The [Lab Name] Design Lab is at the forefront of innovation in machine elements, the foundational components of mechanical systems. Our research focuses on advancing the design, performance, and sustainability of critical elements such as gears, bearings, fasteners, and couplings. By leveraging cutting-edge computational tools, experimental techniques, and materials science advancements, we aim to enhance efficiency, reliability, and adaptability in diverse engineering applications.ur lab collaborates with industry leaders and academic institutions to validate these innovations through real-world applications in sectors like automotive, aerospace, renewable energy, and robotics. 

Free-form non-involute hears

  • Reductions in maximum and average wear depth of 54% and 69%, respectively, compared to standard involute gears.
  • The optimized gears maintained high contact ratios (greater than 1.6).
  • Experimental data from an FZG test rig showed a 45% reduction in wear.

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Δημοσιευσεισ

D KRYFOS, C KALLIGEROS, K KARAGIANNIS, V SPITAS, N SAPIDIS

A novel self-assessment technique of 3D printer accuracy

Innovative Manufacturing Engineering and Energy: IManEE2024 46, 74

2024

Nikolaos Rogkas, Alexandros Manios, Matthaios Pelekis, Emmanouil Karampasakis, Maria Fotopoulou, Vasilios Spitas, Dimitrios Rakopoulos

Coupled EMAG-CFD-Thermal analysis of a novel SST system utilizing forced-liquid cooling with biodegradable dielectric fluid

Applied Thermal Engineering 257, 124293

2024