Gesellschaft für rotordynamische Untersuchungen mbH
Gesellschaft für rotordynamische Untersuchungen mbH (RDU GmbH) provides engineering services, software development, and training in the field of dynamic systems, with a focus on rotordynamics and tribology.
About
Gesellschaft für rotordynamische Untersuchungen mbH (RDU GmbH) is an engineering office based in Magdeburg, Germany, specializing in the investigation of dynamic systems, primarily vibration-related mechanical issues. The company offers measurement and simulation services, software development and distribution, as well as corporate training and seminars. RDU GmbH focuses on deep modeling of nonlinear system components such as fluid, roller and magnetic bearings, and dynamic simulation with integrated tribological aspects, following the motto "Tribology meets Dynamics." Their client base includes international OEMs, SMEs, and regional businesses, and they maintain a strong partnership with Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg for research and education. The company is led by experts Dr.-Ing. Steffen Nitzschke, Dipl.-Ing. Stefan Göbel, and Dr.-Ing. Christian Daniel.
Products & Services
- Engineering consulting for dynamic systems
- Technical calculations and measurements (displacements, velocities, accelerations, forces, strains)
- Wireless data transmission from rotating structures
- Static and dynamic system simulations
- Development and licensing of EMD (Extended Multi-Body Dynamics) simulation software and toolchain: EMD-Pre, EMD-Sid, EMD-Post
- Tailored software adaptation for clients
- Design and calibration of measuring wheels for dynamic wheel force measurement
- Measurement technology and system integration
- Training and seminars on topics such as spatial dynamics, elastic shafts, bearing analysis, FEM calculations, modal reduction, and nonlinear vibrations
Use Cases & Case Studies
- Simulation and optimization of automotive turbochargers with floating ring bearings
- Elastic-hydrodynamic modeling of crankshaft drives
- Simulation of planetary gears and gear dynamics
- Analysis of steam turbine power trains after blade disruption events
- Design and application of measuring wheels for dynamic wheel force measurements in vehicles
- Multi-body simulation for reconstructing glass panel transport accidents
Partnerships & Collaborations
- Long-standing cooperation with Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg
- Collaborative calibration projects with IKAM GmbH
Awards & Recognition
- Second place in Applied Research, Hugo Junkers Award of Saxony-Anhalt for EMD multi-body simulation software