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Organisation profile
Introduction / mission
The mission of the CST section is to develop new methods and tools in the area of Systems Theory, Control Engineering and Mechatronics. The research focuses on understanding the fundamental system properties that determine the performance of mechanical engineering systems, and exploiting this knowledge for the design of the high-tech systems of the future.
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We want an internationally leading role in research, combined with inspiring education, valorisation through spin-off companies, and direct co-operation with industry.
Organisational profile
Our overall research strategy is focused on performance-driven design and control. The performance of a controlled system is defined as the extent to which the actual behaviour of the system matches the intended behaviour, while being subject to disturbances acting on the system and variations in system dynamics. Performance requirements can be related, for instance, to the accurate tracking of a set-point (motion) or to the energy utilisation (hybrid vehicles). Fundamental properties that determine and possibly limit performance can be found in both external sources (disturbances acting on the system) and internal sources (system properties, controller properties, quality of sensors and actuators etc.). Only by an integrated design of both the mechatronic (hardware) system and the (software) controller the highest performance requirements can be achieved.
The engineering question underlying the design problem of high-performance systems is how to find the best combination of controller and system realisation such that the performance requirements are achieved for all prescribed situations (disturbances and system variations).
The scientific question is how to exploit (model-based) insights into the fundamental properties of the system for systematic analysis and design, leading to a significant increase in the achievable performance. It is clear that the engineering question has a strong interrelationship with the scientific question, in which the former has the role of validation and inspiration for new directions of research.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Leontine I.M. Aarnoudse
- Mechanical Engineering, Group Oomen - Doctoral Candidate
- Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems Technology - Doctoral Candidate
Person: Prom. : doctoral candidate (PhD)
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Aron J. Aertssen
- Mechanical Engineering, Group Van de Molengraft - Doctoral Candidate
Person: Prom. : doctoral candidate (PhD)
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Ömür Arslan
- Mechanical Engineering, Dynamics and Control - Assistant Professor
- EAISI High Tech Systems - Assistant Professor
- EAISI Mobility - Assistant Professor
- Mechanical Engineering, Group Van de Molengraft - Assistant Professor
Person: UD : Assistant Professor
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22.0024 TKI "AMBER"
Torta, E., van de Molengraft, M. J. G. & van der Horst, A.
1/01/21 → 31/03/27
Project: Research direct
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TOWR: 22.0024 TOWR CST
Steinbuch, M., de Vos, K., Steinbuch, M., van Rhijn, G. & den Ouden, J. H. V.
1/01/21 → 31/12/26
Project: Research direct
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(Machine) learning for feedforward in precision mechatronics
Aarnoudse, L. I. M., Oomen, T. A. E. & van Haren, M. J. (ed.), 2023, (Accepted/In press).Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › Academic
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A Coalitional MPC Approach to Control of Collaborative Vehicle Platoons
Chanfreut Palacio, P., Keijzer, T., Maestre, J. M. & Ferrari, R. M. G., 2023, (In preparation) Preprints of the 22nd IFAC World Congress, Yokohama, Japan, July 9-14, 2023. 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
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Adaptive Sampling and Actuation for POMDPs: Application to Precision Agriculture
Antunes, D. J., Beumer, R. M., van de Molengraft, M. J. G. & Heemels, W. P. M. H., 10 Jan 2023, 2022 IEEE 61st Conference on Decision and Control, CDC 2022. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, p. 2399-2404 6 p. 9992329Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
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Equipment
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Constructions and Mechanisms Laboratory
P.C.J.N. Rosielle (Manager), S.C.M. Knippenberg (Manager) & C.A.J. Hanselaar (Manager)
Control Systems TechnologyFacility/equipment: Research lab
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Motion Laboratory
P. Teurlings (Manager), S.C.M. Knippenberg (Manager) & C.A.J. Hanselaar (Manager)
Dynamics and ControlFacility/equipment: Research lab
Datasets
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Hysteretic Benchmark with a Dynamic Nonlinearity
Schoukens, M. (Creator) & Noël, J. P. (Creator), 4TU.Centre for Research Data, 21 Sept 2020
DOI: 10.4121/12967592, https://data.4tu.nl/articles/_/12967592
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Multivariable ILC design procedure: application to Arizona flatbed printer
Blanken, L. L. G. (Creator) & Oomen, T. A. E. (Creator), Code Ocean, 2019
DOI: 10.24433/co.2750806.v1, https://codeocean.com/capsule/2032065/tree/v1
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Review of simulation software for cyber-physical production systems with intelligent distributed production control
Paape, N. (Creator), van Eekelen, J. A. W. M. (Creator) & Reniers, M. A. (Creator), Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2023
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23633687, https://tandf.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Review_of_simulation_software_for_cyber-physical_production_systems_with_intelligent_distributed_production_control/23633687 and one more link, https://tandf.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Review_of_simulation_software_for_cyber-physical_production_systems_with_intelligent_distributed_production_control/23633687/1 (show fewer)
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Prizes
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10th International Conference on Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing, Best Paper Award
Wilschut, Tim (Recipient), Stokkermans, Joep P.W. (Recipient) & Adan, Ivo J.B.F. (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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2020: DISC PhD Award for one of my PhD students (Stefan Heijmans)
Heemels, W.P.M.H. (Maurice) (Recipient), 31 Mar 2015
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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2020 EurAgEng Outstanding Paper Awards
Kuijpers, Wouter J.P. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
Activities
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PowertrAInBrAIn - Strategic DENSO-TU/e collaboration on AI
Frank P.T. Willems (Speaker)
14 Jul 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
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22nd IFAC World Congress
Frank P.T. Willems (Organiser) & Mahdi Shahbakhti (Organiser)
13 Jul 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Workshop, seminar, course or exhibition › Scientific
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Frontiers in Control Engineering (Journal)
Frank P.T. Willems (Editorial board member)
17 Mar 2023 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity › Scientific
Press/Media
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US Patent Issued to CANON PRODUCTION PRINTING HOLDING on Aug. 22 for "Inkjet printer with transport belt deformation compensation" (Dutch Inventors)
22/08/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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TU/e Researchers Awarded NWO Veni Grants for Innovative Studies in Diverse Fields
4/08/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Impacts
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Automotive powertrains
Sjoerd C.M. Knippenberg (Content manager), Caspar Hanselaar (Content manager) & Nancy Wagemakers (Content manager)
Impact: Research Topic/Theme (at group level)
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Control of fusion plasmas
Sjoerd C.M. Knippenberg (Content manager), Caspar Hanselaar (Content manager) & Nancy Wagemakers (Content manager)
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Cyber-Physical Systems and Systems Engineering
Sjoerd C.M. Knippenberg (Content manager), Caspar Hanselaar (Content manager) & Nancy Wagemakers (Content manager)
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Student theses
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A comparison of timed games and time optimal supervisor synthesis
Author: de Munter, R., 2010Supervisor: Rooda, J. E. (Supervisor 1) & van de Mortel-Fronczak, J. M. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
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A control-oriented model for breakdown and burn-through in TCV and its application
Author: Ravensbergen, T., 26 Jan 2017Supervisor: Felici, F. A. A. (Supervisor 1), Reimerdes, H. (External person) (External coach), Sinha, J. (External person) (External coach) & de Baar, M. R. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
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A control strategy approach for automated handling systems in the Merge Zone
Author: Bals, P., 13 Oct 2021Supervisor: Reniers, M. A. (Supervisor 1) & Swartjes, L. (External coach)
Student thesis: Master
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