacturing Design for Sustainability and Eco-impact …..
Energy and resource efficient manufacturing
Biomimicry Material Processing
LCA studies of Bio-materials
Product Manufacture
Mining
Ecodesign for transport systems
Distribution
Use
Disposal
Active disassembly with pressure triggered generic fasteners in cooperation with Philips NV
Intelligent distructive EOL processing for cradle to cradle
Lifetime optimisation: modelling and case studies
Product Take-back (Industrial) Product Material Re-processing
service systems Disassembly
Design for disassembly, self-disassembling products: active disassembly
Co-operations • Within KU Leuven o o
Departments (Materials, Civil Engineering,..) and other faculties Research Centers • Leuven Material Research Center (LMRC) • Center for tissue engineering (Prometheus)
• Outside KU Leuven o
Other universities (EU, China,..)
• Other research & technology organisations o o o o
Flanders MAKE Sirris – Agoria BIL …
