ZAL-YB-2018

ZAL YEARBOOK
2018

FUTURE.
CREATED IN HAMBURG.

ZAL
YEARBOOK 2018
CONTENTS
FACTS &
INFORMATION
4 — 5
24 ZAL GmbH – Personnel
25 ZAL TechCenter – Workplaces
ZAL GmbH – Business Areas
26 Rental & Building Operation
28 R&T Services
30 Funded Research Projects
32 Investments
34 FoLuHH
INTRODUCTION
10 Welcoming Address
Roland Gerhards,
CEO ZAL GmbH
12 ZAL Highlights 2018
18 Quotes 2018

ZAL
TECHCENTER
64 Café Serendipity
66 Odeon
68 University Research at ZAL
70 VR Tour
INTRODUCTION
INNOVATION
R & T
ZAL
EVENTS
ZAL TechCenter Achievements
40 Awards
ZAL GmbH Achievements
42 European UAM Initiative
44 International Research with Canada
46 Interview with ZAL GmbH's Head of R&T
50 Laser Shock Peening at ZAL
56 ZALamander
76 LSP Grand Opening
80 ZAL Family Day
82 ZAL Science Slam
84 Presstour to ZAL Fuel Cell Lab
86 ZAL GmbH
88 Imprint

6 — 7
INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

8 — 9

INTRODUCTION

ZAL
WELCOMING ADDRESS
2018 WAS A SUPER HOT YEAR
NOT ONLY IN TERMS OF THE WEATHER!
10 — 11
Dear Readers,
Hot, hotter, hottest. Looking back at the year 2018 from
a meteorological point of view, the northern hemisphere
enjoyed the summer of the century. The following
pages will tell you what was happening at ZAL in
2018, and I promise you, we also had some pretty hot
topics!
Hot best describes the setting up of our new laser system.
The Laser Shock Peening research infrastructure
represents one of the most cutting-edge infrastructures
for mechanical surface treatment using laser
light. It can be used, for example, to delay the aging
processes of fatigue-critical aircraft components. In
addition to Airbus, ZAL GmbH is carrying out work on
the plant together with our American partner, the
equipment manufacturer LSPT.
A further collaborative project that takes us across
the North Atlantic is our work with Canadian
research partners CRIAQ and CARIC. In the summer
of 2018, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding
to work together on mutually beneficial technology
topics. As a result, a joint research project will be
created each year, and the network activities
between us will be increased.
In the spirit of international cooperation, 2018 saw us
draw yet another topic into the limelight: driven by our
drone network Windrove, we were instrumental in
Hamburg being awarded ›Smart City‹ status as part of
the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) initiative of the European
Innovation Partnership. The goal here is to develop scenarios
for the systematic use of new aircraft in the metropolitan
region.
Our overseas activities should not, however, detract
from the exciting topics addressed in the ZAL Tech-
Center in 2018. Just two of our many highlights in the
area of R&T at ZAL GmbH were our new research project
for robot-controlled additive manufacturing and
the development of our mobile research platform ZALamander,
which was received to great public acclaim.
On top of all this, we again hosted a series of exciting
events. We received visits from important personalities
and celebrated two building highlights in the ZAL Tech-
Center, namely the opening of an additional creative
room and the ZAL Café. Last but not least – we are particularly
proud to announce that ZAL and its partners
have once again received awards in recognition of their
achievements. This all goes to show that we are on the
right track – the ZAL concept is a winner!
On that note, we wish you much enjoyment in reading
more about our highlights in 2018.
Yours,
ROLAND GERHARDS
P.S. The current yearbook is the ideal opportunity to
provide insights into what we do. It is my personal commitment
that many more ZAL yearbooks will report on
our joint successes in ZAL aeronautical research. To
this end, we are currently working on expanding the
ZAL TechCenter; the objective being to give more partners
the chance to participate in our mutual success.

INTRODUCTION

ZAL
HIGHLIGHTS 2018
ZAL 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
12 — 13
LSP GRAND OPENING
DR. PETER TSCHENTSCHER, First Mayor of the the city of Hamburg
and ROLAND GERHARDS, CEO ZAL GmbH. Read more: p. 50-55, p. 76-79
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
The grand opening of the new research
infrastructure for laser shock peening
was the main highlight in 2018. In
addition, a collaboration agreement
between ZAL and LSP Technologies was
signed, ensuring the new technology is
used in aviation research

INTRODUCTION
VIP VISITS
Shortly after taking office THOMAS JARZOMBEK, Federal Government Coordinator of
German Aerospace Policy, visits ZAL: here he is introduced to the topic of exoskeletons
ZAL PROJECTS
ZALamander – an experimental platform developed by ZAL engineers,
earned unexpected recognition for its various fields of application.
Read more: p. 56-59

ZAL
HIGHLIGHTS 2018
UAM REGION
Hamburg has become official demonstrator region of the European Initiative for
UAM (Urban Air Mobility) on the basis of ZAL's Windrove project. Read more: p. 42-43
14 — 15
AWARDS
Innovation from ZAL: Airbus fuel cell demonstrator
wins award. Winning team from left to right:
BARNABY LAW, WOLFGANG ENGEL, CLAUS
HOFFJANN, all Airbus. Read more: p. 40-41

ZAL EVENT
Witty and entertaining research was to be experienced
for the public at the second ZAL Science Slam. Read more: p. 82-83
INTRODUCTION
INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH WITH CANADA
The MoU was signed by DENIS FAUBERT, President & CEO of CRIAQ and CARIC – not in the picture, ALAIN AUBERTI0N, Vice President of CRIAQ and CARIC,
ROLAND GERHARDS, CEO ZAL GmbH and JOACHIM EDEL, Manager of Innovation ZAL GmbH, in the presence of Québec's Deputy Premier, DOMINIQUE
ANGLADE, and Hamburg Aviation's Managing Director, DR. FRANZ JOSEF KIRSCHFINK. The agreement between CRIAQ, CARIC and ZAL is built on a Memorandum
of Intent signed at Farnborough in 2016 by Hamburg Aviation and Aéro Montréal representing the clusters. Read more: p. 44-45

ZAL
HIGHLIGHTS 2018
16 — 17
ZAL FAMILY DAY
There was a lot of technology for
young and old to touch during the
family day held on the premises.
Read more: p. 80-81
ZAL FAMILY DAY
Even the little ones are invited
to explore and experiment

INTRODUCTION
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH DAY
Inauguration of the university spaces with DR. TORSTEN SEVECKE,
Council of State of the Ministry for Economic Affairs, Transport and
Innovation (on the right). Read more: p. 68-69
STOPOVER AT ZAL FUEL CELL LAB
Toyota Fuel Cell Tour for International Journalists. Read more: p. 84-85

ZAL
QUOTES 2018
»At the pulse of technology trends:
Aviation research and robotics at ZAL.«
TECHNOLOGY REVIEW
»Hamburg's
high-flyers.«
18 — 19
NEXT REALITY INSIDE, THE MAGAZINE FOR VR AND AR ON ZAL VR LAB
»Laser peening lands in Hamburg to enhace Aerospace
Manufacturing.«
METAL FINISHING NEWS INTERNATIONAL
»Cutting-edge aviation
research: ZAL inaugurates
new laser process.«
BUSINESS & PEOPLE

»Cooperation across
the North Atlantic.«
HAMBURG AVIATION MAGAZIN
»With ZALamander, the ZAL in Hamburg once
again shows that it is a prime example of
successful cooperation between state and
private sponsors and develops groundbreaking
aviation technologies throughout Europe.«
BDLI - INNOVATION OF THE WEEK
INTRODUCTION
»Quiet Journey.«
FRANKFURTER RUNDSCHAU RESEARCH ON ZAL ACOUSTICS LAB
»Hamburg & Quebec intensify
research cooperation.«
ZAL NEWS BLOG

20 — 21
FACTS &
INFORMATION

FACTS & INFORMATION

22 — 23

FACTS & INFORMATION

ZAL GMBH
PERSONNEL
24 — 25
39 EMPLOYEES in 2017 50 EMPLOYEES in 2018
— Due to the extended scope of activities at the ZAL, a planned increase of staff was carried out in 2018 taking the
number of employees from 39 to 50. In the main, the additional personnel was assigned to our aviation research
network and to the R&T department's digitization and robotics sector.

ZAL TECHCENTER
WORKPLACES
FACTS & INFORMATION
ZAL GMBH (50 workplaces)
ZAL TECHCENTER (600 workplaces)
— The ZAL TechCenter offered 600 workplaces for 37 partners in 2018.

ZAL GMBH BUSINESS AREAS
RENTAL & BUILDING OPERATION
OEMS,
SUPPLIERS
INNOVATION
PARTNERS
Airbus
Airbus Central R&T
Diehl Aviation
Liebherr
Lufthansa Technik
Premium Aerotec
Rockwell Collins
Zodiac Aerospace/Safran
3D.aero
AM Power
Innos Sperlich
Jetlite
LSP Technologies
proTechnikale
Synergeticon
ZAL Association
ZAL GmbH
26 — 27
3D Contech
Altran
Dassault Systèmes
iDS industrial Design Studio
SFS intec
Siemens
Solvay
Spitzner Engineers
Testfuchs
DLR FA
DLR MRO
DLR SL
DLR TT
Fraunhofer IAP
Fraunhofer IFAM
HAW Hamburg
HSU
TUHH
THK
T-Systems
TECHNOLOGY
PARTNERS
RESEARCH
INSTITUTES

FACTS & INFORMATION

ZAL GMBH BUSINESS AREAS
R&T SERVICES
REVENUES FROM INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS &
EARNINGS FROM FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS
2018
2017
28 — 29
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
0 € 500,000 € 1,000,000 € 1,500,000 € 2,000,000 € 2,500,000 €

REVENUES from industrial projects
EARNINGS from funded research projects
TOTAL
— At 1,809,000 euros, turnover from industrial
orders reached the level projected for 2018. As a
result of one-off factors, (particularly various provisions),
restructuring measures and a high employee
turnover meant that last year's figure could not be
achieved.
Revenues from R&T-funded projects, on the other
hand, showed a very positive development in 2018.
Ten executed projects and revenues of 753,000 euros
represent an increase of 82% on the previous year.
In the R&T area, income from so-called third-party
funds (earnings from industrial projects plus revenue
from subsidized R&T projects) increased by 3% to
2,562,000 euros. Overall, the research project share
grew. This is due to an increase in the number of
R&T-funded projects, up from seven to a total of ten
topics.
FACTS & INFORMATION

ZAL GMBH BUSINESS AREAS
FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS
INTELLIGENT
SENSOR
TECHNOLOGY
ROBOTICS &
ADDITIVE
MANUFACTURING
MOBILE
ROBOT
MEASUREMENT
PROCESSES
30 — 31
FUEL CELL
ENERGY
TROLLEY
ELECTRO-
ACOUSTICS
FUEL CELL
COMPONENT
TEST RIG
META-
MATERIALS
ELECTRONICS
COOLING
INDUSTRY 4.0 & MRO ACOUSTICS & VIBRATION ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS

INDUSTRY 4.0 & MRO
MOBILE
ROBOT
IVESPA Integrated verification, sensors and positioning in aircraft production; PARTNERS:
Advanced Realtime Tracking, Agilion, Airbus, Fraunhofer, RWTH Aachen, Siemens, TWT GmbH
Science Innovation, ZAL GmbH; FUNDING: LuFo V/3; DURATION: 01/2018–03/2021
INTELLIGENT
SENSOR
TECHNOLOGY
RESA Development of retrofittable, manufacturer-independent sensor system architectures
for integrated, wireless measurement data acquisition, analysis and decision
support for predictive maintenance; PARTNERS: IMST GmbH, Lufthansa Technik, TUHH,
ZAL GmbH; FUNDING: LuFo V/3; DURATION: 08/2018–07/2022
ROBOTICS & ADDITIVE
MANUFACTURING
HUTAB Robot-guided additive manufacturing for hybrid production of aircraft parts on
existing components; PARTNERS: COTESA GmbH, Diehl, HSU, ZAL GmbH; FUNDING: LuFo
V/3; DURATION: 01/2018–02/2022
ACOUSTICS & VIBRATION
MEASUREMENT
PROCESSES
ELECTRO-
ACOUSTICS
METAMATERIALS
FLIGHTLAB/EVAMAR Flight testing in the laboratory; PARTNERS: Airbus, DLR, HAW,
HSU, Novicos, TUHH, ZAL GmbH; FUNDING: LuFo V/2, DURATION: 07/2016–06/2019
SMART EXCITER MODULE Application of cabin interiors for passenger address systems;
PARTNERS: Holmberg GmbH, ZAL GmbH; FUNDING: ZIM; DURATION: 01/2016–03/2019
NAIMMTA New acoustic insulation metamaterial technology for aerospace; PARTNERS:
3M, Airbus, ETS, HAW, Hutchinson, Mecanum, NRC Canada, Université de Sherbrooke,
ZAL GmbH; FUNDING: BMBF, CRIAQ; DURATION: 09/2017–08/2020
FACTS & INFORMATION
ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS
ELECTRONICS
COOLING
NAKULEK Natural circulation cooling for power electronics; PARTNERS: Airbus, Diehl,
TUHH, XRG Simulation GmbH, ZAL GmbH; FUNDING: LuFo V/2; DURATION:
07/2016–06/2019
FUEL CELL
COMPONENT
TEST RIG
BILBO Fuel cell integration in the laboratory and operational optimization; PARTNERS:
Airbus, Diehl, DLR TT, ZAL; FUNDING: BMVI, NIP/NOW; DURATION: 05/2017–09/2019
FUEL CELL
ENERGY TROLLEY
GETPOWER Galley Energy Trolley Power; PARTNERS: Airbus, Diehl, DLR, Fraunhofer
ICT-IMM, TUHH FST, ZAL GmbH; FUNDING: LuFo V/2; DURATION: 07/2016–09/2019

ZAL GMBH BUSINESS AREAS
INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURES
15,000,000 €
12,000,000 €
32 — 33
9,000,000 €
6,000,000 €
3,000,000 €
2011
0 €
2009
2010
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018

INVESTMENTS since 2009
INVESTMENTS in period
— Since the inauguration of the ZAL TechCenter in
2016, six infrastructural facilities were finalized and
entered into service. A particular highlight in 2018
was the completion of Laser Shock Peening system,
a project which, in consultation with Airbus, involved
several months of planning for the ZAL. The roll-out
of this state-of-the-art facility took place on May 2,
2018. Following a test phase, the official opening
took place on October 10 in the presence of Dr. Peter
Tschentscher, First Mayor of the City of Hamburg.
Contractual agreements are in place with various tenants
for the use of the LSP system.
Following the anticipated 13.7 million euros investment
at the beginning of the year, the ZAL's investment
volume rose, as planned for 2018, by a further
1.1 million euros to a total of 14.8 million euros.
FACTS & INFORMATION

ZAL GMBH BUSINESS AREAS
FOLUHH – AVIATION RESEARCH NETWORK HAMBURG
— The Aviation Research Network Hamburg, abbreviated
in German as FoLuHH, aids in the marketing of the ZAL
TechCenter as a cooperative research and technology
platform. FoLuHH organizes networking and events, and
initiates R&T alliances and projects for industrial, university,
and SME partners. FoLuHH is thus promoting open
CONTENT-RELATED
EVENTS
ZAL INNOVATION DAYS
The international flagship event for disruptive
technologies, open innovation, and the future
of aviation
34 — 35
ZAL MEETS THE TENANT
Tenants present themselves and their
research projects
ZAL X MEETS AVIATION
Finding synergies across industry
boundaries in a World Café format
ZAL SCIENCE SLAM
Scientists present their own research work in
a given timeframe to a diverse audience in an
entertaining way
ZAL DISCOURSE
Expert speakers, panel discussions,
and conversation
ZAL RADAR GROUP
Developing scenarios of the future

innovation between the TechCenter′s resident OEMs,
suppliers, technology partners, research institutes,
and innovation partners, as well as numerous external
companies and organizations. Furthermore, the diverse
event formats are a particularly effective public relations
tool.
NETWORKING
EVENTS
ZAL LUNCH CONNECTION
Eat, meet, and get to know one another
ZAL AFTER WORK
Casual get-together at the end of the
working day
ZAL BREAKFAST MANAGEMENT MEETING
Networking at management level
FACTS & INFORMATION
ZAL UNPLUGGED
Team spirit is encouraged here, across company lines –
whether it′s with joint development of machinery or
a sports team

36 — 37
INNOVATION
RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION, R&T

38 — 39

INNOVATION, R&T

ZAL TECHCENTER ACHIEVEMENTS
AWARDS
AWARDED INNOVATION
CREATED AT ZAL
40 — 41
WINNER OF INNOVATION PRIZE FROM ZAL – AGAIN
— ›Reduction of Emissions‹ is one of four categories for
the German Aviation Innovation Award (IDL), presented
for the third time at the ILA in April 2018. The category
reflects society's growing environmental conscience,
honoring innovations that contribute to reducing emissions
such as noise, CO 2
and air pollutants. Other categories
for the prize are ›Customer Journey‹, ›Digitization
in Aviation‹ and ›Cross-Innovation‹.
With the ›Hydrogen to Torque (H2T) Imponator‹ Airbus
presented a revolutionary drive concept, directly combining
an electric motor with fuel cells and liquid hydrogen
as fuel. The idea of a climate-neutral powertrain for
the auxiliary power unit (APU) in the rear of the aircraft,
developed in the ZAL TechCenter, convinced the jury to
choose it as the winner for the ›Reduction of Emissions‹
category in the German Aviation Innovation Award.
ZAL TECHCENTER WINS FIRST CRYSTAL CABIN AWARD
AFTER JUST TWO YEARS
The project partners, Airbus and Altran, have won their
first ›Aviation Oscar,‹ as the globally respected industry
prize is referred to. Both partners agree that the success
of the project can to a great extent be attributed to
the successful collaboration at the ZAL TechCenter.
They were awarded the Crystal Cabin Award for the
›Materials & Components‹ category. Behind the ›printed
electronics‹ is a new digital technology using electrically
conductive ink, whereby wiring for data and energy
transmission is printed on the surface. The idea is to do
without conventional electrical wiring in the future. This
will reduce material requirements, save space and
achieve enormous weight reductions. The number of
components can be reduced by a considerable 70
percent.
In the future, printed electrical wiring could replace the
cabling for air conditioning, data transfer and lighting.
As the new technology is easier to integrate, it makes
more individually customized cabin design for airline
needs and wishes possible. When changes are necessary,
they can be implemented flexibly at short notice.
Airbus and Altran have developed a demonstrator
which illustrates a first potential application scenario.
This is a printed wiring solution for an A320 cabin. This
new technological approach, with printed circuits on
flexible foil, represents a revolution in cabin design and
a first step towards wireless aviation.

GERMAN AVIATION INNOVATION AWARD (IDL)
From left to right: DIETER JANECEK, Member of the Committee on Economic Affairs and Energy, MdB,
BARNABY LAW AND CLAUS HOFFJANN, both Airbus Operations GmbH,
RIC PARKER, Chairman of the Board Clean Sky
INNOVATION, R&T
AWARDED
Fuel cell demonstrator
CRYSTAL CABIN AWARD
From left to right: MAX SEISSLER, Altran, DENNIS HAHN, GUIDO KAISER, both Airbus, HENDRIK KIES, Altran

ZAL GMBH ACHIEVEMENTS
EUROPEAN UAM INITIATIVE
EUROPEAN UAM INITIATIVE
HAMBURG TAKES
ON PIONEERING ROLE
42 — 43
From left to right: DR. VASSILIS AGOURIDAS, EIP-SCC UAM Initiative Leader, Airbus, SENATOR FRANK HORCH, Ministry for Economic Affairs, Transport and
Innovation, Hamburg, DR. HENRIETTE VAN EIJL, Policy Coordinator Smart Cities at the European Commission, DG Move, OVIDIU DUMITRACHE, Eurocontrol
— ZAL laid the thematic foundation for a successful
European cooperation with the Windrove project last
year: as one of the first cities, Hamburg is being welcomed
to the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Initiative of the
European Innovation Partnership for Smart Cities and
Communities (EIP-SCC), which is supported by the European
Commission. This makes the region an official
demonstrator region for the implementation of civilian
usage of drone and other urban air mobility technologies,
addressing existing and new mobility needs in
view of improving the life of its citizens.
The goals and themes of ZAL's Windrove project are
hereby raised to a new level. In close cooperation with
industry, universities, authorities and the public, feasibility
studies for the systematic deployment of air
mobility solutions in Hamburg's urban areas will be
developed further. Targeted solutions will be explored
more deeply, for example, the time-sensitive transport
of medical goods or the inspection and maintenance of
large infrastructure facilities such as port bridges and
wind turbines.

»WITH INTERNATIONALLY VISIBLE CORE INDUSTRIES SUCH AS AVIATION, MARITIME
LOGISTICS, WIND ENERGY AND LIFE SCIENCES, HAMBURG IS PREDESTINED TO DEVELOP
NEW, SMART CIVILIAN APPLICATION AREAS FOR DRONES, BENEFICIAL IN EQUAL
MEASURE TO THE COMMERCIAL SECTOR AND THE GENERAL POPULATION.«
SENATOR FRANK HORCH, Ministry for Economic Affairs, Transport and Innovation (Hamburg)
The Memorandum of Understanding was formally
signed at the Hamburg Aviation Forum at the Hotel
Hafen Hamburg in June 2018, in the presence of Dr.
Henriette Van Eijl, Policy Coordinator Smart Cities at the
European Commission (DG Move). Present Signatories
included Senator Frank Horch, Hamburg's Minister for
Economic Affairs, Transport and Innovation, Dr. Vassilis
Agouridas, EIP-SCC UAM Initiative Leader (Airbus), and
Ovidiu Dumitrache from Eurocontrol.
POSSIBLE SCENARIOS: TRANSPORT OF
EMERGENCY GOODS, WIND TURBINE MAINTENANCE
The ›Urban Air Mobility‹ initiative, endorsed and supported
by the European Commission, is part of the
Sustainable Urban Mobility action cluster of EIP-SCC –
aimed at delivering concrete projects in cities with positive
impact on citizens' life, by raising investments and
accelerating innovation. The background is the economic
cost of traffic congestion – estimated to already
exceed 100 billion euros per year across Europe, and
rising. On top of this, there are additional difficulties,
such as bridges being completely closed for maintenance
work, and risks, for example when important
medical treatment is delayed because couriers of blood
bottles are stuck in traffic. In addition to saving time
and money, the targeted usage of air mobility solutions
around drones could also support the development of
innovative services in metropolitan regions.
ZAL PROJECTS LAY FOUNDATION
FOR HAMBURG'S INVOLVEMENT
Alongside Hamburg, other European metropolitan
regions, such as Geneva, are participating in the Urban
Air Mobility Initiative. Ongoing interaction and communication
between the cities involved is planned. The
initiative is led by Airbus, while institutional partners
include Eurocontrol and the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA).
Hamburg supporters and partners include the Ministry
of Economic Affairs, Transport and Innovation, the
ZAL, several universities, companies, SME, and startups.
INNOVATION, R&T

ZAL GMBH ACHIEVEMENTS
INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH WITH CANADA
HAMBURG AND QUÉBEC
INTENSIFY RESEARCH
COOPERATION
44 — 45
— The major aerospace research hubs of Hamburg
and Montréal are expanding their collaboration. In the
presence of leading representatives of the two regions,
including the Deputy Premier of Québec, Dominique
Anglade, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was
signed at the Farnborough International Airshow in
July 2018. This makes it possible to expand the existing
research cooperation between the ZAL GmbH and its
Canadian partners CRIAQ and CARIC in fields that
include aircraft cabin acoustics and composite fiber
materials.
The (MoU) commits to work on joint and complementary
technological areas of focus, along with the intention
to establish one joint research project per year and
to bring the respective research communities closer
together at events like the ZAL Innovation Days or the
International Aerospace Week in Montréal.
»I am proud of the concept behind the ZAL TechCenter,
putting the idea of ›Open Innovation‹ in the foreground
regardless of the research field. Without this, many
projects would not even be possible. Our high-tech
»CRIAQ AND CARIC ARE PARTICULARLY PLEASED WITH THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH REIN-
FORCES THE EXISTING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OUR ORGANIZATIONS, WHOSE MISSION IS
TO INCREASE THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY AND TO IMPROVE THE
COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE BASE, AND OUR GERMAN PARTNER ZAL. THIS COOPERATION,
ALREADY TANGIBLE IN TWO ONGOING PROJECTS AND SEVERAL IN DEVELOPMENT, IS THE
RESULT OF AN INTENSIVE WORK OF CONNECTING PARTNERS AND ALIGNING FINANCING
MECHANISMS. IN THIS REGARD, I THANK THE MINISTER OF ECONOMY, SCIENCE AND
INNOVATION OF QUÉBEC FOR THE PSR-SIIRI AERO PROGRAM TO FUND PROJECTS.«
DENIS FAUBERT, President & CEO CRIAQ and CARIC

NEW ACOUSTIC INSULATION METAMATERIAL TECHNOLOGY FOR AEROSPACE
A German-Canadian Research Project
INNOVATION, R&T
infrastructures mean that we are ideally positioned to
work on relevant topics. The expansion of our transatlantic
cooperation, as set out in today's MoU, provides
us with priceless knowledge and expertise that we can
extend together with our Canadian partners. This enables
us to achieve lasting improvements in aviation,«
says ZAL Managing Director and CEO Roland
Gerhards of the research cooperation with Canada.
TRANSATLANTIC RESEARCH STARTED IN 2017
The regions of Hamburg and Québec, two of the world's
biggest aviation sites, have been cooperating on
research and development since the end of 2017. In one
research project, led by ZAL, partners on both sides of
the Atlantic are developing concepts for new insulation
materials to make air travel quieter for passengers over
the long term. In another project, led by the German
company Comprisetec, the networks are researching
fireproof composite fiber components together. The
aim is to make composites used in aircraft safer, environmentally
friendlier and above all lighter. A third cooperative
research project is currently being planned. The
program, part of the high-tech strategy of the Federal
Ministry of Education and Research, is receiving government
and commercial funding from both Germany and
Canada.

ZAL R&T INNOVATION
INTERVIEW WITH ZAL GMBH'S HEAD OF R&T
AN INTERVIEW WITH
DR. ROBBY TECHNOW
HEAD OF RESEARCH AND
TECHNOLOGY OF ZAL GMBH
46 — 47
— The name says it all – Dr. Robby Technow found his
calling when he was appointed Head of Research and
Technology at ZAL in the summer of 2013 – initially
with a team of only four employees.
Dr. Technow, your task in 2013 was to set up the
ZAL technology department. What was your
vision when you started the job and to what
extent has your vision become a reality?
The original goal as Head of Technology at ZAL GmbH
was to build up a team to plan and operate the test
and research facilities at the ZAL TechCenter. At the
beginning, the focus was on the development of
technological competencies, which reflected the
infrastructures planned at the time.
The vision was to establish a network of partners
to carry out aeronautical research in Hamburg. In
addition, we wanted to define a strategy for how
research and development should work together
in the ZAL TechCenter and the role the ZAL GmbH
would play in this process.
Our vision, initially somewhat unclear, has dynamically
changed over time.
Hamburg lacked a service provider specializing in
aeronautical aviation able to apply funded research
projects to build on new technological know-how. This
ultimately emerged from the initial vision. Since that
time, the R&T department has grown from four to 25
employees; made up of young, innovative, competent
and inquisitive team members.
Occupation or vocation? What do you like most
about your job at the ZAL?
After many years of experience in the shipbuilding
and automotive industries, the new technological
challenges in aviation appealed to me, as did the
relationship between industry and research. I also
wanted to move away from the management aspect,
towards a more technological focus. What interested
me most was the challenge of putting together a team of
engineers and scientists who specialize in ZAL R&T topics.
Developing new research topics from conception to
realization is also very exciting: it was in 2016 that
we first started to discuss the idea of building a
laser shock peening facility here at the ZAL. In 2017,
the plan was implemented and in May 2018, the
high-end infrastructure was handed over.

INNOVATION, R&T

ZAL R&T INNOVATION
INTERVIEW WITH ZAL GMBH'S HEAD OF R&T
You have been at the ZAL for six years now –
would you tell us about a particularly inspiring
moment during your career?
The most inspiring moments for me are those in
which the ZAL attracts the attention of the international
aeronautical research community, at the
CRIAQ forum in April 2018 in Montréal, for example.
What is R&T department's role? What were your
priorities when setting up the department?
One of our main tasks is to contribute to the economic
success of ZAL GmbH. We focus on achieving a depth
of expertise in selected key topics as well as on the
development of potential areas of research. It is also
necessary to maintain a balanced ratio of industry- and
WHEN TEAMWORK PAYS OFF
After successful installation, the ZAL team hands over its new LSP infrastructure to Airbus
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What do you like most about working with your
young colleagues?
It gives me great pleasure to act as a coach and to pass
on my knowledge and experience to young, motivated
minds. It works both ways though. The wide-ranging
suggestions and perspectives of these young professionals
constantly inspire me to explore new technologies
and trends.
government-funded research projects. Our goal is
60 per cent industry- and 40 per cent governmentfunded
research projects developing know-how and
services.
Moreover, we stress the importance of individual
responsibility of our employees; which at the same
time allows them great flexibility.

What does innovation mean in the R&T
department?
Innovation means we constantly ask ourselves what we
can do better. For example, the R&T team promotes
innovation with the so-called Technology Booster and
has created the ZAL Inspection Team, our technological
experiment platform.
The Technology Boosters are eight encouraging
budgets worth 5,000 euros each, which are awarded to
employees to use in developing demonstrators or
tools that increase efficiency in their projects. The ZAL
Inspection Team consists of a mobile, intelligent robot
called ZALamander, a lightweight service robot arm
called ZALarm and a fuel cell drive for drones, the
ZALbatros.
How do you feel about working at one of the most
advanced civil aviation research centers in the
world?
ZAL's facilities and equipment provide top-notch working
conditions. The hangars and research infrastructures
offer countless options and opportunities to implement
cutting-edge topics such as fuel cell applications, artificial
intelligence and laser shock peening.
Not only is the multidisciplinary cooperation between
the partners located in the building worthy of particular
mention, so too is the collaboration within the ZAL
R&T department. An environment such as ours does
however present a few challenges; providing competent
services and delivering on them in the face of
in-house competition to name some.
In addition, we benefit from the chance of working with
renowned international research partners, thereby
expediting both EU- and transatlantically funded
projects.
Why is ZAL's R&T so important for an aviation hub
such as Hamburg?
We are in a position to develop topics from a largely
neutral perspective. Moreover, we act as a link
between research and industry in a vital aviation hub.
Due to our focus on technical readiness levels (TRL) 4
to 6, we are not only an important partner for OEMs,
but also for first tier supplier industrial research.
Looking beyond Hamburg, do you have any
international research projects planned?
Thanks to the successful partnership that has
developed with our Canadian colleagues from CRIAQ,
we've been able to bring Canadian research closer to
Hamburg. For example, we have submitted project
initiatives with Canadian participation to the Aeronautical
Research Program VI-1 (LuFo VI-1). The systematic
expansion of research activities with the Canadian
NRC, with whom we are already working on a
project, is also worth mentioning. At the moment,
we are focusing on Canada, but we are of course
interested in collaborating with other partners
involved in interesting areas of technology.
Thank you, Dr. Robby Technow.
INNOVATION, R&T

ZAL GMBH ACHIEVEMENTS
LASER SHOCK PEENING AT ZAL
HIGH-END RESEARCH
LASER SHOCK PEENING
AT ZAL
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WHY AVIATION CAN BENEFIT FROM LASER SHOCK
PEENING
— On October 10, in the presence of Hamburg's First
Mayor Dr. Peter Tschentscher, the infrastructure for
laser shock peening (LSP) was formally commissioned at
the ZAL TechCenter. This ultramodern technology is
used to treat structural components that are subject
to particularly high stresses. It is significantly more
efficient and environmentally friendly than conventional
shot peening processes. Laser shock peening is a
very promising surface modification technique for damage
tolerance improvement of aircraft structures such
as frames of doors and cockpit windows. This technique
can be used as a repair solution for the fatigue life
extension of the aging aircraft fleet.
LSP CHAMBER
With laser system

LSP PROCESSING CHAMBER WITH ROBOTS
Ready for use
INNOVATION, R&T

ZAL GMBH ACHIEVEMENTS
LASER SHOCK PEENING
SURFACE TREATMENT AND FORMING
The laser shock peening process, a high-intensity pulse
of light is aimed at a foil placed behind a film of water,
which is positioned on top of the material to be treated.
The laser beam creates a high-pressure plasma at the
point of impact, and the energy is discharged in an
explosive manner. This explosive wave compresses the
material at this point, thus hardening its structure. The
same process can also be used to shape individual
components.
In comparison to conventional surface treatment techniques
such as shot peening, LSP technology is able to
generate up to 10 times deeper residual stresses in the
material. Moreover, it is a very environmentally friendly
technique, as it primarily uses only water. The flexibility
of LSP in terms of materials means that it is also suited
to shaping larger surfaces. The technology has been in
use in aviation since the 1990s, particularly by the US
military.
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LSP CHAMBER WITH ROBOTS
With aircraft construction to be
positioned and peened

INNOVATION, R&T
BENEDICT GOOS,
ZAL GmbH, positioning the robots
LSP PROCESS
Positioning of the sample by means of laser pointers

ZAL GMBH ACHIEVEMENTS
LASER SHOCK PEENING
HOLE DRILLING FOR VERIFICATION OF
PEENING PROCESS
For evaluation of the LSP process, ZAL has extended its
research toolbox with an incremental hole drilling system
for measurement of induced residual stresses. The
principle is based on drilling a small hole in the material,
which leads to surface deformation around the hole due
to the redistribution of residual stresses. From the surface
deformations measured by the strain gauges, the
originally existing residual stresses are back-calculated.
The hole drilling method is well known for its simplicity,
reliability, low cost per measurement as well as its suitability
for a variety of materials.
THE TECHNICAL FEATURES OF THE ZAL'S FACILITY
ARE CUTTING-EDGE IN MANY ASPECTS
The installation at the ZAL TechCenter makes laser
shock peening available on a large scale in Europe for
the first time. The facility is one of the most advanced
infrastructures for laser-based mechanical surface
treatment. Another special aspect is the large processing
chamber, which has a capacity for industrial components
up to 5x1 meters in size.
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SERGEY CHUPAKHIN,
LSP expert of ZAL GmbH,
using the hole drilling method

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
AND USE OF LSP FACILITY
To underline the importance of international collaboration
in this field of research, ZAL and US manufacturer
LSP Technologies signed a collaboration agreement.
The intention is to make the test infrastructure available
to research partners from the civil aviation sector
or beyond. The main user of the new facility though will
be Airbus, who are renting 60 percent of the infrastructural
capacity. The remaining capacity will be jointly
used by ZAL GmbH and the US manufacturer, LSP
Technologies.
LARGEST SINGLE INVESTMENT IN ZAL'S HISTORY
At 2.6 million euros, the installation of the laser shock
peening facility is the largest single investment to date
in the history of ZAL. This high-end infrastructure positions
ZAL amongst the global leaders in this field of
research.
TEAMWORK
Development of LSP strategy for aircraft application
INNOVATION, R&T

ZAL GMBH ACHIEVEMENTS
ZALAMANDER
A RESEARCH PLATFORM CALLED
ZALAMANDER
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— One meter wide, 50 centimeters high. Four wheels
that allow navigation in all directions. A rectangular box
with two printed paper eyes. Originally, the autonomous
mobile robot was only intended to be an experimental
platform, which exemplifies the different competences
of the ZAL R&T. But today the AMR stands for
more, it even bears a name: ZALamander.
The original ZALamander was initiated, set up and led
by Dr. Christoph Heß, robotics expert at ZAL GmbH.
The multidisciplinary approach of the project was
essential for its final success. Different specialist competencies
ranging from electrical engineering, control
technology and additive manufacturing to artificial
intelligence, computer vision and data science have all
been combined in the autonomous mobile robot. It is
an experimental platform on the basis of which new
functionalities are tested and feasibility studies carried
out. Maximilian Zietz, who was in charge of the
technical development process, states that the open
and modular software architecture, the comprehensive
visualization and diagnostic tools, and the complete
control of all internal data streams enable rapid functionality
testing and quick feasibility studies. In practice
the robot proves to be a true all-rounder. It can transport
materials to the workplace, monitor safety zones
and identify risks, carry out quality checks in production
or during maintenance, and, in the future, perform
work itself using an additional robot arm. Aircraft manufacturers
currently use their own individual robots for
all these different steps or carry them out manually.
ZALamander is suitable for all of these tasks.
It didn't take long and Zietz and his colleagues got feedback
on their ZALamander project. As a result of the
close cooperation that is common at the ZAL Tech-
Center, other partners soon recognized the potential of
the ZAL robot. A first use case has already been defined.
BORIS WECHSLER,
ZAL GmbH, responsible
for mechanical design

ZALAMANDER
Capable of many things – don't let the eyes fool you
INNOVATION, R&T

ZAL GMBH ACHIEVEMENTS
ZALAMANDER
Airbus would like to use the robot in a research project
for safety purposes. The experts at ZAL GmbH are currently
working with colleagues from the Airbus R&T
department Assembly Innovation to develop a concept
for the deployment of the security robot: very heavy
aircraft components are moved with cranes during
production. In the future, the new robot is to travel
underneath a crane during such transport and monitor
the safety area there. If it detects people who are there
in contravention of safety regulations, it sounds the
alarm. The first tests for this and other applications are
already taking place.
MAXIMILIAN ZIETZ & MICHAEL SCZECINA, Robotic experts of ZAL GmbH
In the development of the research platform, the multidisciplinary approach was the key to success
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OPEN INTERFACES
Allow easy access as well
as more extensibility
The integration and programming of lightweight or
autonomous robots has become one of ZAL Robotics
most common tasks. But not only the use of these intelligent
robot systems has gained significance at the ZAL
research labs. Also combining existing technologies
with robots has generated innovative prototypes. The
robotics team is for example developing a robot guided
additive manufacturing application together with multiple
partners. The robot should be able to ›print‹ aviation-certified
plastics on arbitrarily shaped surfaces to
make certain manufacturing processes more flexible
and adaptive. This type of cooperation is made possible
by the high technological diversity within the ZAL R&T
team and promotes innovation.
INNOVATION, R&T
MECANUM DRIVE
Allows multidirectional locomotion

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ZAL
TECHCENTER

ZAL TECHCENTER

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ZAL TECHCENTER

ZAL TECHCENTER
CAFÉ SERENDIPITY
ROOM FOR HAPPY
COINCIDENCES
CAFÉ SERENDIPITY
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— Is there such a thing as a happy
coincidence? Café Serendipity is a
place where fortuitous coincidences,
figuratively speaking, can and should
happen. The meaning of the café's
name is also its credo: a chance
observation of something not originally
sought after, which results in a
new and surprising discovery.
The site, which is open to all visitors
and tenants of the ZAL, is located in
a prominent position and has thus
become a hub for the ZAL Tech-
Center. In the otherwise technical
and functional rooms of the
research center, the in-house café
is a popular feel-good location. In
addition to good coffee, the cosy
café also provides a beautiful view
over the Steendiek canal close by.
As is the entire research center, the
café's structure and location are
based on the Open Innovation concept
and reflect ZAL's fundamental
principles of open communication
and exchange. Café Serendipity's
elegant black-and-gold ambiance
and its one large table invite guests
to sit together with each other to
exchange ideas. The architects
have employed a little trick: only
those who enter the room completely
can see who is already there
and whether there are any seats
available. The idea being that whoever
looks beyond the screen at the
entrance will be acknowledged, and
take a seat.
And if the tenants get into conversation
with each other over a delicious
cup of coffee and an exciting, innovative
research project emerges,
well, this proves that happy coincidences
do indeed exist!
ALWAYS WORTH A VISIT
What will it be for you? Coffee, conversation, tea or discussion?

ZAL TECHCENTER

ZAL TECHCENTER
ODEON
ZAL ODEON
WHAT DO AMPHITHEATERS
HAVE IN COMMON WITH
OPEN INNOVATION?
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ZAL ODEON
In ancient times, an odeon
was a building used for
performances, recitation
lectures and council meetings

— At the end of 2018, a small amphitheater was completed
at ZAL TechCenter. The immediate high demand
for bookings shows that this room really hits the spot
with users. The basic idea that the way we work is influenced
by our environment was central to the design of
the ZAL TechCenter architects. In line with the open
innovation principle, an open and collaborative work
culture is reflected in the building's architecture. Gallery-style
passageways connect halls, laboratories and
offices. Windows and glass doors provide transparency,
and a multitude of meeting points and meeting rooms
invite formal and informal exchange.
In addition to the very popular creative space ›Greenhouse‹,
which true to its name is reminiscent of a conservatory,
a further creative space was opened. This
new room has been named Odeon and blends in beautifully
with the building concept. As the name suggests,
the room is modeled on a classic amphitheater. A semicircular
terraced auditorium with three levels can
accommodate up to 27 people. Unlike a traditional
amphitheater, the room has both added and conventional
features: lap desks, magnetic whiteboards, projection
screens and a beamer are designed to facilitate
project meetings, lectures and workshops.
ZAL ODEON
The semicircular ground plan is typical for an Odeon
ZAL TECHCENTER

ZAL TECHCENTER
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AT ZAL
THE ZAL – A RESEARCH PLATFORM
FOR SMART YOUNG MINDS
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DR. TORSTEN SEVECKE, Council of State of the Ministry for Economic
Affairs, Transport and Innovation (Hamburg), gains insight into aeronautical
research and activities of the universities at ZAL

— The merging of science and industry in applied aviation
research is ZAL's core task. To this end, Hamburg's
universities – HAW University of Applied Sciences,
TUHH Hamburg Technical University and HSU Helmut
Schmidt University – have around 370 square metres of
space at their disposal in the ZAL TechCenter. Here,
scientists can not only implement research projects
with industry partners, but also cross-university cooperation
can become reality – in accordance with the
overreaching principle of the ZAL: collaboration under
one roof.
The university areas are divided into 40 percent laboratory
space and 60 percent office space, as well as a
server room. Neighboring partner areas also offer
state-of-the-art infrastructures for research and development.
In addition, the ZAL conference center with its
auditorium provides space for block seminars or
lectures.
The work stations in the university areas are mainly for
the use of master's and doctoral students. Due to the
close proximity of project partners working in the ZAL,
they have the opportunity to push forward research
projects or to produce theses and dissertations in
cooperation with industry partners. Without a doubt,
the students gain an overall benefit from the direct
proximity to industry. It allows young scientists to gain
practical experience in a scientific environment while at
the same time building up networks for their future
careers.
The university space was inaugurated on October 1,
2018, at the ZAL TechCenter's University Research Day.
Focus was on digitization in the aviation industry and
further development of the aircraft cabin. In three lectures,
the Vice Presidents of HAW, HSU and TUHH presented
the state of aviation research, as well as training
opportunities with an emphasis on aviation available at
their respective universities. In the closing podium discussion,
university representatives, manufacturers and
suppliers talked about different strategies, perspectives
and challenges for the aircraft cabin of tomorrow,
in addition to digitization requirements and trends for
Hamburg's aviation industry.
ZAL TECHCENTER
SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATION
Where new ideas go on the net

ZAL TECHCENTER
VR TOUR
STEP
INSIDE
70 — 71
— Our virtual tour of the TechCenter gives you an insight
into the future of aviation. Learn more about our R&T
topics, research partners and infrastructures.
And don't miss visiting us again! Gradually we will
include more TechCenter partners and new topics in
our virtual tour. www.zal.aero/en/zal-live/vrtour/

SCAN TO
STEP INSIDE
ZAL TECHCENTER

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ZAL
EVENTS

EVENTS

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EVENTS

ZAL EVENTS
LSP GRAND OPENING
LSP
GRAND OPENING
LSP GRAND OPENING WITH FIRST MAYOR
— On Wednesday, October 10, 2018, the new Laser
Shock Peening facility was ceremoniously handed over
in the ZAL in the presence of Dr. Peter Tschentscher, the
First Mayor of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg.
In addition, a collaboration agreement was signed during
the festivities: between ZAL GmbH and the American
manufacturer and ZAL research partner LSPT.
The high-end infrastructure is the most expensive
investment the ZAL has ever made. The modern laser
process is particularly well-suited to treat structural
components that are subject to particularly high
stresses. At the same time the laser shock peening is
more environmentally friendly than other processes, as
only light and water are used.
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DR. PETER TSCHENTSCHER
On the occasion of the official inauguration of the new
LSP plant, the First Mayor of Hamburg gave a speech

»WITH THE INAUGURATION OF THIS LASER SHOCK PEENING TECH-
NOLOGY, LEADING-EDGE RESEARCH IN HAMBURG HAS REACHED
YET ANOTHER NEW LEVEL. THIS IS ALSO TRUE IN TERMS OF THE
CITY'S INTERNATIONAL PROFILE. THE NEW FACILITY IS AN EXAM-
PLE OF SUCCESSFUL TRANSATLANTIC COOPERATION AND THE
OPEN INNOVATION CULTURE THAT UNDERPINS ZAL.«
ROLAND GERHARDS, CEO of ZAL GmbH
SENATOR FRANK HORCH & ROLAND GERHARDS
Same goal: strengthening aeronautical research in Hamburg
»THIS IS WHERE THE RESEARCH OF INDUSTRY AND SCIENCE COMES TOGETHER
AND IS TRANSLATED INTO PRACTICAL INNOVATION. THE SUCCESS OF THE
ZAL CONTRIBUTES TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN THE REPUTATION OF
HAMBURG IN THE AREA OF THE APPLIED RESEARCH AND AERONAUTICS.«
EVENTS
DR. PETER TSCHENTSCHER, First Mayor, Hamburg
LSP PREVIEW
In a sneak preview, the shareholders of ZAL GmbH visited the
modern research facility even before it was officially opened

ZAL EVENTS
LSP GRAND OPENING
LSP LECTURES – INTRODUCTION OF THE TECHNOLOGY,
PRESENTATION OF ITS SIGNIFICANCE AND APPLICATION FIELDS
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— The LSP Grand Opening was framed by three lectures,
which were dedicated to the issues about the LSP technology
and its fields of application. Prof. Norbert Huber, Head
of the division ›Materials Mechanics‹ from the Helmholtz
Zentrum Geesthacht, showed the recent contributions
from the scientific community to the field of LSP.
David Lahrman, Vice President Business Development
at LSP Technologies, gave a brief review of LSP from the
beginning of laser peening up to modern commercially
available LSP equipment.
Last but not least, Dr. Domenico Furfari, Development
Engineer at Airbus Germany Airframe Research & Technology,
gave an overview of Airbus LSP activities and
future applications such as fatigue live enhancement
in fuselage structural joints and other scenarios within
industrial aircraft design and manufacturing.
PROF. NORBERT HUBER,
Head of the division ›Materials
Mechanics‹ from the Helmholtz
Zentrum Geesthacht

DAVID LAHRMAN,
Vice President Business Development
at LSP Technologies
EVENTS
DR. DOMENICO FURFARI,
Development Engineer at Airbus Germany
Airframe Research & Technology
DR. DAVID OSMAN BUSSE,
LSP expert of ZAL GmbH, giving a short introduction
on the key features of the new infrastructure

ZAL EVENTS
ZAL FAMILY DAY
ZAL
FAMILY DAY
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ZAL FAMILY DAY
The day was aimed at all partners and friends of ZAL as well as their
families. For one day, the ZAL TechCenter opened its doors and offered
an exceptional program tailored to all age groups. Especially the children
were not left disappointed – besides a big bouncy castle in the form of
an airplane, there were many experiments and raffles to take part in.
The offer for adults was extended by guided tours, lectures as well as
live demonstrations of new technologies. Last but not least free ice
cream was handed out to everybody

ZAL FAMILY DAY
The program had plenty to offer: keynotes,
workshops, exhibitions, guided tours
EVENTS

ZAL
SCIENCE SLAM
ZAL SCIENCE SLAM
HIGH-LEVEL ENTERTAINMENT 2.0!
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— Following the great success of last year's event, the
second ZAL Science Slam took place on September 18,
2018. This year's Science Slam was also very popular – all
200 seats were booked out.
In this event, bold engineers and scientists have only a
limited time to present a convincing proposal to a jury
made up of members of the audience, using both knowledge
and humor.
The three slammers from the ZAL TechCenter faced three
visiting slammers from Karlsruhe, Leipzig and Berlin. The
evening kicked off with the question of how trees can be
used to produce fuel.
It continued with the topics:
- How is 3D printing used in the aerospace industry?
- How can robots make our work easier?
- How can humans store heat like polar bears do?
- Why is boarding a plane so complicated and how can it
be made easier?
- Why do we actually need dualities in physics?
The mood ranged from enthusiastic applause and laughter
to keen interest. In addition to snacks and drinks
during the break and after the event, our DJ ensured the
right atmosphere with his beats at the afterparty.
ZAL SCIENCE SLAM
Voting

ZAL SCIENCE SLAM
Afterparty
EVENTS
ZAL SCIENCE SLAM
Award ceremony – both slammers from the TechCenter and
external candidates competed – the prize was a barbecue set

ZAL EVENTS
PRESSTOUR TO ZAL FUEL CELL LAB
INTERNATIONAL PRESS TOUR
TO ZAL FUEL CELL LAB
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— Journalists from all over Europe visited ZAL as part of
the Toyota Mirai road trip, »Driving towards a hydrogen
society«. The focus was on the ZAL Fuel Cell Lab, a facility
that crosses industry boundaries. As there was great
interest in hydrogen technologies, the journalists had
to be divided into groups. The ZAL hosted the roadshow
four times in one week.
The Mirai Media Road Trip took journalists from Copenhagen
via Hamburg to Salzgitter – three important
locations for fuel cell technology, with different areas of
application emphasis. The journalists drove the Toyota
hydrogen cars themselves. They stopped at interesting
points along the way, organized in advance by Toyota, to
talk with fuel cell experts.
At ZAL, current projects of ZAL and its partners were
introduced. One of these projects was ›BILBO‹, a ZAL
research project that focuses on the basics of both
system integration and public acceptance of fuel cell
applications. DLR presented concept ideas on electric
flying, and Airbus showed its fuel cell demonstrator ›H2
to Torque‹, developed at ZAL.
The goal of the road trip was to heighten public awareness
of the advantages of fuel cell technology, and one
key means is by drawing attention to media-relevant
topics. Interdisciplinary collaboration is typical of players
in the fuel cell field, as is a strong interest in promoting
the technology.
TOYOTA MIRAI
Proving that fuel cell is by no means a
niche technology for car propulsion

EVENTS
THE MIRAI ROAD TRIP COMES TO HAMBURG
A visit to fuel cell locations such as the ZAL Fuel Cell Lab
DRIVING TOWARDS A HYDROGEN SOCIETY
From Copenhagen via Hamburg to Salzgitter
DR. SEBASTIAN ALTMANN,
Fuel cell expert of ZAL GmbH, reporting on fuel cell research at ZAL

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ZAL GMBH 2018

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