Index
BT/PT/MT – Potential analysis / implementation of a machine learning model in the field of vacuum depostion processes based on industrial time series data.
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Motivation
Research on applicability of machine learning in industry often focuses on specific applications (predictive maintenance, quality assurance, process control, etc.) and/or specific processes/process classes. One possible process class to investigate are vacuum deposition processes. These find application in a variety of promising industries and a wide range of products, such as semiconductors, solar cells, optical coatings, and many more.
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Keywords
Machine learning, deep learning, time series, vacuum deposition, physical vapor deposition (PVD), thin-film coatings
Task
The goal of the thesis is to investigate the application of state-of-the art machine learning concepts and models on industrial time series data, esp. from vacuum deposition processes, for various use cases. Depending on the scope of the work (BT/PT/MT) and preferences, a possible assignment would be:
- Technical familiarization and description of the state of the art in research related to multivariate industrial time series data for product quality prediction and process control
- Identification and characterization of current attention mechanisms as well as evaluation of the potential applicability to industrial time series
- Development of a machine learning/deep learning model based on the insights gained from the previous familiarization process
- Evaluation of the model on the basis of various publicly available industrial time series data
Requirements profile and application information
- Interest in machine learning in an industrial environment, ideally already initial experience
- Highly motivated, perceptive and structured way of working as well as good communication skills
- IT affinity and good knowledge of at least one high-level programming language (ideally Python) desirable
- Start of work is possible immediately
- Scope and content can be individually agreed depending on the type of thesis (BT/PT/MT) and personal preferences
- Please send your application with CV and current subjects/grades by mail to the contact below