Thesis Work - Topology optimization of robot component

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This position reports to

R&D Team Lead

Your role and responsibilities

At ABB, you can be sure you are helping to create a better world. Why not take the chance to do this while working in one of the most fascinating technology areas in modern industry - Robotics! ABB Robotics is a leading supplier of industrial robots and robot software, in addition to its equipment, and complete application solutions. We are found in 53 countries and have installed more than 500,000 robots, supported by the broadest service network, and offering in the industry. Now we are offering an exciting master thesis within Mechanical Analysis R&D. You can be a part of our team responsible for simulation, optimization and calculations on the robots. To achieve a proper balance between performance, strength, quality, safety and cost, we continuously develop new types of manipulators consisting of motors, gears and arms. When developing structural arms one challenge is to ensure that the design is optimized for strength, mass and design constraints. To enable this, we perform topology optimization as part of our development process. The goal of this thesis project is to perform a topology optimization study on a robot's structural components. This requires linear simulation models which are then analyzed in optimization software. The results of the study will be used to develop new innovative and better performing designs for future robots. Details: • January-June 2025 • 30 ECTS/högskolepoäng(hp) • One student • Most time on site in Västerås Your responsibilities: • Study of previous designs for reference. • Literature study on topology optimization methodology. • Using the literature study, investigate different parameters of the optimization to identify their effects on the result. These parameters can include both different optimization software's and their parameters. • Use the result to suggest designs for the component. • Living ABB's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Qualifications for the role

• Engineering student in Mechanical engineering, Technical physics, Aeronautical or program with similar profile, with orientation towards Computational mechanics and/or materials.
• Basic knowledge in Solid mechanics and Finite Element Method.
• You are self-driven, structured and analytical.
• Fluent English in speaking and writing, English is the corporate language and used for all documentation.

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