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A standardized description of states, properties and capabilities of production systems is crucial for fulfilling the principles of Industry 4.0. Standards such as the Asset Administration Shell (AAS) are used to ensure interoperability. The...

Global issues such as the climate crisis and resource scarcity, along with increased regulatory requirements, challenge industrial value creation. Digital solutions enable more sustainable and circular production. The idea of Biological...

The additive manufacturing process provides unique components in various forms and variants. However, it is mostly necessary for the „as build“ surface to be finished with the help of manual processes and accomplish the highest material...

The recycling of high-voltage battery packs from electric vehicles plays a pivotal role in shaping the transformation towards e-mobility in line with the circular economy. Disassembly has emerged as a key process in recycling high-voltage batteries....

The PulLoop project develops cost-effective, contactless measurement systems for continuous production processes such as pultrusion and extrusion. Its goal is to integrate an optical measurement system to reduce waste and optimize processes through...

Interactive mobile robots allow for enhancing efficiency and ergonomics in logistics. This paper presents the development, implementation, and evaluation of an interaction system tailored to the requirements of a logistics environment. Based on a...

The quality control of ground surfaces is often done manually for complex geometries, as automated systems are associated with a high parameterization effort. This article presents an automated system for inspecting complex curved aluminium...

This paper examines the status of German industry in its efforts to meet national climate targets. Drawing on the Energy Efficiency Index of the German industry, it analyzes corporate objectives and efficiency measures. In particular, smaller...

Battery cells are exposed to mechanical loads throughout the production process. The Centre for Digitised Battery Cell Manufacturing (ZDB) investigated the tolerable forces for the clearing process of the jelly roll as part of preparing the welding...

Companies need to be able to adapt flexibly in the context of digital transformation. Low Code/No Code (LCNC) offers a solution by simplifying software development. This work identifies success factors for implementing LCNC solutions in...