Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS

Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS

Webinar with the Software Factory

Webinar / May 14, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

The Evolution of Digitalization in Production

Current Approaches and Future Directions

In a webinar together with Software Factory, we will show you how digitalization is revolutionizing the manufacturing world! Immerse yourself in the world of MES standards according to VDI 5600 and DIN EN / IEC 62264, learn how artificial intelligence makes scheduling more efficient and get to know innovative IT architectures that integrate AI in production in best way. Get your production ready for the future – now!

Event details

Program

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Registration

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Costs

Free of charge

Location

Online

Date

May 14, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

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Language

German, one lecture will be held in English

Agenda

10.00 – 10.05 a.m.	Dr. Andreas Gallasch (CEO, Software Factory GmbH) Opening
10.05 – 10.20 a.m.	Michael Stiller (Research Engineer, Fraunhofer IKS) Standards in action: VDI 5600 and IEC 62264 for effective production digitization In his presentation Mr. Stiller provides an overview of two established standards for the implementation of digitized production systems: VDI 5600 and IEC 62264. These insights support the selection of suitable tools and effective implementation strategies.
10.20 – 10.35 a.m.	Dr. Alexandre Sawczuk da Silva (Research Engineer, Fraunhofer IKS) AI in Production: A Toolbox for Improving System Flexibility and Resilience Dr. Alexandre Sawczuk da Silva discusses possibilities for leveraging AI techniques to take a digitalized production system to the next level. The focus is on improving the flexibility and resilience of the system by employing adaptation mechanisms.
10.35 – 10.50 a.m.	Dr. Andreas Gallasch (Software Factory GmbH) The key for data-insights: Architecture for horizontal and vertical integration Dr. Andreas Gallasch describes the opportunities and challenges that allow comprehensive data utilization at production level. In particular, a flexible architecture for data acquisition and utilization and as a platform for AI applications will be presented.
10.50 – 11.00 a.m.	Further discussions and conclusion

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Michael Stiller

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Michael Stiller

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80686 Munich

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Alexandre Sawczuk da Silva

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Alexandre Sawczuk da Silva

Research Engineer & Business Development Automation Systems

Hansastr. 32
80686 Munich

Phone +49 89 547088-399

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