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Over 120 years of research and development
For more than 120 years, we have been investigating fundamental questions of vehicle technology as well as specific applications in our research. As one of only a few public research institutions worldwide, we at the ika are able to research the entire vehicle, including its systems and complex interactions.
Mobility is one of the central basic needs - making it possible for everyone in an ever more complex world is our drive and our task.
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Competences
Our research areas at a glance:
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Equipment
Modern test benches, up-to-date CAE tools and research vehicles form the basis of our application-oriented research.
Academy
Topic-specific training for companies to prepare them for the automotive future.
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Students
Our expertise in research forms the basis for the comprehensive range of courses we offer and the supervision of student work.
Career
We see the promotion and training of young scientists as one of our essential tasks.
News
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Mobilität der Zukunft: Spatenstich mit Ministerin Mona Neubaur und Mi
In Aachen lernen Flugobjekte miteinander zu sprechen. Welche Fähigkeiten können kleine unbemannte…
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
BaLSaM: RWTH und Partner entwickeln innovative Straßen-geräuschsimul
Das Projekt BaLSaM hat erfolgreich ein innovatives Tool zur Auralisierung von Straßenverkehrslärm in unterschiedlichen…
Thursday, January 15, 2026
“Dynamic Charging”: RWTH Proves Practicality of Converted E-Trucks
Aachen – The Institute for Automotive Engineering (ika) and the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components…
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Hi-Drive Final Event: Europe’s Flagship Automated Driving Project Re
Brussels, Belgium. After four and a half years of pioneering research and large-scale testing, the European…
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Research projects
Automated Driving
CERTAIN
CERTAIN focuses on improving road safety in the EU by integrating advanced driver assistance tools, user-centered design…
Automated Driving
SYNERGIES
The SYNERGIES project is an EU-funded project with the aim of harmonizing and extending the scenario-based development, improvement…
E-Mobility
EnSuRe
The goal of EnSuRe is to design a sustainable battery housing while still meeting the high requirements stipulated towards…
Energy and Powertrain Systems
Integral Steering and drive module
The introduction of x-by-wire systems and the associated mechanical separation of actuators and control elements enables…