Save the date: MechaTwing Summer School 2026

we kindly invite you to our 2^nd Summer School on September 14—18, 2026, as part of the project MechaTwing, funded by the European Union. We will bring together scientists and experts for lectures, workshops, and technical discussions with a focus on the combined control of morphing and aeroelasticity of aircraft wings.

This Summer School will focus on the advanced and challenging topic of employing aircraft wing actuation mechanisms to achieve combined control of wing profile morphing and aeroelastic behaviour. While effective morphing requires low structural stiffness and minimal deformation forces, aeroelastic stability depends on high stiffness. Our approach introduces the concept of mechatronic stiffness, enabling both requirements to be fulfilled within a single system. The Summer School will showcase the latest outcomes of the MechaTwing project.

Lectures to introduce both fundamental and advanced topics of key aerodynamic aspects of morphing technologies and aeroelasticity, followed by a comprehensive overview of mechatronic design methodology—covering concept development, system modelling, simulation, control design, and optimisation. The programme will also address mechatronic wing design from the perspectives of structural mechanics, composite materials, additive manufacturing, and integrated health monitoring systems.

Hands-on workshops & experiments in the laboratory: The final part will focus on experiment design and wind tunnel testing. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with selected development steps of the project, observe wind tunnel experiments, and tour unique testing facilities dedicated to turboprop engine development.

The Summer School will be given in English.

There are possibilities within the Prague 6—Dejvice and surrounding areas, please ensure to make your reservation well in advance.

• Hotel MEDA
• Grand Hotel International
• Hotel DAP
• City Castle Aparthotel
• Urban Hideaway
• Panorama Praque Castle with Terrace
  

We are looking forward to welcoming you in Göttingen. The MechaTwing Summer School is coordinated by the MechaTwing Organizing Committee.