C02 Integrative numerical design methods for component and process

The DediGrad subproject C02 develops integrative numerical design methods for component and process by combining high-fidelity simulation, scientific machine learning, and multi-criteria optimisation within a consistent framework. The focus lies on highly accurate models for the behaviour of short- and long-fibre-reinforced systems in injection moulding, together with efficient surrogate models for accelerated design. The objective is to treat product and process optimisation not separately but in a coupled manner, thereby enabling robust design strategies for graded lightweight structures. In this way, C02 forms a key methodological bridge between detailed process simulation and computationally efficient system design.