Assessing reliability and lifetime of rotating components
The Rotating Components Department specializes in the analysis, development, and optimization of rotating components. One focus is on fatigue assessment and service life analysis and prediction for wheel head systems in commercial vehicles and passenger cars. To this end, we develop innovative test methods and use advanced simulation methods to validate and predict the behavior of components under realistic operating conditions. By analyzing static and dynamic behavior, system requirements can be identified and evaluated at an early stage. We also research technologies for reducing tire wear and its environmental impact. In addition, we support partners by transferring expert knowledge – for example, through training courses and conferences – and use this to develop customized solutions for various industrial challenges.
Our key competencies
- Experimental and digital validation of wheel end systems
- Development of advanced testing methods
- Fatigue strength investigations under realistic load spectra
- Lifetime prediction and damage analysis for rotating components
- Development of custom test programs for trucks and cars
Value for industry & partners
Faster, reliable service-life decisions: Laboratory-based and digital fatigue/durability testing under realistic loads shortens development and validation/qualification cycles.
High predictive accuracy comes from combining experimental validation with simulation-based assessment — from loading through damage initiation and progression to service life.
Integration into our R&D services and research topics
The Rotating Components Department handles projects addressing industrial and research tasks, ranging from stress analysis in operation to the development of specific load profiles to reliably assess the lifespan of rotating components. By combining experimental expertise, digital validation, and methodological advancement, we make a significant contribution to improving system reliability, safety, and sustainability.