ACT
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Gerald Jungmayr
MECON
Dip.-Ing. Dr. Thomas Gross
SENS
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Markus Pichler-Scheder
SYMB
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Johannes Klinglmayr, MA
COMET K2 Center
COMET K2 Center for Symbiotic Mechatronics
LCM operates a COMET K2 competence center called “Symbiotic Mechatronics” in order to keep its finger on the technological pulse. COMET competence centers are funded by the Republic of Austria – specifically the BMK and the BMAW -, the participating federal states and the participating companies and research organizations. This funding enables LCM to carry out risky innovative projects with various partners at the interface between science and industry. These projects are managed by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG).
What is symbiotic mechatronics?
Symbiotic mechatronics is a novel paradigm for mechatronic systems that promotes mutual benefit from the interaction between “symbiotic partners” such as mechatronic systems, their elements and their respective physical, digital and human environments.
The concept of symbiotic mechatronics
With the novel concept of Symbiotic Mechatronics, we have extended mechatronics to new challenges in and around classic mechatronics. Driven by information and communication technology (ICT) and digitalization, a virtual layer integrates the useful interaction between mechatronic systems and their respective environments.
Mechatronic systems are indispensable components in today’s world. In the future, however, it will become increasingly important for these systems to interact with each other and with their physical, digital, human or climate-specific environments. We are developing this path and supporting partners and customers in this transformation from classic mechatronics to symbiotic mechatronics.
Research network
LCM’s intensive cooperation with international universities and research partners is the basis of a sustainable internationalization strategy. The scientific results of the Comet K2 research projects, together with the expertise of our employees, form the basis for the successful development of new smart, networked or autonomous systems.
Comet K2-Center Key Personas
ACT
Univ.-Prof. DI Dr. Gerd Bramerdorfer (JKU)
Univ.-Prof. DI Dr. Gudrun Mikota (JKU)
MECON
Univ.-Prof. DI Dr. Markus Schöberl (JKU)
O.Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Michael Krommer (JKU)
SENS
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Andreas Springer (JKU)
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Bernhard Jakoby (JKU)
SYMB
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Bernhard Jakoby (JKU)
Associate Professor Dr. Susanne Saminger-Platz (JKU)
Minna Lanz (Finland)
Jiri Sloupensky (Czech Republic)
Aude Billard (Switzerland)
Harri Kulmala (Finland)
Iris Grässler (Germany)
Peter Steinrück (Austria)
FFG Success Stories
Factbox
- 4 research areas – 3 multi-firm projects (MFPs)
- Research budget EUR 50 million
- Duration: 5 years (2022 – 2026)
- around 120 employees
- 40 corporate partners
- 50 scientific partners
Nationally funded projects
Our national research projects and success stories create maximum added value for industry through the targeted transfer of knowledge from science to practice. These funded projects set new standards in mechatronics and drive innovative solutions for future challenges.
FFG – Promotion of excellent research
The COMET Centers (K2) are a central funding instrument of the FFG to strengthen application-oriented cutting-edge research in Austria. They promote long-term cooperation between science and industry and thus enable innovations with a high economic and social impact. The FFG supports these strategic partnerships and thus sustainably strengthens Austria as a research and technology location.
Your contact for research questions
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Manfred Nader
Chief Scientific Officer (CSO)
