At 14:30 on October 31, 2024, Prof. Dr. Heiko Rudolf from Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Germany, was invited to give an academic lecture on “Connectivity Technology as a Driver and Value-added Item for the Development of Automotive Industry” at the School of Mechanical Engineering and Electronic Information. Teachers and students of the School listened to the lecture together in Room 301 of No. 2 Teaching Building.
Prof.Dr.Heiko Rudolf is a professor in Manufacturing Engineering at the Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Germany, has previously served as a research engineer and project leader at Volkswagen Group headquarters in Wolfsburg, with extensive practical experience, has led and undertaken multiple research projects for the German Federal Ministry of Economy and Energy, and has published multiple articles such as “Methode zur frühzeitigen marken-undsegmentübergreifenden Auswahl der Fügetechnik im Karosseriebau”.
Prof. Dr. Heiko Rudolf first explained the concept of connection technology in his report, which is the way two or more parts are assembled into a whole. He emphasized its importance and role in creating new things and maximizing the value of product manufacturing and pointed out that different connection technologies are applicable to different parts of the car in automobile manufacturing. Then, he gave an in-depth presentation on connection technology in modular construction of automobiles, demonstrating its innovative application and unique charm in modern automobile manufacturing.
At the end of the lecture, the teachers and students interacted actively with Prof. Dr. Heiko Rudolf. The students were very enthusiastic in asking questions and they actively discussed with Prof. Dr. Heiko Rudolf about automotive connectivity, future connectivity, German automotive manufacturing and intelligent driving. For automotive connection technology, they raised practical application issues and Prof. Dr. Heiko Rudolf elaborated on its current status, characteristics and role. Speaking about the future connectivity technology, Prof. Dr. Heiko Rudolf depicted its future shape from multiple perspectives. Prof. Dr. Heiko Rudolf shared the development history, success factors, challenges and strategies of the German automobile manufacturing industry with the audience. As a current hot topic, Prof. Dr. Heiko Rudolf introduced the current situation and challenges of intelligent driving in Germany. The lecture not only opened up the academic horizons of teachers and students, but also built a new bridge for academic exchange and cooperation in the college. (Reported by Bai Wei)
