Development Projects & Strategic Partnerships
German Engineering Excellence for High-Speed Rotor Systems
SADAP combines German precision engineering with cutting-edge innovation to deliver world-class bearing solutions for the most demanding applications.
Our comprehensive capabilities span the entire development lifecycle of high-speed rotor bearing systems. From advanced computational design tools utilizing AI-enhanced algorithms and multi-physics simulations, to state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities capable of producing components with micrometer precision, SADAP delivers complete solutions for next-generation machinery.
Design & Simulation Excellence
- Advanced CAE tools with proprietary algorithms for bearing optimization
- AI-enhanced design software for rapid prototyping and validation
- Multi-physics simulation covering aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and rotor dynamics
- Digital twin technology for predictive performance analysis
Manufacturing & Testing Capabilities
- Precision manufacturing for rotors operating beyond 100,000 RPM
- Comprehensive test facilities including vibration analysis
- Tribological testing laboratories for material optimization
With our German engineering heritage and commitment to excellence, SADAP partners with leading institutions and companies to push the boundaries of what's possible in oil-free, high-performance bearing technology.
TurboCool: Innovation in Cooling Technology
ZIM Cooperation ProjectRevolutionary development of an oil-free turbo compressor for natural refrigerants, powered by SADAP's advanced aerodynamic bearing technology.
As experts in air bearing technology, SADAP is developing innovative solutions for the aerodynamic bearing system of the turbo compressor. Our technology enables highly efficient, oil-free compression of ammonia as a natural refrigerant - a crucial advancement in sustainable cooling technology.
- Development of pioneering oil-free bearing technology for turbo compressors
- Integration of canned motor technology with aerodynamic bearings
- Energy efficiency optimization through innovative flow technology
- Implementation of hermetic design for maximum operational reliability
Duration: May 2024 – April 2026
Partners: G+L Innotec, Laupheim; Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences
ZEFFAC: Emission-Free Aviation Through Fuel Cells
LuFo ProjectPioneering development of air-lubricated foil bearings for next-generation fuel cell air supply systems in aerospace applications.
In the collaborative project "Fuel Cell Charging for Emission-Free Aviation" (ZEFFAC), SADAP contributes its expertise in developing novel air-lubricated foil bearing systems. This technology is essential for hydrocarbon-free air supply systems in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEM-FC), enabling high-speed rotors exceeding 100,000 RPM at extreme operating temperatures.
- Development of innovative radial and axial air foil bearing concepts
- AI-based optimization of design software for enhanced accuracy
- Power density increase of up to 25% through canned motor technology
- Validation through extensive test bench trials and tribological investigations
Duration: January 2025 – December 2028
Partners: G+L Innotec, IST-RWTH Aachen, ACCESS e.V., CME Control Motion Electronics GmbH