Innovative Projects at Kufstein University: Digital Twins & IoT
- 16.04.2024
- Practical Project
The practical projects of the Smart Products & Solutions Master's degree program serve not only to provide training, but also to directly apply and further develop intelligent products and solutions.
In a series of outstanding practical projects, students on the Smart Products & Solutions Master's degree program at the Kufstein University have been working on pioneering technologies.
The projects range from the digital twin of a 3D printer to a management system for the Makerslab and an Alpine IoT system for recording slope quality. The projects are not only used for training, but also for the direct application and further development of intelligent products and solutions.
INNOVATION THROUGH DIGITAL TWINS
In the Digital Twin of a 3D Printer project, the students developed a monitoring system for a binder jet printer. This system enables continuous monitoring and analysis of the printing process. The image-based approach continuously compares the actual contour of the applied adhesive with the target contour. This innovative application impressively demonstrates how digital technologies can be used to improve and monitor production processes. The system was implemented and tested as part of a proof of concept.
EFFICIENT MAKERSLAB THROUGH SMART MONITORING
The project management system for the Makerslab integrates continuous monitoring of the operating parameters of 3D printers. The use of open source software such as Octoprint and Octofarm as well as a booking system based on Microsoft Bookings resulted in an efficient and user-friendly solution.
ALPINE-IOT FOR SAFE SKI RESORTS
The Alpine IoT system for recording slope quality makes it possible to measure the snow temperature on and in the snow cover. The slope quality and slope development can be recorded based on the temperature curves. The data is transmitted securely to a central gateway using LoRaWAN technology. The positive test in the Fieberbrunn ski resort shows how IoT technology can contribute to safety and efficiency in winter sports.
The successfully implemented practical projects underline how the Kufstein University develops innovative solutions that are directly tailored to real-life applications by combining theoretical knowledge and practical application.