The TGM Lightweight Construction Academy

Specifically for engineers who deal with the mass properties of parts, assemblies, systems and the overall weight of vehicles, or who need to manage, control or predict mass properties during the design process of industrial products.

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Goals

We empower engineering professionals to design and implement lightweight solutions that drive innovation, improve efficiency and promote sustainability.

Knowledge transfer
Educate participants on the principles and importance of weight management and lightweight construction in various industries (automotive, aerospace, rail, etc.).
Skills development
- Practical training in calculation tools and software for structural analysis, weight optimization and material selection
- Teaching techniques for integrating weight management into early design phases
Innovation
Stimulate innovative thinking by learning more about case studies of successful lightweight projects and participating in expert discussions.
Focus on sustainability
Providing tools and strategies to achieve a balance between performance, weight and sustainability goals.
Business and strategic orientation
Informing participants about the economic effects of weight management and lightweight construction (e.g. fuel savings, cost reductions in logistics).

Program
The Academy's program is designed in such a way that participants can complete the modules alongside their professional commitments.
Two afternoons per week
The TGM Lightweight Construction Academy is designed as a mixture of training and consulting, with training on one day and consulting on the other.
Lectures, practical training & quiz (1.5h)
On the first day of each week there are lectures and training sessions that take place in the late afternoon and include quizzes, interactive games and multimedia elements such as animations and videos to support and enhance learning.
Q & A with the experts (1h)
Two days later, an "Expert Talk" and a discussion will take place. This is an open consultation where participants can ask specific questions about the challenges facing the industry and current projects with certain components. During this session, possible solutions are discussed together.
TGM certificate
After completing each module, participants receive a TGM certificate.
Several participants?
Would you like to send several participants to the Academy? Get in touch with us and we will find a flexible solution.

Courses

1st course: Lightweight design & identification of risks and opportunities

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2nd course: Mass properties - controlling/control/prediction

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Our trainers & experts

Sandra Kucane
Calculation and design engineer
10+ years of experience
Industries: Aerospace, railroad
Experienced calculation and design engineer with more than 10 years of experience in the aerospace and railroad industries. Specializes in finite element modeling, strength and fatigue analysis, damage tolerance assessment and technical report writing. Provides reliable solutions and clear documentation to support complex engineering projects.
Dipl.-Ing. (TU) Heinz Michael Hübner
Senior engineer for mass properties and weight manager
25+ years of experience
Industry: Aerospace
Experienced weight management engineer with experience in the aerospace industry. Specialized in weight optimization of seating systems, including target weight definition, monitoring and detailed reporting for airlines. Proficient in supporting new product development and facilitating weight reduction workshops. Provides innovative solutions and comprehensive documentation to improve product performance and efficiency.
Dipl.-Ing. Hans-Peter Dahm
Senior Expert, CEO of TGM & Dr. Mirtsch GmbH
25+ years of experience
Industries: Aerospace, automotive industry (sports cars, electric drive, PHEV, volume segment, SUV), railroad, shipbuilding
Senior lightweight design expert and managing director with over 25 years of experience in supporting OEMs in the automotive, aerospace, rail and other industries. Specializes in advanced lightweight design, weight management, structural FEM optimization and innovative engineering solutions. His expertise includes analysis, CFD and thermal optimization, and CAD-based lightweight design concepts. Known for developing tools and methods that enable significant weight reductions and cost optimizations while meeting stringent technical requirements.
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Dr. Andreas Freund
Senior Expert, CEO of Realize Engineering Dresden GmbH
20+ years of experience
Industries: Aerospace, automotive, railroad, shipbuilding
Senior Lightweight Engineering Expert and Managing Director with over 20 years of experience. Expert in simulation and method development for composite materials with extensive experience in FEM model development, failure criteria, multi-scale simulations and multi-field problems. Proven track record in aerospace materials modeling, structural mechanics and manufacturing simulations, including high pressure compressor housings and metallic pressure vessels. As Managing Director at Realize Engineering Dresden and in previous positions at LZS GmbH and TU Dresden, he has driven innovation in homogenization techniques, crash and impact simulations, multi-material design and advanced structural analysis.
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