Students design for STEGO

Cooperation with Aalen University

STEGO Elektrotechnik is a leading manufacturer of temperature and humidity management solutions for control cabinets, enclosures and other technical installation spaces in electrical engineering. With an extensive product portfolio and a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, STEGO is the perfect partner for Aalen University to provide students with practical training.

The collaboration between Aalen University and STEGO began almost 15 years ago with the aim of carrying out joint projects in the field of developing electrical and automation systems. In recent years, the two partners have carried out numerous successful projects that have been of great benefit to both the students and the company.

Redesign of a fan heater

STEGO has currently entrusted the Department of Mechatronics at Aalen University with an exciting project: "Redesign of the housing and construction of a semi-automated assembly and testing device for a semiconductor fan heater".
Specifically, it is about one of the "high-flyers" in the STEGO range, the CSL 028 control cabinet heater with fan. These devices, also known on the market as fan heaters, are installed in a wide range of industrial applications, primarily control cabinets or technical housings in exposed locations. These include applications in automation technology and telecommunications.

STEGO Managing Director Elmar Mangold summarises the leap of faith in allowing the students of Aalen University to work on this volume model as follows: "The special connection to my alma mater - Aalen University - is based on my trust in the people at this institution. I know the meticulousness and expertise with which research, teaching and learning is carried out there. Successful projects in the past confirm my choice. I am certain that, with the help of the students and professors, we will be able to produce this important product faster and more efficiently. "

Project start with a system

The project task accompanying the lecture starts at the beginning of April. The students at Aalen University will be supervised by the team of lecturers led by Professors Peter Eichinger and Bernhard Höfig . The first part of the project is the redesign. Here, challenges from the fields of materials technology and plastic injection moulding await the students. The second project phase will focus on integration into STEGO production.

In addition to faster and semi-automated assembly, quality inspection will also be integrated into the production line. But first on the agenda for the students is "paperwork": the aim is to record the basics in the informative and basic system design. Then it's on to practicable designs and elaborations for the production launch. We are excited and look forward to the results.

Successful partnership

The cooperation between Aalen University and STEGO is an example of what a successful partnership between educational institutions and medium-sized companies can look like. By working together, students can benefit from the experience and expertise of industry, while the company benefits from the innovative ideas and technology of the university.

Link to the website of the Faculty of Mechatronics at Aalen University