Development of emission-free braking systems

Eddy current brakes

Eddy current brakes enable emission-free braking for cars, commercial vehicles and rail vehicles and thus compliance with future strict regulations regarding particulate emissions. Our hybrid brake can also brake to a standstill with high braking power. We have many years of experience in the design of eddy current and hybrid brakes with high power density.

  • Design and optimisation of eddy current and hybrid brakes
  • Application focus on heavy commercial vehicles and rail vehicles
  • Design, construction and testing on our own test benches

Contact

Dr.-Ing. Frank Rinderknecht

Head of Department
German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Institute of Vehicle Concepts
Alternative Energy Conversion
Pfaffenwaldring 38-40, 70569 Stuttgart