German Aerospace Center (DLR)

Institute of Structures and Design

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Project

CITE – Center for Crash and Impact Test

Das Testzentrum CITE zielt darauf ab, das Verhalten von Kleinflugzeugen, Hubschraubern, Air-Taxis und anderen großen Luftfahrtkomponenten im Vollmaßstab unter Crash- oder Hochgeschwindigkeitsimpact zu prüfen.

Project

MFFD – Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator

Das DLR Institut für Bauweisen- und Strukturtechnologie in Augsburg hat die Herstellung einer maßstabsgetreuen Rumpfhalbschale für den Clean Sky 2 "Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator" (MFFD) abgeschlossen. Gemeinsam mit den Partnern Airbus, Premium AEROTEC und Aernnova hat das DLR die Oberschale für den acht Meter langen MFFD Demonstrator im Juli 2023 ausgeliefert.

Project

Urban Rescue

In diesem Projekt werden unterschiedliche Konfigurationen von Drehflüglern (Hubschrauber und eVTOL) für den luftgebundenen städtischen Rettungseinsatz untersucht.

Research Topics

Research Field

High-Performance Lightweight Structures

The development of lightweight structures for the aerospace industry or the transport and energy sectors always lies at the heart of the work at the Institute - in one form or another.

Research Field

CMC Technology and Structures

In the design and construction of CMC structures (ceramic matrix composite), the Institute of Structures and Design not only sets the standard in the area of materials development but also applies this expertise to the development of components made of ceramic matrix composites.

Research Field

Lightweight Structures for Space Applications

The research field 'Lightweight Structures for Space Applications' has a clear focus: to consider the whole system in order to find new solutions for every detail. Spaceflight places many diverse demands on structural systems.

Research Field

Aero Engine Structures

Air travel still faces the following problem: How do we balance the need for cost-effective and efficient transport with growing demands for sustainability and environmental protection? An important part of the answer lies in the systematic further development of various propulsion concepts.

Video: We lighten. Everything.

Video: We lighten. Everything.

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Departments

Automation and Quality Assurance in Production Technology

Component Design and Manufacturing Technologies

Ceramic Composites and Structures

Structural Integrity

Space System Integration

Our departments

Projects

CALLISTO

CALLISTO is a joint project between DLR, CNES and JAXA with the aim of developing a reusable demonstrator for a vertical take-off and vertical landing (VTVL) rocket stage.

TeTeAnt-H2

Hydrogen as a primary energy carrier represents an important step on the way to CO2-free aviation. As a useful intermediate step, bivalent combustion systems (hydrogen and Sustainable Aviation Fuels, SAF) should drive the development of H2-capable engines and the spread of the necessary hydrogen infrastructure.

ADAPT

The assessment and digitalization of forthcoming propulsion technologies (ADAPT) project aims to evaluate future propulsion technologies. The focus is on hydrogen combustion in particular. For this purpose, propulsion concepts for regional, short-haul and long-haul routes will be predesigned and evaluated in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary process.

NEUTRON

The research project NEUTRON is investigating technologies, designs and materials that will enable the future use of hybrid-electric propulsion systems in helicopters. These efforts are made with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions.

3DCeraTurb

How can we make todays advanced aircraft engines even more efficient and environmentally friendly? How can we achieve higher combustion temperatures and corrosion resistance and at the same time reduce the engine weight?

TeamBots

In aviation industry even nowadays a lot of processes dealing with the placing of large carbon fiber matrices are done by manual work. The use of robots paves the path for advances both in efficiency and in precision of those processes.

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News from our institute

DLR showcases space innovations at Space Tech Expo 2024 in Bremen
November 18, 2024

DLR showcases space innovations at Space Tech Expo 2024 in Bremen

DLR is participating in the Space Tech Expo from 19 to 21 November 2024 in Bremen. At the exhibition stand in Hall 5, stand number J28, DLR and the German Space Agency at DLR will be presenting current space missions, exhibits from space research and transfer topics that are finding their way from research into application.

From spaceflight to watch case
October 11, 2024

From spaceflight to watch case

Carbon fibre-reinforced high-performance ceramics are primarily used in the aerospace industry but are also employed in transport and energy technology. In collaboration with the watch manufacturer IWC, DLR has developed a special high-performance ceramic.

Successful first flight of 'Red Kite'
November 20, 2023

Successful first flight of 'Red Kite'

Sounding rockets require powerful rocket motors to reach space, where they then experience several minutes of microgravity before re-entering Earth's atmosphere and descending to the ground.

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Careers & Education

Here, young people are offered a glimpse into its research, students and young talents get an introduction to the world of science, and experienced researchers can explore interesting new fields of work and career opportunities. DLR also offers extensive non-scientific employment and training opportunities.

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