Active suspension system in action – successful combination of practice and theory
As part of his industry promotion, RAPA doctoral student Martin Klötzer brought the RAPA Demo Car to the campus of Dresden University of Technology. The aim was to bring state-of-the-art chassis technology to life – an active system that is usually used in premium-class vehicles.
Experience chassis technology live: Martin Klötzer (RAPA, third from the right) and students from TU Dresden during a hands-on session with the demo car – practice meets innovation right on campus.
Hands-on chassis technology
The actively controlled chassis provided a practical insight into the complex system architecture of modern vehicle technology – particularly with regard to damping, control and integration of the motor-pump-unit. Students and lecturers alike took the opportunity to experience the system in operation – a perspective that is rarely possible in everyday university life.
Theory meets practical coincidence
Particularly pleasing: at the same time as the visit to the demo car, an event on constructive mechanical engineering took place on campus. The motor-pump-unit served as an example. This overlap was not planned, but a happy coincidence. This meant that the theoretical content from the course could be directly linked to the real system in the vehicle.
“Great initiative, Martin! This is how theoretical knowledge becomes practical experience” – Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Weber, TU Dresden
Promoting technical education and talent development
The campaign is part of RAPA’s commitment to the exchange of knowledge between industry and science. As a development partner for mechatronic systems, RAPA specifically supports universities – for example through joint projects, practical doctorates or on-site technology demonstrations. The cooperation with the TU Dresden is exemplary for our claim not only to develop, but also to communicate.
