Dr. Hans-Jörg Dennig

Work at ZHAW

Position

• Deputy Head IPP
• Head of Research/Focus Area Product Development

Focus

Product Development, Engineering Design, Gear Technology, Additive Manufacturing

Teaching

Senior Lecturer for Product Development and Construction Design

Experience

• Technical Director and CEO
  phi Engineering Services AG, Schwerzenbach
  02 / 2009 - 07 / 2014
• Research Associate
  University of Stuttgart, Institute of Engineering Design and Technical Design
  02 / 2005 - 01 / 2009
• Project Engineer
  phi Engineering Services GmbH , Stuttgart
  09 / 2003 - 01 / 2005

Education and Continuing education

Education

• Certificate of Advanced Studies / University Didactic
  Zurich University of Applied Sciences
  09 / 2015 - 03 / 2016
• PhD / Mechanical Engineering
  University of Stuttgart
  09 / 2009 - 12 / 2009
• Mechanical Engineering / Product development and engineering design
  Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
  09 / 1997 - 07 / 2003

Network

Membership of networks

LinkedIn

Projects

• Lubricant Scuffing tests / Deputy project leader / ongoing
• Ultra Silent Gears / Deputy project leader / ongoing
• Lifetime prediction of POM gears / Project leader / ongoing
• Optimal Fertiliser Application / Project leader / ongoing
• Optimisation of the tooth root geometry of plastic gears / Project leader / completed
• Automated Composite Compression-Zahnrad / Project leader / completed
• Additive Manufactured Gears of Case-Hardened Steel / Project leader / completed
• SLM gears: Function- and weight-optimized gears produced using the Selective Laser Melting (SLM) process / Project leader / completed
• TOP GEAR - Industrial manufacturing of gears, based on thermoplastic high performance composite materials / Project leader / completed

Publications

Articles in scientific journal, peer-reviewed

• Lanfant, B., Friso, F., Czerner, S., Steiner, U., & Dennig, H.-J. (2025). Process development and quality monitoring of additively manufactured 1.6657 case hardening steel for gear applications. Forschung Im Ingenieurwesen, 89(141). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10010-025-00901-3
• Düzel, S., Eberlein, R., Dennig, H.-J., & Winterberg, S. (2025). Bi-parametric damage model for the lifetime prediction of POM gears. Forschung Im Ingenieurwesen, 89(1), 92. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10010-025-00870-7
• Dennig, H.-J., Zumofen, L., Stierli, D., Kirchheim, A., & Winterberg, S. (2021). Increasing the safety against scuffing of additive manufactured gear wheels by internal cooling channels. Forschung Im Ingenieurwesen, 86(3), 595–604. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10010-021-00515-5
• Zumofen, L., Kirchheim, A., & Dennig, H.-J. (2020). Laser powder bed fusion of 30CrNiMo8 steel for quenching and tempering : examination of the processability and mechanical properties. Progress in Additive Manufacturing, 2020(5), 75–81. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40964-020-00121-x

Book chapters, peer-reviewed

Dennig, H.-J., Burri, A., & Ganz, P. (2021). BICAR : urban light electric vehicle. In Small Electric Vehicles (pp. 157–166). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-65843-4_12

Written conference contributions, peer-reviewed

• Dennig, H.-J. (2025, October 1). Additive Fertigung als Wegbereiter zur Spannungshomogenisierung von Schraubendruckfedern. Ilmenauer Federntag, Ilmenau, Deutschland, 1. Oktober 2025. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-34518
• Dennig, H.-J., Düzel, S., Eberlein, R., & Winterberg, S. (2025). Optimisation of the tooth root fillet of plastic gears [Conference paper]. International Conference on Gears 2025, 927–944. https://doi.org/10.51202/9783181024607-927
• Düzel, S., Eberlein, R., & Dennig, H.-J. (2024). Fatigue life analysis of POM gears with transient material modeling [Conference paper]. AIP Conference Proceedings, 3158(1), 110015–110011. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0204543
• Höller, A., Zumofen, L., Kirchheim, A., Dinner, H., & Dennig, H.-J. (2020). Additive manufactured and topology optimized flexpin for planetary gears [Conference paper]. In M. Meboldt & C. Klahn (Eds.), Industrializing Additive Manufacturing : Proceedings of AMPA 2020 (pp. 337–356). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54334-1_24
• Dennig, H.-J., Zumofen, L., & Kirchheim, A. (2020). Feasibility investigation of gears manufactured by fused filament fabrication [Conference paper]. In M. Meboldt & C. Klahn (Eds.), Industrializing Additive Manufacturing : Proceedings of AMPA 2020 (pp. 304–320). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54334-1_22
• Dennig, H.-J., Monn, S., & Vodermayer, A. (2019). Thermoplastic high performance composite gears [Conference paper]. VDI-Berichte, 1279–1290. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-18362
• Dennig, H.-J., & Winterberg, S. (2019). Test stand for internally cooled metal gears [Conference poster]. VDI-Berichte, 1263–1265. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-18361
• Kirchheim, A., Zumofen, L., & Dennig, H.-J. (2017). Why education and training in the field of additive manufacturing is a necessity : the right way to teach students and professionals [Conference paper]. In M. Meboldt & C. Klahn (eds.), Industrializing Additive Manufacturing : Proceedings of Additive Manufacturing in Products and Applications - AMPA 2017 Zurich (pp. 329–336). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-66866-6_31
• Dennig, H.-J. (2017). BICAR : sharing mobility for the last mile. European Battery, Hybrid, Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Congress, Geneva, 14-16 March 2017. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-3464
• Zumofen, L., Beck, C., Kirchheim, A., & Dennig, H.-J. (2017). Quality related effects of the preheating temperature on laser melted high carbon content steels [Conference paper]. In M. Meboldt & C. Klahn (Eds.), Industrializing Additive Manufacturing : Proceedings of Additive Manufacturing in Products and Applications - AMPA2017 Zurich (pp. 210–219). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-66866-6_21
• Dennig, H.-J., Sauter-Servaes, T., Hoppe, M., & Burri, A. (2016). Bicar : sharing mobility for the last mile. 1st Light Electric Vehicle Summit, Barcelona, Spain, 20-21 September 2016.

Other publications

• Dennig, H.-J., Pill, M., & Ganz, P. (2024). Neuartiges Bohrverfahren für die Oberflächennahe Geothermie. bbr - Leitungsbau, Brunnenbau, Geothermie, 75(05), 56–61.
• Dennig, H.-J. (2015). Bicar : urbane Mobilität von morgen. Swiss Engineering STZ, 2015(6), 16–17.

Oral conference contributions and abstracts

• Zumofen, L., Dennig, H.-J., Kirchheim, A., Stierli, D., Waldburger, M. C., & Winterberger, S. (2020, September 2). Function- and weight-optimized gear components by Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF). 2nd International Conference on Additive Manufacturing for Products and Applications (AMPA), Zurich, 1-3 September 2020.
• Zumofen, L., Kirchheim, A., & Dennig, H.-J. (2020, June 23). Laser powder bed fusion of 30CrNiMo8 steel for quenching and tempering : examination of the processability and mechanical properties. Fraunhofer Direct Digital Manufacturing Conference (DDMC 2020), Online, 23 June 2020.
• Kirchheim, A., Dennig, H.-J., Winterberg, S., Zumofen, L., Waldburger, M. C., & Stieri, D. (2019). Funktions-und gewichtsoptimierte Zahnräder : additiv durch selektives Laserschmelzen hergestellt. AM Network Tagung: Additive Fertigung in Forschung und Praxis, Zürich, 24. Oktober 2019.
• Dennig, H.-J. (2016). BICAR - research concept for a sharing testfleet. Swiss-US Energy Innovation Days 2016, Berkeley, USA, 22 August 2016.
• Dennig, H.-J. (2015). BICAR : neue Dimensionen urbaner Mobilität für die Stadt Winterthur. Verein Energie bewegt Winterthur, 2015.

Publications before appointment at the ZHAW

• Dennig, H.-J.: Leichtbau im Flugzeuginterieur - Potenziale und Herausforderungen. In: 8. SWISS RaPiD Forum 2012, Design for Additive Manufacturing, St. Gallen, 2012
• Dennig, H.-J., Höner, S.: Konstruktion und Entwicklung von Kunststoffgetrieben im Automobilbau. In: Schweizer Maschinenelemente Kolloquium (SMK) 2012, Rapperswil, 2012
• Dennig, H.-J., Höner, S. Langhart, J.: Getriebe leicht gemacht. In: Der Konstrukteur, 12-2012
• Müller, A. ; Maier, T. ; Dennig, H.-J.: Holistic and user-centered layout conception of an electric vehicle (E-Car). In: 11th Stuttgart International Symposium Automotive and Engine Technology. Stuttgart, 2011, S. 93-106
• Dennig, H. ; Binz, H.: Development of a fast operating clutch for linear movement. In: 7th International Fluid Power Conference (7th IFK). Aachen, 2010.
• Dennig, H.-J.: Entwicklung einer schnell schaltenden Bremse und Kupplung für Linearbewegungen zum Überlastschutz in Werkzeugmaschinen. Stuttgart, Universität, Institut für Konstruktionstechnik und Technisches Design, Dissertation, 2009.
• Dennig, H.-J., Rudolf, T.: Project Kobasis: A New mechatronic Approach to reduce or avoid Collision Damages for Machine Tools with Spindle Nut Systems. In: The International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 2009
• Dennig, H.-J. ; Stuhlmüller, R. ; Binz, H.: Schnelle Hydraulik. Hydraulisch gelüftete Linearbremse mit Schaltzeiten im Milisekundenbereich. In: Antriebstechnik 04/2009. S. 50-54
• Dennig, H.-J. ; Binz, H.: KoBaSiS – Kontakterkennungsbasiertes Kollisionsschutzsystem: In: Zustandsüberwachung und -diagnose an Produktionsmaschinen 24./25.09.2008. WZL; Fraunhofer Institut Produktionstechnologie. Aachen, 2008
• Dennig, H.-J. ; Binz, H. ; Bachmann, M.: Fast activating actuators for safety applications. In: Actuator 2008, Messe Bremen, 09.-11.06.2008
• Dennig, H.-J. ; Binz, H. : Schneller als ein Wimpernschlag. In: Mediendienst der Universität Stuttgart, Februar 2008.
• Dennig, H.-J. ; Binz, H. ; Bachmann, M.: Extrem schnell schaltende Aktorprinzipien für Sicherheitsanwendungen. In: ASB Kongress, Stuttgart, 2008
• Dennig, H. ; Binz, H.: Geringe Schäden trotz heftiger Kollisionen. Wie das IKTD Kollsionsschäden im Werkzeugmaschinenbau verhindert. In: Transmitter 1/2008, Universität Stuttgart, S. 20-22.
• Dennig, H. ; Wagner, M. ; Binz, H.: Projekt KoBaSiS – Entwicklung einer schnell schaltenden Bremse und Sicherheitskupplung. In: InnoNet-Kolloquium 2007 - Hybride Maschinenkonzepte und intelligente Verfahren zur Fertigung von High-Tech-Produkten. Aachen, 2007.
• Dennig, H.-J. ; Wagner, M. ; Binz, H.: Schnell schaltende Aktoren. Ein Systemvergleich linearer Stellglieder. In: Antriebstechnik 07/2007. S. 32-34
• Dennig, H.-J. ; Binz, H.: Schnell schaltende mechanische Sicherheitskomponenten im Werkzeugmaschinenbau. In: Bosch-Rexroth Doktoranden Kolloquium. Lohr am Main, 2007
• Dennig, H.-J. ; Binz, H.: Neuartiger Überlastschutz für Spindelmutter-Antriebe. In: VDI-Tagung, Kupplungen und Kupplungssysteme in Antrieben. Wiesloch, 2007
• Dennig, H.-J. ; Binz, H.: Projekt KoBaSiS - Methodische Entwicklung mechatronischer Sicherheitskomponenten. In: Konstruktion 4-2007. S. 94
• Dennig, H. ; Binz, H.: Projekt KoBaSiS - Methodische Entwicklung mechatronischer Sicherheitskomponenten. In: Berliner Kreis Newsletter 02/2006 - Nr. 7, S. 1-2.

Patents and patent applications

• Dennig, Hans-Jörg; Ganz, Philipp; Klimyuk, Daniil; Staller, Justin,

  2024.

  Drilling robot with an extrusion unit.

  Patent number WO2024199615 A1

  (2024-10-03)

  .

  Available from: https://worldwide.espacenet.com/patent/search?q=pn%3DWO2024199615A1

• Dennig, Hans-Jörg; Ganz, Philipp; Staller, Justin; Klimyuk, Daniil,

  2024.

  Drilling robot.

  Patent number WO2024120603 A1

  (2024-06-13)

  .

  Available from: https://worldwide.espacenet.com/patent/search?q=pn%3DWO2024120603A1

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