Toulouse, March 21, 2024 - The Archimedes General Assembly took place on March 19th and 20th in Toulouse, marking a pivotal moment for the initiative. The event, hosted by Vitesco Technologies and organized by AVL brought together over 70 esteemed partners to share insights and advancements in the realm of technologies for the lifetime extension of electronics using digital means.
The Assembly commenced with a warm welcome from ARCHIMEDES Coordinator Reiner John and Project Manager Katrin Al Jezany, both AVL. Their opening remarks set the stage for an engaging and informative series of presentations and discussions.
Highlights of the first day were Work Package presentations covering various topics such as requirements, specifications, and current standards, to failure mechanisms for components and systems, showcasing ARCHIMEDES’ work and progress of the first year. Additionally, systems architecture and modelling, simulations and digital twins, as well as standardization and outreach activities were thoroughly explored.
The agenda also featured Supply Chain presentations, shedding light on critical areas such as power electronic lifetime extension, bi-directional charger reliability, long-life automotive powertrain, sensors for emergency response, dependable battery management systems, long-life environmental control systems in aviation, and dependable environmental control systems in industry. Following these enlightening presentations, participants engaged in supply chain workshops, fostering collaboration and innovation among partners.
After the two days of the General Assembly, ARCHIMEDES partners gathered for a FEN Workshop. The Workshop included a World Café session titled “Requirements for (especially bidirectional) OBC & Perspective from Flexible Electrical Networks (FEN)”, chaired by Prof. Dr. Ir. Rik W. de Doncker from RWTH Aachen University. Discussions included crucial topics such as OBC and V2G infrastructure, safety aspects and requirements for V2G-OBC, lifetime preventative maintenance, and the future of hybrid modular batteries. Another World Café session focused on the “Link between ARCHIMEDES and FEN”, exploring topics such as the FEN Test and Training Center for MVDC and LVDC installation equipment, DC-DC converters, sector coupling, and demonstrators. “The General Assembly of ARCHIMEDES has been an incredible opportunity for partners to come together and showcase the groundbreaking progress we’ve made in advancing automotive, aviation, and industry technologies,” remarked Reiner John. “With collaboration at the forefront, we are poised to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving positive change in the industry.”
ARCHIMEDES remains committed to its mission of revolutionising the automotive, aviation, and industrial sectors through cutting-edge research and collaboration, and the success of this General Assembly underscores the project's unwavering dedication to this goal.
For more information about ARCHIMEDES and its initiatives, please visit the ARCHIMEDES Website: https://www.archimedesproject.eu/
About Vitesco Technologies: Vitesco Technologies is a leading international developer and manufacturer of cutting-edge drive systems for sustainable mobility. With intelligent system solutions and components for electric, hybrid, and internal combustion drive systems, Vitesco Technologies is making mobility clean, efficient, and affordable. The product portfolio includes electric drives, electro20nic controls, sensors and actuators, and exhaust gas treatment solutions. In 2023, Vitesco Technologies generated sales of around €9.23 billion and employs a workforce of around 35.500 employees at 50 locations. Vitesco Technologies is headquartered in Regensburg, Germany.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT: ARCHIMEDES is supported by the Chips Joint Undertaking and its members, including the top-up funding by National Authorities under Grant Agreement No 101112295. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the granting authority. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.