Digitalisation and Industrial Production
FH Aachen | Bureau Christ
The digitalisation of processes and technical systems is radically changing all industries. The increasing interconnectedness and resulting transformation processes offer great potential that requires interdisciplinary cooperation. This makes digitalisation & industrial production one of the central research areas at FH Aachen. Here, topics such as intelligent production, autonomous and cognitive robotics, autonomous driving and flying, additive manufacturing, IT security or microwave and plasma technology are worked on at four interdisciplinary institutes. The faculties involved are Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Faculty of Business Studies, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics, and Faculty of Medical Engineering and Technomathematics.
Institute for Applied Automation and Mechatronics (IAAM)
The Institute for Applied Automation and Mechatronics (IAAM) is a service provider and research institution for issues relating to digitalisation in mechanical engineering. As a centre of excellence for tomorrow's intelligent production, it combines the focal points of autonomous robotics (advanced automation), additive manufacturing processes, innovative connection technology as well as holistic process management and engineering in the area of production and logistics.
Institute for Digitalisation Aachen (IDA)
The Institute for Digitalisation Aachen (IDA) covers the entire process of digital transformation from theoretical conceptualisation to practical implementation. The institute focuses on application-oriented research and development in areas such as e-commerce, smart living and industry 4.0, but also on the potential dangers of interconnected devices and the security of smart devices.
Institute for Mobile Autonomous Systems and Cognitive Robotics (MASKOR)
In the Institute for Mobile Autonomous Systems and Cognitive Robotics (MASKOR) , solutions for intelligent autonomous robot systems are developed. Core competencies are cognitive robotics, artificial intelligence, knowledge representation and automatic reasoning, image processing and visualisation as well as automation technology from computer science and mechanical engineering.
Institute for Microwave and Plasma Technology (IMP)
The Institute for Microwave and Plasma Technology (IMP) has established the two basic technologies GHz plasma technology and mixed-frequency measurement technology and verified them through various applications. The application focus for microwave technology is in safety technology (sea and mountain rescue) and a wide variety of navigation applications; for microwave plasma technology in ignition, light, cutting, metal/ceramic 3D printing and welding applications, carbon fibre production as well as many ecological alternatives to large-scale industrial rapid heating applications and the volume reduction of radioactive waste.