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Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Bauernhansl
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Automating Additive Processes
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Initial material sampling in compliance with DBL 7381.10 as part of the WEB 2020+ process
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Plastic Injection Molding
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Classifying Hand and Arm Movements
Motion Analysis for Quality Assurance
Human Safety - Recognizing Falls and Emergencies
Image simulation and virtual measurement planning
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Digital Biomechanics - Model-Based Evaluation and Optimization
Intuitive Interaction with Body-Worn Technology
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Additive Orthopedics
Biomimetics in Medical Engineering
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Data-efficient Reinforcement Learning
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DigITools for Manufacturing
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Maturity Assessment – How digitally mature is your company?
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Smart Compressed Air Systems
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Heating and Cooling
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Energy Value Stream Analysis
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Workplace Design and Resource Planning
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Digital Transformation in Assembly
LeanDA - AI-Based Process Transparency Using a Modular Sensor System
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Capacity and Availability in Linked Systems
Model-Based Simulation of Manufacturing Systems
DesignChain - Automating the CAx process chain
Traceability: Implementing the necessary technology to trace product components and process steps
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Autonomous Production Optimization
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Identifying Optimal Setting Parameters
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Electrode Materials and Simulation
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Electrode Materials for Energy Storage Systems
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Printed Actuators Based on Electroactive Polymers (EAPs)
Printed Electronics
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Printed Transparent Conductive Films
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Automating and Digitizing Laser Welding Processes
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Technology seeks users: Smart Pipe
Bonding - Sealing - Contacting: Failure Analysis
EAP - Electroactive Polymers
Smart Steel Technology: Graphene Rich Primer
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Dispersions for heating elements
Microcapsule-based systems for repair processes of highly conductive coatings
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Electroplating Laboratories
Process Development in Electroplating
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Defects on Electroplated Surfaces
REACH Authorization
Laboratory Automation and Biomanufacturing Engineering
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Single Cell Handling
Cell Culture Analysis and Control Technology
Cell and Tissue Production for Screening Applications
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Laboratory and Process Assessment - Digitalization and Automation Solutions in the Context of Laboratory 4.0
Liquid Handling and Related Robotics
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SiLA Test Site
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ADAPT: Automated and decentralized ATMP production technologies at Fraunhofer IPA
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RNAuto - Automated production technologies mRNA-derived vaccines, gene and cell therapeutics
Solid CAR-T: Modular mini-factories for autonomous CAR-T cell production
Reallabor: Establishment of a real laboratory for the modular automated production of advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs)
ICON project Designer NK: Designer natural killer cells for allogeneic cancer immunotherapy
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Design of fiber composites
FEM-Simulation
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Cooling and Lubrication Systems for Processing FRP
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Parent Wheel Design and Optimization
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Friction Stir Welding
Bonding Circular Saw Blades
Robotic Drilling and Riveting
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Health Protection and Dust & Chip Extraction Technologies
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Dust Emission and Machine Resistance
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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Risk Management for Medical Devices
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Failure Process Matrix (FPM)
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AS-IS Analysis of Maintenance and Identfication of Potentials
Reorganizing and Optimizing of Maintenance
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Maintenance Controlling and Key Performance Indicator Systems
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Cleanliness in Life Sciences
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Cleanroom Certification
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Cleanroom-Suitable Materials
Cleanliness-Suitable Consumables
Airflow Simulation and Visualization
Industrial Alliance »Cleanroom Suitable Consumables« (CSC)
CAPE® – Flexible, Portable Cleanroom System
2ndSCIN® – Enabler for Cleanliness-Critical Automation Technology
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Application Technology for Viscous Media
Hybrid Manufacturing
System Miniaturization and Modularization
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Cleanliness-suitable handling of sensitive products
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Robot and Assistive Systems
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Safe Robot Applications and Cobots
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Universal Safety Framework
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Separation Processes Using Robots: Bin-Picking
Cable-Driven Parallel Robots
Gripper Systems
Welding and Machining
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Assembly Processes and Tools
Sensor-Controlled Assembly
Safe Human-Robot Collaboration with Assistive Robots
Automatic Component Analysis with NeuroCAD
Analysis of Automation Potentials in Assembly Processes
Automation Potential Analysis (APA)
Workshop "Design for Disassembly"
Industrial and Commercial Service Robots
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Service Robots for Production
Robots for Retail Logistics
Cleaning Robots
Service Robots for Inspection and Maintenance
Service robots for Agriculture
Household and Assistive Robotics
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Household Robots for the Consumer Market
Assistive Robots for the Demographic Change /AAL
Robots for Assisting with Care Tasks in Nursing Homes and Hospitals
Rehabilitation Robots
Entertainment Robots
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3D Image Processing
Drive Concepts
Lightweight Robots and Soft Robotics
Safe Human-Robot Interaction
Software Engineering and Systems Integration
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Open Source in Robotics
Software Tools for the Simple Programming
Planning and Development of Robot Systems
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System Design
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Simulation of Robot Systems and Material Flows
Drafting of User Requirements and Technical Specifications
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Accuracy enhancement for robotic systems
Safety Systems for Industrial Robots
Center for Cognitive Robotics
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Use of robots
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Robotics Week at Fraunhofer IPA
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#1 The perfect grip – AI Picking
#2 Cable Robotics: Motion simulations at the highest level
#3 ROS-Industrial: free software tools drive robotics forward
#4 APA - door opener to successful automation
#5 CARA – four steps to safe cobot deployment
#6 Robot-assisted assembly and disassembly
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Biointelligent Production
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Application Center Industrie 4.0
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Public open day at the Application Center Industrie 4.0
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ARENA2036
Future Work Lab
Sheet Metal Processing of the Future
nICLAS – Innovation Center for Laboratory Automation Stuttgart
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nICLAS Academy
nICLAS Reference Lab
nICLAS Future Lab
Fraunhofer Project Center for Smart Manufacturing in Shanghai
Center for Particle Technology
Dispersing Technology Center
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Productivity improved by up to 20% through new works structure at Elektror airsystems gmbh
Digital services optimize temperature control systems at gwk
Increase in OEE of 10% for existing systems at SCHOTT
BIOTRAIN – pilot survey on biologically transforming industrial added value
ROBOTT-NET - Technology boost for robotics
euRobotics AISBL (Association Internationale Sans But Lucratif)
Free navigation for automated guided vehicles (AGVs)
New evaluation model detects productivity potentials between 6 and 10 percent through cycle time reduction of Freudenberg machines
Cleanliness: a leading export - Collaboration with the VDE Global Services Korea
Deep Grasping – artificial intelligence perfects the art of bin-picking
ROSIN – Quality-assured ROS-Industrial software components for use in robotics
"CassaMobile" - the mobile factory
FlexNote
InsideOut
StationConnector
Green Wall Robot – automated, smart green facades
Cleanroom Reliability Equipment Monitoring System (CREMS)
MonSiKo: an adaptive assistance system simplifies assembly in Industrie 4.0 processes
COGNAC – Fraunhofer lighthouse project “Cognitive Agriculture”
AMU-Bot – Automated mechanical weed control in tree nurseries
Simulation Game Industrie 4.0 at Trumpf
Autonomous navigation for “STR” used in the BMW Group's intralogistics
SelfPaint - The fully automatic painting cell
Hidden OEE potential of 8.6 percent at Adient identified thanks to data-driven analysis of manufacturing equipment
Agile business model transformation at EOS Electro Optical Systems
Hindcon: Producing 3D-printed concrete precast elements
Hephaestus: Cable-driven parallel robots install high-rise façades and façade modules
European Curation and Analysis Facility for Mars Samples
ARAIG – Autonomous robots for assistive functions: basic interactive skills
Knowledge4Retail: Artificial intelligence for retail
Sensor mat for standing workplaces for isoloc Schwingungstechnik GmbH
DIH-HERO – Digital Innovation Hubs in Healthcare Robotics
“DigiBattPro 4.0 - BW” - Digitized Battery Production 4.0
“DeMoBat” - Industrial disassembly of battery modules and electric motors
Dry, low-cost coating technology for battery electrodes for energy-efficient and environmentally friendly production processes (LoCoTroP)
FoFeBat - Research Production Battery Cells Germany
Rob-aKademI – AI simplifies robot programming for assembly tasks
Site Roles for the Global Production Network for Joyson
SOCRATES - Social Cognitive Robotics in the European Society
S3 – Safety sensor technology for service robots in production logistics and inpatient care
Data-driven services in stress test at Atlas Copco IAS GmbH
Digitization strategy for fischer
Fraunhofer IAF: More efficient processes in indirect areas
Methodical approach to the Industry 4.0 strategy at GEA Bock GmbH
More efficiency in process development projects at ebm-papst
RoPHa: Robust perception to interactively support elderly users with manipulation tasks in domestic environments
Deep Picking – AI-driven object picking
ASARob: Attention-Sensitive Assistance Robot
Healthy Air Initiative – Research and advisory program for healthy ambient air
Measuring industrial robots to increase accuracy
KI-noW – artificial intelligence to sustainably optimize value creation
Printed clamping templates
Evaluating paintability by means of fluid-dynamic simulation
PaintVisco: Rheology and paint film flow
OLP Study – Assessment of robot offline programming (OLP) systems
Mobile laboratory for efficient localization of corona hotspots
Where does it make economic sense to use cobots?
“Sort with me!” – An interactive, self-learning handling robot
Luka-Beverage – AI-based mobile handling assistant for beverage logistics
Automatic multi-layer welding on construction sites
Turnkey solution for bin-picking in cooperation with Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH
IT Architecture for digital manufacturing at EJOT
Efficient, flexible and sustainable assembly concept designed at Voith
EASI: Cloud-based, real-time data analysis through simulation and iteration
ISO 16955 Prosthetic Foot Characterization
BMBF Project – ExoHaptik
BMBF Project – ExoPflege
InterOpera - Digital Interoperability in Collaborative Value Industrie 4.0 Networks
SCHOOLPLATE I + II: Vocational training and qualification measures for the electroplating industry in Thailand
Automation Analysis and Concepts on Robots in Aseptic Quality Assurance
ReNaRe - Recycling - Sustainable Resource Ultilization
Data fusion for non-destructive testing methods for fiber reinforced plastics
Transforming a chinese machinery manufacturer into a leading factory for digital and smart manufacturing
Force-controlled assembly of rail mounts with pitasc at WAGO
SeRoNet - A virtual marketplace for users, manufacturers and solution providers
Degrad-EL3-Q – Hybrid quantum computing methods for modeling the degradation of alkaline electrolysers
UV curing guidelines for organic coatings
Influence of plastic additives on the coatings adhesion of add-on parts made of PP materials
Matrix production in flow at the Siemens AG plant in Karlsruhe
Cross-site production concept raises efficiency potential at European Convenience Food GmbH
Value stream based factory planning at TRACOE medical GmbH
Structuring production and optimizing of the area-productivity rate at Diehl Aerospace
Ergonomics and automation in wheel hotels
EFFIROB: Economic feasibility studies on innovative service robot applications
Automated deburring process for turbine parts
Design for Assembly (DfA) based on the example of an electric motor
Remote measurement of body temperature and respiratory rate with “Access Checker”
Fraunhofer IPA supports ramp-up at Kromberg & Schubert in the Corona crisis
SynErgie
PflegeCoDe: Care coaching for optimal support of people with dementia
AMBOS-3D: Assistance system supports workshops for people with disabilities in the packing process
BMBF Project - Aktive-Geh-Interaktion
DIALOG – Learning Island
H2Wood – BlackForest – Biointelligent hydrogen production from wood and waste wood in the Black Forest
Accuracy improvement of cable-driven parallel robots by measuring cable lengths with laser distance sensors (DCLM-Sensors)
Technical due diligence of Digital Robots from fruitcore robotics
Automatic optical inspection (AOI) with machine learning
ELISE – European Network of AI Excellence Centres
ML4Safety - Verifying the suitability of machine learning algorithms for safety-critical functions
veoPipe - Reliable AI in the product development process
Transaction Miner Audit with Experian
AI-based production planning and control
DeKonBot 2: Versatile disinfection robot provides relief for cleaning staff
New EU Project BIOS pushes Industry towards a Biological Transformation
HEXOBAU
SeRoDi - Service Robotics for Personal Services
End-of-line automation with AI
Digitized order processing and DesignChain for highly efficient, competitive manufacture of special tools at Ceratizit
Analyzing Biointelligence Worldwide »International Benchmark Study InBenBio«
Biointelligent sensor to measure viral activity for therapeutics production: BIOPROS
BioProS: Bio-intelligent production sensor for measuring viral activity
ExoLog
AI-MATTERS as an innovation driver for AI in the European manufacturing sector
AIQualify simplifies AI system qualification
Innovative DC grid concept for a production site expansion by Lapp
How to improve AI models yourself
Digital Concept for Sustainability Management at Fischer
WisPE – Efficient Knowledge Externalization in Production
Systematic Evaluation of Rheology and Waveform Data for Jet-Ability Prediction Using Seiko RC1536 Printhead
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2016-06-02_Future Work Lab makes the Future tangible
2016-08-29_Cleanroom on demand
2016-09-15_The “MeBot” robotic wheelchair can climb steps on its own
2016-10-27_Demo model awarded prize for “Academic Excellence”
2016-11-08_Care-O-bot® 4 celebrates its première as shopping assistant
2017-03-02_Medical technology conference comes to Stuttgart
2017-03-02_Technology for the smart labs of the future
2017-03-02_The future of personal mobility, the role of the car and the importance of digitization
2017-03-20_The ROSIN project: towards an EU Digital Industrial Platform for Robotics through Open-Source Software
2017-07-04_Flexible proximity sensor creates smart surfaces
2017-09-06_Cleaning is just the beginning
2017-09-06_New VDI standards established for cleanroom technology
2017-09-06_Virtual technology center for efficient solar cells
2017-10-26_Automation to ensure quality in 3D printing
2017-10-26_IT tool makes machine data visible
2017-10-26_Online platform shows sustainable product lifecycle
2018-03-23_Combining the benefits of 3D printing and casting
CSI Internationale: Change of Secretariat and Presidency
Smart solution for plastics processing
Understanding what is important
Medical-technical competence center for prosthetics and orthotics established
Collaboration between Fraunhofer IPA and VDE Korea
Analytical tool identifies production errors and their causes in real time
Electron_beams_for_rapid_safe_vaccine_production
Service Robotics for the Nursing Sector
Lydia HD at Medica 2018
2017-10-17_Fraunhofer IPA plans project center in Shanghai
60 Years IPA
2019-02-25 Hannover Messe
2015-05-18_Fraunhofer IPA develops prototype of intelligent care cart
2015-07-27_Intelligent and safe automation of assembly processes
2015-07-29_Factory of the Future on Research Campus
2015-08-26_Baden-Württemberg approves funding of EUR 2.4 million for development and manufacturing of solar cells
2015-09-09_Cable-driven parallel robots
2015-09-15_Cutting paper with ultrasound
2015-11-23_New Sensor Technologies and Mobile Robotics for Emotion-sensitive Assistance Systems
2016-02-25_Adopting ROS to develop industrial applications
2016-03-30_Automatica 2016: Fraunhofer IPA demonstrates the advantages of networked manufacturing components
2016-04-21_Flexible robot systems for digitalized production
2017-02-02_Future Work Lab makes work 4.0 tangible
2015-12-08_Robot for testing the lifetime of human-machine interfaces
Research campus ARENA2036
The virtual world conquers the manufacturing industry
Radar technology helps patients with limited mobility
Milestone in circular saw technology
Jelly with memory
Researchers simplify installation and programming of robot systems
2017-11-06_Direction: digital layering
2017-09-01_Machinery_that_repairs_itself
2018-03-23_UV sphere makes applying paint quick and easy
2018-03-23_Sensitive grip
2018-03-28_Robot Navigation via the Cloud
2015-01-15_Robots as multifunctional gentlemen
2015-03-01_Do-it-yourself toolkit for soft robotics
2015-06-11_Cleanliness technology prize awarded
2015-09-15_International training concept on technical cleanliness inspection
2015-09-15_Smart components for shorter ramp-up phases
2015-11-23_New clamping device to protect the shape of semi-finished products
2017-03-02_Technology for the smart labs of the future
2015-12-01_Fraunhofer and the University of Auckland to co-develop a bionic elbow joint
The next industrial revolution will come from nature
2016-09-15_The “MeBot” robotic wheelchair can climb steps on its own
2017-10-17_Fraunhofer IPA plans project center in Shanghai
Radar technology helps patients with limited mobility
The virtual world conquers the manufacturing industry
Press
Compressed Air Demo System
REACh directive
Audio technology for the operating theater
Koniku Project
Automated post-processing of CFRP components
3D-printed medical robots
FabOS
Cyber Valley
FabOS
New Management Team at Fraunhofer IPA in Stuttgart
A virtual experience of future manufacturing
“Access checker” remotely measures body temperature in addition to heart and breathing rate
Rapid help for hospitals
An impulse generator for the digital production era
Manufacturing successfully resumes after shut-down
Artificial Intelligence for Medical Technology
Researchers tackle skills shortage in Thailand
Employee-focused workplaces increase productivity
TRUMPF and Fraunhofer IPA ramping up artificial intelligence for industrial use
How Supply Chain Management will change by 2040
Thanks to AI, robots are learning how to perform assembly tasks
Fraunhofer IPA presents disinfection robot “DeKonBot”
Intelligent robots for targeted combating of viruses and bacteria
Harnessing the power of AI for robotics
New AI applications for SMEs in Baden-Württemberg
Making AI ready for safety-critical applications
Mastering Artificial Intelligence
Stereotactic systems from the 3D printer
3D-printed sensors
Mass production of fuel cells becomes a reality
Simple introduction to automation with robots
Quo vadis AI: Where does Germany stand?
Researchers at Fraunhofer develop a new robot for wipe disinfection of surfaces
Smart sensor detects leaks
The hospital of the future
A new robot for the healthcare sector transports items to patients’ rooms
Electrolyzers set to become mass products
Fuel cells set to substitute diesel generators
Massive Open Online Course for optimized patient care
Setting the pace in the age of digital production
Strategic partnership with Japanese engineering firm Sugino
Fraunhofer IPA joins euROBIN project with leading European research labs on AI-driven robotics
Digitization to conserve resources
Biointelligent sensor for measuring viral activity
Powered-up plastics
Machine learning improves the reprocessing of electronic waste
Technology for increased efficiency in production
Welding with robots: Systematically determining automation potential
Artificial Intelligence optimizes coffee blending
New technologies for the disassembly of electric vehicle batteries and motors
In four steps from idea to application: Successfully implementing tomorrow’s automation today
Powerful object recognition for diverse applications using AI and robotics
de:karb research project to show carbon footprint across the entire supply chain
Distributed artificial intelligence to improve patient care in the operating room
Autonomous outdoor navigation for machines used in farming, livestock and forestry
Easier and systematic qualification of AI applications
Carbon Nanotubes: a blessing or a curse?
Sensitive Arm Prostheses
Short Messages
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2017-14-07_Top Iranian Scientist makes flying visit to IPA
2017-01-23_Singapore gets to grips with Digitization
Michael Hilt to become deputy institute director
2016-10-04_Ultraclean technology and micromanufacturing
Poject Center for Smart Manufacturing
IROS 2019
WearRAcon 2019
How Artificial Intelligence is enhancing the manufacturing of tomorrow
Free study outlines initial findings
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