Award for the most innovative solution in the design competition by Isotronic GmbH
This semester's task for the participants was all about plant engineering. Inspection systems for the quality control of tubular glass packaging play a central role in the production process in order to adjust the process parameters as early as possible so that the dimensional and cosmetic quality of the product can be guaranteed. Particularly against the backdrop of the coronavirus crisis, the quantities demanded by the pharmaceutical industry have resulted in a sharp increase in cycle time requirements.
The task of this year's design project was to develop a device for the optical inspection of tubular glass packaging that enables a shorter cycle time compared to existing solutions. Furthermore, the boundary conditions at the place of use, in particular the available installation space and the conveyor system, had to be taken into account.
At the end of the semester, the final presentation took place on February 5, 2025, where the groups were able to see their fellow students' ideas for the first time. This year, TU Clausthal cooperated with Isotronic GmbH. Viktor Martinewski, a graduate of Clausthal University of Technology, thanked the students for their systematic work and innovative concept ideas as well as the pleasant collaboration. At the same time, he emphasized that the methodical approach usually produces the most useful solutions. The concepts for idea generation taught in the course are therefore well suited to solving current problems in industry.
Four groups presented their solutions at the final event. The winning team - Jonas Michel Beck, Arne Ballmann, Elisa Hüllhorst and Tereza Mária Cervenova - received a high-quality tool set as a prize to enable them to implement further small ideas in their private lives.
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