Rope Technology
The working field of the department of Rope Technology include Destructive Rope Testing, Non-Destructive Rope Testing and Ropes in Application. Approvals exist for the areas of cableway technology and personal protective equipment in mountain sports (PPE).
Technical Logistics | Logistics Processes
Within the field of Technical Logistics | Logistics Processes, we focus on two key areas:
Test stands are available at the IFT for research activities, industry collaborations and teaching. For example, the LernLager facility allows for the scientific analysis of manual order-picking processes.
Technical Logistics | Material Flow Automation
Technical Logistics | Material Flow Automation deals with the development of innovative solutions in research and technology as well as in practice-oriented industrial projects. The focus is on the development, improvement and optimization of machines and individual components in order to make material flow more efficient and sustainable.
Our work covers the following areas:
- Machine development
- Automated guided vehicles, mobile robotics
- Test laboratory for material handling design elements
