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Over 120 years of research and development
For more than 120 years, we have been investigating fundamental questions of vehicle technology as well as specific applications in our research. As one of only a few public research institutions worldwide, we at the ika are able to research the entire vehicle, including its systems and complex interactions.
Mobility is one of the central basic needs - making it possible for everyone in an ever more complex world is our drive and our task.
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Competences
Our research areas at a glance:
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Equipment
Modern test benches, up-to-date CAE tools and research vehicles form the basis of our application-oriented research.
Academy
Topic-specific training for companies to prepare them for the automotive future.
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Students
Our expertise in research forms the basis for the comprehensive range of courses we offer and the supervision of student work.
Career
We see the promotion and training of young scientists as one of our essential tasks.
News
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Deutsche Industrie und Forschung schlägt neuen Entwicklungs-Standard
Stuttgart, November 2023 – Die deutsche Automobilindustrie und Forschung hat sich in einem Verbundprojekt mit 22 Partnern…
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Fully automated and driverless
NAfter five years of intensive work, 8 universities and 9 companies today have presented their results to the public. Four…
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Eine offene Software- und Hardware-Architektur für zukünftige Fahrze
Der Einsatz von Elektronik und Software in Personenkraftwagen und Nutzfahrzeugen hat zu zahlreichen Innovationen geführt.…
Monday, January 09, 2023
Attraktive Lebensräume fürs Braunkohlerevier – Projekt BaLSaM hilf
Aachen, 09. Januar 2023: Was wird eigentlich aus den Braunkohlerevieren, wenn die Bagger abrücken? Langfristig sollen…
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Research projects
Vehicle Concepts and Design
KAI
KAI unites the leading and internationally operating German companies and research institutions in the field of vehicle interiors,…
Vehicle Concepts and Design
ULAS-E-VAN
As part of the research project "ULAS-E-VAN" ("UltraLight Body Structure of an Electric VAN"), 9 partners are developing…
Automated Driving
V4Safety
The Project Vehicles and VRU Virtual eValuation of Road Safety (V4Safety) deals with the harmonization of a method for the…
Energy and Drivetrain Management
eTestHiL
One focus of the eTestHiL research project is to explore the possibilities of purpose design in the development of electric…
