Cyber-physical engineering focuses on topics such as the simulation of complex processes, digital twins and virtual certification. DLR has extensive experience with the interface between digital and physical engineering.
Digitalisation in engineering uses the innovative possibilities of virtual modelling and simulation for the development of technologies, products and services. DLR has extensive experience when it comes to the interface between digital and physical engineering. This concerns topics such as the simulation of complex processes, digital twins and virtual certification. Building on this expertise, DLR has set itself the goal of further expanding its position in this field of technology in the DLR-relevant sectors of aeronautics, space, energy, transport and security.
Topics such as digital twinning and predictive maintenance will be further strengthened in order to be able to serve the entire system and development chains. Virtualisation of processes and systems is increasingly becoming a normal part of research and development in DLR’s core areas. Expertise and activities relating to embedded and distributed systems are being expanded. The same applies to the multi-scale modelling of complex systems using state-of-the-art methods.
With its activities and technology transfer in this area, DLR as a research organisation is making a significant contribution to strengthening national expertise in the context of Industry 4.0. The digitalisation and computerisation of design and production processes have a very high strategic competitive significance, particularly for Germany as a business location and for its manufacturing industries.
