Lightweight design of a gripping system using a holistic systematic development process - A case study

Abstract

Lightweight design is a key driver for resource and energy efficiency and thus essential on the road to climate neutrality. A systematic and holistic development process can significantly leverage the potential of lightweight design in industries like machinery and plant engineering. This paper describes the application of a novel systematic lightweight design process for the development of a gripping system, considering design, material and manufacturing. Based on the state of the art in gripping system development, the novel systematic lightweight development process is applied to the case study of a gripping system.