Engineering service provider for applied lightweight construction – structural design, simulation, aero-/hydrodynamics and fibre composite development.

iXent GmbH

Agnes-Pockels-Bogen 1, 80992 Munich · GermanyNew on Amplifa

2011Founded

25+ yearsFounders' experience

About iXent

Founded in Munich in 2011, iXent GmbH is an engineering company for applied lightweight construction focusing on structural design and manufacturing of fibre composite components and systems. The founders Christoph Erbelding and Thomas Hahn, both aerospace engineers from the University of Stuttgart, combine more than 25 years of experience from positions including the BMW Group, Mercedes Benz and professional motorsport. Their services include feasibility studies, concept development, structural simulation and numerical optimisation (static, dynamic, crash, NVH, topology, shape and laminate optimisation), CAD, aerodynamics and hydrodynamics (CFD, VLM, airfoil development) as well as fibre composite design using the in-house tool iXlam. From the first sketch to finished hardware, prototype and series production is carried out through established network partners for precision lightweight manufacturing. Customers come from the automotive, aerospace, sailing, motorsport, winter sports and sporting goods sectors, including BMW, Oracle Team USA, duotone/Boards & More and TUM Hyperloop. The company works in small, multidisciplinary teams with lean structures.

Site: Munich
Processes: Concept development / product development (feasibility, concepts, leading projects), Structural and mechanical engineering – lightweight design, Structural simulation and numerical optimisation (statics, dynamics, NVH, crash), CAD, Aerodynamics / hydrodynamics (CFD, VLM, airfoil development), Technology consulting / troubleshooting / general R&D, Structural design and manufacturing of fibre composite components and systems (via network partners), Prototype / series development and production via network partners (precision lightweight
Materials: Fibre composite materials (composites), CFD / VLM / airfoil development, Structural simulation and numerical optimisation
Founded: 2011
Industries: Automotive, Aerospace, Sailing, Motorsport, Cycling, Winter sports

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Feasibility studies
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Concept development
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Structural simulation and numerical optimisation
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CAD
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Aero-/hydrodynamics
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Prototype and series development via network partners

Materials and Processes

FVK

Fibre composite materials (composites)

Core material for structural design and manufacturing of lightweight components and systems, supported by the in-house tool iXlam for laminate design and optimisation.

CFD

CFD / VLM / airfoil development

Simulation tools for aerodynamic and hydrodynamic development, including foiling systems in the America's Cup and kitefoil systems.

SIM

Structural simulation and numerical optimisation

Static and dynamic analyses, NVH, crash as well as topology, property, shape and laminate optimisation.

Locations

Munich

Office and development

Materials: Fibre composite materials (composites)

Simulation tools (FEM, CFD, VLM)
iXlam – in-house fibre composite design tool

Projects and Components

**Bieker Moth – sailing boat**Structural design · Sailing

**Fibre composite component**Structural design · Lightweight construction

**Project component**Product development · Lightweight construction

Inside the production

Manufacturing and development environment

Industries

AutomotiveAerospaceSailingMotorsportCyclingWinter sportsSporting goodsSailing/America's CupWinter sports (bobsleigh)

Processes & technical limits

Processes	Tolerance	Max. part	Weight	Lot size	Materials
Concept development / product development (feasibility, concepts, leading projects)Engineering	–	–	–	–	–
Structural and mechanical engineering – lightweight designEngineering	–	–	–	–	–
Structural simulation and numerical optimisation (statics, dynamics, NVH, crash)Engineering	–	–	–	–	–
CADEngineering	–	–	–	–	–
Aerodynamics / hydrodynamics (CFD, VLM, airfoil development)Engineering	–	–	–	–	–
Technology consulting / troubleshooting / general R&DEngineering	–	–	–	–	–
Structural design and manufacturing of fibre composite components and systems (via network partners)Plastics	–	–	–	Prototype – Series	Fibre composite materials (composites)
Prototype / series development and production via network partners (precision lightweightEngineering	–	–	–	–	–

Additional services

Design/structural and mechanical engineering (lightweight construction)Feasibility studiesConcept developmentStructural simulation and numerical optimisation (static/dynamic, crash, NVH)CADAerodynamics/hydrodynamics (CFD, VLM, airfoil development)Fibre composite design with the in-house tool iXlamPrototype and series development via network partnersTechnology consultingR&D services

Reference customers

BMW (i3, i8, steering wheel)QorosIsderaOracle Team USAVolvo Ocean Race Teamsduotone/Boards & MoreBieker MothChasing Runner PerformanceBlack East GmbHTUM HyperloopRoding AutomobileOne Earth One Ocean e.V.Occhio GmbH

History

2011
Founding of iXent GmbH by Christoph Erbelding and Thomas Hahn after stints including at the BMW Group and Mercedes Benz.
2013
Structural design and optimisation of the yachts of Oracle Team USA (32nd–35th America's Cup; victories in AC33/AC34 and AC34/AC35 respectively as core team member).
2018
Aerodynamic development of the gold-winning four-man bobsleigh at the Olympic Winter Games.