In the context of this transfer pilot Systems Engineering methods and simulation-based approaches are transferred by means of 3D field simulation of the transferor according to the requirements and consolidated in the context of a cooperative technology development. The focus of the transfer pilot is the idea of optimizing an energy-saving inductive sensor for flush mounting, which makes it possible to focus the generated alternating sensory field maximally in the direction of the detection area and largely suppresses the damping influence of a laterally surrounding ferromagnetic material. This is flanked by company-specific training measures and product development methods for the early phase of product development and the concrete simulation-based product design.

 The focus of the transfer pilot is the idea to optimize an energy-saving inductive sensor for flush mounting, which makes it possible to focus the generated alternating sensory field maximally in the direction of the detection area and largely suppresses the damping influence of a laterally surrounding ferromagnetic material. For this purpose, a ferrite core shape as well as a winding geometry are to be found that meets the requirements for miniaturization and energy efficiency. This will make it possible for the first time to insert the new systems "seamlessly" into existing equipment. At the same time the company will be able to develop such technologies independently and in a targeted manner in the future. The existing knowledge and expertise of Fraunhofer IEM in the field of systems engineering will form the basis for product development at Steute. Existing systems engineering approaches are reflected and adapted specifically for the needs of the company Steute under consideration of the product and process technologies.  

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• It has been shown that the simulation-based modeling approach is a powerful and time-efficient method for simulating the physically correct system behavior of electrical components.

• The integrated solvers and optimizers can be used to tailor the system behaviour. A high degree of automation is possible here in order to automatically carry out multi-dimensional target value searches for the synthesis of the optimum geometry.

• Steute has shown that simulation-based modelling enables effective and targeted optimization of existing products. By visualizing and modelling the electromagnetic behaviour, it was possible to clearly identify the mechanisms of action, which made it possible to reject undesirable developments and inappropriate design approaches in advance. This is particularly interesting for pre-development, as there are no costs for materials, tools and the production of models or virtual demonstrators in virtual space.

• In order to reduce costs and increase efficiency in the development of new products, cooperation with research institutes makes sense, as the complex simulation environments do not have to be purchased and the corresponding specialist personnel do not have to be trained in these tools over a long period of time.