Publications

Monographs

Ballmann, M.; 2019: High-temperature-resistant transmission element for flexible shaft couplings, PhD thesis, Chemnitz University of Technology, Chemnitz

Zimmermann, S.; 2019: A contribution to material-specific design of load application elements for semi-finished sandwich structures, PhD thesis, School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of the West of Scotland, Scotland

Bankwitz, H.; 2014: Simulation and analysis of ring-tensioned toothed belt transmissions, PhD thesis, Chemnitz University of Technology, Chemnitz

Hübler, J.; 2013: Textile-reinforced tension members for drive and conveyor technology with positive-lock force transmission, PhD thesis, Chemnitz University of Technology, Chemnitz

 

Patents

Hübler, J.; Bankwitz, H.; 2023: Device for driving a pedelec comprising a pedal crank, a sprocket and an electric motor. Patent (DE10 2023 002 538 B3)

Hübler, J.; Bankwitz, H.; Ballmann, M.; Janzen, W.; 2022: Elastic ring gear of a dog clutch for connecting two shafts. Patent (DE10 2020 006 785 B4)

Hübler, J.; Bankwitz, H.; Ballmann, M.; Janzen, W.; 2022: Tyre coupling for connecting two shafts with a monitored tyre. Patent (DE10 2020 006 784 B4)

Bankwitz, H.; Hübler, J.; 2021: Device for monitoring a plain bearing. Publication (DE 10 2019 008 762 A1)

Ballmann, M.; Janzen, W.; 2016: Safety clutch for torque limitation. International patent (WO 002016128511A1)

Hübler, J.; Nendel, K.; Ballmann, M.; Janzen, W.; 2014: Clutch with an elastically resilient toothed element. International patent application (WO 2014/154358 A1)

Hübler, J.; Nendel, K.; Ballmann, M.; Janzen, W.; 2014: Clutch with an elastically resilient toothed element. Publication (DE 10 2013 005 142 A1)

Weidermann, F.; Zimmermann, S.; Smyth, D.; Bailey, R.; 2014: Insert for a joint with sandwich components. Publication (DE 10 2014 014 624 A1)

Ballmann, M.; Lippold, P.; Mai, J.; Müller, D.; Schulze, T.; 2013: Transport module for substrates, loading and unloading system and method for transporting substrates in a processing device for substrates. Publication (TW000201308482A)

Bartsch, R.; Emmrich, R.; Hübler, J.; Risch, T.; Wagner, U.; 2012: Tooth element for use in a claw coupling. Publication (DE 10 2011 100 199 A1)

Ballmann, M.; Lippold, P.; Mai, J.; Müller, D.; Schulze, T.; 2012: Substrate transport module, loading and unloading system and transport method for substrates in a substrate processing plant. Publication (DE102011050324A1)

Ballmann, M.; Lippold, P.; Mai, J.; Müller, D.; Schulze, T.; 2012: Substrate transport module, loading and unloading system and transport method for substrates in a substrate processing system. International patent application (WO002012153232A2)

Meusel, J.; Hübler, J.; 1999: Timing belt drive for a motor-driven vehicle. Publication (DE 197 57 205 A 1)

 

Publications and presentations

P. Winkler, N. Katzer, H. Bankwitz, J. Hübler: Development of a structurally integrated real-time wear monitoring system for plastic slide rails in conveyor systems. 25th International Colloquium on Tribology; 27–29 January 2026, Ostfildern/Stuttgart

N. Katzer, P. Winkler, H. Bankwitz, J. Hübler: AI-based Predictive Maintenance for Plastic Plain Bearings with Structural Sensor Integration. 25th International Colloquium on Tribology; 27–29 January 2026, Ostfildern/Stuttgart

H. Bankwitz, J. Matthes, J. Hübler. 2025: “Mechanical Behaviour of Thermoplastic Unidirectional-Tape-Reinforced Polycarbonate Produced by Additive Manufacturing: Experimental Analysis and Practical Numerical Modelling”, in: Appl. Mech. 2025, 6, 88. doi.org/10.3390/applmech6040088

Müller, F.; Bankwitz, H.; Hübler, J.: 2025: Additively manufactured textile-based puncture and cut protection. 12th Central German Forum | 3D Printing in Practice; 15 October 2025, Mittweida

H. Bankwitz, 2025: “Experimental and numerical analysis of UD tape-reinforced polycarbonate FDM printing” in Proceedings of the 12th Central German Forum – 3D Printing in Practice, 2025. dx.doi.org/10.25673/120741

Kreter, M; Hübler, J.: 2025: Development of a multi-mode CVT for pedelec applications. 1st Mittweida Gear Conference; 30 September 2025, Mittweida

Müller, F.; Bankwitz, H.; Hübler, J.: 2025: Development of an additively manufactured, textile-based puncture and cut protection. 25th Academic Talent Conference; 19–20 June 2025, Merseburg

Köcher, J.; Hübler, J.: 2025: Structural integrity testing of the eCargo bike developed at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences. 25th Academic Talent Conference; 19–20 June 2025, Merseburg

Bankwitz, H.; Müller, F.; Hübler, J.: 2025: Smart Protection: 3D Printing of Advanced Protective Textiles. European Congress on Applied Science and Engineering; 24 April 2025, Paris

Bankwitz, H.; Matthes, J.; Katzer, N.; Winkler, P.: 2025: Integrative wear measurement in chain conveyors with multifunctional guide rails. NextGen Scientific Review – Annual Perspectives on Next Generation Science, Vol. 3, pp. 2–9, 2025. ISSN 2940-0929; 11 February 2025, Mittweida doi.org/10.48446/opus-15899

Wolf, A.; Bankwitz, H.: 2024: Development of a new slicer programme for use with a 3D rotational printer with a polar coordinate system. 11th Central German Forum | 3D Printing in Practice; 16 October 2024, Merseburg

Ballmann, M.; Hübler, J.; Bankwitz, H.; Katzer, N: 2024: Flexible, low-cost test concept for single- and multi-axis testing. 2nd Symposium on Test Rig Construction and Operation (TestRig); 18–19 September 2024, Ostfildern

Bankwitz, H.; Winkler, P.; Katzer, N; Hübler, J.: 2024: Multifunctional guide rails for integrated wear measurement on chain conveyors. 3rd innoTRAC Colloquium; 18 September 2024, Chemnitz

Kreter, M.; Hübler, J.: 2024: Development of a test rig for mid-drive motors in electrically assisted bicycles. 24th Conference for Academic Talents; 13–14 June 2024, Mittweida

Winkler, P.; Bankwitz, H.; Hübler, J.: 2024: Investigations into electrically conductive UHMW-PE for use as a sensor material for wear detection in plastic slide rails. 24th Academic Talent Conference; 13–14 June 2024, Mittweida

Bankwitz, H.: 2024: Simulation of multifunctional structures using the example of a plastic plain bearing with integrated wear sensors. 13th SAXSIM – SAXON SIMULATION MEETING; 19 March 2024, Chemnitz doi.org/10.51382/978-3-96100-208-5_v18

Katzer, N.; Bankwitz, H.; Hübler, J.: 2023: Influence of temperature and humidity on the electrical conductivity of thermoplastics; 23rd Conference for Academic Talents; 31 May–1 June 2023, Wernigerode

Zimmermann, S.: 2022: Development of an insert connection for sandwich structures under localised load.; SAMPE Europe Conference 2022; 15–17 November 2022, Hamburg, Germany

Winkler, P.; Schnedelbach, J.; Hübler, J.: 2022: Investigation of the influence of energy recovery in micromobility vehicles. 22nd Academic Talent Conference; 11–13 May 2022, Brandenburg an der Havel

Bankwitz, H.; Hübler, J.; Petzold, C.: 2021: Application of FDM technology for the manufacture of sensors and protective structures on textiles. 27th Technomer. 4–5 November 2021, Chemnitz

Katzer, N.; Bankwitz, H.; Hübler, J.: 2021: Application of the two-component injection moulding process for the manufacture of a plastic plain bearing with integrated wear sensors. 27th Technomer. 4–5 November 2021, Chemnitz

Zimmermann, S.; John, D.: 2021: A Contribution to the Analysis of Structural Failure of Sandwich Structures Under Localised Load.; Nafems World Congress NWC2021; 25–29 October 2021, online

Weidermann, F.; Zimmermann, S.; Pino, A.: 2021: Design of an insert for fibre-reinforced semi-finished products. EEE2021 – Design, Develop, Experience – Product Development and Design; 17–18 June 2021, Dresden

Petzold, C.; Matthes, J.; Mauersberger, V.: 2021: Reduction in printing time using an innovative FFF rotary printer with four simultaneous extruders; 8th Central German Forum on Rapid Technologies, 2 June 2021, Mittweida, ISBN: 978-3-948058-35-7

Zimmermann, S: 2021: Material-specific design of load application elements for semi-finished sandwich structures. Academic Talent Conference, 26–27 May 2021, Jena, ISBN-13: 978-3-932886-36-2

Katzer, N.; Bankwitz, H.; Hübler, J.: 2021: Plastic plain bearings with intelligent wear monitoring. 26th Interdisciplinary Scientific Conference, Mittweida, 14–15 April 2021, Mittweida.

Bankwitz, H.; Hübler, J.; Petzold, C.: 2021: Science and research on additive manufacturing at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences. 26th Interdisciplinary Scientific Conference, Mittweida, 14–15 April 2021, Mittweida.

Katzer, N.; Bankwitz, H.; 2020: Hübler, J.: Plastic plain bearings with intelligent wear monitoring. innoTRAC Journal

Bankwitz, H.: 2020: Additively manufactured sensors on technical textiles. 7th Central German Forum on Rapid Technologies, 26 October 2020, Merseburg.

Schöneck, T.; Ballmann, M.; Möschel, J.; 2019: Development of novel high-performance TPUs for gear rims in backlash-free elastic claw couplings. Technomer 2019: 26th Symposium on the Processing and Application of Polymers, 7–8 November 2019, Chemnitz. ISBN 978-3-939382-14-0

Hübler, J.; 2018: Monitoring systems for machine components in drive technology. 25th Interdisciplinary Scientific Conference, Mittweida. ISSN 1437-7624

Bankwitz, H.; Hübler, J.; 2018: Production of electrically conductive structures on technical textiles using free-form technology. 25th Interdisciplinary Scientific Conference, Mittweida. ISSN 1437-7624

Dallinger, N.; Hübler, J.; 2017: Simulation of bottle conveyors – Opportunities of the Discrete Element Method (DEM). In: Sumpf, J (ed.). 3rd International Symposium on Plastic Sliding Chains and Tribology in Conveyor Technology: Conference Proceedings, 11 and 12 April 2017, Chair of Conveyor Technology, Chemnitz University of Technology, ISBN 978-3-945479-08-7

Hübler, J.; Dallinger, N.; 2017: High-Speed Conveying System. In: Sumpf, J (ed.). 3rd International Symposium on Plastic Slide Chains and Tribology in Conveying Technology: Conference Proceedings, 11 and 12 April 2017, Chair of Conveying Technology, Chemnitz University of Technology, ISBN 978-3-945479-08-7

Strobel, J.; Sumpf, J.; Bankwitz, H., 2017: Dynamic Studies on a Slide Chain Conveyor System – Dynamic investigations into a slide chain conveyor system. International Symposium on Plastic-Slide-Chains and Tribology in Conveyor Systems: Proceedings, 2017. ISBN/ISSN: 978-3-945479-08-7

Bankwitz, H.; 2017: Efficient technologies for the production of endless fibre-reinforced, lubrication-free drive and conveyor chains. Symposium on the Processing and Application of Polymers (Technomer), 2017. ISBN/ISSN: 978-3-939382-13-3

Ballmann, M.; Hübler, J.; 2017: Rubber-elastic, damping and easy-to-install shaft couplings for permanently backlash-free torque transmission. Technomer 2017, 25th Symposium on the Processing and Application of Polymers, 9–10 November 2017, Chemnitz, p. 118. ISBN 978-3-939382-13-3

Weidermann, F.; Zimmermann, S.; Bailey, R.; 2017: Development and Analyses of an Insert Connection for Sandwich Structures made of CFRP. NAFEMS World Congress, 11–14 June 2017, Stockholm, Sweden, ISBN: 978-1-910643-37-2

Hübler, J.; Kubitz, K.; Dallinger, N.; Kretschmer, A.; 2016: Customised checkweighers. Hebezeuge Fördermittel 10/2016, HUSS-MEDIEN GmbH, Berlin, 2016, 30–31, ISSN 0017-9442

Maximow, I.; Helbig, M.; Hübler, J.; 2016: Development of a contactless drive for conveyor belts. In: Wehking K.-H. (ed.). 12th Specialist Colloquium of the Scientific Society for Technical Logistics (WGTL): Proceedings of 28 and 29 September 2016, Institute for Conveyor Technology and Logistics (IFT), University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, 2016, 47–54, ISBN 978-3-00-054201-5

Fink, A.; Hübler, J.; Nendel, K.; Weigand, F.; Braun, M.; 2015: Automated load securing system for cargo vans. Logistics Journal: non-peer-reviewed article, Vol. 2015. (urn:nbn:de:0009-14-41431)

Fink, A.; Hübler, J.; Nendel, K.; 2015: Automated load securing system for small vans – with netting and friction surface. Hebezeuge Fördermittel 1-2/2015, HUSS-MEDIEN GmbH, Berlin, 2015, 40–42, ISSN 0017-9442

Bankwitz, H.; Sumpf, J.; 2015: Simulation and analysis of ring-tensioned toothed belt drives. Conference Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Plastic-Slide-Chains and Tribology in Conveyor Systems, Chemnitz, 21–22 April 2015, pp. 156–164. ISBN 978-3-945479-03-2

Sumpf, J.; Bankwitz, H.; Bartsch, R.; Strobel, J.; 2015: Calculation Methods for Chain Conveyor Systems. Conference Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Plastic-Slide Chains and Tribology in Conveyor Systems, Chemnitz, 21–22 April 2015, pp. 181–191. ISBN 978-3-945479-03-2

Ballmann, M.; 2015: Design optimisation using parametric FE simulation, illustrated by the example of a transmission element in claw couplings. 7th SAXSIM – SAXON SIMULATION MEETING, 31 March 2015, Chemnitz. ISBN: 9783944640471

Hübler, J.; Ballmann, M.; Emmrich, R.; 2015: Innovative HYBRID coupling system. Technomer 2015, 24th Symposium on the Processing and Application of Polymers, 12 and 13 November 2015, Chemnitz, p. 165. ISBN 978-3-939382-12-6

Kretschmer, A.; Nendel, K.; Hübler, J.; Matthes, U.; 2014: Secure loading of goods onto a slip sheet. Hebezeuge Fördermittel 1–2/2014, HUSS-MEDIEN GmbH, Berlin, 2014, 48–50, ISSN 0017-9442

Fink, A.; Hübler, J.; 2014: Safe and automatic on the road – Chemnitz researchers develop a load-securing system for small vans. NFM-Nutzfahrzeugmanagement 12/2014, NFM-Verlag KG, Beverstedt, 2014, 84–85, ISSN 1614-1229

Emmrich, R.; Hübler, J.; Ballmann, M.; Nendel, K.; 2014: Backlash-free coupling system as a hybrid structure. TPE Magazine international, 03/2014, Dr. Gupta Verlag, Ratingen, 2014, 185–187, ISSN 1868-8055

Hübler, J.; 2014: Textile-reinforced traction members with positive-lock force transmission – New belt chains for drives. Hebezeuge Fördermittel 5/2014, HUSS-MEDIEN GmbH, Berlin, 2014, 244–246, ISSN 0017-9442

Sumpf, J.; Bankwitz, H.; Nendel, K.; Rasch, F.; 2014: New calculation method for chain conveyor systems. Logistics Journal. 2014. ISSN 1860-7977

Sumpf, J.; Bankwitz, H.; Nendel, K.; Rasch, F.; 2014: Novel calculation method for chain conveyor systems. Logistics-Journal. 2014. ISSN: 1860-7977

Emmrich, R.; Hübler, J.; Nendel, K.; 2013: Innovative, backlash-free coupling system with a hybrid design. In: Gehde, M.; Wagenknecht, U.; Bloß, P. (eds.): TECHNOMER 2013 – 23rd Symposium on the Processing and Application of Polymers. Conference proceedings, Institute for Print and Media Technology, Chemnitz University of Technology, Chemnitz, 2013, 45, ISBN 978-3-939382-11-9

Bankwitz, H.; Sumpf, J.; Nendel, K., 2013: Tolerance investigations on toothed belt drives. Drive Technology (ant-Journal). – 52. 2013, 09, pp. 3–10. ISBN/ISSN: 0722-8546 (print)

Bankwitz, H.; Sumpf, J.; Nendel, K.; 2013: Improved simulation model for toothed belt drives. NAFEMS Magazine 2/2013.

Bankwitz, H.; Sumpf, J.; Nendel, K., 2013: Influence of manufacturing tolerances on the reliability of toothed belt transmissions. 17th Conference on Timing Belt Drives (17–18 September 2013) in Dresden, pp. 57–71, 2013. ISBN/ISSN: 978-3-00-042882-1.

Rasch, F.; Sumpf, J.; Bankwitz, H.; Zwinzscher, M., 2012: Moving into the vertical: Spiral conveyors still offer potential for development. f+h, Journal of Material Flow and Inventory Management. 2012, 5, pp. 12–15. ISSN: 0341-2636

Hübler, J.; Nendel, K.; Dombeck, U.; 2011: Flexible floor-mounted conveyor system for the assembly process. In: Vojdani, N. (ed.). 7th Specialist Colloquium of the Scientific Society for Technical Logistics (WGTL): Proceedings, Praxiswissen Service, Dortmund, 2011, 26–37, ISBN 978-3-86975-044-6

Hübler, J.; Nendel, K.; Dombeck, U.; 2011: Flexible floor conveyor system for the assembly process. Logistics Journal: Proceedings, Vol. 07. (urn:nbn:de:0009-14-30927)

Bankwitz, H.; Sumpf, J.; Nendel, K.; 2011: Energy-efficient and gear-friendly pre-tensioning of toothed belts. Proceedings of the 15th International Symposium on Toothed Belt Drives (20–21 September 2011) in Dresden, pp. 85–96

Hübler, J.; Puggel, T.; Nendel, K.; Dombeck, U.; 2010: RFID monitoring system for rotating machine components. Logistics Journal: Proceedings, Vol. 06. (urn:nbn:de:0009-14-28732)

Hübler, J.; Puggel, T.; Nendel, K.; Dombeck, U.; 2010: RFID monitoring system for rotating machine components. In: 4th Inno Zug Specialist Colloquium, Chemnitz University of Technology, Chemnitz, 2010, 154–155, ISBN 978-3-9812554-5-4

Hübler, J.; Puggel, T.; Nendel, K.; Dombeck, U.; 2010: RFID monitoring system for rotating machine components. In: Overmeyer, L. (ed.). 6th Technical Colloquium of the Scientific Society for Technical Logistics (WGTL): Conference Proceedings, PZH Centre for Production Technology, Garbsen, 2010, 255–264, ISBN 978-3-941416-71-0

Risch, T.; Bankwitz, H.; Himmelreich, N.; 2010: Simulation of 2D motion patterns in vibratory conveyors. In: 4th InnoZug Technical Colloquium, 22–23 September 2010, Chemnitz. – TU Chemnitz in-house publication, 2010. – pp. 156–157, ISBN 978-3-9812554-5-4

Bankwitz, H.; Sumpf, J.; Nendel, K.; Ebert, S.; Meier, H.; 2010: Optimal tension, better performance – Controlled tensioning in the partial load range reduces power losses and wear. Antriebstechnik, 12/2010. ISSN 07228546