Research Projects – FAPS – Institute for Factory Automation and Production Systems

Robotics

AutoTron – Increasing the Efficiency and Expanding the Application Range of Robotic Neutron Diffraction

The aim of the research project AutoTron funded by the BMBF and conducted together with the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Center of the Technical University of Munich is to increase the efficiency and expand the range of applications of robot-assisted sample positioning in neutron diffraction. The robotic sy...

26. July 2022

Automatic Monitoring of Construction Progress through the Application of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Funded by the Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz (BMWK), the research project "Automatic Monitoring of Construction Progress through the Application of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics" (BauKIRo) is investigating a solution for the automated recording of construction progress by an...

22. July 2022

TAQO-PAM – Tailored Application of Quantum Optimisation for Planning and Control of Assembly and Manufacturing

The TAQO-PAM project addresses the real-time optimization of production and intralogistics, in particular of modern matrix manufacturing facilities, using hybrid quantum-classical algorithms adapted to customized medium-term NISQ hardware. This is done by holistically integrating problem-specific ad...

18. February 2022

VIRERO – VIrtual REmote RObotics for Radiometric Sorting

Subproject: Immersive and Self-Optimizing Teleoperation System and Autonomous Robot Capabilities (15S9422C) Within the project, robots and radiological measurement technologies will be developed to handle radioactive waste materials teleoperational as well as semi-autonomous. The goal of the tech...

11. September 2020

RAPtOr – Automated sample positioning in neutron diffractometry

The goal of this research project in neutron diffractometry is the realization of the automated sample positioning in the focus point of the neutron source with a classical 6-axis industrial robot. To achieve the necessary absolute accuracy of 50 μm, a measuring and control system is developed, that...

8. April 2020

Engineering Systems

PDA-RobE: Process-driven, continuous and automated robotics engineering

PDA-RobE (Prozessorientiertes, durchgängiges und automatisiertes Robotik-Engineering) wird vom Bayerischen Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Landesentwicklung und Energie (StMWi) gefördert und ordnet sich innerhalb der Strategie BAYERN DIGITAL der Initiative „Künstliche Intelligenz – Big Data“ ein.

5. May 2022

DC|hyPASim – Digital planning and simulation of hybrid AC/DC power grids in automated production plants

The DC|hyPASim project aims to identify and harness unused energy saving potential in the manufacturing industry. In the course of this, technical measures to control the natural fluctuation of renewable energy sources will be evaluated in the context of future energy supply. Overall, investment cos...

26. April 2022

InterAcDT – Interactive-collaborative Digital Twin for Simulation based Planning and Optimization of Automated Production Plants

InterAcDT pursues further development of the "Digital Twin" for planning and optimization of production facilities. Through targeted development, combination and integration of technologies from the fields of simulation, AI as well as VR/AR, the Digital Twin of the production resource is: funct...

14. March 2022

Automation Technology

transform_EMN: Transformation of the automotive and supplier industry in the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region

Around 100,000 employees in the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region work for suppliers of the automotive industry. Many of the jobs depend on the combustion engine and are endangered by the transformation of the industry. The large-scale project transform_EMN with a volume of 6.6 million euros supports co...

5. July 2023

DC|hyPASim – Digital planning and simulation of hybrid AC/DC power grids in automated production plants

26. April 2022

AI4CO2Opt: deep reinforcement learning methods for the reduction of CO2 emissions through the energetic optimization of production control

The research project AI4CO2Opt addresses the minimization of energy consumption and consequently CO2 emissions while at the same time optimizing production control. Through the combination of energetic and event-discrete simulation models as well as deeper reinforcement learning processes, different...

8. April 2022

DualSys: Universal production system optimization by combined learning systems

Machine learning techniques are increasingly used in monitoring and optimizing industrial production due to recent advances in computing capacities as well as the spread of developer-friendly software libraries. Essential challenges such as high initial manual effort as well as the general data qual...

8. April 2022

ConSensE – Advanced Systems Configuration for Complexity-Reduced Sensor-Driven Development of Production Systems in the Digital Age

Manufacturing companies see far-reaching opportunities in digitalization. However, they are confronted with the specific question of what added value the expansion of existing machines and plants with new technologies promises in order to exploit their innovation potential. It is important to increa...

23. March 2021

SiC4DC – Edge-Cloud-Energy-Management for DC-powered automation systems with SiC-based power electronics

Increasing digitization and automation enable more efficient processes, perfected quality and optimized use of resources, thereby constantly improving the competitiveness of manufacturing companies in Germany as a high-wage location. However, the increasing use of electrical drive technology and the...

14. October 2020

PRODISYS – engineering of service-based industry platforms

Industry 4.0 requires a radical rethinking in manufacturing companies. Processes that have previously been designed separately are interlinked, remodeled and optimally coordinated through digital technologies. How can this be achieved in practice?

8. August 2017

Medical Technology

ProLAM – Model-based optimization of the Liquid Additive Manufacturing (LAM) process

Silicone components are widely used both in industry and in medical technology. The outstanding material properties, such as high crack elongation, temperature resistance or chemical resistance, are largely responsible for this. Particularly in the field of medical technology, patient-specific solut...

6. February 2023

Mobile, haptic scanning method for optimised detection of tissue properties in orthopaedic technology

The prosthetic fitting is currently a manual procedure based on the skills and knowledge of the orthopaedic technician. Based on the manually recorded tissue structure, a plaster cast is physically modelled to create the basis for the socket geometry. Due to the subjective recording of the tissue co...

14. September 2022

Electronics Production

Data based modelling of the selective wave soldering process to predict solder quality (SmartSelective)

Especially with the expansion of renewable energies and the evolution of electromobility, the industry's interest in efficient and reliable power electronics is growing. The increasing significance of electronics likewise leads to heightened complexity of electronic assemblies with high curr...

23. February 2024

ColEP – Collaborative Usage of Data in Electronics Production

A key challenge for the use of data-based methods for the analysis and optimization of processes in electronics production is the imbalance of the data. Despite the large amounts of data generated in high-volume production, the information content of the data is limited, as the vast majority of insp...

19. December 2023

IntelRadar – Intelligent radar system through a combination of additive manufacturing, hardware-integrated computer architecture and smart test routines

The desire for highly automated driving requires intelligent and networked vehicles that can detect their surroundings in detail and reliably using precise sensor technology. In addition to cameras, ultrasonic and lidar sensors, radar sensors are of great importance in the car of the future. Maximum...

18. December 2023

Additive Manufacture of Metal-Ceramic-Joints by means of Selective Laser Melting

This project focuses on the research of additive manufacturing of metal-ceramic composites using selective laser melting for power electronics. Currently, ceramic substrates, made using DCB (direct copper bonded) or AMB (active metal brazing) processes, are commonly used as substrates in pow...

8. December 2023

Processes for additive manufacturing of 3D circuit carriers: Deriving design rules from reliability investigations

Today's production environment is influenced by megatrends such as customer individualization, connectivity, and digitization. This results in the need to economically manufacture mechanical components with integrated intelligence in small quantities. Simultaneously, the integration of addit...

17. November 2023

MultiPower – Customized production of highly-integrated electronic 3D power modules using multi-material vat photo-polymerisation, laser powder bed fusion and selective piezojet-metallization

The AiF-funded research project "MultiPower" aims at generating customized and highly-integrated electronic 3D power modules using various technologies of Additive Manufacturing. Multi-material photopolymerisation, laser powder-bed fusion and piezojet-printing are applied to create innovative design...

6. September 2023

ProKI-Nürnberg – Demonstration and transfer center for applying artificial intelligence in joining technology as part of the nationwide ProKI network

ProKI-Nürnberg is one of eight ProKI centers of the ProKI network in Germany. The ProKI network serves companies, especially SMEs, as a central hub for training and consultancy on using artificial intelligence (AI) in production. The focus of the ProKI center in Nuremberg lies on AI use cases in joi...

1. October 2022

FlaMe — Flexible adapted production of power modules

The production of power modules is facing new challenges: Being able to produce a wide variety of variants in small quantities economically is becoming increasingly important. The FlaMe research project aims to use new technologies and make the process much more sustainable. With the re...

15. February 2022

Electric Motor Production

EffiBlech – CO2-effiziente elektrische Antriebe – Entwicklung einer industrietauglichen Prozesskette von gedruckten Magnetblechen (vom Pulver bis zum Bauteil)

In elektrischen Antrieben entstehen bei der Energiewandlung Verluste, die zu einer Erwärmung der Maschine führen und abgeführt werden müssen. Zu den Gesamtverlusten tragen maßgeblich die Eisenverluste bei, die durch den Einsatz von Fe-Si-Elektroblechen reduziert werden können. Gängige Elektrobleche ...

10. May 2024

OptiWiRE – Optimierte Wickel- und Montageverfahren für recyclinggerechte Elektromotoren

Die Ziele des Vorhabens OptiWiRE, mit den Verbundpartnern ElringKlinger AG und dem Lehrstuhl FAPS, sind eine Verbesserung der Prozesskette bei der Herstellung von Elektromotoren, in Bezug auf der in der Automobilbranche sehr hohen Anforderungen an Taktzeit, Qualität und Flexibilität der Fertigung....

10. May 2024

transform_EMN: Transformation of the automotive and supplier industry in the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region

5. July 2023

MuViS – Hybrid AI for adaptive, data-efficient, and explainable multi-view visual inspection of multi-variant assemblies

Although the range of applications for image processing has been growing for years, only a portion of industrial visual inspection tasks have been automated to date. Artificial intelligence (AI) methods hold the potential to automate even difficult visual inspection tasks that have been performed ma...

12. January 2023

ProKI-Nürnberg – Demonstration and transfer center for applying artificial intelligence in joining technology as part of the nationwide ProKI network

1. October 2022

REEPRODUCE – Recycling of permanent magnets from end-of-life products

Rising prices and supply insecurities of industrial raw materials are threats to the production of innovative products and thus the climate goals of the European Union. Hard to replace rare earth elements (REE), which e.g. are used in the production of semiconductors or permanent magnets and therefo...

3. August 2022

ProDRIMo – Flexible assembly of limp wire and insulation materials by AI-based robotic systems in the production of electrical machines

Using advanced sensors, actuators and methods of artificial intelligence (AI), robots are increasingly turning into learning systems that interact with humans, make decisions and take on more complex tasks. As a result, new application potentials are opening up that go beyond the classic application...

27. September 2021

KIKoSA – Artificial intelligence for reliable laser-based contacting of stators for electric drives

In the course of series production of automotive traction drives, stators in hairpin technology are increasingly coming into focus. Due to the high number of contact points, the laser-based contacting of wire ends plays a major role in hairpin stator production. To realize a stable laser welding pro...

22. September 2020

Electric Road Systems

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Signal and power networks

PrInterfaces

The aim of the PrInterfaces project is to research technologies for the high-quality contacting of printed structures for the establishment of Level 3 connections between electronic assemblies. Four promising technologies have been identified for this purpose: pierced-through and around crimping, st...

10. August 2022

AngElo: Connection of printed electronics to the vehicle electrical system

The aim of the AngElo research project - Connecting Printed Electronics to the Onboard Network - is to develop novel connection and contacting concepts for printed electronics in aviation. For this purpose, requirements for the connections are defined with experts from the aviation industry and suit...

10. August 2022

Deep learning-based automated optical inspection of crimp connections for holistic and smart quality assessment

The project OptiCrimp is funded by the federal ministry for economic affairs and climate action. The goal is the development of an automated optical inspection (AOI) system for the holistic quality assessment of crimp connections. The project started in March 2022 and is carried out by the institute...

22. July 2022

AsKIR: Automated manufacturing of safety-critical wiring harnesses by artificial intelligence and human-robot collaboration

The wiring harness is an important component for the execution of safety-critical driving functions in autonomous vehicles. Automated manufacturing processes are therefore significant to ensure a high degree of reproducibility, traceability, and cost-effectiveness. However, the automated handling of...

28. May 2021

EFFEKT: Efficient cabin through digital connection of technologies and systems

The aim of the EFFEKT research project is to increase passenger comfort while at the same time improving efficiency through the integration of innovative processes and the intelligent connection of data structures. Cost- and technology-optimized production is also an important aspect of this applica...

12. August 2020

Mikro-Druck-Stator (MiDruStat): Development of a brushless DC micromotor made of printed ferrite foils

Electrically operated micromotors with a diameter of only a few millimetres are already being used in a wide range of applications such as automation technology, robotics or medical technology. However, the conventional winding of stator coils is reaching its production limits with increasing miniat...

10. August 2020

SUPPLy: Simultaneous product and process development of a charging station outlet module suitable for automation

Of particular relevance to the success of electromobility is the guarantee of a nationwide charging infrastructure, which, with an increasing number of electric vehicles, can only be achieved by a correspondingly extensive provision of suitable charging points. The process of manufacturing these cha...

12. January 2020

MRO-PrinE: Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of Printed Electronics

The aim of the MRO-PrinE research project - Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of Printed Electronics - is to develop suitable and fast maintenance and repair processes for printed electronics on interior components. In addition to the damage patterns of printed electronics, the influence of damage to...

12. July 2018

ProMilL: Process and assembly optimization through intelligent cabin linings

The aim of the ProMilL research project - process and assembly optimization through intelligent cabin linings - is to design intelligent production in final assembly. The aim is to ensure that the condition of cabin linings is recorded via sensor networks. This is made possible by integrating printe...

12. July 2018

Home Automation

Building Material integrated Surface Heating

The goal of this project is to develop a new kind of heating system that eliminates existing disadvantages. This includes the poor efficiency of gas and oil heaters, the high installation effort for connecting the central heating as well as low heat-transfer rates. Investigations point out that warm...

1. July 2017