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Chair of Construction

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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Johannes Zentner

Institute
EMB | Institute for Development-Oriented Mechanical Engineering

Contact
Room: NI244
Phone: +49 341 3076 4115
Send e-mail | johannes(dot)zentner(at)htwk-leipzig.de

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 Teaching

  • Fundamentals of Design and CAD
  • Methodical Design
  • Collaborative Product Development
  • Electromechanical Design
  • Cooperative Design Project
  • Design of Mechatronic Assemblies (EIT degree programme)

 Research

  • Cooperative Development Methodology
  • Synergistic design and construction of mechatronic systems
  • Methodological analysis and resolution of technical problems (problem identification, root cause analysis, solution development)
  • Reverse engineering (3D scanning, CAD/PDM, virtual reality, documentation)
  • Virtual Reality (VR) in design
  • Modern methods and tools of mechanical engineering in musical instrument making
  • Exoskeletal motion-assistance systems
  • Multi-coordinate drives and transport systems with multiple degrees of freedom
  • Electromechanical and mechatronic system components
  • Rapid prototyping using additive manufacturing processes

Research projects: Design

 Roles | Memberships

  • Spokesperson for the EMB Institute for Development-Oriented Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, HTWK Leipzig (since 2021)
  • Dean of Studies for MBB/MBM, Faculty of Engineering, HTWK Leipzig (since 2021)
  • Vice-Dean for Research, Faculty of Engineering, HTWK Leipzig (until 2021)
  • Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Programme Committee, Faculty of Engineering, HTWK Leipzig (since 2021)
  • Member of the Executive Board and representative of HTWK Leipzig on the Mechanical Engineering Departmental Council (FBTM e.V.)
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