which is about halfway between Karlsruhe and Stuttgart in the state of Baden-Württemberg The construction on the A8 autobahn just north of town makes trips to Stuttgart for work or the Lake Constance area to visit friends a major pain which is nicknamed the “Golden City.” That led me to learning about its history as the jewelry and watchmaking capital of Germany which is well-documented at the Pforzheim Jewelry Museum It’s the only publicly owned museum dedicated exclusively to jewelry and it features 2,000 exhibits from many places Some of the jewelry on display goes back five millennia One of the oldest pieces is just stones strung along for a necklace The newer jewelry was more ornate with various gemstones Two necklaces and a brooch were even made with strands of human hair considering it has been used in the past couple of centuries which was split up by eras and various empires It started with ancient Egypt and moved on to recent times Included were rings from India and China between the 12th and 19th centuries as well as Jewish wedding rings from between the 8th and 17th centuries Another section that caught my eye was the Philipp Walter collection of pocket watches The Pforzheim watch manufacturer amassed 212 of them made between 1550 and 1923 Seeing these watches had me imagining wearing a three-piece suit just to pull off the look like a Victorian-era gentleman a voice over the loudspeaker announced a free tour that runs at 3 p.m I went to the central room hoping to gain more details about the history of jewelry and watchmaking in Pforzheim But I did catch an interesting story that began with Margrave Karl Friedrich von Baden giving his blessing to the jewelry and watchmaking trades in 1767 They quickly took over commerce in the city including a French Revolution-era ring from belonging to one of the uprising’s ringleaders — although I missed the name because I was too focused on the German side to recognize anything French She also talked about how the museum is overlooked even by those in the industry During the city’s jubilee celebrating jewelry and watchmaking in Pforzheim in 2017 only one of 100 folks considered a tour of the museum It certainly helped change my opinion of what Pforzheim has to offer 6 euros to visit the Technical Museum of Pforzheim’s Jewelry and Watchmaking Industries Guided tours in English cost 90 euros for one hour and 25 euros for children Frankfurt—Global law firm Dentons, with a team led by Oliver Dreher has advised Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW) DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale (Helaba) and Norddeutsche Landesbank – Girozentrale – (Nord LB) as joint lead managers on the placement of a €300 million covered mortgage bond (Pfandbrief) issued by Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw The placement with national and international investors was significantly oversubscribed Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw is one of the largest savings banks (Sparkassen) in Germany Partner Oliver Dreher and his team have assisted LBBW in numerous capital market projects in the past including the placement of the debut benchmark Pfandbrief of Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw with a total volume of €500 million banks and investors on large-volume and international capital market transactions Dentons (Frankfurt): Oliver Dreher (Partner, Lead), Nadja Reiß (Senior Associate) Sven Henneke and Luis Michalzik (both Project Manager Legal—all Capital Markets) Redefining possibilities. 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Read our policy By 2025-02-24T17:36:00 CDN looks at the work put together by Pforzheim’s BA Transportation Design students  Student degree shows are an excellent reminder that car design is incredibly creative and ultimately about having fun The joy of the craft and experimenting with both traditional and emerging tools without the pressure of working in a professional studio Pforzheim has brought many famous names through the ranks over the years and CDN went along to learn more about the current crop we even pushed some students to sketch against the clock and showcase their abilities in real time.   Following the success of last year’s outing school organisers decided to expand into the adjacent building to bring everyone under one roof Although the 2024 degree show felt well put together across the lower and upper floors it did mean that many students were separated from their peers and perhaps ran the risk of going unnoticed to anyone who did not venture up the steps This year’s setting felt more open and encouraged mingling among the students as they waited for visitors to chat about their projects They did not have to wait long in most cases with the professionals-only day drawing strong interest from a range of designers – we assume in many cases scouting potential recruits.  We did not manage to speak to everyone on the day A handful of students listed below have been highlighted by course leaders Kurt Beyer and class of 2008 graduate Jürgen Jose who joined Pforzheim in a teaching capacity in April 2024 The following list of Bachelor’s students follows no particular order but is grouped by semester moving from third through to final thesis.  This content is available to subscribers only   |   Sign in Start free trial Subscribe today Subscribe today Explore more subscription options For help with individual user subscriptions please contact: Eric NgEric.Ng@ultimamedia.com For help with multi user subscriptions please contact: Freya EnglishFreya.English@cardesignnews.com Sign in   |   Forgotten password Car Design News looks at the work of 13 students from the National Institute of Design in India following the school’s recent graduation ceremony Dacia’s YouClip design competition has reached its final stages with just four innovative projects left standing Hydrogen met high design as Coventry students reimagined the supercar – lighter Site powered by Webvision Cloud By 2024-10-10T17:28:00 Car Design News looks at the recent cooperation between OEMs and Pforzheim University Course leader Kurt Beyer discusses the motivation for these joint projects and the work done in conjunction with Geely Every design school puts its students’ work on show to celebrate the effort that went into it but Pforzheim generally seems to go a little further than some course leaders decided to move proceedings into the centre of town away from the main campus occupying two huge floors to showcase the myriad projects of everyone from those one year into their studies to final year graduates.  A key component to the course is the connection with local carmakers who are only too willing to help set a brief for students to work on Geely and MAN Truck & Bus involved with both exterior and interior projects on the table Course leader Kurt Beyer told Car Design News that there are obvious benefits to these kind of collaborations “Our Transportation Design department is famous for its close relationship with the industry; it’s a win-win situation for… The second feature of our two-part series looks at the work from Pforzheim’s Trasportation Design Masters students  By 2025-03-04T11:26:00 From boat-tailed buses to airport tugs inspired by Tom Sachs streetwear the MA students drew inspiration from all over for this year’s show with projects that look far beyond ‘the car’ in isolation.  If you missed the first installment, you can read that here this is not an exhaustive list of all students across the course The list follows no particular order beyond chronological order of semester progressing from “recently joined” to “about to graduate.”  By 2023-11-08T08:00:00+00:00 Changan designers have spent nearly half a year working with students at the Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences to explore unconventional mobility concepts The latest project ran through March and July this year and asked students from the transportation design course to investigate the theme of ‘3D Mobility: The Future of Flight Forms’.  Students were also invited along to the Changan European Design Center in Turin, Italy to meet the design team, delve into Chinese culture and consider how to break away from traditional mobility concepts. They also had a chance to get hands on with Changan’s new electric sedan, the SL03 Below are some of the standout future mobility solutions devised by the Pforzheim students during this year’s five-month collaboration The Race Around the World concept introduces a unique sporting event where participants traverse all the diverse terrains and biomes found on Earth The vehicle design draws inspiration from rallying featuring both a pilot cockpit and an AI navigator/co-pilot cockpit Communication between the pilot and AI relies on cutting-edge brainwave interpretation technology which visualises brainwave input on the headrest and enables communication between the AI and the pilot The ‘TYTO’ project provides an opportunity for future generations to break free from digital isolation by turning racing into a social activity this flying sports machine allows participants to demonstrate their gaming skills in a silent and thrilling race coupled with advanced technology and materials The colorful and comfortable cockpit fosters a welcoming atmosphere allowing teenagers to bond beyond screens and participate in exciting competitions together The BAO is not merely a food truck serving a variety of world cuisines and fostering cultural connections but also extends a helping hand to those in need of supplies the Flying Food Truck follows peoples’ schedules offering diverse food options during lunch breaks and at city events A prominent screen at the front of the truck informs people about the available foods and ordering times Below the glass display sits another screen with information about each dish including ingredients and cultural details The circular shape of the truck draws inspiration from Chinese steamed dumplings or “baozi.” The truck features a combination of smooth surfaces and a technical area at the back reflecting the concepts of ‘caring’ and ‘serving people.’ ’Arane’ (derived from Ancient Greek) is a travel vehicle inspired by the unique characteristics of the Zhangjiajie Scenic Spot combining the complex terrain of Zhangjiajie with Spider-Man’s locomotion Its power system utilises pendulum motion to generate kinetic energy propelling the pod with a graceful swinging motion and a long magnetised grappling hook Arane features two swing modes: the dual swing also known as the “Chaos Swing,” for regular motion and an adventurous mode with unpredictable and dynamic motion These modes provide users with a new and exciting travel experience allowing them to swing through canyons and witness the beauty of the scenery from a fresh perspective in this unique national park This year’s EyesOn Design show was a continuation of a theme: great cars great designers and good times – all for a good cause.  Ford’s chief design officer Anthony Lo is leaving the company The Autodesk Innovation Forum brought together experts from Kia Rivian and Porsche to explore the roles of AI and VR in design By 2024-02-09T18:32:00+00:00 Car Design News paid a visit to Pforzheim for the University’s degree show There is more to come from our two-day visit to Pforzheim but before we share a rundown of the projects on show here are some general observations about the course the mindset of the students and how they are approaching vehicle design Ask 20 students for their view on the future of clay modelling It is almost a 50-50 split for those that are broadly “for” or “against” with many others a little more balanced: it has a place but will be utilised alongside all the other digital tools available to them If the trend of ten years ago was the future of urban mobility the current vogue is about reconnecting with nature and escaping from the city Many concepts on show were either explicit off-roaders or looked to bring cross-country elements into the design The fact that one model was mounted on a platform covered in moss should be evidence enough We recently covered the latest colour forecast and it seems many of the students are au fait with what’s going on in this respect Purple – or digital lavender in many cases – was one of the most common colours on show across interiors and many of the students we spoke to referenced a focus on well-being as a driving force It was not only about colour though — in some cases it was about turning a people-carrier sized vehicle into a three seater designed to carry only your best friends around (including pets) and even a few single seaters one of which is designed to support a year-long solo getaway product design… The current crop of students are keeping an open mind There is a general understanding that they will need to be adept at many different skills to succeed there were certainly a few strong-willed individuals that do not plan on settling on anything other than what they’ve dreamed about as a child The most specific is to create “beautiful exteriors for super fast cars.” Pforzheim seems to have a reputation for connecting students with carmakers during their study with it almost easier to pick out the select few projects that weren’t developed with an OEM sponsor We were told that mentors would pop in every few weeks to see how things were progressing and to suggest tweaks – very much an advisory role that leaves the ultimate decision with the student VW and Renault were just some of the brands that had put their name to a particular project there seems to be a real energy about the students and a camaraderie that only comes from working on tough projects together Pair that with presentation training and frequent public speaking and you have a seriously confident group of storytellers who do not shy away when it comes to selling their vision By The latest Masters graduate projects from Pforzheim university’s transportation design course Many a graduate of Hochschule Pforzheim has gone on to great things in the automotive industry and when you visit their degree shows you begin to see why The breadth and depth of ideas on display is always worth a closer look Projects range from a shape-shifting city car and a monorail pod with inbuilt scooters to a transportation system for colonies of bees… the Geneva Motor Show has been cancelled permanently with the organisers blaming a lack of interest from OEMs had dealt ’a final blow for a future edition’ The storied marques prove that they can be powerful players in a crowded furniture market the design competition organised by the Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology returned to the Detroit Auto show to honour standout concept and production vehicles launched in 2023 SPIE is the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications Our 55,000 employees are committed to achieving the energy transition and responsible digital transformation alongside our customers SPIE aims to contribute to a more sustainable Do you want to use your skills to contribute to projects that help society a key player in the energy transition and digital transformation We are committed to the fight against climate change and mobilised for a responsible digital transformation intall and maintain energy-efficient and environmentaly-friendly facilities Find in this section all the useful information you can access SPIE's profile and key figures Would you like to interview an SPIE spokesperson the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications is to outfit two 380-metre tunnel bores and a service building with operating equipment and traffic engineering systems The tunnel is part of the noise reduction measures being implemented as part of the six-lane upgrade to the A8 motorway between the Pforzheim-Süd and Pforzheim-Nord junctions in Baden-Württemberg The project began in July 2022 and is scheduled for completion in summer 2025 A tunnel to cut noise for the benefit of residents The contract was awarded to the DÜRR Group a unit from the Building Technology & Automation operational division of SPIE Deutschland & Zentraleuropa after a public tender process run by Autobahn GmbH Niederlassung Südwest The affected section of the A8 runs between the Pforzheim-Süd and Pforzheim-Nord junctions and crosses the Enz Valley the motorway is now being widened to six lanes over roughly 4.8 kilometres and fitted with extensive noise abatement facilities The experts of the DÜRR Group will oversee all the operating equipment for the two tunnel bores along with the areas immediately before and after the tunnel as well as the service building installation The commissioned work includes the installation of LED tunnel lighting with an intelligent control system that will dynamically adjust the lighting according to daylight reducing electricity consumption by approximately 12% compared to timer-based lighting Security lighting and other security equipment such as video as well as medium and low voltage power supply SPIE will be responsible for the fire-fighting water supply together with the installation of traffic signals and traffic lights on the gantries SPIE will install approximately 930 energy-efficient LEDs and more than 50 electrical cabinets the tunnel equipment will undergo commissioning Free-flowing traffic on the motorway during the works will face the challenge of implementing the project while traffic continues to flow in two lanes in each direction for the duration of the work the workflow they will have to follow is complex and time sensitive we can only work on the noise tunnel in one direction at a time," explains Flurer The bore in the roadway towards Stuttgart will be the first to be constructed after which SPIE will install the equipment traffic will first be routed in both directions through this borehole Only then will the second borehole be constructed "As soon as the construction of the two boreholes is complete we will start installing our equipment in the second borehole - the one on the Karlsruhe side - while the first borehole is operational," explains Ingo Wehberg authorised representative and head of sales for the DÜRR Group "This method requires first-class teamwork and forces us to coordinate regularly and in detail with our customer and the other companies involved," says Andreas Christandl “We're delighted to have won over our client with our profuse specialist expertise and our solution-focused working methods and to have gained their confidence in our ability to implement this challenging project” By 2024-02-21T17:22:00 From a reimagined Renault Avantime to the future of Mercedes-AMG students at all stages of their design education told CDN about their projects during a visit to Pforzheim University  With an exceptionally busy turnout and students across two floors it was at times a ‘wait your turn’ affair for the 2024 Pforzheim degree show.  As we wrote in our quick trend report the vast majority of final thesis projects were created in partnership with OEM sponsors it was about showcasing the progression of their sketching and unique style Opel and Mercedes-Benz had curated separate briefs for students mid-way through their studies Opel’s theme revolved around three terms: Detox the task was to create an iconic Opel for 2040 while interior projects had to create a “Pure Experience” cockpit for 2040 the Mercedes theme was ’Iconic Luxury’ and encouraged students to explore how that might look in 2030-2050 Below is an overview of the students that CDN took the time to speak to and understand in more detail A second installment will be on the way.  With thesis students given an open brief for their final projects Jacob chose to reimagine the iconic Renault Avantime people carrier and the scale model shows remarkable detail – including… Germany is synonymous with engineering excellence But sit in the driver’s seat of one of those cars for a moment and consider the steering wheel “How many nations are involved in manufacturing that simple part?” asks Matthias Weyer dean of the School of Engineering at Pforzheim University located in the southern Black Forest region of Germany “The suppliers of the steering wheel and their sub-suppliers are spread over 15 countries… Engineers therefore need to be more globally positioned and networked worldwide.” Francis College of Engineering students looking to gain that valuable international experience have many options from which they can choose through the university’s Study Abroad Office That includes two programs with partner institutions in Germany: Hochschule Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences (H_DA) and Pforzheim Dean Joseph Hartman of the Francis College of Engineering says that while every study abroad experience gives students a valuable opportunity to become immersed in new cultures the programs in Germany are ideal for students looking to earn the maximum number of engineering credits toward their degrees who visited Pforzheim in 2013 and collaborated with Weyer to help establish Engineers Made in Germany (EMIG) a six-week program where students can earn nine credits by taking two engineering courses and one German language course (at beginner or refresher level) schools are invited to participate in EMIG each year: Penn State University “They put together a wonderful program that includes cultural sightseeing and a great curriculum centered on automobile production,” Hartman says “What better place to learn about building cool cars than Germany?” EMIG runs this summer from May 18 to June 30 A half-dozen UMass Lowell students participate each year a junior mechanical engineering major from Dunstable He says it was “the best experience of my life While Fernandez appreciated being able to earn six mechanical engineering technical elective credits and three arts and humanities credits while in Pforzheim he also loved the opportunity to explore more of Europe The program includes a four-day trip to Berlin a three-day trip to Munich and several daylong excursions Students also have three weekends to explore on their own two places I’ve always wanted to go,” Fernandez says “I doubt I will ever get another chance to experience as much of Europe and have as much fun as I did in those six weeks.” Irini Billiri participated in the program in 2014 two years before graduating with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 2016 “The six weeks I spent in Pforzheim will forever hold a place in my heart,” says Billiri native who now works as a product test engineer at GE Healthcare in Westborough “Being a student in another country was a very positive experience for me,” says Billiri who adds that she was able to apply a lot of what she learned in Germany in her classes at UMass Lowell is Hochschule Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences 800,000-euro grant (about $950,000) from the German government to enhance relationships with five strategic partner institutions UMass Lowell was chosen along with Penn State the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and the University of Wisconsin-Stout Students can participate in a four-week summer program (running this year from July 15 to Aug a winter intersession program or a full semester program the H_DA program combines engineering courses with a German language class along with site visits in and around Darmstadt a junior chemical engineering major from Lancaster participated in H_DA’s summer program in 2016 He was even able to arrange a two-month internship in a chemical engineering research lab at the school before the program started “It ended up being one of the best experiences of my life,” Langberg says “Not only was I able to have this great experience abroad but I was also able to gain real-world experience in my field of study With more and more disruptive technologies coming onto the market that promise to change the world dramatically Pforzheim’s Weyer says it’s more important than ever for engineers to have a global mindset “We’re creating a foundation for future forms of cooperation,” Weyer says “as we build mutual trust among institutions and friendships between people.” Terms of Use and Privacy PolicyAccessibility Statement For an optimum web experience we recommend the latest version of Firefox Please use one of the links below to install a supported browser Graduating Masters student John-Paul Gregory presented an 'extreme offroad' mid-engine Volkswagen similar in size to the Concept R intended to raise Volkswagen's profile amongst younger buyers Graduating Masters student Andy-Hart Barron presented a VW 'next-generation fun car' featuring a unique exposed roll cage The cage defines the cabin area and forms part of an assymetric graphic element that encapsulates the vehicle body reminiscent of the design elements seen on running shoes 5th and 7th semester students presented proposals for an open sports car for 2-4 people The spirit of the classical roadsters was to be adapted on a new vehicle while avoiding excessive retro elements.The challenge of these works was in the reduction of the 'roadster experience' to its key characteristics 5th semester students designed exterior proposals while the 7th semester focused on interior design with inspiration from the legendary AC Cobra of the sixties comes from the most poisonous snake in Africa The Mamba shows the typical roadster proportion of short overhangs the first part is the engine area and the passenger area The second part is like a cover which demonstrates the simplicity of construction To show the passion and emotion of this new car restraints as on a rollercoaster replace the normal seatbelt system Agressive wheel rims again show the association with the poisonous Mamba snake First semester Masters students presented exterior proposals for a Formula1 Sports Car for the 2020 season The sculpture of the vehicle should be an indication for the dramatic art and dynamics of the race Second semester Masters students presented interior proposals with the placement of the driver determined by the function of the vehicle and the demands of controllability in extreme situations These were presented as digital renderings and animations 4th semester transportation design students proposed a police patrol car for the year 2014 graphic and special characteristics should mark it clearly as police car and establish a new design language for emergency vehicles New forms were to be developed according to the special requirements of a region selected by the students Locations from Iceland to South America were selected as basis of the design The designs were developed and presented as digital models using Alias StudioTools software 4th semester ID students presented an ocean-capable multi-hull boat for the leisure range which offers space for six people and is primarily wind-powered The rapidly developing technology of multi-hull boats opens to the designers a multitude of new concepts layouts and functionalities within the yacht sport sector the living and sleep quarters were to be sketched and represented as well as the navigation space The Pforzheim Transportation design department is located on the outskirts of the town of Pforzheim The first three semesters of the Transportation Design course are taught in conjunction with the Industrial Design course and in the 4th semester of the course the students begin to specialize in Transportation Design During this semester the students develop their design projects from 2D to 3D using digital models rather than clay using Alias|Wavefront Autostudio for modelling Only in the 5th semester do the students develop their projects with the use of clay models This emphasis on digital design techniques early in the course reflects the changing nature of the automotive design process The computer department has 15 workstations with 10 devoted to Alias programmes The school has a great deal of support from the car industry through sponsored projects and regular visits from designers who tutor students in the various aspects of Transportation Design Audi and VW regulary offer internships while Porsche and Mercedes are just around the corner The school has a Master of Transportation Design program (MTD) which is a 3 semester course A diploma or degree in Industrial design is required for acceptance on this course but students gaining entry will have a certain level of freedom in planning the course structure The school aims to take on a wide variety of students who will eventually be capable of working in all aspects of transportation design Highlights from the summer degree show of India’s premier automotive design course at the National Institute of Design Highlights from the UK’s biggest automotive student show The latest envelope-pushing projects from California’s prestigious car design course Our Resources CommonwealthApplication Deadline: January 15 Will you be a friend to those being punished and persecuted for their faith Legal Help Donate Freedom of speech | Pavica Vojnović: Germany 40 Days for Life prayer group may pray near abortion organisation German Federal minister for Family Affairs still plans to introduce censorship zones around abortion organisations Pavica’s victory is a resounding win for freedom of assembly in Germany Silent prayer gatherings in the vicinity of an abortion counseling facility are lawful and cannot be prohibited – so ruled a German court on 31 August 2022 This follows a previous ruling in which a lower court upheld prohibitions on prayer vigils on the public street near a Pro Familia abortion counseling facility the leader of the 40 Days for Life group in Pforzheim had challenged the ban on the grounds of the group’s right to freedom of religion Prohibited from coming together to pray by the facility since 2019 the court has reaffirmed their right to gather peacefully to pray in the place of their choosing was shocked in 2019 to hear that the local municipality had suddenly denied permission for her group to hold vigils near the pre-abortion advisory centre around 20 people had gathered to pray for the women facing abortion The vigils took place for 40 days– silently and peacefully Despite Pavica applying for and being granted all the necessary permissions for their previous vigils the municipality banned them from praying near the facility Pavica and her group were not preventing anybody from entering the building nor were they blocking the pavement in the surrounding area The prayer vigils were peaceful throughout When monitored by the police at the request of “Pro Familia” the centre requested that the vigil be moved some distance away which reaffirms freedom of assembly and other fundamental freedoms as the foundation of a free democracy This is a clear victory not just for 40 Days for Life but also for all concerned with the protection of fundamental human rights The German people have the right to peaceful assembly and expression on their public streets,” said Lidia Rieder Your gift can support fundamental freedoms for Pavica and others like her across the world Training News Get Involved © 2025 ADF International Austria gemeinnützige GmbH Registration seat: Vienna | Address: Postfach 5 Austria |Commercial register: Commercial court Vienna © 2025 ADF International Austria gemeinnützige GmbHRegistration seat: Vienna | Address: Postfach 5 Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions You need to load content from reCAPTCHA to submit the form Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers You are currently viewing a placeholder content from Facebook You are currently viewing a placeholder content from X By 2015-05-05T23:04:04+01:00 Honda Project: 'A road car for Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello' Following the success of this project in previous years by 5th and 7th semester students with students from the first and second semester of the Masters program creating 'a road car for Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello' The proposals were presented as digital model renderings and animations while four were shown as physical models created from digital data using rapid-prototyping techniques The models were presented at the German Grand Prix at the Nuerburgring on July 19 Selected projects will also be exhibited at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September Mazda RX-1 Ultra Light Micro Vehicle Bram OlaertsWith increasing numbers of the world's population living in urban environments the scarcity of land in mega cities will prompt a necessary change in architecture and infrastructure - the only way forward will be up Its adaptable architecture allows it to park in ultra-small spaces or in suspended parking lots high above city roads It was developed to be fun and exhilarating irrespective of its driving environment Upright at low-speeds and in dense traffic giving the driver a birds eye view of the road it transforms to become ground hugging at high speeds on open stretches Tilting guarantees a stable and safe driving experience. Jaguar Showcar for IAAAlex Watkin                     inspired by sidecars and asymmetry this project is aimed at the next generation of Jaguar drivers The goal for the project was to create a Jaguar that young people would desire Jaguar tried this with the X-Type but while it may have sold well it is still generally the older customers who are buying them 'entry-level' two seater Jaguar aims to be exclusive SRTian Wei PanSR is a vehicle to be used on the Silk Road which connects Chinese culture and European culture Inspiration was taken not only from the Silk Road civilization which was always flowing but also from the new lifestyle in this region such as camping or outdoor sports The most expressive element in the design is the use of leather material on the roof and the hood arousing memories of horseback travel as in Marco Polo's time The vehicle combines coupe and SUV to meet the needs of different users A large part of the Pforzheim exhibition is made up of industry-sponsored projects from earlier semesters:4th 5th and 7th semester students presented exterior and interior proposals for an upper-segment Renault for the year 2015 The project was made in cooperation with Pforzheim University Fashion Design students who developed collections aimed at the same target group as the vehicle The point of this collaboration was to explore the similarity in the function of a car as a deliberate expression and extension of a person's self-image German Olympian and medal winning team rider Dorothee Schneider has been diagnosed with a fractured collarbone. The A-squad rider sustained the injury last Sunday 18 April in a tragic accident at the national show in Pforzheim Schneider and the 17-year old Hanoverian mare Fohlenhof's Rock 'n Rose (by Rubin-Royal x Feiner Stern) had placed third in the Grand Prix with 71.733% During the lap of honour the mare suddenly collapsed and died of an aortic rupture Schneider was given first aid on the scene by Dr Klaus Steisslinger and was then transported to the hospital by ambulance She has been diagnosed with a broken collar bone and will need to rest up for it to heal She will not be out of the saddle for long "The time off out of the saddle will be as short as possible," Dorothee's husband Jobst Krumhoff told Eurodressage "Dorothee and the medical experts are optimistic that she‘ll be fit fo the upcoming  German selection process for the Olympics At the moment her team members keep all horses including the top ones in good shape." The first German Olympic selection trial will take place at the 2021 German Dressage Championships in Balve on 3 - 6 June 2021 followed by a trial in Kronberg on 24 - 27 June 2021 Schneider has three horses in the running for team selection: Showtime Related LinksFohlenhof's Rock 'n Rose Dies Unexpectedly, Dorothee Schneider Hospitalized2021 German Olympic Dressage Team Selection Via Balve and Kronberg Stalls for Rent at Durondeau Dressage in Peer, Belgium Exceptionally Well Located Equestrian Facility in Wellington, Florida Well-built Equestrian Estate With Multiple Business Opportunities in Sweden Stable Units for Rent at Lotje Schoots' Equestrian Center in Houten (NED) For Rent: Several Apartments and Stable Wing at High-End Equestrian Facility Stable Wing Available at Reiterhof Wensing on Dutch/German border Real Estate: Well-Appointed Country House with Extensive Equestrian Facility in the U.K. Rémi Blot Germany (24 August 2022) – Can authorities prohibit a silent prayer gathering on a public street in Pforzheim This question will be addressed for the second time by the court on Thursday a lower court ruled that prohibitions on silent prayer on the public street could remain will be heard this Thursday by the Mannheim Administrative Court Vojnović argues that banning her prayer group from praying “within sight” of an abortion counseling facility constitutes an egregious violation of fundamental freedoms The group hopes the court will lift the ban recognising their rights to freedom of religion “What kind of society restricts prayer for vulnerable women and children By prohibiting even silent prayer near an abortion counseling facility the Pforzheim authorities have gone beyond what could be considered reasonable or proportionate Whether or not people agree with the group’s views on the sanctity of life everyone can support the fundamental rights to freedom of religion the 40 Days for Life prayer group conducted a 40-day vigil gathering in front of a Pro Familia building Pro Familia is the German affiliate of the International Planned Parenthood Federation a global multi-billion-dollar abortion group After Pro Familia employees asked the 40 Days for Life group to move to the other side of the road A four-lane road then separated the group from the building Pro Familia demanded that the gatherings be banned out of earshot and sight or banned completely The city of Pforzheim followed suit in 2019 “I was shocked by the court’s decision Every life is precious and deserves protection It is incredibly saddening that we are prevented from prayerfully supporting vulnerable women and their unborn children Our society needs to offer better support to mothers in difficult situations,” said Pavica Vojnović who is supported by the Christian human rights organisation ADF International Frankfurt upholds freedom for pro-life praying The appeal follows a decision in favour of an adjacent 40 Days for Life prayer group in Frankfurt on 16 December 2021 The City of Frankfurt’s geographical and temporal restrictions on the pro-life meetings were deemed unlawful the court affirmed that the law guarantees individuals the right to determine the place Regarding the city’s argument for shielding members of the public from being confronted with unwanted messages the court pointed out that “[t]here is no room in the given legal system for such protection against confrontation with other views that are not desired.” [translated] “We welcome the court’s ruling in Frankfurt that protects the fundamental freedoms of speech The people making an effort to protect the right to life should not have been prohibited from peacefully exercising these freedoms in the place of their choosing We are hopeful that this ruling will set a positive example for cases such as Ms Despite the court’s affirmation of freedom of expression the federal German government is considering rolling out “censorship zones”—blanket bans on prayer and help services near abortion facilities—across Germany Images for free use in print or online in relation to this story only The 1st and 2nd semester Masters students presented a Mazda-sponsored project called 'MX Box' The 1st semester Masters students presented exterior proposals while the 2nd semester students presented both exterior and interior proposals All proposals were presented as digital model renderings and animations The 5th and 7th semester students presented a Honda-sponsored project 'A Car for Jenson Button or Rubens Barichello The 5th semester students presented exteriors while the 7th semester students presented interior proposals.The Master thesis projects included: A Car for an Art LoverPavle TrpinacTrpinac has created a sophisticated and emotional vehicle for an art lover The car is an electric powered compact roadster with a body that resembles a Moebius band One of the aims was to design a body which would look like an automotive sculpture once all of the other parts were removed The constant flow of surfaces and lines suggests dynamic character without giving the car an overtly aggressive appearance The design captures some of the philosophy behind the works of C Mackintosh and 'The Blue Rider Group' members - the mixture of organic and geometric shapes from the former and the understanding of the importance of feelings and dreams from the latter.New Technologies New Possibilities in Interior DesignAkos StegmarIn future rapid prototyping has unlimited possibilities to produce parts in mass production This concept explores how this could change the interior design of a vehicle with a controlled organic form language that takes inspiration from the Moebius band and other non-rational mathematical surfaces natural structures and 'inside outside' changes The Tridion frame of the vehicle includes all the electro The goal was to reduce the number of parts and save weight and production time by creating rigid bone-like structures with functions integrated into each part clever features include the main surface structure of the centre console incorporating air ducting in a single part a mobile computing solution with touch screen makes it possible to use the onboard computer at home while seats feature a flexible lightweight structure with Technogel soft pad inserts in different colours Beyond VisionJun LuThis vehicle combines the unique features of an amphibious recreational vehicle with a safari off-road vehicle The passenger cab is located forward of the engine ensuring a front-high orientation of the vehicle when it crosses water and provides passengers with a better outlook and wide sitting space Each wheel features an airbag which is inflated when the vehicle is driving in water The hybrid engine enhances environmental protection in the wildlife reserves The driver can adjust the orientation of the cabin on angled ground and can steer all four wheels in the same direction start the electric motor and quietly follow the animals moving at low speed Florian Flatau (5th semester)Asimo-chauffeured FCX Limousine Inspired by the technology of Transrapid trains to communicate 'as safe as a train on track' this vehicle has a masculine proportion and organic surfacing Hidden shutlines enhance the sculptural effect The car is entered at the rear with the roof of the cabin splitting in two and a jet-like rear door opening towards the ground for ingress Passengers are invited inside by a red carpet extension a secure lighting system and two Asimo robots which act as chauffeurs having emerged from the vehicle's upper service About PforzheimThe Pforzheim Transportation Design Department is located on the outskirts of the town of Pforzheim The first three semesters of the Transportation Design course are taught in conjunction with the Industrial Design course In the fourth semester students begin to specialize in transportation design The school has a Master of Transportation Design program (MTD) which is a three semester course A diploma or degree in Industrial design is required for acceptance on this course Andreas Thurner presented 'Spirit of BMW Luxury in the Future' with a theme that suggests a custom-made suit the vehicle appears to be cloaked in floating surfaces with air flowing underneath the outer surface from the front lamps to the surface breaks at the rear end The rear decklid is raised through the middle and together with the domed roof it suggests the power of BMW's rear wheel drive The raked C-pillar pushes the upright cabin forward while the upright front windscreen gives the car a strong character and reduces exposure to the sun and excessive reflection The graduating Masters students were:Andreas Deubzer Fengyou Gong presented 'Volkswagen-by-Wire 2010' an interior for a mid-class car with drive-by-wire technology With mechanical components housed in the 'skateboard' base of the car the entire space above becomes available for driver control and passenger comfort The interior concept uses flexible components to allow the driver and passengers to set up and change the configuration of the interior The 'VolksSportWagen' by Matthias Junghanns is a modular concept for a Volkswagen sportscar the vehicle consists of a vertical space frame structure to which all modules are attached The 'rolling chassis' principle of the car reduces the body to stylistic and aerodynamic purposes only The VolksSportWagen has a life of its own: in 'park'-mode the car stands closed and sculpture-like on the street When the driver approaches the vehicle 'wakes up': The chassis lifts up the air intakes at the front and back open and the neoprene mattress that closes the cockpit slides down and forms the ergonomic seating shell Henning Holstein presented a revival of the Borgward brand in the form of a coup� The Borgward Coup� is intended as both a business and private vehicle and compete with vehicles such as the Mercedes CLK First semester Masters students presented a Paris-Dakar race vehicle which were presented as digital renderings and animations The 4th semester students presented a Taxi project designed for a range of cities from New York The solutions were designed to suit the local traffic situation The proposals were developed fully as digital models Patrick Faulwetter designed a taxi that would connect the Turin Airport with the centre of Turin The central driver position allows an optimal overview in the often chaotic Italian traffic.Luggage is stored beside the driver A protective bumper/base element which is allowed to build up a patina in use contrasts with the smooth and transparent upper body elements Traditional Italian flair is blended with the innovative spirit of an industrial city The first three semesters of the Pforzheim University Transportation Design course are taught in conjunction with the Industrial Design course The school has a Master of Transportation Design program (MTD) which is a 3 semester course By 2016-08-15T20:59:12 Focus on the latest undergraduates from one of Europe's top schools By 2016-08-09T10:51:45 We head to south west Germany to check out the latest postgrad work By visiting our site, you agree to our privacy policy regarding cookies A white rabbit that recalls Alice in Wonderland Some other presumably film characters I didn’t recognise They’re all in Dance Theatre Pforzheim’s Nutcracker and the Mouse King (Nussknacker und Mausekönig) it does all make sense in what is a hugely enjoyable interpretation of E Hoffman’s story that is told with lots of imagination accompanied by the excellent Badisches Philharmonic directed by Michael Pichler Artistic director and choreographer Guido Markowitz and co-librettist Thomaspeter Goergen take us to Konfitürenburg described as “somewhere between Wonderland and Hogwarts,” a fairy tale palace where Princess Clara and her prince are celebrating their engagement at a Christmas party Markowitz’s easy on the eye vocabulary is driven by contemporary dance but with balletic references thrown in alongside some natural everyday gesture and movement a mysterious toy shop in a strange town and a cold forest the choreography and narrative has pace and flows easily throughout The White Rabbit is first seen as a stuffed toy of Clara’s but almost immediately reappears in the shape of the delightful trying to make sure the evening will be perfect She couldn’t have looked more happy and radiant in a lovely playful duet to what is often called the ‘Mirlitons music’ for her and the Prince a giant sprig of mistletoe hangs from above but there’s no kiss as the celebrations are interrupted by the Mouse King and his mother Camille Zany dived into the role of the Mouse Queen Mother with glee fur-edged long coat and in true Carabosse-style she glared at all and sundry before leading something of a fracas at the end of which she turns the Prince into a wooden nutcracker who she reckons would make a much better husband for Clara here as in later fights standing a bit to the side Clara manages to escape with Drosselmeyer (Eleonora Pennacchini) and the White Rabbit now cleverly portrayed as a bunch of incompetent mafiosi as interested in posing as anything else the Mouse Queen Mother didn’t seem to have much time for her followers Zany giving them a wonderful ‘why am I lumbered with these idiots’ look which allows Markowitz to give her a more maternal role When the nutcracker doll gets broken in the fight After the doll is repaired it comes to magical life only for another well-choreographed battle to ensue Clara neatly dispatches the Mouse King’s mother No messing around with a ballet slipper though Two martial-arts-style kicks and a killer right hook is way more effective She makes the dagger-sharp ice-cold snow crystals dance out of her wintery realm and kidnap Clara and the Nutcracker Esther Bätschmann’s set and costume designs are excellent throughout but it’s in this chill-in-every-sense-of-the-word scene that she produces an unexpected ace Not only is it an inspired piece of design but Isak Källman catches perfectly the ungainly way the animal walks the Nutcracker is deceived and seduced by three false Claras while the Mouse King tries to win Clara over to the Arabian Dance music they can’t help but realise their suitors have tails It’s just one of many occasions the familiar Tchaikovsky score is shifted around and repurposed although some numbers so sometimes feel a little underpowered choreographically the music usually used for the transformation scene for one Clara and the Prince’s loyalty affirmed there’s a fine solo for Durand Caulliez’ to the Spanish music before a lovely grand duet in which Kim’s personality shone again in particular Clara’s happiness spilling out across the footlights Guido Markowitz’s Nutcracker and the Mouse King may be different but it’s a convincing telling that sends you away with a big grin It not only captures fully the spirit of the story but has an ultra-happy end when all is forgiven even the Mouse Queen Mother and the Mouse King forgiven Disused public baths are being transformed into a new centre for creative businesses and start-ups We hope to create an environment that will encourage creativity in this new centre A historic building which used to accommodate a complex of public baths and wellness facilities in the southern German city of Pforzheim is being converted to provide office accommodation for the cultural and creative industries Because of safety issues the art nouveau Emma-Jaeger-Bad in the building was closed down after it was found that it would be prohibitively expensive to rectify the spa’s problems the decision was taken to convert the historic 3 000 m2 building into a business centre for start-ups young entrepreneurs and people working in the creative industries The converted building will house an exhibition and events hall a workshop and co-working area with around 35 workplaces 20 offices as well as half a dozen meeting and seminar rooms The conversion work involves preserving many of the original design features of the century-old historic spa building Project manager Almut Benkert said that a large number of school leavers from a nearby high-school had expressed interest in renting space in the new centre Pforzheim has historically had an important jewellery industry and it is expected that many of the businesses moving into the new centre will continue this tradition Total investment for the project “Kreativzentrum of which the EU’s European Regional Development Fund contributed EUR 3 200 000 from the “Baden-Württemberg” Operational Programme for the 2007-2013 programming period The regional contribution was EUR 1 100 000 Ministerium für Ländlichen Raum und Verbraucherschutz Baden-Württemberg Stadt Pforzheim Wirtschaft und Stadtmarketing Pforzheim Two free churches in Baden-Württemberg are under surveillance for hate speech against homosexuals and anti-democratic statements The Baden-Württemberg Office for the Protection of the Constitution has been monitoring the Protestant Free Church Riedlingen for over a year, PRO reports The Baptist Church Reliable Word in Pforzheim has been under scrutiny for several weeks now President of the State Office for the Protection of the Constitution told the Stuttgart State Parliament that the office knew for sure about “extremist statements” in both religious communities An earlier presented report for the protection of the constitution reads that the “preacher with the main responsibility [for the Riedlinger community ed] spreads political content and positions that undermine trust in democratic decision-making processes and state representatives and institutions in an anti-constitutional manner.” According to the authorities preacher Jakob Tscharnte spoke of a “total vaccination war” during the Covid pandemic and called politicians “unjust and arbitrary rulers” who were controlled by “satanic powers.” the preacher and his community are said to have parted ways after a conflict with another pastor of the congregation The Baptist Church in Pforzheim is mainly criticised for its “massive devaluation of homosexuals” and its hostility to queers The Office for the Protection of the Constitution accuses the church of hate speech for calling members of the LGBT community “dirt it advocates the death penalty for homosexuals “because of the clear statement in Leviticus 20:13.” That Bible text reads that men who lie with each other should be put to death is independent of the Federation of Protestant Free Churches in Germany Urban says that his church is willing to submit to state authority because the Bible commands it but adds that he will only do so “as long as the respective secular laws do not encourage us to sin.” In addition Urban adds that he wants to “perform his task and unrestrictedly call sins and individual people by their names Bube did not want to say whether the churches risked closure for their statements, Evangelical Focus reports A look at the Masters projects from this year’s exhibition Pforzheim’s latest summer show didn’t get treated to summer weather until the morning of the Classics Reunion when lecturers and graduates alike turn up in their oldtimer machines we were treated to some very bright ideas indoors from one of the foremost transport design courses Scroll down for everything ranging from an AV that makes you omnipresent part Thunderbirds and even a Lagonda with a retractable spiral staircase…  By 2015-05-05T22:30:39+01:00 Transportation Design students at Germany's Pforzheim University displayed their work in the school's summer degree show held in July The exhibition included work from graduating Diploma and Masters students and exterior and interior projects by the 4th The show was held in conjunction with the biennial International Design Forum at the Pforzheim Congress Center Projects from the graduating Diploma students included: Honda FlexSimon SebastianAn 'investigation on Order and Chaos this project questions the unchanging archetype of the car as 'a closed box on four wheels' The project looked at alternatives to conventional development techniques and how a car can look when the whole purpose of the vehicle body is reappraised from the ground up Dynamic metal surfaces are cut from flat sheet but cleverly formed to give the appearance of compound curves Graffiti to Design - Transportation for a RebelFlorian FlatauLM-CM (Lamborghini Colourmachine) is aimed at revitalising the Lamborghini brand with a more rebellious character A fictional scenario and character was developed as the basis for the concept The LM-CM should bring colour back into the greyness of everyday life and symbolise the urge to find new paths The Spirit of Prague - A car for the bohème of the 21st centuryJakob HirzelThis project takes its inspiration from the character of Prague and Bohemian culture It combines this self-determined way of life with the aesthetics and the concept of a compact four-seater vehicle The vehicle's architecture is based on a fully electric drivetrain which means the proportions can change drastically from today's cars to offer better interior space The design elements express a non-conformist character and the usage of innovative technologies the side window on the right is able to display personally specified contents when parked Pedestrians are able to interact with the digital contents via a special interface integrated in the glass surface Datsun X-LinkBenjamin NawkaThis thesis project was developed and sponsored by the Yulon Nissan Design Center in Taiwan and introduces the first four door coupe in the compact class (C-segment) as well as reviving Datsun as a new lifestyle sub-brand of Nissan Inspired by aircraft design and modern architecture the design features winglets which integrate multiple functions such as DRL lights cameras for the rear view and 'dead spots' The sporty and dominant appearance is supported by a strong stance defined surfacing and a mix of European and Asian design language Featuring latest hybrid and entertainment technology and a chassis that adjusts to bad roads this car is targeted at young-minded people who are seeking an affordable and attractive car Speeding up SustainabilityJürgen JoseThe Kia Speed lightweight sports car merges the conflicting ideas of sustainability and sportiness The keynote of the concept is: less components This car shows that lightweight aesthetics can symbolize the pure 'fun to drive' idea Driver and passenger are protected by a monocoque made from a sustainable bamboo composite material (the darker matte surfaces seen here under the lighter-colored glossy aero shell) This cell is covered by a structure for ultimate stiffness and all components of the vehicle can be plugged in to this structure The exterior shell covers the monocoque for aesthetic and aerodynamic reasons Electrified surfaces - AUDI 2W (to double you)Florian DobeAudi 2W aims at the intersection of two consumer target groups: 'Dinkys' and 'Lohas' - an affluent target group who wants to purchase prestige objects and with an interest in sustainability Electric active polymers are used to allow reconfiguration of the vehicle proportions The model shows the 'Dinky' mode - a two-seater coupé with a very busy form language and empty-standing wheels which reflects sporting driving For the 'Lohas' mode areas of the outer skin transform so that the wheels become covered and the vehicle can transport another person The car is transformed to a more protective The wheels contain an electromagnetic drive each and electro-active steering Only the outer rim and tyre rotates with the spokes connected to it around the otherwise rigid rim a preacher of the Baptist Church Reliable Word prayed the church is the object of a criminal investigation On July 30, a preacher asked God to kill Lothar Gassmann, the theologian of the Pforzheim Bible Church. Not only did he ask for Gassmann's death, but he also requested that God would "break all his bones before he went to hell", PRO reports The prayer was recorded on video and published on YouTube According to SWR.de the police have started an investigation against the Baptist Church Reliable Word The case has been forwarded to the public prosecutor Gassmann tells PRO that it is not the first time that the Baptist Church Reliable Word has attacked him and his congregation this is the first time the theologian actually received a death threat from the congregation It left him "shocked and trembling." The conflict between the theologian and the Baptist church is based on a difference in teachings the question of whether salvation can be lost and whether faith must produce good works Gassmann can imagine that the Baptist Church Reliable Word will be banned in the future He calls the group a "disgrace to all of Christianity" he also "prays that its members will connect love and truth." Since March, the public prosecutor in Germany has been investigating the founder of the Baptist Church Reliable Word, the American preacher Anselm Urban. He is suspected of hate speech. The church has repeatedly called for the death penalty for homosexual people, Jesus.de writes the Baden-Württemberg Office for the Protection of the Constitution has been monitoring the church since the end of June The reason for this monitoring is also the calls for violence and hate speech against homosexuals Europe’s leading provider of medical diagnostic services and specialty tests today announced the acquisition of the Institute for Pathology and Molecular Pathology Pforzheim a highly specialized laboratory for histopathology extra gynecological and gynecological cytopathology as well as morphological examinations as part of gynecological screenings and skin and mammography screenings SYNLAB strengthens its leadership position in medical diagnostics in Europe and strategically complements its pathology expertise and capabilities in Germany explains the strategic rational: “The acquisition enhances our positioning in Germany and Europe Given its long-standing and highly specialized expertise and capabilities in pathology the Institute for Pathology and Molecular Pathology Pforzheim provides a significant addition to SYNLAB Germany and the entire SYNLAB network SYNLAB is a leader in the field of specialty testing With the great team and capabilities of the Institute we further underline our leadership ambitions and our continuous drive for growth and development.” With revenues of around EUR 3 million in 2021 the Institute strengthens SYNLAB’s presence particularly in the South-West of Germany The acquisition is part of SYNLAB’s ambitious M&A strategy The company continues to pursue acquisitions focused on generating synergies extending its network of laboratories and increasing its technological capacity allowing it to complement its services as well as its patient and customer base SYNLAB expects to spend more than €200 million on M&A in 2022 SYNLAB acquires Institute for Pathology and Molecular Pathology Pforzheim SYNLAB übernimmt Institut für Pathologie und Molekulare Pathologie Pforzheim SYNLAB International GmbH Moosacher Straße 88 80809 Munich | Germany 2003 - Transportation Design students at Germany's Pforzheim University displayed their work in the school's summer Transportation Design degree show in July The Pforzheim course is one of the leading Transportation Design courses in Europe an Isuzu-sponsored project by the 5th and 7th semester students as well as work from students in the earlier stages of the diploma and masters courses The graduating Diploma students were:Fabien Clottu The graduating Masters students were:Chris Ebbert Fabien Clottu presented a Mercedes sports coupe with unusual proportions for a Mercedes that seek to give a dynamic and 'strong willed' character "The idea was to design a Mercedes that could be used in a remake of a film such as 'Bullit' This gave me the possibility to integrate the style elements and the atmoshere of this film in my concept." Ilka Liebmann's 'Wasserlaüfer' is a vehicle for the road and on the water using turbines in the rear wheels and an underbody design that creates a ground-effect air-cushion on land or sea The vehicle is seen as bridging the gap between land and sea transport Mario Majdandzic presented 'Oxygen': "The intention of this project was to make a new alternative and eco-friendly drive-system functional and attractive for the client I classified the cylindrical air tank as the essential and most recognisable design element The ellipsoidal openings are both housings for the front and rear lamps as well as air pressure cartridge holders Because of the modular and flexible fueling concept this vehicle is extremely light when used in the city Long-distance journeys are accomplished with two or more air pressure cartridges The 'air-stations' are located below the earth surface existing air pressure cartridges can be refilled with compressed air additional cartridges loaded up and dispensable ones unloaded The novel access concept consists of a divided horizontal frame Daniel Keetmann presented 'Digital Sportiness' a drive-by-wire-interior for a sports car there is greater flexibility in the placement of components The instruments are bigger and set far forward from to the driver for better eye focus adaptation The interior has a spaceframe structure with two independent cabins for passenger protection The seats are fixed - only the steering wheel with its electromechanical force-feedback module can be adjusted A multimedia unit projects an operating environment in the driver´s sight using a holographic panel and the command system uses finger tracking technology Chung-Won Kim proposed a personal sports aircraft "My concept is based around the lying position of the pilot which is intended to enhance the feeling of freedom in flying The dream of flight was always connected with the idea of flying like a bird so this position for the pilot is natural and quite logical Oliver Samson's project reflects the idea that a human being and a car should melt together to create a perfect symbiosis The visual appearence of both should fit together and underline the functional symbiosis 'Splendor' - the comic hero had a bad accident in his youth The hero himself is the power source and makes the car drive As soon as he connects himself to the car it starts to live it actually becomes a part of the comic hero The project shows in a rather abstract way that cars have to become much more individual in order to fulfill the customers needs Andy Sugata proposed a Mercedes-Benz heavy truck The concept features a modular engine system that slides forward out of the vehicle Graduating Masters student Jung-Ho Jun proposed a Lotus sport-limousine "The philosophy of Lotus is based on function and lightness and I have tried to achieve the required volume and length of a four-seater vehicle color harmony and contrasts to keep a light and sporty impression." For the Isuzu-sponsored 'Supertruck' project the 5th semester students designed exterior proposals First semester Masters student presented an ultra-light aircraft exterior while the second semester Masters students showed interior proposals a lightweight sports vehicle designed for both driving and flying enthusiasts The ultra-light aircraft is easily converted to exciting road transport - with both vehicles minimal in construction to maximise fun The pilot's position also intensifies the experience The concept closely follows that of the Super 7 - a track machine that you can drive to the track - the LSV concept is an aircraft that you can drive to the airfield and different wings and engines could be used to customise the vehicles performance on the road or in the air The 4th semester students presented a Microcar project sponsored by Smart The Pforzheim Transportation design department is located on the outskirts of the town of Pforzheim The computer department has 15 workstations with 10 devoted to Alias programmes Pforzheim University websites:www.fh-pforzheim.deintl.fh-pforzheim.de 'Mercedes meets Hollywood' by Fabien Clottu 'Digitale Sportlichkeit' by Daniel Keetmann One-man truck with Padanoster system by Greg Marczak Ultra-light aircraft by Andrew Hart-Barron We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and we’ll see you in 2020 New Coventry facility is intended to house 100 designers and staff Much-adored concept car is almost ready for production The German Baptist Church in Pforzheim has been the centre of controversy since it was discovered that they believe that gay people deserve the death penalty Other churches distance themselves from the statements and call for criminal charges “We believe that homosexuality is a sin and a shame that God punishes with the death penalty”, the website of the Baptists in Pforzheim reads The believers base this view on several Bible texts In a letter to Pforzheimer Zeitung pastor Anselm Urban explains that Leviticus clearly says that men who lie together should be put to death He points out that the illness of AIDS proves that God condemns gay people as it is “almost exclusively transmitted by sodomites.” According to the Baptist pastor introducing the death penalty for homosexual people would be “the most effective way to eradicate AIDS” as well The state is responsible for enforcing the death penalty for homosexual people The bold statements from the Pforzheim Baptist Church have led to much consternation and outrage in Germany Other Christians and church representatives were quick to distance themselves from the Church in Pforzheim The Protestant state bishop from Baden, Heike Springhart said that “such inciting and discriminatory statements violate human dignity.” That is reported by Stuttgarter Zeitung the statements that incite and motivate violence contradict the message of the Bible the Baptist Federation of Protestant Free Churches in Germany distanced itself from Pforzheim it stated that “the sect in Pforzheim is not related to the Federation of Protestant Free Churches The demand for the death penalty for homosexuals is completely absurd and extremely inhuman Protestant church leader Christiane Quicke has even called upon the public prosecutor's office to investigate the Baptist Church in Pforzheim, Katholisch.de reports She has asked the prosecutor to check the community because of “queer hostile and anti-Semitic hate speech By 2017-07-26T14:02:36+01:00 Transport design students at Pforzheim university have exhibited their final major projects for the summer exhibition featuring some adventurous solo projects in amongst the sponsored semesters While we will focus on the MA students’ projects there was also a sponsored project for the BA course with Changan wherein students had to combine an SUV with a sport There was plenty of variety and the standard for a BA course was high so you can find a quick look at those projects on this page The first and second semesters of the MA course – the former an exteriors module and the latter focused on interiors – were set a brief by Maserati dubbed ‘Bipolar,’ in which they had to combine luxury All these projects were exhibited via an animation featuring a CAD model You can pick through those in the links to the right along with the third-semester MA Thesis students’ works as well Song devised an interior concept for someone who plays wheelchair rugby Players of this most brutal of sports can place their chair next to a reclined seat as well as adding extra seat bases that move along magnetic rails to make this open plan interior configurable with an interior concept built around a central two-seat spire which can be raised on a robotic arm by up to 3m The point of this is to give a sensation of flying above the ground with a feeling of openness and connection to the environment The rest of the model is minimalist and meant to be aerodynamic Allenberg’s project is essentially a mobile rowing machine The bike is propelled either by the rider sliding fore and aft on top of it The rider can charge the battery and then be transported the rest of the way autonomously once they’ve worn themselves out from all that healthy exercise This project is aimed at people who enjoy water sports The vehicle’s central section (in highlighter green) is hinged at the front and can become a vertical cubicle to use as the user sees fit The vehicle is carefully weighted at each end to keep it stable once the centre of it is standing up at the nose Huttenlocher’s two-seat SUV integrates a pair of custom-designed folding bicycles into sail-like vertical slots in such a way that they seemingly disappear The bike itself has a rear wheel that uses the chainring mechanism to swing forwards and save space This one-person concept combines the car with the sport of running The standing-height module includes an air filter to protect one’s lungs from traffic fumes while a cinema-style fold-out seat allows for some rest and recovery The module could conceivably sit on an EV chassis Seems like a missed opportunity for some Martini Racing stripes Berge’s take on augmenting running with a vehicle involves the user running inside a hub-less front wheel to propel themselves a pair of wings initially act like skates at low speeds before lifting up to use airflow to hold up the long tail A compartment inside the vehicle lets you recline and relax It is envisaged that these vehicles would be raced against each other in cities The USP of this project is its claim to effectively have an infinite range Each wheel hub is its own self-contained electric AV which connect to the main chassis to drive the car – but if the battery level is too low in one or all of the hubs they can detach from the vehicle (when stationary of course) and whizz off to a charging point while freshly-charged ones appear to take their place Some complex background communications system(s) would be needed to coordinate all of this Less complicated is that a motor hub can double as an electric unicycle Regardless of what armchair pundits tell you As it experiences the same shift that road cars are (albeit a few years behind the curve) Ryndin wants to keep the essence of fast driving alive with a vehicle that either lets you recline at the rear end or slides you forwards to let you take back control during which transformation the vehicle gets shorter for better direction changes Döffinger’s combination of driving and diving involves integrated sea scooters behind each seat they act as a helmet-sized windscreen and HUD over the heads of each occupant (although they can still share information with each other via the central dividing touchscreen) They can then detach to either act as electric sea scooters or fitted with an air tank to work as a very long This vehicle can be combined with any sport the user fancies by way of app-like pyramids the user buys separately to plug into triangular slots at the back The car then transforms accordingly to add app-specific functions Similar configurability is found at each corner with data screens on the wheel faces and modular tyres comprising multiple slide-on rings with a light ring in the middle of them for night visibility Badziong’s ‘WiSu’ concept is made for windsurfing actually detaches from the car to become the sail for a board that’s slotted into the rear bumper Above the boards is an area for extra equipment that doubles as a bench open-plan interior with a large screen front and centre creating a two-seater with a fabric-like top surface that ‘unzips’ to reveal the seats Each seat tilts during cornering to add to the feeling of kayaking while that flexible top surface can also rise up like the roof of a camper van Liu’s electric AV has a body that can separate from the chassis for use in the water or alternatively just act as an area to sunbathe To bring back the brutal thrill of Roman chariot racing the black pods in the back of Faulhaber’s vehicle pull out to become electric motorcycles for use on an appropriate track (the rear end sits on two concealed inner wheels when the ‘chariots’ have taken the drive wheels away) Weigand’s ‘Supracon’ tackles the thorny issue of battery longevity the electric two-seater can connect to a monorail system and draw power from that avoiding use of its own onboard battery until you’re back on the road nearer your destination Porath’s project is the intersection between a supercar and a powerboat racer the body slides off the chassis and what were previously active air rudders at the back become A pair of turbines provide propulsion in the water Demirci’s ‘Vacation’ project is inspired in part by the loophole-exploiting Subaru BRAT with its rear-facing jump seats behind the cabin Less like the old pickup is the fact the chassis is comprised of two halves the rear of which twists around to turn from a covered rear seat area to an open-top sunbathing deck a dashboard rises out of the floor when required Don't forget to look through the list in the sidebar for all the MATD students' works German pro-life groups may continue their prayer next to abortion clinics A court has ruled that this practice is legal Pro-life organisations are free to organise prayer vigils where, when and how they want. That is the content of the verdict of the Sixth Senate of the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig last week, Die Tagespost reports the judges confirmed the earlier ruling of the Administrative Court of Baden-Württemberg The last verdict is a new development in a case that has been running since 2019 the German city of Pforzheim banned prayer vigils within view of a pregnancy counselling centre Pro Familia provided pregnant women with certificates that enabled them to have an abortion The pro-life “40 Days for Life” group protested with vigils at the clinic for 40 days twice a year. According to the city, pregnant women who came to the clinic were in an exceptional psychological situation and had to endure a “gauntlet run”, PRO reports they ordered the pro-life group to quit their vigils the Baden-Württemberg Administrative Court ruled that they were allowed to pray in front of the clinic and that the ban by the city council was illegal The judge ruled that freedom of assembly can only be restricted if there is a risk to public safety The judges do not allow an appeal of their verdict leader of the 40 Days for Life prayer group in Pforzheim as affected women have told us time and time again I am grateful that we can continue our prayer vigils” Vojnović was the one who started the court case in protest against the vigil ban ADF International which supported the pro-life group in their legal struggles “The court in Leipzig has once again made clear that peaceful prayer vigils cannot be banned In view of the clear findings of the court the federal government would be well advised to abandon its plans to restrict fundamental rights in the vicinity of abortion organisations massively,” stated Dr Felix Böllmann Director of European advocacy for ADF International According to Idea the ruling also calls into question the plans of the federal government to establish “censorship zones” around abortion clinics Transportation Design students at Germany's Pforzheim University displayed their work in the school's summer Transportation Design degree show in July Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker