Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 defines an era of digital networking and automation in manufacturing. With technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and cyber-physical systems (CPS), industrial processes can be optimized, resources can be used more efficiently and flexible production models can be established. This enables customized solutions and increases the competitiveness of the industry.

Research questions:

  • How can AI-supported systems optimize production processes in real time?
  • Which standards promote interoperability between Industry 4.0 platforms?
  • How can the resilience of value chains in digitalized manufacturing processes be increased?

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Current Research Projects

 

knowlEdge

In the knowlEdge project, Fraunhofer FIT is working with 12 EU partners under the management of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland to develop a safe AI system to improve industrial manufacturing processes.

 

EFPF

The EFPF project focuses on developing an intelligent enterprise network and a digital platform to connect stakeholders in the field of digital manufacturing. The platform enables system integrators and developers to experiment with disruptive approaches and develop innovative, customized solutions for specific problem situations.

 

SynErgie II

SynErgie is dedicated to exploring how a flexible alignment of industrial processes can balance to the power system. In this context, wen are adapting energy requirements to identify key industrial processes which can be used to balance the fluctuating energy supply.