Prof. Dr. Joachim Friedhoff
Institut Maschinenbau
Email:
joachim.friedhoff@hs-ruhrwest.de
Telephone:
+49 208 88254-758
Lehrgebiet: CAX-Technologien
Person
Prof. Dr Joachim Friedhoff has been Managing Director of Form TEC Ingenieurgesellschaft für den Werkzeug- und Formenbau mbH in Bottrop since 1997, a specialist provider of CAD-CAM software solutions and manufacturing optimisation. After completing his doctorate (Dr.-Ing., University of Dortmund, 1996) and working at the Institute for Machining Technology (1991–1997), he has been a professor at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering at Hochschule Ruhr West since 2012, specialising in CAx technologies. From 2014 to 2024, he led the institute and served as Dean and Pro-Dean of Faculty 3.
His expertise lies at the intersection of computer science and mechanical engineering, particularly manufacturing technology. Topics such as IoT, digital twins, milling simulation, and AI are central to his profile. With many years of leadership and research experience, he consistently drives technological innovation in tool and mould making.
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| 2018-2024 | Hochschule Ruhr West, Mülheim an der Ruhr Dean of Faculty 3 Head of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering | |
| 2014-2024 | Hochschule Ruhr West, Mülheim an der Ruhr Pro-Dean of Faculty 3 Head of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering | |
| Since 2012 | Hochschule Ruhr West, Mülheim an der Ruhr Professorship at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering Teaching and Research Area: CAx Technologies | |
| Since 1997 | FORMTEC Ingenieurgesellschaft für den Werkzeug- und Formenbau mbH, Bottrop Managing Director | |
| 1996 | University of Dortmund Doctorate at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Degree awarded: Dr.-Ing. (Doctor of Engineering) | |
| 1991-1997 | University of Dortmund Research Associate at the Institute for Machining Technology | |
| 1990-1991 | Reffelmann & Belz, Mechanical and Plant Engineering Freelance Consultant | |
| 1987-1990 | Consulting Centre for CIM Technology, Dortmund Student Assistant | |
| 1984-1990 | University of Dortmund Studies in Computer Science, Minor in Mathematics Degree awarded: Diplom-Informatiker (Diploma in Computer Science) |
Teaching
“Computer Science” and “Computer-Aided Product Development and Manufacturing” in the Bachelor’s programmes in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering – Mechanical Engineering, and Technology and Management.
IT Systems in the Master’s programme in Technical Production Management.
IoT Laboratory offering programmes for students, school pupils, and companies alike
Research and Cooperation
GenSATIOn-Edge – Generative AI for Self-Supervised and Adaptive Training in Industrial Edge Sensor Systems
Computer-Aided Machining Technology, IIoT, Digitalisation of Production, Additive Manufacturing
- LENSING, KARSTEN ; DIETRICH, KRISTINA ; FRYE, SILKE ; FRIEDHOFF, JOACHIM ; DORSCHU, VIVIEN ALEXANDRA ; HAERTEL, TOBIAS: Designing a curriculum for the Internet-of-Things-Laboratory to foster creativity and a maker mindset within varying target groups
- LENSING, KARSTEN ; DIETRICH, KRISTINA ; FRYE, SILKE ; FRIEDHOFF, JOACHIM ; DORSCHU, VIVIEN ALEXANDRA ; HAERTEL, TOBIAS: Introducing first year non-experienced mechanical engineering students to an action-oriented approach of a ‘machining license’. In: Procedia Manufacturing Bd. 23 (2018), S. 159–164
- KRUPP, LUKAS ; WIEDE, CHRISTIAN ; FRIEDHOFF, JOACHIM ; GRABMAIER, ANTON: A Cognitive Sensor System Architecture for the Monitoring of Flexible Machining Systems. In: 2023 IEEE SENSORS. Vienna, Austria, IEEE (2023), S. 1–4 — ISBN 9798350303872
- KRUPP, LUKAS ; WIEDE, CHRISTIAN ; FRIEDHOFF, JOACHIM ; GRABMAIER, ANTON: Explainable Remaining Tool Life Prediction for Individualized Production Using Automated Machine Learning. In: Sensors Bd. 23 (2023), Nr. 20, S. 8523
Dina El-Hadi, David Erlenkamp, Romas Auder
University Administration
- 2018–2024: Head of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Pro-Dean and Dean of Faculty 3
- Since 2023: Chair of the IT Board
Offers
- Project 1: LED Lamp
- Project 2: Motion-Controlled Wristband
- Project 3: Skateboard with Underglow Lighting