R&D projects
Prof. Tom Philipps is primarily involved in the fields of healthcare and individual mobility . Sustainable solution approaches and systems in the sense of the circular economy are an integral part of his research questions.
Many of Tom Philipps' research and development activities are a continuation of outstanding student work, which he takes up and continues together with the designers in his research group. The projects are financed by third-party funding from public and private bodies (contract research) and can thus be further developed towards realization.
Individual mobility
2020-22 - "Innovative local mobility " - Head of sub-project 10 in the "System innovation for sustainable development (s:ne)" project at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), funding reference: 03IHS036A
2013/14 - "Carving Quad " - zfe project, funding code: 40575010, HRM cooperation: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jochum
2012/13 - "Plug'n & Cycle " - Development of mass-market AC and DC charging stations for eBikes, R&D project, funding line: Hessenagentur with ERDF
2011/12 - "Plug & Charge " - Development of AC and DC charging stations for electric vehicles suitable for mass production", R&D project, SME joint project, funding line 3, LOEWE program
2010/11 - "eMove " - Development of a one-person electric train vehicle, R&D project, ZIM-AiF / funding code: KF2499301RA9
Healthcare
2022 - "CASA" - Development of a pneumatic support insert for dynamic patient positioning in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - R&D project, ZIM-AiF, funding code: KK5147003RU1
2012 - "OLED" - Development of a medical device for heat treatment, Merck KGaA, contract research
2011 - "CATSmart" - Autotransfusion, Fresenius Kabi GmbH, contract research
2010 - "Laryngoscope and Otoscope" - orlvision GmbH, contract research
2009-2011 - "RIA 2.0" - Development of a muscle-powered multifunctional wheelchair with optional electric drive, which combines the specific requirements for indoor and outdoor use in an integral approach. R&D project, FHprofUnd, funding code: 1738X09
2008 -"ALSA - Development of an Ultra Thermage Unit, Laserpoint AG, contract research
2005 - "RIA 1.0" - Development of a muscle-powered multifunctional wheelchair for indoor and outdoor use, R&D project, zfe funding
since 1999 -"Emser nasal showers" - Sidroga GmbH, contract research
Sustainability
2017/18 -"Darmstädter Weg" - Development of a reusable cup system for the Darmstadt region, taking into account a validatable depth of effect of a sustainable circulation system, R&D project in cooperation with the "Initiative: Sustainable Development in h_da (i:ne)"
2014/15 -"Innovations with sugar" - Analysis and reflection of the systems, technologies and processes of specialized use, taking into account the highly sensitized user habits in the context of the subject area with subsequent development of solution approaches, R&D as part of teaching, cooperation: Trio Group, WVZ
2013 -"Value Creation" - Strategic Raw Materials - Reducing the per capita demand for raw materials by including private households and innovative take-back structures, R&D as part of teaching, cooperation: Dr. Böttcher Consulting, future_bizz
2012 -"Arbeitswelten 2020" - Development of future working environments and their visualization on the basis of a given framework and differentiated requirement profiles, R&D in the context of teaching, cooperation: Dr. Böttcher Consulting, future_bizz
2009 -"Ecology in the Office" - Development of visionary product concepts taking into account ecological aspects for the modern office, Brother International GmbH, Bad-Vilbel/Nagoya-Japan, contract research
2006 -"Freephone" - Development of mobile communication devices with consideration of a mains-independent energy supply, R&D project, Motorola GmbH and Transferbereich 55 of the TU-Darmstadt, pmd department
2004 -"Vacuum cleaner" - Development of an innovative, environmentally and market-oriented vacuum cleaner, R&D as part of teaching, cooperation: TU-Darmstadt/mechanical engineering pmd/special research area 392
beyond that
2013 - "Paperworld" - Development of a trade fair stand concept as part of a generative room design, VVK e.V., contract research
2010/11 - "MultiTouch" - Development of a new application and consulting situation for the banking sector, taking into account multi-touch technology and a dedicated room situation, R&D pilot project, zfe funding, funding code 41952001
2007 - "Hessen-Bag" - bag development for the state of Hesse, focus on technology and materials, HA Hessenagentur, cooperation with Prof. T. Melzer, contract research
2006 - "Fashion" - Development of innovative product ideas taking into account precision engineering technologies and principles from the field of sewing and knitting in combination with current computer technologies, Brother International GmbH, Bad-Vilbel/Nagoya-Japan, contract research
2002-05 - "DataDiploma" - Development and implementation of a university administration software under the aspects of UE and UX (interface architecture), contract research
2005 - "Hessen-Inspire" - Flacon development, R&D in the context of teaching / HA Hessenagentur, Wiesbaden
2004 - "Schwingstuhl" - Development of a swinging chair taking into account a new type of swing concept using VK spring link guide gears, R&D as part of teaching / cooperation: TU-Darmstadt, Mechanical Engineering KLuB
2001 - "Intelligent packaging" - Development of innovative packaging concepts taking into account SMART material aspects, Wella AG, Darmstadt, contract research