International Center for Networked, Adaptive Production ICNAP

🔎 Real-time quality control with deep learning At this year's SPS – Smart Production Solutions exhibition in Nuremberg, from 12 to 14 November, ICNAP introduces an #AI-based analysis system that inspects battery cell module welding seams for defects in real time. The system uses deep learning to automatically detect and visually display defects - a major step toward optimizing quality assurance and efficiency. ✔️ Demo highlights: ◾ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Weld seams on battery cell modules are automatically inspected during production - color-coded for quick decision-making. ◾ 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Ideal for battery cell modules, but also applicable to many other products. ◾ 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: Reduces the workload of skilled workers and minimizes waste. ◾ 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: Fraunhofer IPT's local real-time cloud "FCTRY CLD" keeps you independent of private cloud solutions. Read our press release for more information: https://lnkd.in/e7xJvsy2 📍 Visit us at #SPS2024 in hall 6, booth 6-357 and discover how AI can transform your production! For any further questions you are welcome to contact Dr. Mario Pothen. #qualitycontrol #deeplearning

🌟 Last week, the 5G-Industry Campus Europe and the Competence Center 5G.NRW welcomed participants to the "Digital Experience Day" in Aachen. Representatives from companies of all sizes gathered to explore the transformative potential of digital technologies. Key highlights included the application of 5G in manufacturing, the role of generative AI and critical insights into cybersecurity in production, demonstrated through factory tours at Fraunhofer IPT and FIR an der RWTH Aachen . Participants engaged with real industrial use cases and took part in interactive workshops that delved into the latest topics, challenges and innovative solutions. They also had the opportunity to network with our International Center for Networked, Adaptive Production ICNAP and discover how collaboration with research institutions and other companies can drive their own innovation strategies. Special thanks to Dr. Jan Wilhelm for a truly inspiring keynote. 👉 If you couldn't attend, we invite you to contact our expert Pierre Emanuel Kehl and take the first step in exploring the world of 5G. 💚 We would also like to thank our incredible team and partners for making this event possible: Fabian Seidel (FIR at RWTH Aachen), European 4.0 Transformation Center, Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Rheinland, StädteRegion Aachen, EDIH Rheinland and Dr. Mario Pothen (ICNAP).

✨ Our #ICNAP team is thrilled to announce a significant change within one of our working groups. ➡️ Janina Gauß (Janina Knußmann) has been appointed as the new leader of the "Interface & Connectivity" working group. We extend our appreciation to Sarah Schmitt for her contributions as the previous group leader and wish her continued success for the future. 🙏 Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Janina in her new role. We look forward to the innovative ideas and collaborative spirit she will bring to that team. 🔜 Stay tuned for exciting developments from all of our working groups! #Community #Digitalization

Exciting times at ICNAP! ✨ Our annual “Autumn Meeting” kicked off yesterday, showcasing the third milestone presentations. Online and over two days, #ICNAP members are exploring exclusive insights of the International Centers' activities throughout the year 2024 that refer to the topics of production digitalization. 💻 🔍Multiple ICNAP studies are being presented by our following team members: Maximilian Ortmann, David Wichter, André Gilerson, Ines Groß-Weege, Jan Hellmich, and Liz Annika Leutner.   Today, we had the chance to attend the presentation of Denys Plakhotnik from ModuleWorks on the “Evolution of CAM Systems towards Digital Twin Paradigm." Thank you for the insights! If you like to find out more about #ICNAP and its community, feel free to contact Alexander D. Kies or Henrik Heymann. 🤝

🌟 Our long-term partnership with NRW.Global Business Japan has resulted in close collaboration with Japanese companies and the expansion of our international network. Last week, we were honored to host Dr. Carolina Kawakubo, Head of NRW.Global Business in Tokyo, at Fraunhofer IPT in Aachen. During the visit, we discussed key topics such as #5G technology and advances in #turbomachinery, #hydrogen technologies and #battery production. The exchanges reaffirmed our commitment to fostering collaboration between Japan and the ICNAP network. 🚀 We are excited about the prospect of further innovative projects in collaboration with companies from Japan, in order to drive the future of technology in both countries. #Partnerships #BatteryProduction #Digitalization #JapanNetworking

🤝 This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Mitsubishi Electric at Fraunhofer IPT. We were introduced to Ryouta Koyama (second from the left), the new contact person for Mitsubishi Electric in Germany, by Andreas Pfaff (right). During their visit, we presented an overview of the Fraunhofer IPT and #ICNAP, followed by a demonstration of our #DigitalTwin technology. We also discussed ongoing collaborations in the 5G-COMET and TARGET-X projects, in which Mitsubishi Electric is a valued consortium member. 🚀 In the course of the discussions, we came up with new ideas for future cooperation, including joint research projects in the area of #5G and #6G. We also looked at topics such as new strategies for calculating #CO2 footprints and creating a reference architecture, as well as the next steps for enhancing the Digital Twin Demonstrator with a focus on hardware independence. We look forward to continued collaboration and the innovations to come! #TARGETX #5GCOMET #Industry40

On October 2, ICNAP invites you to Aachen, Germany, to discover the full power of digital technologies in production at the Digital Experience Day at the 5G-Industry Campus Europe. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱? 🌟 Exclusive guided tour: Experience live how #Industrie40 is implemented on the shop floor – up close and hands-on! 🌟 Hands-on workshops: Deepen your knowledge on hot topics like #AI, #ITSecurity and #5G for production. 🌟 Individual consulting: Engage directly with our experts and get answers to your specific questions about digital infrastructure. Who is it for? Industrial companies of all sizes that want to harness the potential of the latest technology and research for their own production. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲. 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/enad4SUW We look forward to seeing you in Aachen! 👉 If you have any questions: Dr. Mario Pothen will be happy to help you. #Digitalization #5G #6G #LowCode #NoCode #Cybersecurity Pierre Emanuel Kehl Fabian Seidel Alexander D. Kies Dr. Jan Wilhelm Maximilian Ortmann Werkzeugmaschinenlabor WZL der RWTH Aachen, Competence Center 5G.NRW FIR an der RWTH Aachen StädteRegion Aachen

What do laser-structured surfaces and fast-growing plant cells have in common? 💡 We've developed a production process optimization system that utilizes multi-objective #Bayesian experimental design. It allows for resource-efficient and rapid identification of optimal parameter settings. For validation purposes, the system was applied in two unique environments: A: Using ultra short laser pulses to structure metallic surfaces 💠. B: Growing plant cells in bioreactors 🌱 In laser structuring, the results show an improvement in surface roughness, structuring depth, and smoothness of edge areas. In plant cell cultivation, the new nutrition medium used 33% fewer resources while improving growth speed by 25%, resulting in higher productivity and cost-effectiveness. In the future, the researchers plan to use their system to improve long-term processes for growing plant and animal cells. 👉 For more details on this and other ICNAP research projects, please visit our ICNAP Explorer: https://lnkd.in/eFRCe39U Project team: Lars Leyendecker, Dr.-Ing. Milena Žurić, Henrik Nausch

💬 Following our working group series, Tim Geerken, the leader of Data Synchronization & Middleware, will give us insights on his group’s work. ❓ Hey Tim, would you first tell us something about yourself, please? “My name is Tim Geerken. I have been working at Fraunhofer-Institut für Produktionstechnologie IPT since 2019 as a student research assistant. Now I work in the department of precision machining and automation. In 2022, I took over the leadership of this working group, as it aligns closely with my previous work in digitalization.” ❓ Thank you Tim! So, what is your working group exploring? “The group is focused on transferring data from shopfloor to higher-level systems. As you can imagine, in modern production the variety of machines, sensor systems and additional data sources is constantly growing. To make best use of the data, it is necessary to have a unified understanding of where data comes from and where it has been acquired. Within the work of the group, we try to stay up to date with the current solutions to tackle these problems.” ❓ Can you tell us more about your group's challenges and how you overcame them? “One of the biggest challenges is the variety of use cases. Each manufacturer uses its own hardware and signal composition for data acquisition. Not enough, even the communication protocols differ very strongly. Combining all these requirements into a single solution is often not feasible, so additional middleware solutions must be implemented. ❓ Interesting. Could you highlight some of the progress that you have made so far? "During our work we have investigated different communication standards like OPC UA and evaluated their feasibility for the use in industry, also we aim to update the community regarding top of the notch solutions in the market and research projects which aim to decrease the level of complexity.” ❓ Just one last question: In your opinion, why should a company be an ICNAP member? “The ICNAP community provides an incredibly detailed and multi-layered view of the most popular topics of digitalization. The variety of partners and use cases makes it possible to get an overview of technologies, strategies, and solution approaches from different areas. By actively participating in the community, a company can bring its digitalization to the latest level.” Thank you very much, Tim! 👉 If you are interested in Data Synchronization & Middleware, please contact Tim Geerken. For more information about the community and partnerships, feel free to contact our Community Manager Alexander D. Kies.

🚀 We're thrilled to announce that TARGET-X is opening its doors for the very first Open Day! Join us on September 17, 2024 in Aachen, Germany for a day full of innovation and insights. 📅 Date: September 17, 2024 📍 Location: Aachen, Germany TARGET-X, alongside our consortium partners, cordially invites you to discover the progress of our groundbreaking project. Get up close and personal with the innovative solutions driving the implementation of 5G and 6G in industry and production. 💡 Why Attend? - Gain insights into the development of projects from the first Open Call. - Explore our trial sites with industry-related demos in Aachen. - Experience cutting-edge demonstrators showcasing the potential of 5G technology in manufacturing, energy, automotive, and construction sectors. In TARGET-X, we are pushing the boundaries of digital transformation in key industries through large-scale trials. Discover how 5G and 6G technologies are revolutionizing localization, digital twinning, and data fusion between sensors and networks in diverse test environments. 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eebENZcp This project, funded over 2.5 years by the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) JU) within Horizon Europe, aims to secure Europe’s leadership in 5G and 6G. 🔝 Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of technological innovation. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable day! 🗓️ #5G #6G #DigitalTransformation #Industry40 #Event