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Achievements and ResultsAnnual Report 2003

IFF

FraunhoferInstitut Fabrikbetriebund -automatisierung

Achievements and ResultsAnnual Report 2003

Fraunhofer IFF Annual Report 5

Contents

Contents 5

Foreword 6

Mission 7

Board of Trustees 8

The Institute in Numbers 9

Organizational Structure 2003 10

Project Reports

VDT – Virtual Development and Training 12

IFL – Information Logistics 30

LSN – Logistics Systems and Networks 36

AUT – Automation 52

PAM – Production and Plant Management 64

Highlights, Events and Trade Fair Presentations (Selection) 72

Projects (Selection) 82

International Research Partners (Selection) 88

Committee Work (Selection) 90

Publications (Selection) 93

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft at a Glance 104

Contact 106

Imprint 109

6 Fraunhofer IFF Annual Report

Esteemed Ladies and Gentlemen,Dear Business Partners and Friends,

2003 was a very profitable year for theFraunhofer IFF, The indicator »revenuefrom industry« again makes up approxi-mately 50 % of our operating budget.The balance brought forward from theprevious year will increase slightly.

On the one hand, the economic situationis the result of market acceptance ofscience and research services provided by the Fraunhofer IFF. On the otherhand, it creates the prerequisites for further developing and establishing newfields of research.

In the last five years our institute hasbeen able to exhibit continuous growthoverall and thus create a solid basis for afurther milestone in the development ofthe Fraunhofer IFF: The construction ofthe Virtual Development and TrainingCentre VDTC.

Planning work for the new buildingalready began in December 2003. Weexpect construction to start in fall of2004. This will open many promisingprospects particularly for startups andspin-offs.

The project reports presented here areonly a small selection and are intended toprovide you a brief overview of our re-search and development projects com-pleted in 2003.

I wish you much enjoyment reading ourannual report. Perhaps it will give usinspiration for new projects!

Foreword

Prof. Michael SchenkDirector


Mission

The Fraunhofer Institute for FactoryOperation and Automation IFF is adecentralized scientific institution in theFraunhofer-Gesellschaft’s network.

As a regional, national and internationalpartner its task is to use its work in appli-cation oriented research to contribute todirectly benefiting the economy andbenefiting society.

The institute’s technological orientationrevolves around conceiving, developingand realizing innovative and customizedsolutions to problems in the fields of

– Logistics– Automation– Production and Plant Management– Information Logistics– Virtual Development and Training

The Fraunhofer IFF works market orient-ed and is globally active.

To meet the demand for holistic solutionsit is integrated in an international research network of partners from thescientific and business communities.

In order to employ our own creativity andexternal impulses to guarantee an on-going exchange of knowledge and exper-ience, a network of associated academicsand representatives from leading indus-tries actively supports the work of theFraunhofer IFF.

The Fraunhofer IFF is an active memberof national and international bodies inthe represented sectors and as a resultfundamentally shapes innovation proces-ses in the state of Saxony-Anhalt.

As a research service provider in Saxony-Anhalt, one important concern is devel-oping upcoming generations both forregional business and challenging posi-tions in the scientific community. TheFraunhofer IFF thus fulfills a valuablesocial responsibility.

Striking the balance betweeen economyand ecology as well as implementing therules of excellent scientific and technicalpractice are the basis of all our associ-ates’ work and a personal responsibility.

Our associates’ combination of technical-technological expertise and soft skillstypify the quality of our products andservices.

Our associates work in interdisciplinaryteams and cooperate closely with ourclients. Such collaboration is character-ized by mutual trust, integration as part-ners, practical application and user orien-tation.

Design of the VDTC building at the Scientific

Port in the state capital of Magdeburg


Board of Trustees

The boards of trustees of the individualFraunhofer Institutes support institutemanagement and the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft’s executive board in an advi-sory capacity. Members are individualsfrom the scientific community, the busi-ness community and public authorities.

Chairman of the Board of Trustees Prof. Burghard Scheel CEO, Rautenbach AG

Vice Chairman of the Board of TrusteesProf. Uwe Dombrowski Director, Institute for ProductionEngineering and Corporate Research(IFU), Technical University Braunschweig

Mr. Guido Brassart Geschäftsführer, Georg MaschinentechnikGmbH & Co. KG

Ms. Susanne ClobesFederal Ministry of Education andResearch, Department of ProductionSystems and Technologies

Mr. Manfred DoeseDivision Manager Production Automa-tion/Logistics, Siemens Demantic AG

Dr. Udo HäfkeManaging Director, Innovations- undGründerzentrum Magdeburg GmbH

Dr. Klaus HieckmannManaging Partner, SYMACONEngineering GmbH

Prof. Albert Jugel CEO, Dräger Safety AG & Co. KG a.A.

Mr. Volker OesauManaging Director, Danzas AEI GmbH

Prof. Klaus Erich Pollmann President, Otto von Guericke UniversityMagdeburg

Dr. Peter TransfeldCEO, ÖHMI AG

Dr. Wolfgang TwardziokMember of the Supervisory Board,SCHIESS AG Aschersleben

Dr. Dinnies Johannes von der Osten Managing Director, IBGBeteiligungsgesellschaft Sachsen-AnhaltmbH

Dr. Joachim Welz Head of Department of Science, HigherEducation and Research, Saxony-AnhaltMinistry of Education and Culture

Mr. Reinhard Wiegand Managing Director, AEG Kondensatorenund Wandler Holding GmbH

Prof. Peer WittenCEO, Otto-Versand Hamburg

Prof. Dietrich ZiemsChair for Logistics, Otto von GuerickeUniversity Magdeburg, School ofEngineering


The Institute in Numbers

Operating Budget and EarningsTrend

In 2003 operating budget expendituresamounted to € 13 million. Total revenuesrose to € 10 million. Business revenuestotaled € 6.2 million.

Investment Budget

Investments totaling € 0.7 million weremade in 2003.

Personnel Development

At the end of 2003, 115 employees wereworking at the Fraunhofer IFF. Our asso-ciates are predominantly engineers andindustrial engineers. Degree holdingcomputer scientists, mathematicians,physicists and business people ensuredisciplinary work.

Equipment

The Fraunhofer IFF in Magdeburg has5,000 m2 office space and high-tech EDPlaboratories and conference rooms. Atesting facility of 1,300 m2 provides tech-nologies – virtual reality, industrial imageprocessing, robotic, alternative energyproduction, rapid prototyping – for research and development.

The hardware and software encompassestools and environments for the applica-tion of geographic information systems,for idea generation and assessment, forinformation and communications man-agement, for interactive factory andsystem engineering, for multimediacommunication and for software development.

Training and Qualification

Over 180 student assistants and internssupport the institute’s work.

In 2003, sixteen Diplom theses receivedadvising at the Fraunhofer IFF in coopera-tion with the Otto von Guericke Univer-sity Magdeburg in particular.

We offer internships for institutions ofcontinuing education and high schools.


Organizational Structure 2003

Fraunhofer Institut for Factory Operation and Automation

Management

DirectorProf. Michael Schenk

Acting DirectorDr. Gerhard Müller

Office ManagerMs. Ines Trübe

Organization andCommunications ManagerMs. Sabine Conert

Public Relations andMarketing ManagerMs. Susanne Rabe

Adminsitrative ServicesMs. Helga Mägdefrau

Fraunhofer IFF Jahresbericht 11

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

Director Prof. Michael Schenk

Project Reports

A Virtual Engineering Toolkit for the Interactive Visualization Platform VDT 13

AITRAM: Innovative Training Methods and Technologies for Airplane Maintenance 16

BALTPORTS-IT: Simulation and IT Solutions for Baltic Ports 19

ProDiMA: Development of Innovative Products and Services Utilizing VR Technologies for Small and Medium-sizedPlant and Mechanical Engineering Enterprises 20

ProDiMA: Technologies for Training on Complex Machines:Operator Training on a Virtual Portal Milling Machine 22

Visual-Interactive Training in the Production Environment 24

Forms of Computer and Internet-based Training for Foundries 26

Virtual Urban Planning Using Interactive Visualizationof Urban Structures and Objects 28


Dr. Eberhard Blümel

Division Director VDT

VDT – Virtual Development and Training

Encounter – Experience – Learn: Human and Machine in Interactive Dialog


A Virtual Engineering Toolkit for the

Interactive Visualization Platform VDT

Motivation

In recent years, virtual reality (VR) tech-nologies have assumed increasing impor-tance as planning and developmentresources in the early phases of theproduct life cycle. Their use is beingadvanced most notably in large scaleindustry such as the automotive industryor the aircraft industry. Virtual models ofparts, complex products and entire plantshelp not only visually evaluate designvariants but increasingly also test thefunction of products and optimize themlong before they physically exist.

Small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs), in particular suppliers for largescale industry, are under competitive pres-sure to keep up in this field of technologyeven though they do not have the VR labs,VR specialists and investment power of bigcompanies.

The increasing use of 3-D CAD systemsand the growing power of today's PChardware, particularly graphics cards arecreating favorable conditions. In thissituation there is a need for a flexiblesoftware basis and related concepts ofuse in order to facilitate concrete applica-tion projects in the technological field ofVirtual Engineering in SMEs, even fromeconomic perspectives

The project »Development of a VirtualEngineering Toolkit for Small andMedium-sized Enterprises« took animportant step in this direction. The tool-kit relies on the visualization platformVDT and updates it. This report providesa brief overview of the platform and thebasic modules of the toolkit.

The Interactive VisualizationPlatform VDT

The interactive visualization platform VDTwas developed in preceding years fromthe aggregation and systematic provisionof all usable concepts and softwaremodules from a whole series of theDivision of Virtual Development andTraining's research projects on the inter-active visualization of complex productsand the division's know-how in the tech-nical environment.

Main components of the platform are

– A flexible scenario concept: All data including reciprocal links forthe concrete case of application, e.g.a printing machine the totality ofwhich is represented by a virtualmodel (geometries, materials, move-ment options, causal relationships,functions, reactions, potential fail-ures, machine behavior etc.)

– The scenario player: An executable program for usingscenarios with universal functions forresponding to or interacting with theconcrete data (user navigation in thevirtual world, grasping and manipu-lating objects, decisions making, etc.)

– The authoring system:For generating or modifying VRscenarios that enable experts in afield of application to turn theirconcrete know-how into consistentscenarios without having the knowl-edge of a computer specialist.

Tools for Process Engineering

This module provides data structures andfunctions to integrate simulation mod-ules. The possibility was created to supplyall scenario objects with freely definableobject properties, such as processing andwaiting times, temperatures, degrees ofwear etc. Thus a starting applicationproject can implement input and outputinterfaces to integrate external simulationsystems. In this way, an interactive 3-Dplanning layout can change the selectionand arrangement of the machines in theVR environment and - following an internally activated simulation run - even visualize the impacts, e.g. changedthroughputs, in the same environment.


Post-Visualization of Simulationsfor Product Optimization

In product development, parts are opti-mized for strength, deformations as wellas vibration and temperature behavior byusing the finite element method (FEM) tomake calculations usually made by FEMspecialists as an external service. To dothis, expensive FEM systems are used,which also have function to evaluate theresults of calculations. Clients lack thispossibility at their workplace though,precisely where flexible and interactiveanalysis of a preliminary version isneeded when determining measures foroptimization.

The post-visualization module can beused in the visualization system to visual-ize, animate and interactively evaluatenetworks and data arrays from FEMcalculations.

Figure 1: Interactive sectional plane in FE struc-

ture.

Figure 2: FE network and temperature field.

Figure 3: Exceeded deformations and related

tensions.

Tools for CollisionAnalyses

Collision calculations play an importantrole in product development: On the onehand when testing preliminary designs forfreedom from collision and on the otherhand when testing maintainability anddismantlability. The automatic detectionof object overlaps is an important plan-ning aid in interactive 3-D layout planningtoo. A collision detection library was inte-grated as part of this module and thepossibility was created to test any scenar-io objects incorporating all their geomet-ric points for collision with other objects.

Import Filter for Datafrom CAD/CAE Systems

The most direct way to be able to realisti-cally render real machines or equipmentin virtual scenarios is to transform therespective object geometries from thedesign engineers' 3-D CAD systems intothe facetted geometry of the VR systems.This is done by a number of convertersdeveloped and available for data fromthe CAD systems CATIA, ProEngineer,IDEAS and SolidWorks.

Software-aidedInteraction Mechanisms

Conventional VR applications make useof special peripheral hardware (datahelmet, data gloves, tracking systems,etc.) to achieve realistic interactions andthe feeling of immersion. The objectivefor the »toolkit« was to model realisticinteractions (e.g. typical engineer activities such as detaching or attachingparts with the help of tools) on costeffective standard hardware (PC withmonitor, keyboard and mouse). Theoutcome was the implementation of aninteraction concept, which is gearedtoward the handling of computer games,is easily understood and can be operatedwithout additional hardware.

Dr. Axel HintzeTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

Figure 4: Virtual oil change on a generator.


Figure 5: Tool selection and storage in tool belt.

Figure 6: Loosening bolts with an Allen wrench.

Motivation

The objective of AITRAM (AdvancedIntegrated Training in AeronauticsMaintenance) is to make a contributionto improving the learning process bydeveloping an innovative training systemfor aircraft maintenance based on innova-tive teaching concepts, new cognitiveresearch approaches and visual-interac-tive simulation. It emphasizes the integra-tion of task-oriented training with humanfactor training.

Improvements in the learning process areoriented toward the objectives of

– Reducing the time, costs and risks oftraining

– Improving functions to make complexcontents more accessible for trainees

– Learning more through one’s ownactions; e.g. learning by doing

– Making training more attractive– Learning from mistakes– Providing support for better general

comprehension of a technical systemas well as the relationships and inter-actions of its components

– Prviding the means not only toacquire insight into human factor (HF)problems, but also to experience HFpersonally


AITRAM: Innovative Training Methods and

Technologies for Airplane Maintenance

Research Approach

The AITRAM approach is based on thefollowing aspects of training

– Procedural analysis from HF perspec-tives

– Independent training/self-study andlearner assessment

– HF in a task-oriented environment– Creating maintenance technicians’

awareness of HF problems andstrengthening this through their ownexperiences in scenarios (e.g. relatingto the delegation of tasks, time pres-sure, careless mistakes in routine jobs,communications deficits, disregard-ing/shortcutting a designated opera-tion, false diagnosis, absence ofchecks, oversight)

– Improved job planning– Active training of jobs in a virtual

environment

AITRAM supports various employeetarget groups

– Technicians working off individualjobs according to a proceduraldescription

– Technicians with responsibility for anentire operation, a procedure

– Technicians with monitoring/inspec-tion jobs

Results

The AITRAM training system consists ofthree main components

– The scenario concept– The authoring system– The runtime system for completing

training

While the runtime system is the part ofthe system trainees and trainers usewhen completing course units, theauthoring system is used by an author todevelop training courses and theirlessons. The scenario concept constitutesthe fomal basis for saving the trainingcontent produced by an author and usedby the runtime system.

The AITRAM training system builds uponthe results of the project TRAIMWE (cf.[6], [7]). Further development emphasizedimproving the modeling of causal relation-ships and the depiction of the behavior ofobjects as well as integrating a coursestructure with chapters and lessons.Moreover the options for testing knowl-edge and obtaining learner feedbackwere expanded.

Further development necessitated ex-panding the existing scenario conceptand supplementing the data structures.In addition, the authoring system had tobe upgraded accordingly. Anotheremphasis was significantly reducing theeffort to create course units.

In the project, three course units fromthe fields of line maintenance and heavymaintenance for the Airbus A320 aircraftfamily were developed as prototypes.


The technical educational contents wereimplemented in accordance with manu-facturer documentation, in particular theAircraft Maintenance Manual AMM.

The maintenance tasks depicted include

– Installation and removal of the aileronservo control unit (ASC)

– Oil level check and oil change on theintegrated drive generator (IDG) ofCFM56 engines

– Installation and removal of the auxili-ary power unit APU (APU)

All course units share the following struc-ture

1. IntroductionPreparatory information important forthe job

2. ComponentsGeneral and job-specific informationon the components that play a role inthe job.

3. Materials/accessories/toolsGeneral and job-specific informationon materials, accessories and tools,needed to complete the job.

4. Procedure for working off the job inthree modes: Presentation, tutorial(guided mode) and test (free mode)

5. Procedure with HF in three modes:Presentation, tutorial (guided mode)and test

Figure 1: View of an airplane with ASC unit.

The procedures each consist of threesections: Preparation, installation/removaland postprocessing. The design of theprocedure-based lessons can best bedescribed with the concept of »authenticlearning« (following Prof. Sven Andersonat Linköping University): Trainees do notlearn and do their work in a simplifiedlab environment free of external influenc-es but rather in a virtual environmentmodeled as realistically and tangibly aspossible, i.e. not only the task itself butalso influencing factors were modelede.g. workplace layout, communicationsprocesses, realistic tools, etc.

Evaluation

All training lessons developed wereevaluated by typical end users from pro-duction trainers to experienced mecha-nics and apprentices. Among others,criteria for evaluation were usability/ergonomics, transferability of the mate-rial learned to reality, accuracy of repro-duction as well as benefits and valueadded for trainees and companies. Theoverall result was positive although thesystem is prototype that can definitelyprofit from improvements to the userinterface.

Aside from using the AITRAM system intraining, one important prospect for fur-ther development and application of theAITRAM system the evaluation supportedis the extreme usefulness of access to theAITRAM system for technicians duringtheir work to systematically use thesystem as a reference work for tasks thatare not routine jobs and to completework for which conventional documen-tation is difficult more efficiently.

Outlook

Fundamental elements of the technologydeveloped for AITRAM are so well devel-oped that they can be transferred toindustrial application. Furthermore,companies can use AITRAM to managetechnical knowledge. In addition, a plan-ner can use AITRAM to support mainte-nance work planning by using it to rela-tively accurately estimate the timeneeded for specific maintenance work.

In terms of research, the concept of»authentic learning« needs more study.Particularly interesting is what functionsof virtual training systems and whatdesign options of VR training coursespositively influence learning performance.

Mr. Stefan StüringTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

ProjectFinancial support for the AITRAM projectwas provided by the European Union inits 5th Research Framework Program ISTDG INFSO.

Collaboration– Research institutions and companies

from the field of civil aviation(AirEurope Volare Group, FLS Aerospace Ltd. and SR Technics)

– Research institutes focused on trainingand human factors in aviation (ECJoint Research Centre in Ispra andAerospace Psychology Research Group(APRG) of Trinity College Dublin)

– Coordination and system developmentfocusing on virtual-interactive training(Fraunhofer IFF, Division of VDT)

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Figure 2: Advanced training for maintenance

technicians in the aircraft industry.


BALTPORTS-IT: Simulation and IT Solutions

for Baltic Ports

The project BALTPORTS-IT built upon theresults of the already successfully con-cluded EU projects AMCAI, DAMAC-HP andSPHERE. The Fraunhofer IFF was also apartner in these two projects. While thepast projects focused on researchingpotentials for optimization by means ofcomputer simulation and developingprototype solutions, BALTPORTS-IT isimplementing these results in such a waythat industrial clients from the maritimesector can use them in applications.

The applications are oriented toward themanagement and control of harborprocesses, specifically for the harbors inthe Baltic region since, as new membersof the European Union, they requirespecial efforts to adapt their infrastruc-ture to the transportation network of theother European partners. The term infra-structure relates not only to the rail androad network but especially also to the ITinfrastructure.

Figure 1 shows a detail of the simulationmodel of the Baltic Container TerminalRiga created by partners from theTechnical University in Riga. The visualiza-tion facilitates the identification of bottle-necks. Computer models can be used toanalyze measures for eliminating bottle-necks for their effectiveness and comparethem with alternative strategies beforethey are implemented.

The project BALTPORTS-IT is creating acommunication platform, which will pro-motes the exchange of informationbetween researchers as providers of inno-vative IT solutions and industrial users. Inno way is the exchange of knowledgeonly limited to the partners involved inthe project however. Rather, a statedobjective of the project is to make thecollected experiences available to asbroad a circle of interested parties aspossible.

This is being done in two different ways.On the one hand, EU funding from theproject in Riga is being used to establisha Baltic Sub-Regional CompetenceCenter in which potential users will beable to obtain information about the ITservices offered. On the other hand, aseries of seven workshops is being organ-ized as part of BALTPORTS-IT, which arespecifically geared toward logistics usersin maritime sectors. Predominantly citiesin the Baltic region such as Riga (Latvia),Klaipeda (Lithuania), Tallinn (Estonia) andGdansk (Poland) are planned as thevenues.

The outcome of the project will be theachievement of the following objectives

– Establishment of a Baltic Sub-Regional Competence Center in Riga

– Adaptation of the simulation modelsor information systems developed inthe projects AMCAI and DAMAC-HPto the special requirements of theusers

– Transfer of the research results at atotal of seven workshops with some300 participants from some 60companies

– Setup of a WWW server with callablesimulation and information systems aswell as regularly updated informationon IT activities in maritime sectors

– Publication of a handbook describingthe experiences from the BALTPORTS-IT project

Dr. Eberhard Blümel Tel. +49 391/40 90-110 [email protected]

CollaborationProf. Leonid Novitsky IDC InformationTechnologies, LatviaTel. +371/7 28 15 [email protected] www.balva.lv

Figure 2: The BALTPORTS-IT

partners: 13 institutions

from 6 countries.

Figure 1: Simulation

model of the Baltic

Container Terminal in

Riga.


Motivation

Mechanical and plant engineering is astructurally defining cluster in Saxony-Anhalt, which in the past was especiallyaffected by restructuring and privatiza-tion. Today, many small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) exist in theregion, the competitiveness of which issignificantly determined by their successin developing high quality technicalproducts and marketing them nationallyand internationally. This generates newchallenges which can be dealt with sepa-rately in individual SMEs only with diffi-culty. Rather, collaboration in regionalinnovations networks is required, which,among other things, are instrumental inprotecting the state's competitivenessand ensuring its sustainability. Amongother things, the outcome was new services for technical products. Today,these services can only be provided on the basis of I & C technologies, inparticular VR technology.

The use of VR based services andproducts is already customary today,above all in large scale enterprise. Thus,for example, companies in the automo-tive and aviation sector are effectivelyusing them in the development, testingand the operation of new, complexproducts to be able to launch theseproducts on the market more cost effec-tively and more quickly. In conjunctionwith this, their competitiveness increases.Transferring the accumulated experien-ces, results and advantages to SMEs ispossible only to a limited extent however.Insufficient funds and hardware and soft-ware prerequisites as well as insufficienthuman resources and unsuited productsare currently hindering the effectiveintroduction of appropriate services inSMEs.

In order to provide SMEs access to thesetechnologies, special services centers areneeded such as the Virtual Developmentand Training Centre (VDTC) being built inMagdeburg not only for regional but alsonational business. The model projectProDiMA is embedded in the overallstrategy for developing up the VDTC andlinks demand-based developments ofinstruments and technologies with corre-sponding preparations in SMEs and prac-tically relevant documentation of thesuccessful use of these developments.

The objective is to provide services nowfor the digital factory, for the develop-ment and marketing of products andadvanced training based on modern VRtechnologies.

ProDiMA: Development of Innovative Products and Services

Utilizing VR Technologies for Small and Medium-sized

Mechanical and Plant Engineering Enterprises

The model project's thematic orientationwas defined together with the partnersaround the entire range of task com-plexes for and in SMEs such as »VRbased product documentation«,»Technologies for Training on ComplexMachines«, »Visual-Interactive ProductPresentation« and »Virtual ProductDevelopment«. Another object of themodel project is the formulation ofproposals and approaches to disseminatethe results achieved in order to makethese available to a wide range of poten-tial users and studies of the suitabilityand use of the results achieved in theinternational context.

Access over – Plant structure– Keyword catalog– 3-D equipment model

Figure 1: Demonstrator for managing and providing documentation on products.

Figure 4: Visualization of assembly work in

different spaces taking a complex generator as

an example.

Today, these technological developmentsare generating foreseeable effectstoward increasing competitiveness andcreating competitive jobs, which will besustained by successes in the process ofinnovation. Thus an effect is being pro-duced toward sustainable regional devel-opments, which will have a modelcharacter for the development of highquality innovation systems in Saxony-Anhalt.

Dr. Martin EndigTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

Collaboration– CIMBRIA SKET GmbH, Magdeburg– Bio-Ölwerk Magdeburg – Schiess AG, Aschersleben– Anhaltische Elektromotorenwerke

Dessau GmbH– SIGMA Innovationsgesellschaft mbH,

Magdeburg


Project Results Achieved

– Development of a prototype demon-strator for managing and providingdocumentation on products includingthe creation of a new VR model-based document access system:Processing of all the informationnecessary for validating the projectresults taking the Bio-ÖlwerkMagdeburg as an example (Figure 1)

– Development of all required techno-logical bases and prototypical provi-sion of a new demonstrator for train-ing machine operators of large-scaleplants:Processing of all the informationnecessary for validating the projectresults taking a portal milling machineas an example, operator trainingusing the virtual reproduction of themachine and virtual operatorelements being made possible in thefirst stage (Figure 2).

Figure 2: Demonstrator for training machine

operators of large-scale plants.

– Creation of new possibilities forpresenting innovative products andprocesses taking a ship unloadingsystems for bulk cargo as an example:Provision of selected prototypicalscenarios for operating the system aspart of a new training demonstratorto be designed and processing of allthe information necessary for validat-ing the project results such as 3-Dmodels, functional specifications, etc.(Figure 3).

Figure 3: Presentation of innovative products

and processes taking a ship unloading system

for bulk cargo as an example

– Creation of possibilities for visualizingassembly activities in different spacestaking a complex generator as anexample :Processing of all the informationnecessary for validating the projectresults such as 3-D models, differentspaces, assembly operations etc.(Figure 4).


ProDiMA: Technologies for Training on Complex Machines:

Operator Training on a Virtual Portal Milling Machine

Motivation

The project is an integral part of a frame-work project for the development ofinnovative products and services utilizingVR technologies for small and medium-sized mechanical and plant engineeringenterprises (ProDiMA).

The subproject »Technologies forTraining on Complex Machines« repre-sents the use of virtual reality (VR) tech-nologies to train personnel on a heavytool machine. Virtual reality is understoodas the creation of a three-dimensionalgraphic model that can be used in aninteractive training environment. In theprocess, not only the future machineoperators at an end client's facilities butalso the manufacturer's maintenance andservice personnel, who have to be appro-priately trained, had to be taken intoaccount as target groups. While theproject was being completed it becameadditionally apparent that the modelcreated constituted an excellent possibil-ity for documentation especially on theinternational market.

The project was completed with theobjective not only of developing a one-time solution but also of demonstrating amodel solution for small and medium-sized enterprises. Especially in small andmedium-sized enterprises, a frequentlycited argument for the reluctance to useVR technologies is the high cost. This istrue whenever VR technologies are con-sidered in isolation from other applicat-ions. However this project was able todemonstrate that the costs incurredcould be reduced to a cost effective levelif VR technologies were used with otherdevelopment trends to let synergies develop.

CAD Data Transfer

3-D data could be accessed from theproject partner the Schiess AG, a longestablished medium-sized enterprise inSaxony-Anhalt. In view of the marketrequirements, this manufacturer of heavytool machines uses a 3-D CAD systemwhen designing new developments. Thisfavorable situation was taken advantageof to create an operator training modelfor a project currently in development.

One challenge was the great complexityand accuracy of detail of the individualassemblies used in mechanical and plantengineering as well as the size of theportal milling machine to be reproduced.The detail used in design is not neededfor the training purposes aimed at here.The objective of virtual training is to givetrainees the possibility to acquire knowl-edge in the virtual model they can trans-fer to real equipment.

The detail could be reduced beforehandin the CAD system. Furthermore aconverter had to be developed to trans-fer the data to the virtual developmentand training platform (VDT platform)developed at the Fraunhofer IFF. In addi-tion to the graphic data, the machinecontrol functions had to be implementedin the virtual model. These were modeledon the basis of several on site meetingstogether with the project partners. Theoutcome was the development of a train-ing scenario with reproduces the manualoperation of the portal milling machineand the die heads along the CNC axes.

Figure 1: Vertical machining center in gantry

construction (photo: Schiess AG).


Foundation for Other VR Projects

Along with the immediate project results,the conclusion that VR technologies canbe advantageously used not only in largeconcerns but also in small and medium-sized enterprises is an important insight.The project enabled the Schiess AG tostart using VR technology and the projectpartner is confident they will deepentheir use of VR in subsequent projects.The experiences gathered in this projectwill accelerate the creation of VR modelsin future projects.

A further starting point for future collab-oration is the use of VR models forpurposes of documentation. This pro-vides the Aschersleben company animportant competitive advantage particu-larly on the international market.

When the effort needed to create andupdate multilingual documents is com-pared with the one time effort to createa virtual 3-D model, this objectiveappears realistic

Figure 2: Virtual model of a portal milling maschine.

Mr. Marco SchumannTel. +49 39 43/9 35-6 [email protected]

Project PartnerSchiess AG, Aschersleben


Visual-Interactive Training

in the Production Environment

Motivation

Together with Rautenbach GussWernigerode GmbH, new possibilitieswere developed at the Fraunhofer IFF totrain employees in core molding. Theobjective of the project was to create aninstrument that makes it possible to trainemployees to practically handle the coreshooter with little risk and safely withoutneeding blocked times on a real machineand without incurring high costs byincorrectly operating machines. Themethod employed to do this used visual-interactive models of the real machine. A training scenario for the operation of a cold box machine had to be developedfor core molding.

The configuration of the cold boxmachine scenarios had to achieve thefollowing objectives

– Becoming acquainted with the coreshooter and its basic parts

– Presenting and using the necessaryassembly tools

– Presenting the core box changeprocedure

– Learning operation from core boxchange through cleaning

– Representing the impact of errors

The scenario is intended to be used toteach and train the design, assemblies,operation and setup procedures on thecore shooter. The trainee first acquiresbackground knowledge about the designof the core shooter assemblies. A furthertask is learning the various steps ofoperation. Finally the scenario must teachthe importance of carefully completingsetup procedures, especially cleaning. Auser is given a command of the cleaningoperations and is enabled to use thetools needed for this, which the user canselect in the scenario.

The Virtual Training Scenario

The basis for developing such new formsof learning is a virtual reality platformcreated at the Fraunhofer IFF for gener-ating and using training scenarios. Alongwith machine geometry, assembly hierar-chy and animations, it is also able tostore their behavior in the model. A usercan interact with the machine and exper-iences the same behavior on the modelas on the real machine.

The model of the cold box machine wasdeveloped jointly by the Fraunhofer IFFand Rautenbach Guss WernigerodeGmbH. Taking the manufacturer's CADdata as the starting point, geometry andhierarchy were first configured and themachine animations on which it is basedwere stored in the scenario.

A user can interactively navigate inscenarios, explore the machine three-dimensionally on the model and viewindividual assemblies and their motion

sequences. A user can use an explodedview to obtain an overview of the coreshooter.

Along with presenting the assembliesserving as the basis, users can also letcore box change operations be demon-strated and subsequently perform themthemselves. They can use animations,functionalities and procedures to train onthe virtual model.

A user can enter into interaction with themachine through the machine's operatorconsole. A functional model of themachine is stored in the scenario. Thecontrols on the model behave just likethe real controls, i.e. by activating thecontrols, users can control the virtualmachine just as they can the realmachine. Thus, for example, they caninitiate a manual or automatic core boxchange, move the core box into themachine room or release the first shotafter the core box has been prepared.A special focus of the training is teachingusers the correct cleaning sequences.

Figure 1: Virtual model of a core shooter.


To do this, tools are available such as abroom, vacuum cleaner, ladder, etc.,which a trainee must correctly select anduse in the correct sequence on thecorrect part to successfully complete therequired cleaning steps. Since theimpacts of incorrect cleaning are storedin the model, an integral part of the training scenario is the possibility to rep-resent errors. If the cleaning procedure isperformed incorrectly, the consequencesare experienced in the model. Amongothers, these are

– Leaky spots on the shooter head sand shoots out of the seal on theshooter head and cores are defective

– Uneven opening of side panels cores break

– Neglected cleaning the uptake isblocked when lifting

Apart from the presentation, guidedtraining and free training are also availa-ble to advanced users, each mode differ-ing in its level of user support andguidance. A trainee is first shown whichactions on the operator console can trig-ger which machine reactions. Traineescan then perform these actions autono-mously and, if they perform them cor-rectly, they experience the desiredmachine reaction.

Training on the virtual model is connect-ed with a number of other advantagesover the real model. Among others,these are:

– Operations can be learned even on hard to reach spots such as theshooting plate in its working state

– Learning is low-risk in dangeroussituations (e.g. when the machine’ssafety door is closed)

– Training does not cause the cold boxmachine to break down

– Impacts of errors can be experiencedwithout a bad core actually beingproduced

– Training progress can be assesedwhen setting up the core shooter

Use of the Training Scenario

Since January 2004, this training scenariohas been being used for training in coreproduction. The program has been beingused to train cold box machine operatorssince then. Continuation of training foremployees by the forepersons of all threeshifts is envisioned. Further use of thetraining scenario and increasing aware-ness of the importance of thoroughcleaning of the core shooter will contrib-ute to increasing process reliability atRautenbach Guss Wernigerode GmbH.

Ms. Sonja HintzeTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

Project PartnerRautenbach-Guss Wernigerode GmbH

Figure 3: Defective core resulting from improper cleaning.Figure 2: Core shooter with operator console.


Forms of Computer and Internet-based Training

for Foundries

Motivation

As part of a research project funded bythe German Federation of IndustrialCooperative Research Associations »Ottovon Guericke« (Arbeitsgemeinschaftindustrieller Forschungseinrichtungen»Otto von Guericke« e.V. AiF) and jointlyworked on by the Fraunhofer IFF and theInstitute for Foundry TechnologyDüsseldorf IfG, virtual interactive modelswere used to make new forms ofemployee training possible for foundries.

As the training objective, the techniqueof training on virtual models provides thepossibility to obtain knowledge about

– Assemblies and their design– A machine’s parts and assembly hier-

archy– The training object’s mechanisms and

functionalities– Handling machine parts and controls– Operating, servicing and maintenance

procedures – Impacts of errors

Visual-interactive 3-D models can helprealistically acquire knowledge abouttypical foundry machines and their functioning independent of real, cost-intensive equipment. The provision of such models over theInternet facilitates quick access whereverdesired.

Figure 1: View of the crucible induction

furnace.

Creation of the Data Bases

The Fraunhofer IFF’s VR platform wasused to generate a training scenario. Acrucible induction furnace was selectedas the model example (Figure 1).

The objective of the scenario was torepresent the operations in the coreprocess of smelting in a foundry. To thisend, procedures were configured fordifferent materials on which the opera-tions for smelting could be learned.

First, taking the manufacturer’s CAD data as the starting point, the furnacegeometry and hierarchy were virtuallyconfigured. As a result, a user can inter-actively navigate in the scenario. A userscan use an exploded view to obtain anoverview of the furnace and view indi-vidual assemblies as well as their correla-tions (Figure 2).

Figure 2: Exploded view of the crucible induc-

tion furnace.

Furthermore, a user can use animations,functionalities and procedures on thevirtual model to train the basic opera-tions on the crucible induction furnace.

– Making up charge of the raw materials

– Heating up– Deslagging– Monitoring temperature kontrolle– Taking and analyzing a casting sample– Coireecting the analysis– Adding additives– Pouring of the finished melt

(Bild 3)

In the scenario, a user can selectbetween different levels of user support,presentation mode, guided training orfree training. Users themselves can usethe controls on the operator console toinitiate the furnace’s actions themselves.


The actions include

– Opening and closing the hood fordeslagging

– Opening and closing the hood formaking up the charge

– Opening and closing the hood forpouring

– Tipping the furnace for deslagging– Tipping the furnace for pouring

In the free mode a user receives feedbackat the end of training about the correct-ness of the training steps completed.

Transferring the Scenario to theInternet

One emphasis of the project was alsoprocessing scenario use for the Internetand providing examples. As a result,educational contents can be transmittedto users quickly and on demand. Theinterlinking of conventional hypertextdocuments with virtual training scenariosprovides completely new possibilities forlearning. To this end, it was also neces-sary to make, training scenarios availableover the Internet.

The training scenarios described consti-tute the starting point for creatingInternet-compatible, interactive, virtual 3-D models. The modeling languageVRML was selected as the basis for beingable to present training scenario informa-tion in the Internet. A converter convertsit into an Internet-compatible form. Whatis more, the training scenarios wereadapted for the Internet. Specifically, the quantities of data to be transmittedwere too large and had to be edited bypolygon reduction

The Cosmoplayer plugin freely availableon the Internet serves as the runtimesystem for scenario visualization. The Cosmoplayer can use such VRMLfiles as visual-interactive scenarios.

Currently, scenarios allow

– Navigating in the scene (exploring themachines on the 3-D model)

– Learning the construction, e.g.through exploded views and high-lighting of parts

– Displaying part information by select-ing parts with the mouse

– Incrementally learning operator proce-dures with respective user information

Naturally, scenarios can also be usedlocally outside the Internet directly on a PC.

The scenario can be used as a locallyavailable VR model with the FraunhoferIFF’s runtime system and was made avail-able for the Internet in simplified form.

Ms. Sonja HintzeTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

CollaborationVDG Verein Deutscher Gießereifachleutee.V.

Figure 3: Casting the finished melt.


planned urban restructuring measures.»Virtual model modules« can be used toeasily visualize these designs in the virtualcity any time without having to interruptthe modeling. Structures can be alteredand modified by users, relocated andanalyzed at the same time.

Automatic generation techniques couldalso record secondary urban elementsfrom existing digital registers such as treestands and streetlighting, which consider-ably influence a city's appearance, andalso position them in the model.

While the individual character of develop-ment around the Altstadt still stood inthe way of automatically generatingmodels of the structures, these methodscould be applied to the Neu-Olvenstedtneighborhood. An inventory catalogedaccording to type of structure, facadeand color as well as digital survey plansand registers were they basis for thismethod of working. Not only theseexisting architectural structures wereintegrated but also the urban planners'designs and visions. A menu systemmakes these optionally available to a visi-tor of the virtual model.

Development of an Interactive City Model

As part of the »Virtual City« project aninteractive city model was developed atthe Fraunhofer IFF, which satisfied theaforementioned demands by implement-ing a complex data model or providing avirtual work and development platform.

Recording the historic Altstadt and recor-ding the concrete slab apartmentcomplex of Neu-Olvenstedt placed thefocus of modeling on two important coreurban areas. The historically evolvedstructures of the Altstadt on the onehand and the clear features of industrialprefabrication on the other hand necessi-tated individual objectives and differen-tiated methodologies during work on theproject.

Along with aerial photographs of the cityof Magdeburg, digital city maps andexcerpts from land registers as well asvarious digitized urban inventories couldbe used as the basis for modelingBuilding upon this data, the actual struc-tures in the Altstadt were generated inan intensive process of photogrammetricsurveying and modeling. CAD data andpreliminary work from the responsibleplanners were used to implement

Motivation

Transformations in the wake of thereunification of Germany and social andpolitical changes in Central and EasternEurope have led to a large number ofapartments being vacant. This trend isparticularly strong in the so-called»Plattenbaugebieten«, areas withconcrete slab apartment houses. In thiscontext, eastern German cities andcommunities represent a particulareconomic and political challenge.Sustainable solutions must be developedto restructure affected urban areas.

Not even the capital of Saxony-Anhalthas been able to elude these develop-ments. In order to find an appropriateresponse to recent urban exigencies, thecity of Magdeburg gave the necessaryurban development measures an appro-priate framework in the form of a meti-culously worked out urban developmentconcept.

Since hitherto customary methods ofrecording and analyzing designs couldnot sufficiently do justice to urban devel-opment measures of this magnitude, adecision was made to use interactivevisualization techniques.

In contrast to previous virtual models andcomputer animations, this virtual modelwill not only record and depict existingurban structures and designs but alsoedit them, present them and make itpossible to discuss them using indicatoranalysis in the model's background.

Virtual Stadtplanung Using Interactive Visualization

of Urban Structures and Objects


Diverse hardware options up throughrealistic perception with spatial imagereplication augment the concept of inter-active visualization. In conjunction withusing textures to photorealistically visua-lize facades, they lead to a more inten-sive experience of space. The deeper,multidisciplinary comprehension of themodel and design achieved, ultimatelyalso increase the quality of the modelconsiderably.

The Virtual City Model

Today, the virtual model of the city ofMagdeburg enjoys the approval ofprofessional planners and residents of thecity alike. Use of this development is notonly reserved for professional plannersand architects. The visualization concepthas proven its worth at public meetingsof citizens too. The city model's particularquality of communication and informa-tion facilitates early, democratic involve-ment of affected residents and thuscontributes considerably to the quality ofan urban development concept.

Dr. Eberhard BlümelTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

Dr. Steffen StrassburgerTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

Collaboration– City of Magdeburg, Urban Planning

and Land Surveying Office– Geometrik mbH– MaTeG mbH– MSB, Magdeburger Stadtgartenbetrieb– Magdeburg Cathedral Foundation

Ms. Andrea Urbansky

Head of Department of PIM


Project Reports

Development of a Service Connectorfor Cooperative Bid Management 31

Web Services for Small andMedium-sized Enterprises 34

IFL – Information Logistics

Networking Data, Informationand Knowledge


Motivation

Small and medium-sized enterprises(SME) in the plant engineering industryare increasingly facing short-term andcomplex requests, which cannot bemanaged by the company receiving therequest alone and necessitate the in-volvement of other partially unknowncompanies. Since their range of servicesis typically often specialized, SMEs havedifficulty surviving against large competi-tors in this context. A way out for SMEsis the opportunity to form virtual andtemporary cooperations. The approach ofcollaborative commerce (c-commerce)supports this strategy.

The objective of the c-commerceapproach is to reveal potential solutionsto companies in order for them to bebetter able to manage both long-termand short-term contractual relationshipsand in particular cooperative relationshipsand to create ways to make local infor-mation available globally. Thus for SMEsin particular it becomes possible to formvirtual ad hoc cooperations to be able toact as a general contractor or full serviceprovider, since they are able to offer notonly their own services but also the ser-vices of cooperation partners. It followsthat the data in the service directories,which clients or suppliers have, has to becurrent.

Reasons for the very great effort neededcoordination among the members of a virtual network of companies havecrystalized from the projects FASA I and FASA II. In particular these include

– Service directories in companies haveno standard structure and are incom-patible.

– Media breaks occur at companyboundaries because a multitude ofvarious costing tools are used whichlack any common interface toexchange costing data.

Approaches

Initial approaches to improving customer-supplier relationships can be found insupply chain management (SCM). TheSCM approach provides the possibility toeffectively organize a limited number ofparticipating companies, which findthemselves in long-term contractual rela-tionships. The limits of this approach arereached whenever short-term, complexrequests cannot be managed by thecompany receiving the request alone andnecessitate the involvement of otherpartially unknown companies.

Since their range of services is typicallyoften specialized, SMEs have difficultysurviving against large competitors in thiscontext. By contrast, large-scale enter-prises usually have a broad range ofservices or can expand as necessary bypurchasing companies more easily than

Development of a Service Connector

for Cooperative Bid Management

Figure 1: Development of company collaboration.

SMEs, which additionally normally lackthe necessary financial buffer. This espe-cially applies to the SMEs in Saxony-Anhalt.

A way out for SMEs is the opportunity toform virtual and temporary cooperations.The approach of collaborative commerce(c-commerce) supports this strategy.Figure 1 delimits the individual flows ofdevelopment and shows which coopera-tive relationships can be supported bywhich approach.

Previous approaches such as logisticsmanagement and SCM aim exclusively atimproving contractual relationships struc-tured long-term with a very limitednumber of companies. This approach’sconsiderations about the development ofpartnership models most notably targetthe handling of existing partnerships.

C-commerce is an expansion of this andaims at revealing potential solutions forcompanies in order for them to be betterable to manage both long-term andshort-term contractual relationships andin particular cooperative relationships andto create ways to make local informationavailable globally. Thus it becomes possi-ble for SMEs in particular to form virtualad hoc cooperations to be able to act asa general contractor or full service pro-vider. Therefore the objective of theproject is to use appropriate research andimplementation measures to create theorganizational and technical resources,which enable plant engineering SMEs inSaxony-Anhalt to efficiently and flexiblyjoin together in virtual company net-works and as a result to enhance theircompetitiveness in in an environmentcharacterized by concentration.

For quotation costing, all relevantnetwork member services must bebrought together in a standard calcula-tion. However this is not automaticallypossible in light of the aforementionedproblems. Rather, a large amount ofmanual adjustment is required. In parti-cular, having to recalculate a bid in thecourse of bid negotiations represents aserious problem, which needed to beresolved in this project.

Successive Approach

To achieve the aforementioned objectivesof this joint project, the following sub-objectives have to be achieved

– Formulation of a cooperation conceptfor the c-commerce approach,

– Development of a standardized tech-nical representation of plant engi-neering service directories,

– Creation of a service connector for acooperation platform for the pilotfield of bid costing.


Figure 2: Signing the cooperation agreement.

Companies in the Joint Project

The project started on May 2, 2003 andhas a runtime of 22 months (project end2/2005). Since August 2003, the following com-panies have been working together onthis joint project

– BEA Elektrotechnik und AutomationTechnische Dienste Lausitz GmbH

– Lindner AG JUCH Industrie-IsolierungGmbH

– SKL Engineering & Contracting GmbH– TÜV Nord MPA Ges. f. Material-

prüfung und Anlagensicherheit mbH& Co.KG

– Weber Rohrleitungsbau GmbH &Co.KG

– Eudemonia Solutions AG

The joint project is being funded by theSaxony-Anhalt Ministry of Economics.The official kick-off was held inMagdeburg on September 18, 2003.

Ms. Mira KleinbauerTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]


Motivation

Fast, flexible, cooperative, specialized,open - these are all properties that deter-mine the competitiveness of straight-forward small and medium-sized enter-prises in the face of the current economicsituation. In particular, the ability torespond flexibly to current demands aswell as quick adaptability and networkingcapability are indispensable today forsmall and medium-sized enterprises.Against this background, the opennessfor new markets also becomes a crucialsuccess factor in competition.

Small and medium-sized enterprises arecurrently not sufficiently able to organizethemselves with partners in networks inreal time and flexibly in order, for exam-ple, to be able to offer hybrid products(high quality goods and associated servi-ces) or combined services (full services).Small and medium-sized enterprises mustbe put in a position to meet these de-mands by specializing and focusing ontheir core services.

Today it is neither indisputable that theproperties cited presupposed particularhigh performance in the IT field forsmooth communication with clients andpartners and to handle company proces-ses nor that modern information and

communications technologies have thepotential to support the required open-ness and flexibility.

Virtually counter to the growing impor-tance of IT is the observation that, as allcompanies' make efforts to cut costs andbe cost effective, discussions about ITexpenditures are particularly controver-sial. Thus individuals responsible for IT insmall and medium-sized companies arerepeatedly confronted with budget cuts.Such decisions are frequently based onstatements such as too expensive, insuffi-cient support for the processes in thetechnical departments, too little utility forthe (core) business, media breaks andinsufficient flexibility to changed cus-tomers and business demands. Usuallythese are not to be brushed off anddocument situations, which have resultedfrom the rapid development of the ITsector.

While on the one hand IT system supportof companies' business processes hasincreased constantly, on the other handthe continuity of IT development has letextremely heterogeneous system land-scapes develop. Hence, process modifica-tions and optimizations now almostalways also necessitate considerableadaptation of the IT since most opera-tions are already supported by I & Ctechnologies. Precisely in these caseshowever the room to maneuver is limi-ted, among other things, because of theheterogeneous hardware and softwarethat have evolved, diverse interfacesbetween the IT systems used and increas-ing demands on data maintenance,management and security.

Use of New IT Technologies

New information technologies such asweb service technology, which, based onconcepts of software reusability through»encapsulating« of functions, standar-dization and platform independence,promise a way out of the existing dilem-ma of insufficient flexibility in the IT field,constitute approaches to research anddevelopment activities with which theFraunhofer IFF relates specific demandsto the design of process-supporting ITapplications and infrastructures.

Above all efforts are being focused oncompanies, which, for reasons of theirsize alone, are unable to enhance theopportunities and potentials of newestinformation technologies and simulta-neously strongly increase their benefit fortheir core business. The Fraunhofer IFF'swork concentrates on current and futureproblems, generated in the environmentof utilization and application in a com-pany and also concern precisely thecommunication of a common under-standing of the performance require-ments on IT from the perspective of thebusiness processes and the range ofservices of the new technologies tosupport business processes. The empha-ses grow out of set from the insight thatthe problems to be solved in the environ-ment of small and medium-sized compa-nies are often on a higher semantic levelthan those well known IT companies(IBM, Microsoft, Sun, etc.) are focusingtheir efforts on to improve web servicetechnology in and of itself.


Web-Services for Small and

Medium-sized Enterprises

One project with the objective of utilizingnew IT technologies, specifically .nettechnology for SME users is entitled»Dynamic IT Infrastructures forOrganizations in Transformation (DITO)«.

The objective of this research project is toidentify concepts for integrative manage-ment of internal and external businessprocesses and their IT. This is a matter ofpreparing organizations, in which proces-ses and operations change, for the use ofnew technologies as well as providingSMEs appropriate tools to introduce andimplement these technologies. Hencespecific problems at the interfaces ofprocess design, IT infrastructure manage-ment and service offering pertaining tothe handling of web service technologyin small and medium-sized enterprisesare being researched.

The project is being worked on in anapproach integrating the various foci ofresearch in order to be able to collectand incorporate existing correlations anddependencies between the thematicareas. In the process, the field of re-search is first being scientifically workedup and the logistics concepts formulatedand in a second, downstream step theconcepts are being practically implement-ed and their practicability is beingdemonstrated.

The project »Dynamic IT Infrastructuresfor Organizations in Transformation« ispart of the efforts around establishingthe European Competence Center forInnovative IT Services for ImprovingBusiness Processes in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Administration inSaxony-Anhalt.

With the signing of a partnership agree-ment to establish the competence centeron November 27, 2003, the consortiumconsisting of the corporate partnersMicrosoft Deutschland GmbH, T-SystemsInternational and Aston Business Solutionas well as the Saxony-Anhalt Ministry ofEconomics and Labor and the FraunhoferIFF set itself the goal, among others, ofcontributing to increasing companies'competitiveness and establishing sustain-able I & C solutions in small andmedium-sized enterprises.

The cooperation partners will jointly workup the results of the research project andshowcase them to make the resultsdemonstrable and experienceable forpotential users.

Dr. Ina ErhardtTel. 391/40 [email protected]


Figure 1: (l. to .r.)Roland Abele, Aston Business Solutions (Germany) GmbH, Karl-Heinz Bondick,

T-Systems CDS GmbH, Dr. Horst Rehberger, Saxony-Anhalt Minister of Economics, Wolfgang

Branoner, Microsoft Deutschland GmbH, and Prof. Michael Schenk, Fraunhofer IFF.


Dr. Carlos Jahn

LSN Division Director

LSN – Logistics Systems and Networks

Project reports

Service Products for Planning Teams for Factory Planning Tertiarization (ProTT) 37

Automated Dimensioning and Simulation of Supply Chains 40

Interactive Planning Platform for Logistics Systems 42

Life Cycle Oriented Plant Management: E-Learning for Training Maintenace Workers 44

RFID as a Building Block of Efficient Logistics 45

Further Development of Wind Energy Forecast Systems to Protect Offshore Wind Energiy Plants from Overloading 46

Spatial Data Infrastructures: Prerequisite for the Integrated Applications of Spatial Information Technologies 48

MC-ProLog: Production and Logistics Structures in theAutomotive Industry Supplier Chain for Mass Customization 50

Planning – Controlling – Optimizing: Logistics Solutions for the Networked World


Service Products for Planning Teams

for Factory Planning Tertiarization (ProTT)

Motivation

If in the past the view was widespreadthat value added can be generated solelyby industrial production, although mostpeople are working in the service sectorand this sector generates the largest pro-portion of the gross domestic product,then today a sectoral transformation ofthe national economy is being talkedabout. This rethinking of so-called indu-strial nations up through a service societyis given expression in the German FederalMinistry of Education and Research's support program »Services for the 21stCentury«. This initiative resulted in ser-vices being identified as the driving forcebehind growth and employment. Theprerequisite for this is internationallycompetitive services and strategies forsuccessful development of internationalservice markets.

The export of industrial goods and Ger-man companies' construction or reloca-tion of entire production facilities to mar-kets developing abroad is inducing animpulse of demand for services. In parti-cular the relocation of production abroadis producing new competitive opportuni-ties for German service companies fromthe industry planning sector. For re-search, requirements are generated withrespect to developing interdisciplinary,innovative and competitive services.

Together with partners from industry,researchers from German research insti-tutions have taken up this challenge aspart of work on a joint research project.The starting point was the identificationof factory planning as representative foran internationally competitive industrialservice.

In the project, forms of cooperation andorganization in the industrial planningbusiness were developed and interna-tionally competitive services were testedas pilots in the context of factory plan-ning. The project thus contributed todeveloping and establishing cooperationnetworks in which planning service pro-viders jointly expand their range of ser-vices and develop special service-supplierrelationships tailored exactly to the de-mands of internationally active produc-tion networks.

Foci of the project work were the thema-tic areas

– Service internationalization– Service management– Service modularization– Work organization in service teams– Basic legal conditions of international

factory planning

Service Internationalization

In recent years, service markets have de-veloped considerably faster than goodsmarkets. Nevertheless, German compa-nies export some six times more goodsthan services. Now as before, only a fewGerman service providers offer their ser-vices internationally. New opportunitiesfor service providers are resulting fromGerman companies' construction or relo-cation of entire production facilities indeveloping markets abroad. This develop-ment is inducing an impulse of demandfor services and is providing Germanindustrial planning companies potentialfor growth in international service com-petition. According to estimates from theFederal Ministry of Economics, preciselyengineering services could be an inter-esting export article in the future.


The project ProTT studied types of com-petition in the service sector, analyzedalternative forms of service provider de-velopment of international markets anddiscussed these specifically from the per-spective of a German industrial planningcompany aspiring to go abroad.

Service Management

The research focus of service manage-ment mirrors current methodologicaldevelopments in the field of factory plan-ning.

Using the factory typologies developed inthe course of the project, implicationsresulting from the typologies were de-rived for strategic target planning in fac-tory planning. The second focus of thisfield of research was business aspects offactory planning. Under the concept ofholistic cost management, requirementsand instruments for expanded feasibilitystudies in factory planning projects werestudied. In addition to this, project workanalyzed orientation variables in factoryplanning. With the help of these orienta-tion variables, on the basis of their prod-uct idea, the targeted production pro-gram and the technology to be used,investors obtain in simple sub-stagesinformation on relevant production indi-cators and required investment volumesin early planning phases. Prequalification

in factory planning marked another the-matic complex in this field of research. A methodology was developed for estab-lishing educational material approved byservice providers for employee trainingon factory planning methods and tools.

Service Modularization

Interfaces play a decisive role when de-signing the depth of technical services. Ifthe organizational structure is not coordi-nated with the functional structures ofthe services concerned, significant lossesof efficiency can occur. The methodologydeveloped in the research field of servicemodularization enables providers of tech-nical services to structure their individualservices in functional modular servicebundles. With this methodology, bothinternal and external service providerscan gear the structure of the organiza-tional units toward the modular structure

and in this way take advantage of thepotential for efficiency in their form ofinternal organization. Thus, when sub-contracting partial services, the danger isminimized that losses of efficiency willoccur at interfaces located unfavorablybetween services and organizationalunits.

Work Organization in Service Teams

This focus of research took up the refer-ence model for services, which takes itsstarting point from the service dimen-sions of potential, process and result. Inorder to be able to define the designfield of work organization in servicecompanies in detail, this model was ex-panded on the one hand by the dimen-sion of potential development. On theother hand the individual dimensions(potential development, potential, proc-ess and result) are subsequently specified.

Figure: Approach to service modularization


Factory planning tasks are predominantlyworked on within teams. Hence the anal-ysis of planning teams assumes particularimportance. Since planning teams areintegrated in organizations on the onehand and consist of individuals on theother hand, their effectiveness and effi-ciency also crucially depend on the inter-action with the organizational and theindividual level. That is why a special emphasis on the design of the organiza-tional knowledge base of planning agen-cies was addressed and the developmentof employee expertise in distributedservice teams was singled out as a central theme.

Basic Legal Conditions of International Factory Panning

The complexity in terms of content andthe international relationships of a trans-national factory planning process makeparticularly great demands on the legalprotection of German factory plannersintending to do business abroad.

Factory Planning ContractAs part of ProTT, an annotated factoryplanning contract was drafted, the de-tailed provisions of which should protectGerman factory planners from the nu-merous pitfalls of foreign law that couldpossibly be applied. The annotations ex-plicate the proposed contractual termsand include examples of alternativeformulations.

International Industrial LawAs a rule, transnational activity entailsposting German personnel abroad. In thisrespect, the stipulations of labor law aresignificant for the employment contractsbetween a German factory planningcompany and its personnel postedabroad were analyzed.

Planning NetworksIn order to be able to compete interna-tionally, a planning company will fre-quently have to join together with otherplanning companies to fulfill a big con-tract. To this end, annotated articles ofassociation, which also present potentialdifferent forms of cooperation, wereproposed as part of ProTT.

Detailed documentation of the researchresults has been collected in the »ProTTSeries«.

Mr. Gregor SallabaTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

Mr. Steffen GröpkeTe. +49 391/40 [email protected]

FundingJoint research project »Service Productsfor Planning Teams for Factory PlanningTertiarization « (ProTT), FKZ 01HG0002


Automated Dimensionig and

Simulation of Supply Chains

Motivation

Against the background of increasingcompetitive and cost pressure, everycompany is compelled today to con-stantly identify and take advantage ofpotentials for optimization in its processflows. The constantly increasing network-ing of value adding processes in conjunc-tion with the required flexibility andvariability are forcing a holistic, company-wide view of the supply processes. Thatis why, supply chain management viewsvalue added as a related process, whichbegins at the supplier of raw materialsand ends at the customer. The goal is tototally optimize the material, goods, in-formation and value flow along the en-tire value added chain. Therefore theplanning and control of the networkingof companies is today an ongoing chal-lenge to those responsible for the proces-ses and operations to be coordinated.

The deficits of MRP II based ERP systemsfor managing problems specific to asupply chain were virtually eliminated bythe development of advanced planningsystems (APS). Presently, advanced plan-ning systems mostly function as upgradepackages for ERP software and thus facil-itate effective support of the control anddecision processes in supply chain man-agement.

Tools, which effectively support logisti-cians in modeling, dimensioning anddesigning the supply chains to be engi-neered, are still lacking in the early phaseof planning. Since static analyses basedon spreadsheets are no longer expedientwhen processes are complexly net-worked, the use of simulation systemssuggests itself for incorporatingcompany-wide concerns. Compared witha static simulation, the dynamic viewallows a realistic depiction of events andinfluences such as failures, timetables,fluctuating demand or transport volumesor different control concepts.

Supply Chain Management und Simulation

Today, standard simulation systems pro-vide extensive module libraries. The effortneeded to create and validate models isstill considerable though and also re-quires sound experience and know-howamong users. This effort increases expo-nentially with the size of the model,which forces a holistic analysis of thedistributions, procurement, planning andcontrol processes. While planners canobtain unique support for optimizingalternative logistics processes, in practicethe resources for modeling are availablein the fewest cases however.

Figure 1: SC Simulation tools for modeling and simulating supplier networks.


One approach is the use of preconfig-ured simulation modules and partialmodels, which understandably cannothowever solve the dilemma describedabove.

Therefore the objective pursued by theFraunhofer IFF was to develop an encap-sulated simulation solution, which, basedon standard components (MS® Excel and eM-Plant), allows planners withoutprevious knowledge of simulation tosimply and quickly render, simulate andanalyze company-wide production, storage and transportation processes.Logistics indicators and cost data inte-grated in the model additionally facilitateevaluation of the efficiency and stabilityof planned supply chain scenarios vis-à-vis demand fluctuations and failures.

User-friendly Simulation

The experimental platform developed bythe Fraunhofer IFF in cooperation withthe Volkswagen AG is suited for design-ing, analyzing and evaluating a supplychain. The focus is especially on theevaluation of different supplier strategiesand scenarios as well as their controlconcepts.

Figure 2: Structural components in the SC

simulation model library.

The data necessary for the simulation isentered through an Excel-based userinterface. The input masks include boththe information needed to generate themodel structure and to generate theinput parameters needed for the opera-tion of the simulation such as productionprogram, company calendar and deliverydistribution. Just as with the input, thesimulation start, the management of thesimulation scenarios and the interpreta-tion of the scenario results were pro-duced in an Excel environment. In con-junction with automatic modeling andparameterization, the encapsulation ofthe actual simulation core effectuated bythe way the input and the output weredesigned facilitates its use even for userswithout specific knowledge of simulators.

The eM-Plant model library developed bythe Fraunhofer IFF provides all the mod-ules needed for this. Step by step, sup-ported by ready-made masks, users cangenerate and modify their specific model.The simulation input data is automaticallychecked for logical and syntactic errorsbefore simulation starts so that modelerrors can be virtually ruled out. Theexecutable model is automatically gener-ated, run and evaluated by means ofinterpretation of the structure-basedinput data. Thus, since the effort neededfor modeling and parameterizing is mar-ginal, even users without special simula-tion experience can test and optimizedifferent structural variants of supplychains for the first time in an acceptabletime.

Mr. Holger SeidelTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

Dr. Juri TolujewTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

CollaborationVolkswagen AG, Werk Wolfsburg,Markenlogistik


Interactive Planning Platform for Logistics Systems

Motivation

The research project »IDEA - InteractiveDigital Development and Training Plat-form Saxony-Anhalt« will facilitate thestart of new innovative working methodsfor research and development as well asfor student education and on-the-jobtraining of companies in Saxony-Anhaltand will support university educationthrough effective forms of teaching andtraining. In addition, virtual realitymethods and tools will be developed andreference solutions created.

The planning of factories and thus alsologistics systems can no longer be viewedas an isolated task, but rather is increas-ingly evolving into an ongoing planningtask. This results from product life cyclesconstantly growing shorter, the abun-dance of variants increasing and the envi-ronmental conditions of companiesunceasingly changing.

In order to ensure competitive produc-tion, factory and logistics system plan-ning will have to keep up. With theirdifferent forms of visualization of proces-ses and the visual simulation of proces-ses, modern planning, analysis and visu-alization tools provide the supportneeded to do this.

In addition, along with teaching basicknowledge in the field of methodology,the training of skills and proficiencies inhandling new techniques and technolo-gies is essential.

Data Acquisition

All factory and logistics system planningsystems share the structure of the re-quired data in order to be able to depicta digital factory. Basically, three cate-gories of data can be differentiated:

– Product data,– Process data and– Resource data.

Nexuses between this data- created bythe process as linking elements betweenproduct and resources - can be used togenerate a virtual, digital depiction of acompany's subprocesses, which consti-tutes the basis for planning alternativefactory and logistics systems as well ascorresponding simulations.

Consequently, the first step of this workpackage was to record the needed dataat the project partner AEM AnhaltischeElektromotorenwerk Dessau GmbH.

AEM manufactures high quality three-phase synchronous generators andasynchronous motors for the nationaland international market. The motorscover the middle to upper power range.Their areas of application are for examplewind and water energy plants and emer-gency power supplies.

Products, processes and resources aremanaged in hierarchical structures. Everyelement is described by a parameter set.Along with information such as dimen-sions, weight, cost or time, images of theproducts and resources or workflowdescriptions of processes in the form ofGant or Pert charts can also be stored.

Figure 1: Representation of the product stucture.


Since the data is not available in compa-nies in the form required but rather hasto be compiled from item master data,bills of material, work plans, productionplans, layout plans, etc., it needs to beedited into a structure before it is import-ed into the planning tool.

The import of data makes a data modelavailable on which

– Modifications of the production andassembly processes,

– Modifications of the logistics proces-ses and

– Production of various model variants

can be alternatively planned and simulat-ed for the purpose of optimized produc-tion in terms of production costs, re-source allocation, material throughput orworkplace design.

Data Provision

The product and process models generat-ed with various planning tools are madeavailable on a general Internet platform.Apart from the monitoring function, thisplatform, in the sense of a 3-D onlinecommunity, assumes selected navigation,analysis and planning functions. A forumcan be used for joint planning or to dis-cuss planning alternatives.

Ms. Claudia FalkeTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

Dr. Klaus RichterTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

CollaborationIn the research project InteractiveDevelopment and Training PlatformSaxony-Anhalt (IDEA-Sachsen-Anhalt)– Otto von Guericke University

Magdeburg– AEM Anhaltische Elektromotorenwerk

Dessau GmbH

Figure 2: Representation of processes and resources analyzed for the product “AC motor”.


Life Cycle Oriented Plant Management: E-Learning for Training

Maintenance Workers

Motivation

In the project »Life Cycle Oriented PlantManagement LCPM«, offerings of newforms of Internet-supported learning willenable Asian partner institutions in thefield of advanced training to strengthenindustry executives’ problem solving skillsin the field of life cycle oriented indu-strial plant management.

IT Supported Tools and Methods

The Internet is the technical platform forthis e-learning offering. Hence, modernIT methods and tools are available, whichfacilitate efficiently imparting knowledge.The InWent gGmbH is providing thetraining over its e-learning communityGlobal Campus 21 (www.gc21.de).

Apart from the actual instruction usingtexts and exercises, another server pro-vides 2-D plant layouts, a 3-D virtual real-ity community and diverse web services.These support learners when they areapplying in practice what they havelearned using a virtual plant and proces-ses as an example and when they arecompleting more complex exercises.Selected chapters contain exercises forthe completion of which needed infor-mation has to be ascertained from thevirtual model. Furthermore, real softwaresystems (e.g. the Fraunhofer IdaSys main-tenance planning and control system)and web services are partially integratedfor a high level of learning orientedtoward practice. Plug-ins and ActiveXelements connect each of the users.

The manageability of the web technolo-gies is uppermost. As a result, even learn-ers with little or differing knowledge ofcomputers can work with the systemscommensurate with their skills. Standardvisualization functions make it possible todisplay scanned documents and 2-Ddrawings and annotate them. Displayand mark-up techniques are likewiseavailable for 3-D CAD models and usethe following functions to support learn-ers in different learning sequences:

– Displaying and hiding of parts toexplore the structure of an assemblyor equipment

– Cross-sectioning of a part or assemblyto see its interior

– Exploded views of assemblies toreveal how they are assembled ordisassembled

– Animation of assemblies and explo-ded views

– Addition of notes to views as a toolfor product development and changemanagement


Ms. Cathrin PlateTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

CollaborationInWent gGmbH, Köln

Figure 1: Virtual model of a material flow system.


RFID as Building Block of Efficient Logistics

Motivation

Today, companies are confronted by thewidest variety of challenges. Progressivenetworking of markets is generatingintensified competition. Being present onthe market in the future too makes thegreatest demands on the quality, reliabil-ity and reproducibility of logistics proc-esses. There is considerable demand toreduce the complexity of logistics systemsby simplifying processes or minimizingsubprocesses not adding value. Further-more, the steadily rising demand forcustomized products, more customizedlogistics processes in production, storageand distribution. In addition, a greateramount of effort is needed for coordina-tion and control, which can be copedwith by efficient information technol-ogies such as radio frequency identifica-tion (RFID).

Approach

The control of information and communi-cation flows is acquiring strategic impor-tance and is possible only by using thenewest technologies. RFID technology inconjunction with the Internet as well as alink with systems such as PPS, ERP orCRM is an essential element of efficientlogistics.

RFID can be used to decentrally provideproduct and process information onphysical objects. Effective control loopsbased on information accompanying andpreceding objects can be implementedthrough feedback to central informationsystems. New control concepts are pro-duced, which make it possible to act andnavigate within entire value addedchains.

Fraunhofer IFF project teams are researchpartners for the modeling of sustainablelogistics models, for piloting them andimplementing them under the widestvariety of conditions specific to an industry. Thus an RFID based logisticssystem was developed for VEM motorsGmbH, which will enable it in the futureto consistently identify and trace electricmotors in production logistics as well asin a worldwide distribution and mainte-nance network. What is more, object-accompanying, continuous documenta-tion of current conditions and events ispossible. On the basis of this, controlloops can be purposefully established toreliably and efficiently control logisticsprocesses.

Customer Benefits

The use of RFID technologies is instru-mental in creating transparency in inter-nal and external company logisticschains. It becomes possible to use limitedresources better and as non-destructivelyas possible, to engineer processes corre-sponding to requirements and to contin-uously document their reliability.

The following customer benefits arise

– Worldwide identification, locationand tracing of logistic objects

– Process reliability through accom-panying and preceeding information

– Control loops for condition andevent-based control and navigation

– Reproducibility of processes– Proof of product originality

Certification of Components

Beyond the project work, the FraunhoferIFF is a member of the LICON Consortium(Logistic Ident Consortium). Togetherwith partners such as Kühne und Nagel,Siemens SBS and well known componentmanufacturers, industry standards forRFID technology are being developed andtested in reference logistics chains. TheFraunhofer IFF has the job of selectingand certifying (Figure 2) hardwarecomponents in its own RFID lab.

Figure 2: LICON certified RFID technologies.

Mr. Steffen FröhlichTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

CollaborationVEM motors GmbH, Wernigerode

Figure 1: Saxony-Anhalt Minister President W.

Böhmer learns out about the current project

at VEM motors GmbH.


Further Development of Wind Power Forecast Systems to Protect

Offshore Wind Energy Plants from Overloading

The project involves improving existingwind power forcasting models by com-bining and optimizing existing systemsfor

– Forecasting wind yield for the powerindustry

– Providing long and short range stormwarnings for technical management

– Estimating impacts of meteorologicalfactors on the reliability of windenergy-plants for plant manufacturersand service providers and derivingmanagement and maintenance strat-egies

The various forecasts are pooled in aspatial data information system (GIS) and made available to potential users asan Internet-based information logisticsservice.

Motivation

Reliable and cost effective operation ofthe offshore wind parks planned on theGerman North Sea coast requires dynam-ic control and feedback control algo-rithms as well as the control of complexlogistics processes to establish supply,disposal and maintenance. A multitudeof factors have to be taken into account.Meteorological factors, which decisivelyinfluence the anticipated business reve-nue and operating and failure behaviorof wind energy plants, assume particularimportance.

Wind power forecasts based on complexweather models are mainly needed bythe power industry at least twenty-fourhours in advance to operate electricsupply lines. A new approach willimprove forecast accuracy most notablyin the short-term range of one to twohours to optime the yield forecast and by detecting critical operating situationsand potential failures. Thus it will be

possible to use the control of windenergy plants to proactively activateprotective functions in order to preventoverloading, damage and failures whenstorms occur. Moreover, meteorological

events will be evaluated for their impactson reliability and the expected remaininglifetime of important components ofwind energy plants.

Figure 1: Wind power forecast.


Work Packages

The project is divided into different workpackages. While the project partnersmeteocontrol and the UniversityOldenburg are working on improving thecomplex physical models for weatherforecasting, primarily for expected windspeed, the Fraunhofer IFF is focusing itswork on the detection of operating situa-tions critical for wind energy plants andon deriving measures to protect againstoverloading. A prerequisite for this is theanalysis of the complex correlationsbetween meteorological events and theoperating and failure behavior of windenergy plants.

On the basis of an extensive and detaileddatabase with weather and operator dataover a period of approximately threeyears, neuronal networks were trainedfor selected wind parks, which store theindividual behavior of the wind energyplants in different weather situations asknowledge. After the network trainingwas completed, the quality of thenetwork was assessed by means of testdata. To this end, real weather situationswere used as input data for the neuronalnetworks and the forecast of the poweroutput and occurrence of typical types ofdamage were evaluated, the wind energyplants displaying extreme individualitydepending on the plant type and locati-ons. In the end, the method can beassessed as being very well suited forderiving individual output data of theplants (Figure 2), critical operating situa-tions and potential failures.

Figure 2: Output characteristic curve

Thus, in conjunction with improved weat-her forecasting, an efficient tool is availa-ble to utilize the time advantage toreduce unplanned plant downtimes. Theeffects are an increase of plant opera-tional reliability, which in turn will beinstrumental in lowering business riskand leading to the success of the plan-ned German offshore wind park projectof approximately 20,000 MW installedpower in its final phase of construction

Mr. Frank RyllTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]


Collaboration– meteocontrol GmbH, Augsburg– Universität Oldenburg– Bosch Maintenance Technologies

GmbH, Bremerhaven


Spatial Data Infrastructures: Prerequisite for the Integrated

Application of Spatial Information Technologies

Motivation

The spread of information technologies issubject to a great dynamic throughoutthe world. As a manifestation of global-ization, the interoperability of informa-tion systems of globally communicatingactors in particular is increasingly impor-tant not only for companies but also foradministrations. Spatial data technologyis rapidly spreading to efficiently dealwith administrative tasks. In particular,fields of application are tasks focusing oninfrastructure such as management ofsupply and disposal systems as well ascadaster management, regional develop-ment and logistics.

Diverse software systems with differinghardware requirements are commerciallyavailable. The data format used is also animportant feature. Spatial data and geo-graphic information systems (GIS) inadministrations, which relate to a bound-ed geographic area and process variousjobs (isolated applications) are wide-spread. In the future however, it will beessential to ensure the interoperability of different systems.

The necessity for this can be seen in theexample of concrete problems such asflood control measures. GIS can be usedto continuously deal with this issue onlyif the areas neighboring a potentiallyflooding river can exchange the dataneeded to do this or when their systemscan communicate with each other. Thisin turn requires standards for the spatialdata used as well as organizational struc-tures and approaches defined unambig-uously.

Throughout the world, efforts are beingmade to standardize spatial data infra-structure (SDI) in order to ensure thebasis for interoperability of differentsystems in the future.

This project deals with spatial data infra-structures in Thailand. Five provincialadministrations with variously developedeconomic structures are involved in theproject in order to obtain as comprehen-sive a picture as possible of the potentialusers' requirements profiles.

Project Packages

Initiation and Consolidation ofCooperation between European and ThaiResearch Institutions in the Field ofInformation Technologies (Specifically GISApplications) The interdisciplinary collaboration of localpartners from the provincial administra-tions, standardization bodies and re-search institution all involved in theproject makes it possible to localize speci-fic demands in the target region, concre-tize them and develop appropriate ap-proaches incorporating existing Europeanapproaches. Bringing European andAsian networks together will create thefoundation for long-term European andAsian cooperation on SDI research.

Interdisciplinary Know-how Transfer inSoutheast Asia Part of the project is a continuous trans-fer of SDI know-how as well as know-how on potentials for applying andlinking geoinformation technologies (GItechnologies).

Multistage Plan for Implementing aSpatial Data InfrastructureBased on the conditions determined inThailand, the outcome will be the provi-sion of a multistage plan for establishinga spatial data infrastructure as well as aspecification of fields of GIS applicationin Thai provincial administrations.


Project Phases

To complete the project, the followingphases were defined

1. Analysis PhaseThe focus here is on the analysis of speci-fic demands of Thai provincial administra-tions with respect to the use of GIS andspatial data. The boundary conditions foran SDI for Thailand will also be deter-mined. European experiences in this fieldwill also enter into this project.

Provinces involved:

– Mae Hong Son– Chaiyaphum– Chai Nat– Chonburi– Chonphum

Know-how transfer in the field ofspatial data infrastructure (GDI) asthe basis for the integrated use ofgeographic information systems(GIS) and the determination of fieldsof GIS application in Thai admini-strations

2. Evaluation PhaseIn the evaluation, results of analysis (bothdemand analysis and market analysis) willbe processed and evaluated. On the basisof this, the transferability of selectedconcepts and system solutions to thetarget region will be assessed.

3. Processing of Results andDisseminationIn the final phase, a multistage plan willbe formulated to implement and adaptselected solutions. The implementation ofspecific system solutions in Thailand willbe the object of future research coopera-tion. The collective project results will bepresented at an international symposium.

Mr. Peter RauschenbachTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

Dr. Ulrich RaapeTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

Collaboration– University College Cork, Department

of Business Information Systems,Irland

– Burapha University, Department ofGeography, Chon Buri, Thailand

Figure 1: ASIA IT&C FORCE project strategy.


MC-ProLog: Production and Logistics Structures

in the Automotive Industry Supplier Chain for Mass

Customization

Motivation

MC ProLog stands for the developmentof production and logistics structuresintended to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to manufactureproducts in the sense of the concept ofmass customization. As a result, above allSMEs in the automotive industry supplierchain will be prepared further thanbefore for the demands to be expectedfrom customizing the product »car«. Inthis context, »ProLog« in its actualmeaning can also be understood as theentry in to a field of competence new for companies in the automotive supplierindustry.

MC Capability of AutomotiveSuppliers

As part of workshops and with the in-volvement of the project committee, thedemands and opportunities relating tomass customization were discussed andthe demands on production and logisticsstructures were defined. The internalgreen light for MC ProLog was given inthe fourth quarter of 2003. The projectwill last 18 months and will conclude byusing a case study to validate the resultsof research.

The end result will be an applicationfriendly method, which allows quicklyand inexpensively analyzing existingproduction and logistics structures incompanies in the automotive supplierindustry for potentials for economicadjustment to the requirements of masscustomization and to derive necessary

measures. With the help of a tool devel-oped in the project, automotive supplierswill be able to manufacture »customizedas in small batch production« and»productively as in mass production«.

A first definition of mass customizationconstitutes the foundation of projectwork, which is tailored to the particularneeds of the automotive supply industryist:

»Mass customization in the automotivesupply industry goes beyond the currentmanufacturing of variants and sets itselfapart through the possibilities to individ-ually configure supplier components forthe final product »car«. As a result, partsor assemblies are produced, which arenew for the manufacturer. The interfacesin the designed space are howeverfundamentally known and must be takeninto account. Primary fields of engineer-ing are design, dimensioning and func-tionality, the interactions between thestandard and customized products alsohaving to be kept in mind for everymodification.«

Figure 1: Systematic idea generator.


At the end of the project, users in theautomotive supply industry will essentiallyhave three partial results at their disposalin the form of the aforementioned toolfor MC enablement. Quick Check poten-tial analysis facilitates an initial asses-sment of fulfillment of the prerequisitesfor implementing an MC strategy. Aguideline for action will contain themeasures needed to design productionand logistics structures for MC. In a laststep, companies will then be able to usea method for evaluating cost effectiven-ess to estimate cost and benefit.

Figure 2: Approach to MC enablement of a company using the target research results (A, B and C).

Starting point and motivation for theapplication of the tool are each an ideafor a concrete product, which falls in thefield of mass customization. SMEs will beable to assess their potentials andassume a proactive role toward the origi-nal equipment manufacturer.

Ralph Seelmann-EggebertTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

Collaboration– University of Hannover Institute for

Plants and Logistics(IFA)– Project Industry Working Group of

Eight Companies

FundingThe project is being funded by theGerman Logistics Association (BVL) andGerman Federation of IndustrialCooperative Research Associations »Ottovon Guericke« (AiF) as part of theprogram »Promotion of CooperativeIndustrial Research and Development«(IGF) and is closely coordinated withcompanies of the automotive supplyindustry, which make up a projectcommittee.


Dr. Ulrich Schmucker

AUT Division Director

AUT – Automation

Project Reports

Optoelectronic Inspection of Rivet Joints in Airplane Fuselage Assembly 53

Geometry Inspection of Train Wheelsets 56

Conception and Development of Inspection and Cleaning Systems for the Emscher Sewer System 60

Laboratory Automation:Automating Substance Analyses 62

Automation solutions from theidea through practical implementation


Optoelectronic Inspection of Rivet Joints

in Airplaine Fuselage Assembly

Motivation

Airplane safety makes enormous de-mands on airplane manufacturers withrespect to the quality of productionprocesses and the materials used. Tomeet safety standards, all productionprocesses and materials are checked forquality before and frequently repeatedlyduring their use. This testing work coversall airplane components.

Today, enormous effort manual effort fortesting is also needed at the end of theassembly process to assure faultless rivet-ed joints when assembling fuselages. Inthe future, these non-value adding butnecessary tests will be performed auto-matically and in-process after riveting.

Airplane fuselages consist of a circularaluminum structure, which is made up ofindividual fuselage plates. A fuselageconsists of cylindrical or spherical alumi-num shell panels stabilized longitudinallyand transversely by stringers and frames.The stringers are directly connected withthe shell panels. The frames are connec-ted by the clips. A sealing compoundbetween the parts protects them fromcorrosion.

Various riveting technologies are used tojoin the individual panels. Essentially asolid rivet made of aluminum is used tojoin the parts. Figure 1 shows the prin-ciple of a riveted joint. These rivetedjoints important for safety absorb all theforces during a flight. In order to ensurethat the joints fully guarantee their clam-ping function, the original head on theoutside must project from the counter-bore by between 0.05 and 0.15 mm.

At the same time, the projection of theoriginal head may not exceed the permis-sible maximum for reasons of aerody-namics (influence on airplane noise andfuel consumption). This projection of theoriginal head is the fundamental qualityfeature of a riveted joint. In the sameway, this joint may not exhibit anydamage such as notches in the originalhead or scratches in direct proximity.

These requirements on riveted jointsnecessitate an intensive manual inspec-tion of all riveted joints at the end offuselage assembly. The original head isoptically inspected for damage andtactilely (with the thumb) for the correctprojection. If there are ambiguities, a dialgauge is used for inspection. This type ofinspection is subject to strongly subjec-tive factors and is very time intensive. Inaddition to the inspection effort, therecan also be considerable reworking effortsince errors are only detected laterbecause the inspection is done later.

Against the background of the presentsituation, the following requirementswere made on a fully automated and in-process, integrated geometric qualityinspection:

– 100 % inspection of the rivet jointsmade with the riveting equipment

– Reliable information about existingerrors

– Minimum prolongation of the time of the riveting cycle

– Use for various rivet types and diameters

– Connection to the existing NC controlof the riveting equipment

– Easy operation by employees– Comprehensive documentation of

results in accordance with currentquality regulations

Figure 1:

Principle of a riveted joint.


Concept Development

On the basis of these requirements, aresearch project was started at theFraunhofer IFF, which had the objectiveof developing an in-process qualityinspection of riveted joints. The funda-mental focus was the automated inspec-tion of all riveted joints made by theriveting equipment.

In view of the short cycle times, (a rivetedjoint is set every 4.5 seconds), one of themain requirements on the inspectionprocess was to quickly record the respec-tive data to determine the quality. This iswhy only an optical process was conside-red.

In close cooperation between theFraunhofer IFF and the AirbusDeutschland GmbH plant in Nordenham,an inspection concept was worked out,which is based on the method of fringeprojection with a coded split-beam.Figure 2 shows a rivet with differentlycoded illumination.

After a riveted joint is set, 18 fringepatterns are projected on the originalhead and filmed by a camera within lessthan one second. A 3-D point cloud iscalculated from the fringe pattern so thatthe projection of the original head andthe angle of tilt can be determined.Figure 3 shows the digitized result.

Since all the riveted joints are set withsealing compound, the influence of thesealing compound hanging over underthe head has to be allowed for in themeasurement. The inspection strategyaccomplished this by only taking pointsfor measurement where there usually isnot any sealing compound.

The information determined on theprojection of the original head and theangle of tilt is displayed to the rivetingequipment operator if there is an error.The operator can decide whether theequipment has to be stopped or whetherthis was a one-time error. Furthermore,the system displays a trend characteristicof the projection of the original head tothe operator so that the operator cancounteract this early on with the help ofequipment parameters, thus preventingerrors from happening in the first place.

The data and coordinates of defectiveriveted joints are documented and madeavailable to the following work station sothat rectification can already be complet-ed there. All data from the shell rivetingprocess is electronically archived forpurposes of documentation.

Prototype Development

On the basis of the concept described,the Fraunhofer IFF developed a prototypeapplication, which was first tested underlaboratory conditions. The test measure-ments were already taken under realisticconditions, meaning that the rivetingequipment’s space conditions werealready taken into account and themeasurements were taken on an originalshell. Figure 4 shows the laboratoryprototype.

The 3-D measuring system's projectionsystem projects 160 separately switchablelines on a field 20 x 20 mm2 large in aworking distance of approximately 680mm. The camera has a resolution of1.300 x 1.000 pixels and a field of viewof approximately 25 x 25 mm2. Theworking distance of the camera is 90mm. The measuring system has ameasuring volume of 20 x 20 x 2 mm3

and a resolution of 0.004 mm in X, 0.13 mm in Y and 0.006 mm in Z.

Figure 2:

Rivet under coded

illumination.

Figure 3: Digitized rivet.

Figure 4: Lab prototype of the measuring

system.


The feature-based accuracy is ±0,01 mm,which satisfies present accuracy require-ments. The recording time for one rivet isless than one second. the completeprototype system was installed on arobot so that the various riveted jointscould be approached.

This prototype demonstrated the techni-cal feasibility of the inspection methodunder realistic laboratory conditions.

Installation of a Measuring System onRiveting Equipment

The test system was installed on an NCsurface riveter, which uses solid alumi-num rivets to join all stringers, clips andwindow frames with the shell panels.Figure 5 shows a surface riveter. Suchriveting equipment has a riveting speedof 12 - 14 rivets/minute.

As part of system installation, a multitudeof engineering and design solutions hadto be developed especially because of thevery limited space (integration of themeasuring system in the riveter head). A fundamental aspect during installationwas the measuring system's communica-tion with the riveting equipment's soft-ware.

After installation, test measurementscould be successfully taken under realambient conditions.

Use in the Field

With the introduction of in-process andautomated quality inspection of rivetedjoints, a clear improvement of produc-tivity is anticipated. In detail, the follo-wing benefits can be achieved:

– Reduction of the effort for manualinspection by approximately 90 %through in-process inspection of allriveted joints set by automatic rivetingequipment. Only manually set rivetedjoints will be checked in downstreamquality inspection.

– Reduction of reworking by approx-imately 80 % through the avoidanceof mass errors. The in-process displayof defective riveted joints allows theriveting equipment operators to inter-vene in riveting process immediatelyand initiate the appropriate correctivemeasures. A downstream work stationwill only replace individually defectivereveted joints.

After having successfully concluded thetest measurements, the plant in Norden-ham is planning to duplicate this inspec-tion system in mid 2004 on all automaticriveters so that all automatically set riveted joints are inspected for quality in-process.

Mr. Dirk BerndtTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

Mr. Erik TrostmannTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

CollaborationAirbus Deutschland GmbH

Bild 5: Flächennietanlage.


Motivation

Railway freight and passenger cars aswell as their respective locomotives makecontact with rails over so-called bogiesusually with two rigid wheelsets. Thedesign of the bogies with their wheelsetsas well as the state of their maintenanceconstitute the foundation for drivingsafety and comfort.

A train wheelset has two wheels rigidlyconnected with an axle. As a result, bothwheels have the same rotational speedand in principle put the same distancebehind them with every rotation. In atrack curve however the distance theouter wheel has to travel is greater thanthat of the inner wheel. In order to beable to compensate for this difference indistance, a wheelset's contact surface hasa conical, flanged profile. The bogiewheel diameter is larger on its inner sidethan on its outer side. Possible derail-ment is prevented by a so-called wheelflange on the back of each of the twowheels. A wheelset, which laterallycontacts a rail head with its wheel flange,

is »rubbing« it. A relative motionbetween wheel and rail in the twocontact points produces a sliding motiontransverse to the direction of travel. Wearoccurs on the wheels. As wear increases,the consequence is a growing unsteadi-ness of travel connected with the devel-opment of noise and consequently curtailment of wheelset's useful life.

That is why the bogie with its wheelsetsis reconditioned at regular intervals inrailroad company workshops where theprofiles of the contact surfaces aregeometrically inspected in order to recon-dition the wheels as necessary or toreplace them completely.

To do this, the bogie and then thewheelset are detached and conveyed tovarious inspection and machining sta-tions.

First the actual condition of both wheelprofiles as well as their position andorientation are determined relative to thewheelset axle. Figure 1 shows a wheelsetwith the most important dimensions.

Based on the recorded geometric para-meters, the wheelsets are reprofiled, i.e.machining restores the target profile.Afterward they are measured again forpurposes of quality control. The datarelevant for quality is archived in a wheel-set database. To ensure the suitability ofmeasuring and test equipment as well asthe traceability of the geometric featuresto a length standard, the measuringmachine must conform to commonguidelines provided for the measuringand test equipment.

Present technologies were developedsome forty years ago and are based onwheel profile measurement using castshadow methods. The wheel profile isbacklit and the wheel profile is displayedon a diffusing screen by being reflectedmultiple times on diverse surface mirrors.

Geometry Inspection of Train Wheelsets

D

AB

H

G

L

A = Inner wheel width

B = Wheel rim width

D = Axle length

G = Axial and radial runout

H = Contact surface geometry

L = Wheel diameter

Figure 1: Sectional view of the wheelset with important dimensions.


A full-scale target profile is also on thisdiffusing screen. Thus the target andactual profile can be visually compared.On the one hand, the complicatedsystem of mirrors makes this system verysusceptible to interference and on theother hand a number of subjective errorvariables exist as a result of operatorerrors reading and transmitting measuredvalues.

Another measuring technology uses apunctiform sensor, which an uprightcoordinate measuring machine moves tosignificant measuring points. The measur-ing system operates very robustly andprecisely, requires a long measuring timehowever depending on the complexity ofthe measuring job.

Development of a Measuring System

On the basis of the metrological and lo-gistic requirements of a modern wheelsetworkshop, the Fraunhofer IFF developeda new measuring technology: Themeasuring system »OptoInspect 3-DWheelSet«.

The wheelset to be measured is rolledinto the measuring machine over a railsystem. An elevating support lifts in thewheelset vertically until the axle hasreached a specified target position. Twospindle sleeves are used to clamp thewheelset and raise it into the measure-ment position. Centrically positioning thewheelset makes it possible to move itaxially in its clamped state (importantwhen gauges or axle lengths differ).After the wheelset is mounted, the opti-cal sensors 1 and 2, mounted on a verti-cally adjustable portal construction, arefed in vertically onto the wheelset. Figure2 shows the technical design of themeasuring machine in principle.

Per wheel side, the optical sensors 1 and2 (split-beam sensors based on the trian-gulation principle) consist of two lasersand three cameras and are designed sothat they can be easily interchanged andequally used on the right and left wheel.They are mechanically connected to thewheelset machine by an adjusting device,which makes it possible to easily alignthe optical sensors. The sensors weredesigned based on the wheel width.Figure 3 illustrates the three sensorcameras' overlapping areas of measure-ment.

Other punctiform measuring sensorsmeasure the reference features to deter-mine the center of the wheelset, towhich all geometric features usuallyrelate, and the axial runout on the axleshaft.

Figure 3: Range scanned by the three cameras

per optical sensor.

Figure 2: Technical design principle of the measuring machine.


After it is positioned in the measuringequipment, the wheelset is set in uniformrotation. At the same time, the opticalsensors 1 and 2 in equidistant distancesof approximately 20 mm measure profilesections of the right and left wheel overthe entire circumference of the wheel.Between 90 and 180 profile sections aredigitized per wheel side depending onthe wheel diameter. Figure 4 shows thedataset of a digitized wheel side.

After digitization, the measured geome-try data is processed and analyzed. Theaforementioned geometric parametersand dimensions are determined. Figure 5is a screenshot of the analysis screen.

Figure 4: Digitized wheelset.

Figure 5: Screenshot of the analysis screen.


Figure 6: Wheelset measuring machine starting up.

Implementation

There is a worldwide need for designingthe geometric inspection of train wheel-sets more flexibly and more robustly withsufficient precision and simultaneouslymore quickly. To this end, the FraunhoferIFF has converted its new inspection tech-nology into application. So far, the solu-tion developed has been successfullyimplemented in six measuring machinesfor the South African railway.

Figure 6 shows a nearly complete wheel-set measuring machine starting up. Theclient provided the machine’s mechanics.

The next developments are aimed atreliably meeting all metrological require-ments of the Deutsche Bahn (DB) as wellas the International Union of Railways(UIC). In addition - overseen by theDeutsche Bahn's calibration and inspec-tion offices - the metrological conceptswill be optimized and tests conducted onthe suitability of measuring and testequipment. This will be followed byworking toward broader internationalimplementation of this new measuringtechnology.

Mr. Dirk BerndtTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

Mr. Erik TrostmannTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

Collaboration– TRIMOS-SYLVAC S.A. (PTY) LTD.,

South Africa– Deutsche Bahn AG


Conception and Development of Inspection and

Cleaning Systems for the Emscher Sewer System

Motivation

The Emschergenossenschaft contractedthe Fraunhofer IFF as general contractorto prepare a comprehensive conceptstudy of inspection and cleaning systemsfor the Emscher sewer system.

The Emscher sewer system has a lengthof approximately 51 km with pipe diam-eters of DN 1400 to DN 3400. The maxi-mum distance between manholes is 600m. Constantly large quantities of waterare discharged into the sewer even in dryweather.

Legal regulations and directives requirescheduled, regular and systematic detec-tion and recording of the sewer system’sstructural and operational condition. Inview of its constant partial filling, theEmscher sewer system cannot be inspec-ted with conventional methods such asTV inspection or walk-throughs. Theautomatic inspection and cleaningsystems to be designed as part of theproject should effectively do away withwalk-through sewer inspections. Thefeasibility of automatic inspection andcleaning systems had to be demonstratedcompletely.

Inspection and Cleaning Concept

The favored inspection and cleaningconcept is based on a three-stageapproach.

In the first stage, a system navigates thesewer for rough inspection. It inspectsand measures the entire sewer andperforms video inspections, recordinglarger abnormalities such as erosion,deposits, obstacles and leaks in the gasspace.

In the second stage, the cleaning system- if necessary - eliminates the deposits inthe bed area detected during roughinspection and cleans the sewer wallbefore the inspection system is deployed.

In the third step, the inspection systeminspects the sewer completely, measuringthe sewer with greater accuracy than thesystem for rough inspection. In addition,joint widths and pipe offsets are meas-ured and cracks and leaks are detected.Building upon the concepts developed inproject work and the results from thetests in real sewers, inspection and clean-ing systems are now being developedand constructed, which will be used inthe sewer system.

Dr. Norbert ElkmannTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

CollaborationEmscher Genossenschaft


Concept Development

As part of the project, the following maincomponents were designed and tested orfurther developed for their feasibility andfulfillment of the requirements

– Carrier system (motion kinematics,robot) for positioning along the sewerline

– Sensor and measuring systems forinspecting pipe condition above andbelow the water line as well as fordetecting deposits

– Sewer cleaning systems– Media supply (power, data communi-

cation, water, etc.)– Control system, navigation, operation– Handling systems for positioning

sensors and cleaning tools on andalong the sewer wall

Building upon extensive research andconsultations with experts from each ofthe subfields, sensors and cleaning toolswere selected for field tests, adapted andfurther developed and tested in proto-types and test prototypes of the favoredinspection and cleaning system concepts.To this end, a test station with variousreinforced concrete pipes and differenttypes of damage (e.g. cracks or spalling)was set up at the Fraunhofer IFF.


Motivation

Today research and development inbiotechnology and und pharmaceuticsare frequently no longer conceivablewithout automation. Automation hasbecome an essential engine of progressin the life science sector. As opposed toclassical automation however, notproducts but rather test results areproduced. There has been a boom inhigh throughput screening in recentyears. Yet other sectors are also showinggreat potential for automation.

Laboratories often perform recurringprocesses as part of experiments. Themanual activities are usually identical,while minor variations of process param-eters in experiments require greatconcentration and drastically increase thequantity of data. In order to be able todraw qualitative conclusions from experi-mental results, requirements on thereproducibility and quality of executionare focused on in particular.

By automating the complete operation,both extremely complicated experimentscan be conducted and in-depth dataanalysis can be performed since data isstored centrally.

As part of an industrial contract, theFraunhofer IFF had to engineer, developand implement a complete laboratoryautomation system. The system had toprovide the following basic functions:

– Cultivation of biological tissue samplesin multiplates,

– Execution of experiments for specificsamples by adding media andsubstances,

– Integrated image processing for analy-sis of samples,

– System scheduling and control,– Central data storage and– Automatic generation of reports.

The most important requirements on thesystem were the precise, biologicallyfaultless mapping of processes such ashigh throughput previously performedmanually with greater variability.

Laboratory Automation:

Automating Substance Analyses

Figure 1: Visualization of the system layout.


System Components

The successful development included theconception and engineering as well asthe design of the control and the inter-face to the operator.

Corresponding to the system require-ments, incubators, an image processingstation and a laminar box were inte-grated for the manual preparation oftissue samples. A robot equipped withtwo grippers was developed for multi-plate transport between the stations(Figure 3).

The heart of the system is the pipettingstation, likewise specially designed for it(Figure 2). It is able to handle two multi-plates simultaneously, i.e. to pipette,suction off or even exchange samplesbetween both.

Two programmable logic controllers,each monitoring several stations, work aspart of the hardware. An MS® Windows2000 computer manages operations. AnMS® Windows SQL server 2000 takescare of data storage. Operation is overtwo terminals, which communicate withdata storage and the control computerthrough a network.

System Parameters

The system demonstrates reproducibilitywithin seconds and allows high compara-bility of results simply by varying processparameters.

Mr. Torsten BöhmeTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

CollaborationZenit GmbH

Figure 3: Robot.Figure 2: Pipeting station.


Dr. Gerhard Müller

PAM Division Director

PAM – Production and Plant Management

Project Reports

ECOSITES – Development and Production ofHigh Performance Composite Materials 65

Energetic Optimization and Emissions Reduction for the Production of Multicomponent Endless Extruded Material 66

ECHAINE – Energy Wood Production Chains in Europe 68

Optimizing Gasification Plant Measurement and Control Technology 70

Thermal Biomass Utilization: Research Cooperation with Taiwan 71

Designing and OperatingPlants Efficiently


ECOSITES – Development and Production

of High Performance Composite Materials

Motivation

Developing new fiber composites madeof renewable raw materials is a complexchallenge. It opens a broad range ofapplications and makes a valuable contri-bution to the development of sustainableapplications.

As part of the EU project ECOSITES, theconventional injection molding processwas successfully used to integrate thewaste product of short cellulose fibersfrom paper manufacturing processes in apolymer matrix and to develop a mate-rial, which has amazingly high resilience.A particular challenge was the processguidance for granulate production, whichrequires precisely coordinating tempera-ture and pressure control as well assystematically admixing the pretreatedcellulose fibers to ensure a stable manu-facturing process.

In this project, researchers from Sweden,Spain, Italy, Greece and Germany areworking together on optimizing thisrenewable composite polymer. The goalof development is to use this inexpensiveand sustainable material to equip carinteriors. Strict emissions criteria repre-senting a particularly demanding require-ment. This is where there is currently thegreatest need for optimizing the compos-ite polymer developed

Parameters of the Material Developed

Material parameters achieved so farpossess sufficient strength to competewith the materials used until now toequip interiors. In addition, tensile,compressive and flexural strength wereall tested. Both the granulate productionand the injection molding require specialprocessing parameters for this materialwith considerable variations in densitybetween fiber and matrix. Essentially,critical parameters are pressure andtemperature, the easy inflammability ofcellulose fiber having to be taken intoaccount.

State of Material Development

Material development is already in proto-type application and a final phase ofoptimization. Selected interior parts havebeen manufactured and used in testvehicles. The first example was the centerconsole tray illustrated as a 3-D CADimage in Figure 1.

The material was optimized while testswere conducted on hemp fibers andwood additives. Particular problems werepresented by the processes of decompo-sition when there is a permanent thermalload such as can occur in any car in highsummer. Stabilizers in the polymercomposite clearly reduce this. Thus slightdimensional deviations could also beclearly minimized. However, even afterchemical optimization, the polymers withwood additives were unsuited for usewhen there is a thermal load.

Significant for the achievable propertyparameters were the proportion of cellu-lose fibers and their distribution in thematrix. Important process steps were thedrying and commingling of the cellulosefibers, which are delivered in pressedballs. The objective was optimal equipar-tition. Preformed balls were not used.Aligning the fibers was also not a goal ofprocess control.

Ms. Susan GronwaldTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

CollaborationAKT – Altmärker KunststofftechnikGmbH

Figure 1: Tray for a center car console.


Energetic Optimization and Emissions Reduction

for the Production of Multicomponent Endless

Extruded Material

Motivation

Polystal Composites GmbH in Haldens-leben produces high-performancecomposite materials in the form of roundprofiles for different purposes. In thecourse of relocating facilities in Haldens-leben, to plant had to be engineered forproduction and an exhaust treatmentplant had to be added. In order to beable to guarantee environmentallycompatible and legally compliant opera-tion, the organic impurities (styrene) inthe exhaust air were to be droppedbelow the limit value of the clean airdirective. The clean air directive limitvalue in force at the time of relocationwas 100 mg/m2 for organic hydrocar-bons. The goal at Polystal CompositesGmbH however was to clearly lower odoremissions and keep below an emissionvalue of 10 mg/m2.

Corresponding to the ideas at PolystalComposites GmbH, the Fraunhofer IFFhad the job of developing and producinga demonstration plant to energeticallycombine the hardening of Polystal-products with the thermal afterburningof styrene-contaminated exhaust airflows.

The Fraunhofer IFF took over the designof the thermal afterburning process andthe heating modules, the basic engineering and the design of the control of theentire plant.

Concept Research

To select process technologies for suchan exhaust air treatment plant, metrolog-ical tests were conducted on a produc-tion line in operation. Since the thermalprocesses being considered for theconversion of organic hydrocarbons inthe production process require largequantities of process heat, the thermaloutput needed was compared before-hand with the usable thermal outputgenerated by the exhaust air treatment.

Along with the current energy status, theexisting production engineering was alsotested for the energy consumption costs.In this regard, proposals for energysavings by using new technologies andconcepts could be incorporated in theoptimization of the production line aimedat.

The required process heat was originallyprovided by electric and steam-heatedheat feed lines. The energy neededrepresented a considerable proportion ofthe manufacturing costs and burdenedoperating profits accordingly. Expandingthe production facility with a conven-tional exhaust air treatment would haveled to a further increase of energyconsumption and additional CO2 emis-sions.

The envisioned combination of plantcomponents for exhaust air treatmentand heating in production with simulta-neous optimization of process flows andthe use of measures reducing energyconsumption introduced an economicallyas well as ecologically expedient technol-ogy. On the basis of the volumetricexhaust air flows determined combinedwith data on pollutant concentrationsfrom earlier readings, a new data poolwas created which would help selecttechnology variants for an exhaust airtreatment plant to be developed.

Figure 1: Polystal hardening production line.


System Components Installed

The outcome of the preliminary tests wasthe installation of various plant compo-nents were installed at the Haldenslebensite.

In detail, these were three thermal after-burning plants, one regenerative thermalafterburning plant and three productionlines with four heating lines each (Figure 1).

The combination of the thermal exhaustair treatment with heating in productionas well as simultaneous optimization ofprocess flows and the use of measuresreducing energy consumption demon-strated this economically as well as eco-logically expedient technology’s suitabilityfor practical application.

For Polystal Composites GmbH the start-up of the exhaust air treatment plant isreflected in a 67 % reduction of thespecific energy consumption. Likewise,after changing the energy source, specificenergy costs dropped by 87 %.

A 30 % increase of production speed aswell as a reduction of the emission valuesbelow the limit value of the new clean airdirective make the exhaust air treatmentplant’s value for the operator clear.

Dr. Matthias GohlaTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

CollaborationPolystal Composites GmbH, Haldensleben

Figure 2: Thermal afterburning modules with

exhaust and combustion blowers.

Figure 3: Reduction of energy costs by the exhaust air treatment system.


ECHAINE – Energy Wood Production Chains

in Europe

Motivation

The objective of this project is the analy-sis and evaluation of energy woodproduction, supply and utilization chains(e-chains) in Europe. This complex topic isbeing researched as part of the Europeansupport program EESD (Energy,Environment and SustainableDevelopment).

Since the development of bioenergygreatly depends on the sustainable avail-ability of sources of energy, on theircompetitiveness and on social accep-tance, ECHAINE is focusing its researchon:

– Analyzing the state-of-the-art, techno-logical options and processes forenergy wood production and theenergetic utilization of energy wood

– Conducting market analyses, identify-ing potentials for cost reduction andmarket opportunities

– Providing information for publicdiscussion on the acceptance of woodas a source of energy

– Analyzing socio-economic issues ofenergy wood production

– Formulating proposals with regard todemands for action for successfullypromoting energy wood production inEurope

– Analyzing the environmental impactswhen wood is used as a source ofenergy, including the anaysis of speci-fic stages along the entire energywood chain.

Consequently, the result of the ECHAINEproject will be an overview of innovativepossibilities for energy wood productionincluding the supply of wood fuels andthe technologies for generating heat andpower in Europe. The detailed analysis ofthe current technological state of energywood production and utilization inEurope will simultaneously identify thedifferent conditions of use and ranges ofapplication in the individual countries.

ECHAINE User Groups

ECHAINE is geared toward the followinguser groups

– Developers, investors and technologyproviders

– Government agencies and authorities– Non-governmental organizations and

associations

When know-how is provided for thesepolicy makers the following aspects,among others, are provided for:

– European, national and regionalconduct and strategies for energy,environmental and land use

– Pioneering projects in the energywood sector as well as successfulcompanies and methods

– Differences in energy wood produc-tion chains in European countries andregions

ECHAINE Publication

Research results will be disseminated inprofessional publications and at openseminars, workshops and educationaland training activities. A website will also be developed inwhich an interactive geographic infor-mation system will be integrated.

Figure 1: ECHAINE multidisciplinary project

approach.

Dr. Lutz HoyerTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]

Ms. Janet SchraderTel. +49 391/40 [email protected]


ECHAINE-Konsortium– Swedish University of Agricultural

Science, Sweden– Centre for Research and Technology

Hellas, Greece– University of Oulu, Finland– Center for Renewable Energy, Greece– The Agricultural College of Beja,

Portugal– Centre for Energy Policy and

Economics, Switzerland– Sema Group sae, Spain– Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria– Oskar von Miller – Conception

Research and Design Institute forThermal Power Equipment, Romania

– Fraunhofer Institutes

The collaboration of the Fraunhofer IFF inthis interdisciplinary research topic in-volves the responsible management ofthe technical complex of the technologi-cal and ecological aspects of the utiliza-tion of wood as energy in thermalbiomass plants.

Motivation

Biogenic solid fuels such as scrap woodand agricultural residues will be gasifiedin small decentralized units with thermalfiring capacities between 1 and 10 MWin order to produce power and heat costeffectively. Locations of the woodwork-ing industry, the waste disposal industryand even municipal supply and disposalcompanies can be considered for theimplementation of this development.Fluidized bed technologies combinedwith appropriate fuel gas processingplants can use biomasses to generateelectrical power by means of combustionengine-generator combinations.Producing this energy conversion chainrequires generating fuel gases safely andin the quantities needed. Current activi-ties are aimed at developing and inte-grating control and monitoring functionsin this technology chain.

Use of Control Elements

The screenshot of the process controlsystem displays the circuit arrangementof the IFF's WSV 400 fluidized bed experimental plant with a thermal firingcapacity of 150 kW and the connectedfuel gas treatment equipment (Figure 1).By adding fuzzy logic controls to theprocess control system the monitoring of such systems is prepared for standardsof low-maintenance and user-friendlyoperation without supervision. Furthermetrological additions such as gas-potentiometric probes (Figure 2), whichallow characterizing the gas quality insitu by its redox ratio make it possible tointervene quickly and safely to controlthe gasification process. Consequently,logical controls in conjunction withrapidly responding and quickly reactingmeasurement options not only ensurehigh and consistent gas qualities but alsosimultaneously raise the safety standardof the entire system.

The test area has a CHP module based ina pilot injection diesel motor for subse-quent conversion of the fuel gases intoelectrical power and useful heat. In orderto counteract future bottlenecks in thesupply of solid fuels, series of extensivetests will continuously expand the spec-trum of solid fuels. Apart from variousbiogenic solid fuels from silviculture andagriculture, industrial residues are in-creasingly being used to substituteenergy sources and generate power andheat.

Dr. Lutz HoyerTel. +49 391 40 [email protected]

Dr. Matthias GohlaTel. +49 391 40 [email protected]


Optimizing Gasification Plant

Measurement and Control Technology

Bild 1: BMSR schematic diagram of the WSV 400 experimental gasification plant.

Figure 2: Solid electrolyte probe for gas potentiometry.

Motivation

Taking the Fraunhofer IFF's existingprofessional contacts in the Republic ofChina (Taiwan) in the field of environ-mental management as the startingpoint, the following objectives were usedas the basis as a strategic initiative tostrengthen research cooperation in theFraunhofer-Gesellschaft's internalprogram »PROFIL« with the thematiccomplex »Thermal Biomass Utilization inTaiwan«:

– Initiating R&D cooperation for tech-nologies for the energetic utilizationof biomass and waste with thermalplants in the low power range

– Analysis of regional potentials for useand application of innovative fluidizedbed gasification based on the devel-opment advances produced in theFraunhofer-Gesellschaft.

The particular interest of the Taiwanese(as well as of other countries in South-east Asia) in this subject matter is themotivation for this initiative. What ismore, Germany and the EU equally haveinterests in broadly introducing advancedtechnologies for the purpose of climateprotection, resource conservation andfuture decentralized energy supply struc-tures.

Cooperation

The foci set in cooperation with theIndustrial Technology Research InstituteITRI Taiwan - the Taiwanese counterpartto the German Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft -is currently concentrated on the thematicfield of fluidized bed gasification technol-ogy for biomass and waste and is as-signed to the institute's Energy andResources Laboratory ITRI/ERL, Division ofClean Energy Technology, BiomassEnergy Laboratory.

Based on the already existing memoran-dum of understanding on researchcooperation between the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and ITRI, a technical frame-work was defined with the ITRI in theGeneral Agreement of April 10, 2003concluded between the ITRI and theFraunhofer IFF on the occasion of theHannover Industry Trade Fair. The atten-dance of the Saxony-Anhalt Ministry ofEconomics and the Commercial Depart-ment of the Taiwanese Representation inGermany underscores the fundamentalimportance of research cooperation inthis field for both parties.

The agreement lays down the technicalcontent and the objectives in the fields ofcooperation.

– Gasification of biomass and waste ininnovative fluidized bed plants withcogeneration

– Synthesis gas generation, fuel gastreatment, electrical power genera-tion, measurement and control tech-nology for process guidance

Concrete work on problems involvingcorresponding researcher exchangebeginning in 2003 is structured with along-term orientation toward each of thecurrent foci on the development ofspecial plant components. Presently,special emphasis is being placed onproblems of fuel gas treatment withrespect to the utilization of generatedsynthesis gases in electrical powerconversion modules. The range of thedevelopment of integrated technologicallines based both on the active principleof stationary fluidized beds and circulat-ing fluidized beds is oriented towardfuture collaboration of other FraunhoferInstitutes specialized in these problems aspart of the Fraunhofer ProductionAlliance.

Dr. Lutz HoyerTel. +49 391 40 [email protected]

Dr. Matthias GohlaTel. +49 391 40 [email protected]


Thermal Biomass Utilization:

Research Cooperation with Taiwan

Figure 1: Signing of the Fraunhofer IFF – ITRI Taiwan Agreement on Scientific-Technical

Cooperation: (from left) Sherman Shen, Director Commercial Department, Taipei Representation

in the Federal Republic of Germany; Dr. Liang-Han Hsieh, Director of the Industrial Technology

Research Institute, Western Europe Office Berlin; Dr. Reiner Haseloff, State Secretary, Saxony-

Anhalt Ministry of Economics and Labor; Dr. Gerhard Müller, Acting Director Fraunhofer IFF.


January 27-28, 2003, StuttgartWorkshop »Disposal Logistics 2010«Hosted with: University Stuttgart, IFTTechnical direction:Mr. Peter Rauschenbach

January 30, 2003, MagdeburgWorkshop and presentation of the resultsof the study »Structure ofCommunications Costs in the PublicSector« contracted by the DPAG beforethe inter-ministry working group»Central Services«Hosted with: Deutsche Post AGTechnical collaboration:Ms. Andrea UrbanskyMr. Axel Müller

January 30, 2003, MagdeburgPresentation of the project»Development of an Electronic Platformand an e-Commerce Solution forRegional Small and Medium-sizedEnterprises – Pilot: Landwarenhaus-Online GmbH«Hosted with: InfoRegio; Landwarenhaus-Online GmbHTechnical direction:Ms. Andrea UrbanskyTechnical collaboration:Ms. Veronika Kauert

February 4-7, 2003, KarlsruheLEARNTEC 2003 – Conference andSpecialist Trade Fair for Educational andInformation Technology Exhibit: – e-Industrial ServicesTechnical collaboration: Mr. Waleed Salem, M.Sc.

February 25-26, 2003, MagdeburgSymposium »Innovations in Networks:From the Idea to its Implementationthrough Start-up Support«Hosted with: Research partners from theprojects VIKODI, MikroTOP, Netrepre-neur, Harmony u.a. Technical direction: Dr. Gerhard MüllerTechnical collaboration: Mr. Peter RauschenbachMs. Katrin ReschwammMr. Andreas Wolf

March 5, 2003, Magdeburg5th Magdeburg HLA Forum 2003Hosted with Otto von Guericke UniversityMagdeburg, School of Computer ScienceTechnical direction: Dr. Ulrich RaapeDr. Thomas SchulzeTechnical collaboration: Mr. Marco Schumann

March 6-7, 2003, MagdeburgSymposium »Simulation und Visualization2003«Hosted with: Otto von GuerickeUniversity Magdeburg, Arbeitsgemein-schaft Simulation (ASIM), Society forComputer Simulation (SCS) Europe,Gesellschaft für InformatikProgram committee:Dr. Eberhard BlümelTechnical collaboration: Mr. Marco Schumann

March 10-14, 2003, Bangkok (Thailand)»Train the Trainer Workshop onEnvironmental Performance Assessmentfor Industry«Hosted with: InWEnt Germany, ASEPThailandTechnical direction: Mr. Ralf OpierzynskiMr. Frank Müller

March 18-19, 2003, HannoverMesse CeBITExhibits:– Presentation at the GZVB

Braunschweig– Virtual Development and Training

CenterTechnical collaboration: Dr. Eberhard Blümel Mr. Waleed Salem, M.Sc.

March 27-28, 2003, BerlinE-Ecological Manufacturing ColloquiumHost: TU Berlin and UdK Sponsored by DFGTechnical collaboration: Mr. Marco Schumann

March 28-29, 2003, Bad Lippspringe»ERFA«, REFA/VDG Technical CommitteeConferenceTechnical collaboration: Ms. Sonja Hintze

Highlights, Events and

Trade Fair Presentations (Selection)


April 1, 9, 23, 30, 2003 May 7, 14, 2003, Magdeburg6th Logistics Guest Lecture Series»Logistics as the Field of Work of theFuture: Potentials, ImplementationStrategies and Visions«Technical direction: Prof. Michael Schenk, DirectorFraunhofer IFF and Chair for LogisticSystems at Otto von Guericke UniversityMagdeburgProf. Karl Inderfurth, Chair for BusinessAdministration, particularly Productionand Logistics at the Otto von GuerickeUniversity MagdeburgProf. Dietrich Ziems, Chair for Logistics atOtto von Guericke University MagdeburgPatron: Dr. Karl-Heinz Daehre, Saxony-AnhaltMinister of Housing and Transportation

April 2-3, 2003, Riga (Latvia)International Workshop »TELEBALT«Hosted with: IST European Commission,EDNES France, Infobalt Lithuania, INFO-RING AS, CODATA Technical collaboration: Dr. Eberhard Blümel

April 7-12, 2003, HannoverHannover Messe Industry – Fraunhofer IFF represented at the jointstand of the State of Saxony-Anhalt andtogether with the Magdeburg-StendalUniversity of Applied SciencesExhibits:– Virtual Development and Training

Centre (VDTC)LSA Joint StandTechnical collaboration: Dr. Eberhard BlümelMr. Waleed Salem, M.Sc.

– Autonomous Agricultural Machinejoint stand with: HS Magdeburg-Stendal, School ofIndustrial DesignTechnical collaboration: Ms. Susan GronwaldDr. Uwe Klaeger

Dr. Karl-Heinz Daehre, Saxony-Anhalt Minister

of Housing and Transportation delivering his

opening remarks on the occasion of the 6th

Logistics Guest Lecture Series.

Saxony-Anhalt Minister President Prof.

Wolfgang Böhmer (l.) visits the Fraunhofer IFF

at the LSA joint stand (top).

Dr. Eberhard Blümel, Division Director at the

Fraunhofer IFF explains examples of applicati-

ons of the Virtual Development and Training

Centre (VDTC) to Minister President Prof.

Wolfgang Böhmer (bottom).


Signing of the Cooperation Agreement

between the Fraunhofer IFF and the Harz

University of Applied Sciences by Prof. Michael

Schenk, Director Fraunhofer IFF and Prof. M.

Assenmacher, President of Harz University.

April 15, 2003, WernigerodeOpening of the »Harz RegionalCompetence Center for VirtualEngineering for Products and Processes«at the IGZ Wernigerode and ceremonialsigning of a Cooperation Agreementwith the Harz University of AppliedSciencesHead of the Competence Center: Mr. Marco Schumann

April 10, 2003, HannoverSigning of the Agreement onCooperation in Joint Research andDevelopment between the Fraunhofer IFFand the Industrial Technology ResearchInstitute ITRI (Taiwan)Technical collaboration: Dr. Gerhardt Müller Dr. Lutz Hoyer

April 10-12, 2003, Petersburg (Russia)Petersburg Dialog »Germany and Russiain Europe«Fraunhofer IFF goes East – Interlogistika:German-Russian Cooperation on Know-how and Technology Transfer.Fraunhofer IFF technical direction: Prof.Michael Schenk


April 16, 2003, MagdeburgDay of Encounters: The Fraunhofer IFFbrought partners together to bundlecompetencies and presented its guests:– World’s firsts from robotics – A virtual city tour through Magdeburg– Research results for professional level

sportsTechnical direction: Dr. Gerhard Müller, Acting Director

Prof. Karl-Heinz Paqué, Saxony-Anhalt Minister

of Finance (top r.) and Dr. Lutz Trümper,

Mayor of Magdeburg (center 3rd from r.)

learn about the Fraunhofer IFF’s newest

project – the VDTC.

A development for professional level sports is

the digital javelin (bottom).

May 6-9, 2003, SinsheimControl 2003, International ProfessionalTrade Fair for Quality AssuranceExhibit:– Online 3-D Geometry Measurement in

Industrial Manufacturing

May 13-14, 2003, Lahnstein24th VDI/VDEh Forum on MaintenanceExhibits:– Idasys– VR Control Center– TransponderTechnical collaboration: Dr. Eberhard BlümelMr. Waleed Salem, M.Sc. Ms. Cathrin PlateMr. Frank Ryll

May 13-18, 2003, Uppsala (Sweden)ECHAINE Workshop – Energy WoodProduction Chains in EuropeHosted with: Centre for Renewable Energy CRES,Centre for Research and TechnologyHellas CERTH (Greece), Thule InstituteOulu (Finland), Technical University ofSofia (Bulgaria)Technical collaboration:Dr. Matthias GohlaMs. Janet Schrader

May 14-15, 2003, NürtingenProfessional Conference on FactoryPlanningHosted with: IIR Deutschland GmbHTechnical direction: Prof. Michael SchenkTechnical collaboration:Mr. Gregor SallabaMr. Steffen Gröpke

May 20.-22. Mai 2003, WolfsburgWolfsburg Industry ForumExhibit:– Autonomous Agricultural MachineTechnical collaboration: Ms. Claudia FalkeMr. Daniel Reh


June 2-3, 2003, BerlinWorkshop »Process Monitoring inMaterials Cycle Management«Technical direction: Mr. Peter Rauschenbach

June 5, 2003, SaarbrückenClosing event to the research projectUNIKAT, The Unique EnterpriseTechnical collaboration: Mr. Hans-Georg Schnauffer

June 3-6, 2003, Saarbrücken36th CIRP International Seminar onManufacturing SystemsTechnical collaboration: Mr. Waleed Salem, M.Sc.

June 6, 2003, Berlin6th German-Arab Business Forum 2003Hosted with: Arab-German Trade andIndustry Association Technical collaboration: Mr. Waleed Salem, M.Sc.

June 16-17, 2003, Magdeburg9th International Professional CongressNAROSSA – Accompanying ExhibitionExhibit:– Prototype Processing of BiopolymersTechnical collaboration: Mr. Mario TankeMs. Janet Schrader

June 16-19, 2003, Stockholm (Sweden)SIW-03 European SimulationInteroperability Workshop 2003 Technical collaboration:Mr. Marco Schumann

June 16-21, 2003, DüsseldorfGIFA Trade Fair, WFO-ForumExhibit:– System for Flexible 3-D DigitizationHosted with: VDGTechnical collaboration: Ms. Sonja Hintze

June 17, 2003, MagdeburgWorkshop »Explosive Internet«Hosted with: DeuGerman ExplosivesAssociation and megaDOKTechnical collaboration:Ms. Andrea UrbanskyMr.. Waldemar HofmannMr. Axel Müller

Juni 25-27, 2003, Magdeburg6th IFF Science Days »Virtual Platforms –Making Information Graspable –Producing Knowledge« Technical direction : Prof. Michael Schenk– International Symposium »VDTC –

Virtual Reality Applications for Development, Testing and Training«Technical direction:Dr. Eberhard BlümelTechnical collaboration:Dr. Axel HintzeMr. Stefan StüringMr. Torsten SchulzMr. Waleed Salem, M. Sc.

– Symposium »Planning and OptimizingLogistics Networks«Technical direction: Dr. Carlos Jahn

– Professional Dialog »Factory Planningas Industrial Service« (closing event toProTT – Service Products for PlanningTeams for Tertiarizing FactoryPlanning)Technical direction: Dr. Gerhard MüllerTechnical direction: Mr. Gregor Sallaba

– Workshop »IDEA – Interactive DigitalDevelopment Platforms – BridgesBetween Academia and Practice«Technical direction:Dr. Eberhard Blümel


Juni 27-29, 2003, Burg»Saxony-Anhalt Day«Hosted with: InfoRegio and Landwarenhaus-Online GmbHTechnical collaboration: Ms. Veronika Kauert

July 3, 2003, Gera6th Central German eForumTechnical collaboration: Mr. Marco Schumann

August 18-20, 2003, MagdeburgECHAINE Workshop - Energy WoodProduction Chains in EuropeHosted with: Centre for Renewable Energy CRES,Centre for Research and TechnologyHellas CERTH (Greece)Thule Institute Oulu (Finland)Technical University of Sofia (Bulgara)Technical direction:Dr. Matthias GohlaMs. Janet Schrader

September 4-5, 2003, ThailandWorkshop Asia IT & C FORCE»Information Technology andCommunication in the Field ofSustainable Environmental Protection forResource Intensive Enterprises«Technical direction: Mr. Ralf Opierzynski

September 16, 2003, MagdeburgBiomass Gasification Hosted with: Industrial Technology Research InstituteITRI (Taiwan)Technical direction:Dr. L. Hoyer

September 16-17, 2003, Manila(Philippines)Workshop on Improving Efficiency andReducing Costs by Using EnvironmentalPerformance Indicator Systems (ObserverTraining)Hosted with: InWEnt (Germany), ASEP (Thailand), DelLa Salle University (Philippines),Robautronix Inc. (Philippines)Technical direction:Mr. Ralf OpierzynskiMr. Frank Müller

September 16-19, 2003, Magdeburg17th Simulation Technology SymposiumASIM 2003Hosted with: Otto von GuerickeUniversity Magdeburg, SimulationWorking Group (ASIM), Society forComputer Simulation (SCS) Europe,IMACS, EUROSIM, Gesellschaft fürInformatik (GI)Technical collaboration:Dr. Eberhard BlümelDr. Axel HintzeMr. Marco Schumann

September 17-19, 2003, HamburgInterGEO Trade FairExhibit:– Geoinformatics in LogisticsPresented with: Fraunhofer AIS and ISSTTechnical direction:Mr. Frank MewesDr. Ulrich Raape

September 18, 2003, MagdeburgWorkshop on »Development of a ServiceConnector for Cooperative BidManagement in Plant Engineering«Hosted with: BEA Elektrotechnik undAutomation Technische Dienste LausitzGmbH, SKL Engineering & ContractingGmbH, TÜV Nord MPA Ges. f. Material-prüfung und Anlagensicherheit mbH &Co. KG, Weber Rohrleitungsbau GmbH &Co. KG, Lindner AG JUCH Industrie-Iso-lierung GmbH, Eudemonia Solutions AGTechnical direction:Ms. Mira KleinbauerTechnical collaboration:Ms. Melanie ThurowMs. Andrea Urbansky

September 18-20, 2003, Riga (Latvia)The International Workshop on Harbor,Maritime & Multimodal LogisticsModeling and SimulationHosted with: DMS Riga TU, DIP GenoaUniversity, Liophant Simulation Club,Genoa & Latvian Centers, LSS LatvianSimulation SocietyTechnical collaboration:Dr. Eberhard BlümelMr. Marco Schumann

The hosts of the workshop on developing a

service connector sign the cooperation agree-

ment

September 19-20, 2003, BraunschweigGerman Space Day 2003Exhibits:– Harvester– Virtual Training ScenariosTechnical collaboration:Ms. Heike KissnerMr. Stefan StüringMr. Waleed Salem, M.Sc.

September 20-23, 2003, Salonika(Greece)ECHAINE Workshop – Energy WoodProduction Chains in EuropeHosted with: Centre for RenewableEnergy CRES, Centre for Research andTechnology Hellas CERTH (Greece), ThuleInstitute Oulu (Finland), TechnicalUniversity of Sofia (Bulgaria)Technical direction:Technical collaboration:Ms. Janet Schrader

September 24-26, 2003, Magdeburg6th Magdeburg Mechanical EngineeringDaysHosted with: Otto von GuerickeUniversity Magdeburg, VDMA, DFG, ttiGmbH, State of Saxony-Anhalt, IRCProgram committee:Prof. Michael SchenkTechnical collaboration:Dr. Martin EndigMr. Marco SchumannDr. Axel HintzeMr. Stefan Stüring

September 25-26, 2003, Zilina (Slovakia)6th National Forum on ProductivityTechnical collaboration: Mr. Robert Sturek

September 28 - October 5, 2003,BernburgEuropean Biomass Days – Region DaysExhibitions: – ECHAINE – Energy Wood Production

Chains in EuropeTechnical collaboration:Ms. Janet Schrader

September 29-30, 2003, AachenGfA Fall Conference 2003Technical collaboration:Mr. Stefan Stüring

October 1-2, 2003, AachenODAM – International Symposium onHuman Factors in Organizational Designand ManagementTechnical collaboration:Mr. Stefan Stüring

October 2-3, 2003, MagdeburgPresentation on the »Street of Inno-vations« on the Day of German UnityExhibits: – Joint stand of the Fraunhofer IFF with

the Saxony-Anhalt Ministry ofAgriculture and the Environmentpresenting the research topic »woodlogistics«

Ms. Petra Wernicke, Saxony-Anhalt Minister of

Agriculture and the Environment learns out

about wood logistics at the Fraunhofer IFF

stand.

– Fraunhofer IFF stand presenting the»VDTC Virtual Reality for Developmentand Training« and »Autonomous andMobile Systems«

Prof. J.-H. Olberts Saxony-Anhalt Minister of

Education and Culture talking with Fraunhofer

IFF associates about the VDTC.


October 5-9, 2003, KarlsruheIFIP – International Federation for Infor-mation ProcessingTechnical collaboration: Mr. Stefan Stüring

October 6-8, 2003, Munich2nd Interdisciplinary World Congress onMass Customization and Personalization(MCPC)Technical collaboration: Mr. Ralph Seelmann-Eggebert

October 9, 2003, MagdeburgWorkshop on »Cooperative Projects withALSTOM« and presentation of theFraunhofer IFF and selected project high-lights to investigate potentials for coop-eration between the Fraunhofer IFF andALSTOMTechnical collaboration: Dr. Gerhard MüllerDr. Eberhard BlümelDr.. Klaus RichterMr. André HanischMr. Krister Johnson, M.A.Ms. Andrea UrbanskyMs. Mira KleinbauerMs. Melanie Thurow

October 9, 2003, MagdeburgUNIKAT Forum: Potential-orientedStrategy DevelopmentTechnical direction: Mr. Hans-Georg Schnauffer

October 10, 2003, MagdeburgSpecial colloquium on the occasion ofthe appointment of Dr. Peer Witten,member of the Fraunhofer IFF board ofTrustees, to honorary professor for»International Distribution Logistics« atthe Institute for Materials Handling andConstruction Machinery, Steelwork andLogistics (IFSL) in the Otto von GuerickeUniversity Magdeburg’s School ofEngineering

October 16, 2003, StuttgartGerman MTM ConferenceExhibit: – Virtual Training ScenariosTechnical collaboration:Ms. Heike KissnerMr. Torsten Schulz

October 22-24, 2003, Berlin20th BVL German Logistics Congress»Overcoming limits – Shaping change«;Session »Innovative Factory andProduction Concepts« Direction and Moderation:Prof. Michael Schenk, DirectorFraunhofer IFF, Member of the BVLExecutive BoardFraunhofer IFF Presentation as part of theexhibition»Logistics Market Live«»Logistics Intelligence from Magdeburg«– Intelligently planning and visualizing

logistics– Intelligently controlling logistics– Intelligently customizing logistics– Intelligently automating logisticsWorkshop »Variant Diversity throughCustomization – Premises for Logistics«Moderation:Mr. Ralph Seelmann-Eggebert


On the occasion of his appointment to

honorary professor, Dr. Peer Witten is con-

gratulated by Prof. Jan-Hendrik Olbertz,

Saxony-Anhalt Minister of Education and

Culture, and Prof. Klaus Erich Pollmann,

President of Otto von Guericke University

Magdeburg.

October 29-30, 2003, Taipei (Taiwan)Conference on Waste-to-Energy andHigh Temperature Gas Cleanup Tech-nologies under the technical direction ofthe Industrial Technology ResearchInstitute ITRI Technical collaboration:Dr. Lutz HoyerDr. Matthias Gohla

November 3-8, 2003, Wiesbaden8th IIR Production Congress SYMPRO2003Paper »Production Site Germany:Production System with a Future« Prof.Michael Schenk, Director Fraunhofer IFF,Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg,Chair for Logistic SystemsHosted with: IIR Deutschland GmbHTechnical direction, Congess Chair:Prof. Michael SchenkTechnical collaboration: Ms. Sonja HintzeMr. Waleed Salem, M.Sc.

November 4, 2003, MagdeburgIT Trends for Small and Medium-sizedCompanies: Information and Communi-cations Technologies in PracticeHosted with: Saxony-Anhalt Associationfor the Promotion of Mechanical andPlant Engineering (FASA e.V.),Magdeburger Electronic Commerce Zen-trum (MD-ECZ), Deutsche Telekom AGTechnical direction: Ms. Claudia WilkeTechnical collaboration: Mr. Helmi MatarMr. Sven-Uwe Hofmeister

November 5-6, 2003, MagdeburgUNIKAT Forum: Potential-orientedStrategy DevelopmentTechnical direction: Mr. Hans-Georg Schnauffer

November 7-8, 2003, HannoverInternational VDI-MEG Symposium»Agricultural Technology –Agrotechnology for ConsumerProtection«Technical collaboration: Dr. Eberhard Blümel

November 10-12, 2003, MunichSymposium »Success Logistics forProduction«Exhibit:– Mobility and LogisticsTechnical collaboration:Mr. Thomas DenglerMr. Daniel Reh

November 18-21, 2003, Ho Chi MinhCity (Vietnam)»Workshop on EnvironmentalPerformance Assessment for Industry«Hosted with: InWEnt (Germany), ASEP(Thailand), VPC (Vietnam)Technical direction: Mr. Ralf OpierzynskiMr. Frank Müller

November 20-21, 2003, Magdeburg»Logistics Planning and Management,Logistics from a Technical and EconomicPerspective« 9th Magdeburg LogisticsSymposium Hosted by: Otto von Guericke UniversityMagdeburg and Fraunhofer IFFTechnical direction:Prof. Karl Inderfurth, BusinessAdministration Chair for Production andLogisticsProf. Michael Schenk,Director Fraunhofer IFF and Chair forLogistic SystemsProf. Gerhard Wäscher, BusinessAdministration Chair for ManagementScienceProf. Dietrich Ziems, Chair for Logistics

November 20-21, 2003 in MagdeburgVDI Seminar: Optical 3-D Metrology forQuality Assurance in ProductionTechnical direction:Mr. Dirk Berndt

November 27, 2003, MagdeburgFraunhofer IFF takes over the research atthe Competence Center for Innovative ITServices for Improving Business Processesfor Small and Medium-sized Enterprisesand Administration Technical direction: Dr. Ina Ehrhardt

The signing of the basic agreement between

the State of Saxony-Anhalt by Dr. Horst

Rehberger (l.), Saxony-Anhalt Minister of

Economics, and the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft by

Prof. Michael Schenk (r.), Director of the

Fraunhofer IFF, and Microsoft, T-Systems,

Aston Business Solutions laid the foundation

for the Competence Center for Innovative IT

Services for Improving Business Processes for

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and

Administration. Using Magdeburg as its base,

this innovative partnership aims at establishing

a European excellence association to conceive,

develop, introduce and operate innovative and

marketable IT services on the basis of

Microsoft NET technology. Thus the only

competence center at this time based on this

technology is being established geared toward

the needs of SME business.


November 27, 2003, Wolfsburg Thyssen Krupp Industry Service: AnnualSymposium 2003 Technical collaboration: Dr. Eberhard Blümel

November 27, 2003, Magdeburg2003 Annual Meeting of theMagdeburger Maschinenbau e.V.Technical collaboration: Mr. Marco Schumann

December 2-5, 2003, Jakarta (Indonesia)Workshop on Environmental PerformanceAssessment for IndustryHosted with: InWEnt (Germany), ASEP(Thailand), IPLHI (Indonesia)Technical direction: Mr. Ralf OpierzynskiMr. Frank Müller

December 3-5, 2003, BerlinOnline Educa Berlin Exhibit: – Virtual Training SenariosTechnical collaboration:Mr. Waleed Salem, M.Sc. Mr. Torsten SchulzMr. Stefan StüringMs. Michaela Bochmann, M.A.

December 3-6, 2003, Frankfurt a.M.10th EUROMOLD – From Design toProductExhibits: – Material Development for Equipping

Car Interiors– Transferring Residual Thermoplastic

Materials from Plastics IndustryRecycling Processes to Rapid-MaterialSystems

Hosted with: Fraunhofer Network forRapid PrototypingTechnical collaboration:Dr. Uwe KlaegerMs. Susan GronwaldMr. Mario Tanke

December 7-10, 2003, New Orleans, LA(USA)Winter Simulation ConferenceTechnical collaboration:Dr. Steffen StrassburgerMr. Marco Schumann

December 10-11, December 2003, Berlin5th BMBF Service Conference»Success with Services – Innovation,Market, Customers, Work«Participation with a project presentationof the joint project ProTTHosted with: IZT – Institute for FuturesStudies and Technology AssessmentgGmbHTechnical participation: Mr. Gregor Sallaba



AITRAM – Advanced Integrated Trainingin Aeronautics MaintenanceEU - European Union CommissionFLS Aerospace Dublin, Trinity CollegeDublin (IRL); SR Technics Ltd. Zurich (CH);Air Europe, ECJoint Research Center Ispra(I)Dept.: Virtual Interactive Training – VITApril/2000-March/2003

NOMAD – Development of a Work Cellfor Welding Large Parts Based on aMobile Robot PlatformEU - European Union Commission Caterpillar Belgium SA (B); TWI Ltd (GB);ESAB (S); DELFOI (FIN); Reis GmbH & Co.Obernburg (D); Robosoft SA, Nusteel SA(GB)Div.: Automation – AUTDept.: RS – Robotic SystemsMarch/2001-August/2004

ECOSITES – Development and Productionof High Performannce CompositesEU - European Union CommissionPerplastic, University Oviedo, Gaiker (E);CADAM, FIAT (I); Polykemi, KTHStockholm (S)Dept.: Product and Process Management– PPMApril/2001-March/2004

PRISM – Process Industries Safety Man-agement Thematic Network on HumanFactorsEU - European Union CommissionThe European Process Safety Centre;Technical University Berlin (D);Netherlands Organization for AppliedScientific Research; Det Norske VeritasLtd.; The Keil Centre Ltd.; John OrmondManagement Consultants Ltd.;Politecnico of Milan; Snamprogetti SpA;Aventis CropScience SA; Fina ResearchSA; Chinoin Chemical and Pharmaceu-tical Works Ldt.; Solvay S.A.Dept.: Virtual Interactive Training – VITApril/2001-March/2004

BALTPORTS-IT – Simulation and ITSolutions: Applications in the Baltic PortAreas of the Newly Associated StatesEU - European Union CommissionRiga Technical University, Latvian Intelli-gent Systems (LV); IDC Information Tech-nologies; Baltic Container Terminal; JointStock Comp. Ventamonjaks; University ofUlster; Otto von Guericke University Mag-deburg (D); Institute of Cybernetics;Klaipeda State Seaport Authority; KaunasUniversity of Technology; Warsaw Univer-sity of Technology, Port of GdanskAuthority (PL)Dept.: Virtual Development – VD September/2001-October/2003

MobiLearn – Next Generation Paradigmsand Interfaces for Technology SupportedLearning in a Mobile Environment Explor-ing the Potential of Ambient IntelligenceEU - European Union CommissionGiunti Ricerca S.R.L, University ofBirmingham, Education.AU Ltd., LiverpoolJohn Moores University Higher EducationCorporation, Sheffield Hallam University(GB); Space Hellas SA (GR); Telecom ItaliaSPA, Cosmote - Mobile Telecommunica-tions S.A., The Open University, EmblazeSystems Ltd., Universita Cattolica delSacro Cuore di Milano Compaq Com-puter SRL, SFERA-Societa per la Formaz-ione e le Risorse Aziendali per Azioni (I);UFI Ltd.; University of Tampere; DeutscheTelekom AG, University Koblenz-Landau(D); Nokia Corporation, University Zurich(CH); Stanford University, MassachusettsInstitute of Technology (USA); TelefonicaInvestigacion y Desarrollo SA Unipersonal(E); University of Southern QueenslandDept.: Virtual Interactive Training – VITJuly/2002-December/2004

Projects

European Projects

(Selection)

ElinCPM – Environment and LogisticsIntegrated in Construction ProjectManagement EU - European Union CommissionSchuppe + Siska Elektrotechnik GmbH(D); Instituto Superior Técnico (P);Norwegian Building Research Institute(N), Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya(E); University of Florence (I)Div.: Logistics Systems and Networks –LSNDept.: Logistics Strategies and Networks– LSSeptember/2002-August/2004

OPTIAS – Development of a ManagementConcept for Optimizing Location Strate-gies in Urban and Suburban CommercialProperties EU - European Union CommissionAmstein+Walthert Zürich (CH); UniversityMiskolc, Inteco Miskolc (HU); Ekspro (PL);IFB AG Magdeburg (D)Dept.: Logistics System Planning andOperation – LPSeptember/2002-August/2004

ECHAINE – Energy Wood ProductionChains in EuropeEU - European Union CommissionCentre for Research and TechnologyHellas CERTH, Centre for RenewableEnergy CRES (GR); Swedish University ofAgricultural Science SLU Uppsala (S);Technical University of Sofia (BG); ThuleInstitute Oulu (FIN); Oskar Von Miller -Conception, Research and DesignInstitute for Thermal Power Equipment(OVM - ICCPET) Bucharest (RO); CEPE -Centre for Energy Policy and Economics,Swiss Federal Institute of TechnologyZurich (CH); Escola Superior Agraria deBeja (P); SchlumbergerSema SociedadAnónima Española Madrid (E)Dept.: Process and Plant Engineering –PATOctober/2002-September/2005


Pubic Projects

(Selection)

Spatial Data Infrastructure for ThaiProvinces – Applications of GeographicInformation Systems in LocalGovernmentsEU - European Union CommissionUniversity College Cork (IR); BuraphaUniversity, Chon Buri (T); Otto vonGuericke University Magdeburg (D)Dept.: Environmental Engineering – LESeptember/2003-August/2005

Virtual Cooperation Networks in Smalland Medium-sized Knowledge IntensiveService Enterprises – ViKoDiSubproject: Innovative Structure, Metho-ds and InstrumenteDLR – German Aerospace CenterDiv.: Logistics Systems and Networks –LSNDept.: Environmental Engineering – LESeptember/1999-May/2003

e-Industrial Services – Value AddedServices for Intelligent ProductionSystemsFraunhofer-GesellschaftVF MAVO – Verstärkungsfonds MAVOFhG-Institutes: IML, IPA, IPT, IPK, IWU,TEG, GMD Institute FOKUSDiv.: Virtual Development and Training –VDTDept.: Visual Interactive Systems – VS Dept.: Virtual Interactive Training – VITJanuary/2000-December/2003

Accelerated Market Penetration ofMaterials Made of Renewable RawMaterials by Further Developing RapidShaping ProcessesFachagentur für NachwachsendeRohstofffe e.V., Alfred Fischer AG,Gütermann AG, Wilh. Förster KG,Gortchakoff & Partner, Biomer, SupolGmbH, IGV GmbH, Novamont GmbHDept.: Product and Process Management– PPMMarch/2000-February/2003

Development of a Computer-aidedMethodology for Establishing, Runningand Assessing Maintenance NetworksSaxony-Anhalt Ministry for Education andCultureOtto von Guericke University Magde-burg, SKET Walzwerkstechnik GmbH, VWAG, MMW GmbH, FAM GmbH, StahlbauMagdeburg GmbH, SYMACON GmbH,Piepenbrock Dienstleistungen GmbH &Co. KGDiv.: Logistics Systems and Networks –LSNDept.: Logistics System Planning andOperation – LPApril/2000-March/2003

Service Products for Planning Teams forFactory Planning Tertiarization – ProTTDLR – German Aerospace Center; FederalMinistry of Education and ResearchFIR Aachen, IAW Aachen, UniversityMünster, Technik & OrganisationMunich, Hörmann-Rawema Chemnitz,Carl Zeiss Aalen, Schott Glas Mainz, E-Media Magdeburg, IFB logistics &process consulting GmbH MagdeburgDiv.: Logistics Systems and Networks –LSNDept.: Logistics Strategies and Networks– LSOktober/2000-September/2003

IDEA Saxony-Anhalt – Interactive DigitalDevelopment and Training PlatformSaxony-AnhaltSaxony-Anhalt Ministry for Education andCultureOtto von Guericke University Magde-burg’s Institutes ISG, IFSL und IESKDiv.: Virtual Development and Training –VDT, Logistics Systems and Networks –LSN, Automation – AUTNovember/2000-July/2003


Development of Flue Gas Scrubbing forthe Utilization of Energetic Scrap Woodwith Stationary Fluidized Bed Gasification Lufttechnik Bayreuth Rüskamp GmbH(LTB), German Federation of IndustrialCooperative Research Associations »Otto-von-Guericke« AiF, Berlin OfficeDept.: Process and Plant Engineering –PATJanuary/2001-March/2003

Pilot Project for an Interactive Self-Learning Program (SLP) on Life CycleBased Plant Management (LCPM)CDG – Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft e.V.Div.: Logistics Systems and Networks –LSNDept.: Logistics System Planning andOperation – LPAugust/2001-June/2004

Uniqueness Comes from Within –Adaptability and Growth by DevelopingStrategic Potentials – UNIKATFederal Ministry of Education andResearchProspektiv GmbH, FESTO AG + Co,STACO Stapelmann GmbH, VodafonePilotentwicklung GmbH, M+W ZanderFacility Engineering GmbH, GEMI GmbH,Freudenberg Forschungsdienste KG, MärzInternetwork Services AGDiv.: Information Logistics – IFLDept.: Knowledge and InnovationManagement – WIMJanuary/2002-September/2003

Development and Production of HighPerformance Composites as part of theECOSITE GROWTH ProjectAKT – Altmärker KunststofftechnikGmbH (D)Div.: Production and Plant Management– PAMDept.: Product and Process Management– PPMJanuary/2002-December/2003

Knowledge Management in ProductDevelopment (Inno-how)Research Center CORE BUSINESS DEVEL-OPMENT GmbH, Otto von GuerickeUniversity Magdeburg, Institute forOccupational and Corporate Education(IBBP), BerliKomm, BOS, BroseFahrzeugteile GmbH & CoKG, DrägerMedical AG & Co. KGaA, Wieland WerkeAGDiv.: Information Logistics – IFLDept.: Knowledge and InnovationManagement – WIMJanuary/2002-March/2004

Explosives PortalSaxony-Anhalt State DevelopmentInstitutemegaDOK Informationsservice GmbH,LKA, Pyrotechnik Silberhütte GmbHDiv.: Information Logistics – IFLDept.: PIM – Prozess and InformationManagementMarch/2002-October/2002

Development and Optimization of theLogistics Structures for Mass Customiza-tion in the Footwear Industry – EwoMacsselve AG, DHL Danzas Air & OceanGmbH, Adidas-SALOMON AG, IWTGmbH, IFB logistics & process consultingGmbH, Technical University Munich,Universit HohenheimProject Group: MC – Mass CustomizationMay/2002-December/2004

Development of an Electronic Platformand an e-Commerce Solution forRegional Small and Medium-sizedEnterprises - Pilot: Landwarenhaus OnlineGmbHLandwarenhaus-Online GmbH,Volkswagen SERVICE UNIT, MicrosoftDeutschland GmbH, T-Systems CSMGmbH, itc GmbH, Saxony-Anhalt Ministryof Economics, Saxony-Anhalt AgriculturalMarketing AssociationDiv.: Information Logistics – IFLDept.: Process and InformationManagement – PIM, Information Systems– ITS June/2002-March/2003

Development of Innovative Products andServices Utilizing VR Technologies forSmall and Medium-sized Mechanical andPlant Engineering Enterprises (ProDIMA –VDTC)Schiess AG, Anhaltische Elektromotoren-werke Dessau GmbH, SIGMA InnovationMagdeburg GmbH, Bio-ÖlwerkMagdeburg, CIMBRIA SKET GmbHDept.: Virtual Interactive Training – VITJuly/2002-December/2003

Innovative Vegetable Oil Refining –REGINA IPPM e.V., ÖHMI Engineering GmbH,Becker Elektro, AWT Eisleben GmbH,TÜV Akademie GmbH, ÖHMI ConsultingGmbHDept.: Virtual Interactive Training – VITJuly/2002-December/2003

Development of a Virtual EngineeringToolkit for Small and Medium-sizedEnterprises – VE-KMUSaxony-Anhalt State DevelopmentInstituteDept.: Visual Interactive Systems – VSOctober/2002-December/2003


Development of Plants for the EnergeticUtilization of High Caloric Residues fromMechanical Waste Treatment FacilitiesAMB Anlagen und Maschinen BauGmbH, German Federation of IndustrialCooperative Research Associations »Otto-von-Guericke« AIFDept.: Process and Plant Engineering –PATOctober/2002-May/2004

Wind Power Forecasts for OffshoreWindparksMeteocontrol GmbH Augsburg, BISBremerhaven, Bosch MaintenanceTechnologies GmbH BremerhavenDept.: Logistics System Planning andOperation – LPNovember/2002-March/2004

Construction and Startup of a Demon-stration Plant with Energetic Coupling ofPolystal Product Hardening with ThermalAfterburning of Exhaust Air FlowsContaminated with StyrenePolystal Composites GmbH, Saxony-Anhalt Ministry of Economics andTechnologyDept.: Process and Plant Engineering –PATJanuary/2003-April/2003

Distributed, Cooperative Development ofa Die Casting Die for AluminumStructural Modules Applying InnovativeEngineering and Simulation TechnologiesIncluding Corresponding NecessaryAdvanced Training Concepts – Vedal SIMGesellschaft für Wirtschaftsförderung LKQuedlinburg mbH, Modell- und FormbauGmbH, HARDTOP GießereitechnologieGmbH, Teutloff - Bildungszentrum GmbHDept.: Virtual Interactive Training – VITApril/2003-March/2004

Virtual CityCapital City of Magdeburg, City Planningand Surveying Office, Geometrik mbH,MaTeG mbH, MSB, MagdeburgerStadtgartenbetrieb, MagdeburgCathedral Foundation Dept.: Virtual Development – VD September/2003-December/2003

MC-ProLogUniversity Hannover’s Institute for Plantsand Logistics – IFA, Project CommitteeSeptember/2003-January/2005

Business Startup Brochure »Saxony-Anhalt«Saxony-Anhalt Ministry of Economics, 3DMarketing und Design, Saxony-AnhaltState Marketing AssociationDept.: Process and InformationManagement – PIMNovember/2003-December/2003


Identification of Potentials for NewBusinessPLASA Ingenieurgesellschaft mbHDiv.: Information Logistics – IFLDept.: Knowledge and InnovationManagement – WIMSeptember/2002-January/2003

VR Training/Foundry – Forms ofComputer and Internet-based Trainingfor FoundriesVDG – Institute for Foundry TechnologyDüsseldorfDept.: Virtual Interactive Training – VITAugust/2001-January/2003

Project TimekeepingKieback & Peter GmbH & Co. KGDept.: Process and InformationManagement – PIMJanuary/2003-December/2003

Tool Container – Development of aSoftware Solution for the Identificationand Documentation of Tool ContainerContent and Structure AIRBUS Deutschland GmbHDept.: Virtual Interactive Training – VITMarch/2003-July/2003

Feasibility Study on the Use of VR-basedTraining Solutions for the A380 AIRBUS Deutschland GmbHDept.: Virtual Interactive Training – VITMarch/2003-March/2004

Technical Development of a BiomassCogeneration Plant and Oversight of itsConstruction at the BodelschwinghHouse in WolmirstedtBodelschwingh-Haus Wolmirstedt e.V.Dept.: Process and Plant Engineering –PATMarch/2003-March/2004

Industry Projects

(Selection)

SIGMA – Visualization and Processing ofDesign Variants for Technical EquipmentSIGMA Innovationsgesellschaft mbHDept.: Virtual Interactive Training – VITApril/2003-December/2003

Remote Control of Crucible InductionFurnace VisualizationOtto Junker GmbHDept.: Virtual Development – VDMay/2003-July/2003

Development of a Service Connector forCooperative Bid Management in PlantEngineeringBEA Elektrotechnik und AutomationTechnische Dienste Lausitz GmbH,Lindner AG JUCH Industrie-IsolierungGmbH, SKL Engineering & ContractingGmbH, TÜV Nord MPA Ges. f.Materialprüfung und AnlagensicherheitmbH & Co.KG, Weber RohrleitungsbauGmbH & Co.KG, Saxony-Anhalt Ministryof Economics, Eudemonia Solutions AGDept.: Process and InformationManagement – PIMMay/2003-February/2005

Interactive Visualization System IVS-VDTwith Authoring SystemEngelke engineering art GmbHDept.: Visual Interactive Systems – VS June/2003-September/2003

Pilot Operative Early Warning SystemP.L.A.N. SysFraport AG, Frankfurt am MainDept.: Logistics System Planning andOperation – LPJune/2003-December/2003

VA Foundry – Virtual Job Support forFoundriesRautenbach AGDept.: Virtual Development – VDJuly/2003-October/2003

Processing and 3-D Visualization ofRotating Electric Machines for MarketingPurposesAnhaltische Elektromotorenwerk DessauGmbHDept.: Virtual Development – VD July/2003-December/2003

PIZ IF Rota – Product Development andInnovation Center for Integrated RotaryMachining Manufacturing CellsBÄR-InnovationsZentrum Mineralguss,citim GmbH, EBEL Maschinenbau,engelke engineering art GmbH, HABHeiland Apparatebau, Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences,IGAM Ingenieur-gesellschaft für ange-wandte Mechanik mbH, MagdeburgWerkzeugmaschinen AG, H&B OMEGAEuropa GmbH, Otto von GuerickeUniversity Magdeburg, SYMACONEngineering GmbH, tbz Technologie- undBerufsbildungszentrum MagdeburggGmbH, Vosswinkel ElektroautomationGmbHDept.: Virtual Interactive Training – VITJuly/2003-December/2003

Occupational Training – Development ofa Demonstrator for VR-based TrainingUsing the Example of Tool Change on aCNC Milling Machineengelke engineering art GmbHDept.: Virtual Interactive Training – VITSeptember/2003-December/2003

Clustering of Objects and Determinationof the Reserve of Wear of SelectedEquipment in Technical FacilityManagement at the Leipzig WorksBMW AG Works LeipzigDept.: Logistics System Planning andOperation – LPSeptember/2003-December/2003


Determination of Potentials forCooperation in SalesAEM Dessau GmbH, RKW MagdeburgDept.: Process and InformationManagement – PIMSeptember/2003-December/2003

tti-Company Databasetti Magdeburg GmbHDept.: Information Systems – ITSOctober/2003-November/2003

VIDOP – Vendor Integrated DecentralizedOptimization of Production FacilitiesDaimlerChrysler AGDept.: Virtual Development – VDOctober/2003-February/2004

Vacuum Cleaner NozzleH. Hench GmbHDept.: Virtual Interactive Training – VITOctober/2003-March/2005

KomMaSys – Visualization of an ExampleApplication as Part of the Communica-tions Management System StudyIndustrieanlagen-BetriebsgesellschaftmbH (IABG)Dept.: Harz Regional CompetenceCenter, Virtual Engineering for Productsand Processes – VENovember/2003-December/2003

Development, Dimensioning and DesignSupport for Fuel Charging in Wood Fired Steam Generators at the BiomassCogeneration Plant DelitzschHans Brochier GmbH & Co. KGDept.: Process and Plant Engineering –PATNovember/2003-April/2004

Integration of VR and SimulationDeere & CompanyDept.: Virtual Development – VD November/2003-October/2004

Experimental Studies of the Use ofFluidized Bed Gasification to GenerateFuel Gas from RejectsWienerberger Ziegelindustrie GmbHDept.: Process and Plant Engineeing –PATDecember/2003-April/2004

Automatic Inspection of Sewers (Studyand Test Prototype Development)Div.: Automation – AUT

Optical 3-D System for Measuring TrainWheelsetsDiv.: Automation – AUT

Automatic Rivet Scanning on AirplaneFuselagesDiv.: Automation – AUT

Miniaturized 6-D Measuring System forMeasuring Spatial CurvesDiv.: Automation – AUT


International Research Partners

(Selection)

Asia Pacific Roundtable for CleanerProduction (APRCP), Manila, PhilippinesAsian Society for EnvironmentalProtection (ASEP), Bangkok, ThailandALICER – Asociación para la Promocióndel Diseño Cerámico, Castellón, SpainBaltic Container Terminal, Riga, LatviaBaumann College Moscow, RussiaBrno University of Technology, Brno,Czech RepublicBudapest University of Technology andEconomics, Budapest, HungaryBurapha University, Department ofGeography, Chon Buri, ThailandCalifornia Institute of TechnologyMechanical Engineering, Pasadena, USACentre for Renewable Energy CRES,Pikermi Attiki, GreeceCentre for Research and TechnologyHellas CERTH, Ptolemais, GreeceHellas, Thermi, Salonika, GreeceCEPE – Centre for Energy Policy andEconomics, Swiss Federal Institute ofTechnology Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandCeramic Design Technology Institute(ALICER), Castellón, SpainChalmers University of Technology,Göteburg, SwedenChulalongkorn University, Bangkok,ThailandCTO – Ship Design and Research Centre,Gdansk, PolandCzech Technical University Prague,Prague, Czech RepublicDansk Teknologisk Institut/DanishTechnological Institute, DenmarkDelft University of Technology, Delft,NetherlandsDepartment of Applied Physics & Instru-mentation,Cork Institute of Technology,IrelandEcole des Mines dÁlbi-Carmaux, Albi,FranceEcole Normale Supérieure de Cachan,Paris, France

Ecole Polytechnique Universitaire deMarseille, Marseille, FranceEscola Superior Agraria de Beja, Beja,PortugalEuropean Process Safety Centre,Warwickshire, Great BritainFundação Getulio Vargas, São Paulo,BrazilGISAT, Prague, Czech Republicgrupo apex, Madrid, SpainHellenic Institute of Transport, Salonika,GreeceHong Kong University of Science andTechnologie, Hong Kong, ChinaIDC Information Technologies, Riga,LatviaINAOEP, Instituto Nacional de Astrofisica,Óptica y Électrónika, Puebla, MexicoIndonesian Society of EnvironmentalProfessionals (ISEP), Jakarta, IndonesiaIndustrial Technology Research Institute,Taipei, TaiwanInesc Porto, Porto, PortugalInstitute of Cybernetics, Tallinn, EstoniaInstituto de Technología Cerámica-AICE(IPC), Castellón, SpainInstituto Superiore Téchnico de Lisboa,Lissabon, PortugalIntergraph Computer Services (Romania)Ltd., Bucharest, RomaniaIntro solutions Ankara, TurkeyInWEnt Regional Coordination Office forASEAN, Makati City, PhilippinesIowa State University, Virtual RealityApplications Center, Ames, Iowa, USAItalian Ship Research Center (CETENASpA), Genoa, ItalyITI Aristotle University Thessaloniki,Salonika, GreeceJoint Research Company, Ispra, ItaliaKarl-Franzens-University, Graz, AustriaKaunas University of Technology, Kaunas,LatviaLaboratory of Design, Production andManagement, Universiteit van Twente,Twente, NetherlandsLatvian Intelligent Systems, Riga, LatviaLa Universidad de La Habana, Havana,Cuba

Liophant Simulation Club, University ofGenoa, Genoa, ItalyLiverpool John Moores University HigherEducation Corporation, Liverpool, GreatBritainLomonossov University Moscow, Instituteof Mechanics, Moscow, RussiaLund University, Lund, SwedenMassachusetts Institute of Technology,Massachusetts, USAMC Gills University, Montreal, CanadaMoscow Automobile-Road ConstructionInstitute MADI (TU), Moscow, RussiaMoskowski aftomobilno-doroschnuiInstitut, Moscow, RussiaNanyang Technological University,SingaporeNational Aerospace University, KharkivAviation Institute, Kharkiv, UkraineNational Microelectronics ResearchCentre (NMRC) University College, Cork,IrlandNetherlands Organization for AppliedScientific Research, Delft, NetherlandsNorwegian Building Research Institute,Oslo, NorwayOskar Von Miller – Conception, Researchand Design Institute for Thermal PowerEquipment (OVM – ICCPET), Bucharest,RomaniaPhilippine Pollution PreventionRoundtable, Manila, PhilippinesPIAP – Industrial Research Institute forAutomation and Measurement, Warsaw,PolandPolitecnico di Milano, Milan, ItalyRéseau CCSO, Fribourg, SwitzerlandRiga Technical University, Riga, LatviaRutgers University, New Jersey, USASchlumbergerSema Sociedad AnónimaEspañola, Madrid, SpainSchool of Mechanical Engineering,University of Leeds, Great BritainSFERA-Societa per la Formazione e leRisorse Aziendali per Azioni, ItalyShanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai,China


Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield,Great BritainSP Swedish Nat. Testing and ResearchInstitute, Boras, SwedenState Institute of AeronauticalEngineering (GosNIIAS) Moscow, RussiaStanford University, Stanford, USASwedish University of Agricultural ScienceSLU, Uppsala, Sweden Technical University Crete, Crete, GreeceTechnical University of Denmark, Lyngby,DenmarkTechnical University of Lisbon, Lisbon,PortugalTechnical University of Sofia, Sofia,BulgaraTeknologisk Institut, DenmarkTelefonica I+D, Valladolid, SpainTemida, Ljubljana, SloveniaThai-German Institute, Chonburi,ThailandThailand Environment Institute, Bangkok,ThailandThe Open University, Milton Keynes,Great BritainThe University of Athens, Athens, GreeceThe University of California, Berkley, USAThe University of Nottingham,Nottingham, Great BritainThule Institute, Oulu, FinlandTrinity College Dublin, Dublin, IrelandT-soft, Prague, Czech RepublicUniversité Libre de Bruxelles, Departmentof Mechanics, Brussels, BelgiumUNINOVA/CEMOP – Instituto deDesenvolvimento de Novas Tecnologias -Centro de Excelência de Microelectrónicae Optoelectrónica de Processos Monte da Caparica, PortugalUniversidad Politicnica de Valencia,Valencia, SpainUniversidade Federal Fluminense, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilUniversita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore diMilano, Milan, Italy

Università degli Studi di Genova, Genoa,ItalyUniversita di Napoli, Naples, ItalyUniversity »Lucia Blaga«, MechanicalEngineering, Sibiu, RomaniaUniversitat Politecnica de Catalunya,Terrassa, SpainUniversität von Nottingham, Nottingham,Great BritainUniversity Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandUniversite de Haute Alsace, Mulhouse,FranceUniversity College Cork, Institute ofGeography, Institute for BusinessInformation Systems, Cork, IrelandUniversity College of Borås, Borås,SwedenUniversity of Athens, Athen, GreeceUniversity of Birmingham, Birmingham,Great BritainUniversity of Florence, Florence, ItalyUniversity of Glasgow, Glasgow, GreatBritainUniversity of Helsinki, Helsinki, FinnlandUniversity of Information Technology andManagement, Rzeszow, PolandUniversity of Leeds, Leeds, Great BritainUniversity of Michigan, Virtual RealityLaboratory, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USAUniversity of Miskolc, Miskolc, HungaryUniversity of Oxford, Oxford, GreatBritainUniversity of Science and TechnologyBeijing, Beijing, ChinaUniversity of Southern Queensland,Toowoomba, AustraliaUniversity of Tampere, Tampere, FinlandUniversity of Trondheim, Trondheim,NorwayUniversity of Ulster, Ulster, Great BritainUniversity of West Bohemia (UWB),Pilsen, Czech RepublicUniversity of Zilina, Zilina, Slovakia

Vietnam Productivity Centre (VPC),Hanoi, VietnamVR Centre – University of Teesside,Middlesbrough, Great BritainWarsaw University of Technology,Warsaw, Poland


Boards and Committees

(Selection)

Anhaltinisches ElektromotorenwerkDessau GmbH (AEM)Prof. Michael Schenk – Member of theAdvisory Board

German Federation of IndustrialCooperative Research Associations »Otto-von-Guericke« (AiF)Prof. Michael Schenk – Member

German Logistics Association (BVL)Prof. Michael Schenk – Member of theExecutive Board and Steering Committee

German Russian Forum Prof. Michael Schenk – Member

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (FhG) Scientific-Technical Board (WTR)Prof. Michael Schenk – Member of theMain Commission

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (FhG) ProductionAllianceProf. Michael Schenk – Vice-Spokesman

IGZ Innovations- und GründerzentrumMagdeburg GmbHProf. Michael Schenk – Member of theAdvisory Board

Saxony-Anhalt Innovation Advisory BoardProf. Michael Schenk – Member of theAdvisory Board

Saxony-Anhalt State Government ITAdvisory BoardProf. Michael Schenk – Member

Jenoptik AG, Scientific Advisory BoardProf. Michael Schenk – Member

Karl-Heinz Beckurts FoundationProf. Michael Schenk – Member

TKB – Technologiekontor BremerhavenR&D Company for the Utilization ofRegenerative Energies m.b.H.Prof. Michael Schenk – Member of theBoard of Directors

Association of German Foundry Experts(VDG)Prof. Michael Schenk – Member of theResearch Advisory Board

Association of German Engineers VDI –Society for Industrial Engineering (ADB)Prof. Michael Schenk – Member of theAdvisory Board

Center for Neuroscientific Innovation andTechnology ZENIT GmbHProf. Michael Schenk – Member of theScientific Advisory Board

Association for the Promotion ofMechanical and Plant Engineering inSaxony and Saxony-Anhalt (FASA)Prof. Michael Schenk – Chairman of theBoard

Industrial Measuring Sensors WorkingGroup (AMA e.V.)Dr. Ulrich Schmucker – InstituteRepresentative

Simulation Working GroupMr. Marco Schumann – Member of theDistributed Modeling and SimulationTechnical Group

Asian Society for EnvironmentalProtection (ASEP) Mr. Frank Müller – MemberMr. Ralf Opierzynski – Member

Association of Geographic InformationLaboratories in Europe (AGILE)Dr. Ulrich Raape – Member

German Logistics Association e.V. (BVL)Mr. Peter Rauschenbach – Head of the»European Disposal and RecyclingManagement« Working Group

Climbing and Walking Robot Association(CLAWAR)Dr. Norbert Elkmann – ObserverDr. Ulrich Schmucker – Observer

German Society for Project Management– Regional Chapter MagdeburgMs. Katrin Reschwamm – Member

German Research Dialog Future (DFF)Mr. Hans-Georg Schnauffer – Member ofthe Circle of Outside Experts

Dynapro ForumDr. Carlos Jahn – Member

EU Commission 5th Framework ProgramDr. Eberhard Blümel – ExpertMr. Stefan Stüring – Expert


EU Commission 6th Framework ProgramDr. Eberhard Blümel – EU DV ITS ExpertMr. Stefan Stüring – EU DV ITS Expert

European Robotics Network (EURON)Dr. Norbert Elkmann – MemberDr. Ulrich Schmucker – Member

Society for Computer Science (GI), Dr. Norbert Elkmann – MemberTechnical Group Industrial EnvironmentalInformation SystemsMr. Ralf Opierzynski – Member

Association for the Promotion of AppliedQuality Berlin Dr. Horst Lewy – Vice President

Association for the Promotion ofMaterials Cycle Management Dr. Lutz Hoyer – Member of the Board

Fraunhofer Network for Research onMobility of Goods, Mobility WorkingGroupMr. Eyk Flechtner – Member

Fraunhofer Network for RapidPrototypingDr. Rudolph Meyer – Coordinator

Fraunhofer Network »Vision«Mr. Dirk Berndt – MemberMr. Christian Steinmann – Mitglied

Comprehensive Center for TransportationBraunschweig (GZVB)Mr. Eyk Flechtner – Member

Society for Operations Research (GOR)e.V.Dr. Rico Wojanowski – Member

InnoMed e.V. Mr. Dirk Berndt – Member

International Green ProductivityAssociation (IGPA)Mr. Peter Rauschenbach – MemberMr. Ralf Opierzynski – Member

Coordination Center for Renewable RawMaterials KoNaRoDr. Lutz Hoyer – Member of the SolidFuels Working Group

German Customer Service Association(KVD)Ms. Cathrin Plate – Member

Magdeburg Alliance for the Promotion ofOptical Measurement and Test Tech-nologiesMr. Dirk Berndt – Chairman

Central German Telematics Network, Products and Innovation Working GroupMr. Eyk Flechtner – Member

ÖHMI EuroCert, Certification CenterDr. Horst Lewy – Member of the SteeringCommittee

Open GIS Consortium (OGC)Dr. Ulrich Raape – Technical CommitteeMember for the Fraunhofer IFF (Co-repre-sentative)

German Business Rationalization Board ofTrustees – RKW Sachsen-AnhaltDr. Horst Lewy – Member of the Board

Elbe-Börde-Heide Regional CompetenceNetworkMs. Andrea Urbansky – Member of theBoard

Rephyna e.V.Mr. Dirk Berndt – Member

Simulation Interoperability Standardiza-tion Organization (SISO)Dr. Ulrich Raape – Member of theSynthetic Natural Environment (SNE)Planning and Review Panel (PRP)

The International EmergencyManagement Society (TIEMS)Dr. Ulrich Raape – Member of the Board,Vice President for Communication andPublications

The International Journal of EmergencyManagementDr. Ulrich Raape – Member of theEditorial Board

Transfer Center for Automation inMechanical Engineering (TAM)Dr. Ulrich Schmucker – Member of theBoard

Urban Advisory Council »Scientific Port« Mr. Ingmar Franke – InstituteRepresentative

Association of German Foundry Experts(VDG)Ms. Sonja Hintze – Foundry TechnicalCommittee

Association of German Engineers VDI – Factory Planning Research GroupMr. Holger Seidel – Member of the»Definition of Factory Planning« WorkingGroupMr. Gregor Sallaba – Member of the»Definition of Factory Planning« and»Extended Efficiency Calculation«Working Groups

Association of German Engineers VDI –Society for Metrology and Automation,Technical Committee 3.32 Optical 3-DMetrologyMr. Christian Steinmann – Member


Association of German Engineers VDI –Industrial Engineering Association (ADB)Dr. Gerhard Müller – Member of theBoard Ms. Cathrin Plate – TechnicalCollaboration on the Main Committee onMaintenance

Association of German Engineers VDI –Environmental Engineering CoordinationCenter (KUT) Industrial Performance Indicators forEnvironmental Management WorkingGroupMr. Peter Rauschenbach – MemberMr. Ralf Opierzynski – Member

Association of German Engineers VDI – Magdeburg ChapterDr. Horst Lewy – Chair of MagdeburgChapter, Member of the VDI BoardMs. Andrea Urbansky – MemberMr. Frank Müller – MemberMr. Ralph Seelmann-Eggebert – Member

Association of German Mechanical andPlant Engineers – Mass CustomizationResearch GroupMr. Ralph Seelmann-Eggebert – Member

Wind Energy AgencyBremerhaven/Bremen (WAB)Dr. Klaus Richter – TechnicalCollaborationMr. Frank Ryll – Technical Collaboration

Association for the Promotion ofMechanical and Plant Engineering inSaxony and Saxony-Anhalt Ms. Andrea Urbansky – ManagingDirector


Articles

(Selection)

Berndt, D.:Dreidimensionale Offline-Geometrieprüfung am Beispiel vonKatalysatorgehäusen.In: Wirtschaftsspiegel.(2003), June, Automotive Special 2003

Berndt, D.:Optical 3-D Profile Measuring EquipmentIncreases Flow Rate Durchflussmenge.In: Logistics Connects.(2003), ISBN 3-8167-6282-4

Blümel, E.:Aktuelle Berufsausbildung – Visuell-interaktives Trainieren an der Kernschieß-maschine.In: Gießerei-Rundschau.50 (2003), Issue 9/10, p. 250-251

Blümel, E. ; Babot, J. ; Novitsky, L. :Applications of Simulation and ITSolution in the Baltic Port Areas of theAssociated Candidate CountriesIn: JUMI Ltd. Riga, Latvia06/2003, ISBN 9984-30-057-9

Blümel, E. ; Endig, M.:Entwicklung innovativer Produkte undDienstleistungen unter Nutzung von VR-Technologien für KMU des Maschinen-und Anlagenbaus – ProDIMA.In: isw akzente.(2003), Issue 14/2003, Special No. forisw-report F 25362, p. 32-36

Blümel, E. ; Endig, M.:ProDiMA - VDTC - Utilizing VRTechnologies for the Development ofProducts and Services for Small andMedium-sized Mechanical and PlantEngineering EnterprisesIn: Logistic Connects.(2003), p. 14-15, ISSN 1611-6631

Publications

Monographs and

Edited Works

(Selection)

Blümel, E. ; Babot, J. ; Novitsky, L.:Applications of Simulation and ITSolution in the Baltic Port Areas of theAssociated Candidate Countries, JUMILtd..Riga, Latvia : 2003, ISBN 9984-30-057-9

Jahn, C. , Risch, W. (Ed.):Ansätze zur Kooperationsgestaltungzwischen Mikrounternehmen – Aspektedes Service-Engineerings zwischen kleinsten wissensorientierten Dienst-leistungsunternehmenStuttgart : IRB-Verlag, 2003, ISBN 3-8167-6312-X

Schenk, M. (Ed.):Gastvortragsreihe Logistik 2003 – Logistikals Arbeitsfeld der Zukunft.Magdeburg : Fraunhofer IFF, 2003, ISBN 3-8167-6335-9

Schenk, M. (Ed.):Logistik Connects – News and Prospectsfrom the Fraunhofer IFF and the IFSL ofthe Otto von Guericke University.Magdeburg : Fraunhofer IFF, 2003, ISSN 1611-6631, ISBN 3-8167-6282-4

Schenk, M. ; Inderfurth, K. ; Wäscher, G.;Ziems, D. (Ed.):9. Magdeburger Logistik-Tagung – Logis-tik aus technologischer und ökologischerSicht: Logistikplanung & -management.Magdeburg : 2003, IBSN 3-930385-47-3

Schenk, M. ; Mühlhaus, G. (Ed.); Sallaba,G. ; Gröpke, S. ; Wahl, M.: ProTT-Schriftenreihe Band 4 – Branchen-spiegel Deutsche Fabrikplanung – Unter-nehmensportraits, Leistungsangebote,Vergleichende Darstellungen.Stuttgart : Fraunhofer IRB Verlag, 2003,ISBN 3-8167-6332-4

Schenk, M. ; Schlüter, W. (Ed.): ProTT Publications Vol. 2 – Arbeit-nehmerentsendung bei internationalenFabrikplanungsprojekten – Arbeits-kollisionsrecht und Überblick über dasArbeitsrecht ausgewählter Länder.Stuttgart : Fraunhofer IRB Verlag, 2003,ISBN 3-8167-6391-X

Schenk, M. ; Schlüter, W. (Ed.): ProTT Publications Vol. 5 – Vertrags-gestaltung im internationalen Industrie-und AnlagenbauStuttgart : Fraunhofer IRB Verlag, 2003,ISBN 3-8167-6391-X

Schenk, M. ; Schulte, H. (Ed.) ; Koerber,C. ; Gröpke, S. ; Sallaba, G. ; Dengler, T.: ProTT Publications Vol. 3 – Typologi-sierung von Fabriken – Ein Element derstrategischen Zielplanung.Stuttgart : Fraunhofer IRB Verlag, 2003,ISBN 3-8167-6294-8

Syllwasschy, M. ; Toth, V. ; Wilke, C. ;Urbansky, A. ; Schenk, M. (Ed.):E-Businessfähigkeit für KMU derMaschinen- und Anlagenbaubranche.Stuttgart : Fraunhofer IRB Verlag, 2003,ISBN 3-8167-6305-7


Blümel, E. ; Hintze, A.:Virtuelle Entwicklungsumgebung zumEntwurf, Test und Training für komplexeMaschinen.In: VDI: 61. Internationale TagungLandtechnik 2003(Hannover November 7-8, 2003) -Proceedings, p. 207-212, ISBN 3-18-091798-9

Blümel, E. ; Hintze, A. ; Schumann, M. ;Schulz, T. ; Stüring, S.:Virtual Environments for the Training ofMaintenance and Service Tasks.In: SCS International (SCS): 2003 WinterSimulation Conference(New Orleans, December 7-10, 2003) -Proceedings, p. 2001-2007, ISBN 0-7803-8132-7

Blümel, E. ; Hintze, S. ; Mnich, F. ; Krelle,M.:Visuell-interaktives Trainieren an derKernschießmaschine.In: Giesserei.(2003), No. 6, p. 116-117, ISSN 0016-9765

Blümel, E. ; Novitsky, L.:Introduction to BALTPORTS-IT: Applica-tions of Simulation and IT-Solutions inthe Baltic Port Areas.In: The International Workshop on Har-bour, Maritime & Multimodal LogisticsModelling and Simulation (HMS)(Riga, Latvia,, September 18-20, 2003),Proceedings, p. 289 -293, ISBN 9984-32-547-4

Blümel, E. ; Novitsky, L.:Simulation and IT Solutions for BalticPorts.In: Logistics Connects.(2003), p. 13, ISSN 1611-6631

Blümel, E. ; Sabeur, M.:Efficient Human-Maschine Interfaces inVehicle Cockpit Support LogisticsProcesses.In: Logistics Connects.(2003), p. 36-37, ISSN 1611-6631

Blümel, E. ; Salem, W. ; Schenk, M:Using Virtual Reality in In-FactoryTraining: Adding More Value to theProduction System.In: 36th CIRP, International Seminar onManufacturing Systems(Saarbrücken, June 4, 2003) -Proceedings, p. 219-223, ISBN 3-930429-58-6, ISSN 0945-6244

Blümel, E. ; Sturek, R.:Virtual Reality Platforms for development,test and training in industrial applica-tions.In: Slovenské Centrum Produktivity, 6. Národné Fórum Produktivity(Zilina, September 25-26, 2003) -Proceedings, p. 68-74, ISBN 80-968324-7-6

Elkmann, N. ; Saenz, J. ; Felsch, T. ;Althoff, H. ; Boehme T. ; Altrock, M.:Kinematics Systems for Inspection andCleaning of Sewer Canal.In: 6th International Conference onClimbing and Walking Robots(Catania, Italy, September 2003) -Proceedings

Endig, M. ; Kuscher, G. ; Müller, A.:Produktion des Integrierten Geodaten-satzes – Datenmodellierung als Heraus-forderung.In: ExperPraxis 2003/2004, ExperTeam-Jahrbuch für die Praxis der Informations-verarbeitung.(2003), March, p. 104-108, ISSN 0944-2863

Gohla, M.:Thermal Utilization of Biomass inGermany – Technologies and EconomicsIn: Conference on Waste-to-Energy andHigh Temperature Gas CleanupTechnologies.(Taipei, October 29-30, 2003) -Proceedings

Gohla, M. ; Schrader, J. ; Hoyer, L.:Energy Wood Production Chains inEurope.In: EU Echaine, In Progress, 5thFramework Programme EESD, ENK5-CT-2002-00623 (2003)

Gronwald, S.:Effiziente Produktentwicklung mit inte-grierten RP-Prozessen.In: Rapid Prototyping News.(2002/2003), p. 7

Hanisch, A. ; Jahn, C.:Professional Support for CooperativeSimulation Projects – A Challenge for theSimulation of Logistics and ProductionNetworks.In: SSC Summer Simulation Conference2003(Montreal, July 20-24, 2003) -Proceedings

Hanisch, A. ; Tolujew, J. ; Raape, U. ;Schulze, T.:Online-Simulation für Personenströme ineinem Frühwarnsystem.In: Otto-von-Guericke-UniversitätMagdeburg: 17. SymposiumSimulationstechnik ASIM 2003(Magdeburg, September 16-19, 2003) -Proceedings, p. 221-226, ISBN 3-936150-27-3


Reinhardt, K. ; North, K.:Transparency and transfer of individualcompetencies. A concept of integrativecompetence management. In: Maurer, H.:I-KNOW 2003, Third InternationalConference on Knowledge ManagementProceedings.Graz : Institute for Information Processingand Computer Supported New Media(IICM), Journal of Universal ComputerScience 9.2003, Nr. 6

Reschwamm, K.:HARMONY – vernetztes Arbeiten in derExistenzgründungsberatung.In: Fraunhofer IFF: Innovationen inNetzwerken: von der Idee über dieUmsetzung bis zum Start-up Support(Magdeburg, February 25-26, 2003) -CD-ROM Innovationen in Netzwerken

Reschwamm, K. ; Wolf, A.:HARMONY – A collaborative Platform forNetworked Start-up Support.In: Europäische Kommission: IST-Pro-gramm: eChallenges 2003(Bologna, Italy, Oktober 22-24, 2003) -Tagungsband Building the KnowlegdeEconomy, Part 2, p. 1573-1579,ISBN 1-58603-379 (IOS Press)

Ryll, F. ; Gebert, B. ; Höpner, C.:VR-Instandhaltungsleitstand.In: 24. VDI/VDEh-Forum Instandhaltung(VDI/VDEh): Instandhaltung zwischenHandwerk und Cybertech(Lahnstein, May 13-14, 2003) -Proceedings VDI-Berichte 1763, p. 113-127, ISBN 3-18-091763-6

Sallaba, G.: Fabrikplanung als industrielle Dienst-leistungIn: ProTT-Abschlussveranstaltung imRahmen der 6. Wissenschaftstage desFraunhofer IFF.(Magdeburg, June 26, 2003) -Proceedings

Hanisch, A. ; Tolujew, J. ; Richter, K. ;Schulze, T.:Online Simulation of Pedestrian Flow inPublic Buildings.In: WSC Winter Simulation Conference2003(New Orleans, December 7-10, 2003) -Proceedings, p. 1635-1641

Hermansky, J. ; Seelmann-Eggebert, R.:Logistic Challenges and Contributions toMass Customization.In: IEE magazine.(2003), http://www.iee.org/Publish/News/

Hintze, A.:Technisches Wissen erleben – interaktivesLernen in virtuellen Welten.In: SCS/ASIM: 17. SymposiumSimulationstechnik ASIM 2003(Magdeburg, September 16-19, 2003) -Proceedings, p. 53-58, ISBN 3-936150-27-3

Hoyer, L. ; Gohla, M.:Entwicklung und Realisierung dezentralerKraft-Wärmekopplungsanlagen zur ener-getischen Nutzung von Biomasse.In: EU-Innovationsseminar ElektrischeEnergiewandlungssysteme Magdeburg(Magdeburg 2003) - Proceedings

Jahn, C. ; Richter, K.: Kopplung digitaler und realer Logistik-systeme – Potentiale und Perspektiven fürPlanung und Betrieb. In: 9. Magdeburger LogistiktagungLOGISCH(Magdeburg, November 20-21, 2003) -Companion Volume, p. 264-278

Jahn, C. ; Richter, K. ; Schenk, M.:Virtuelle Logistik als Folgeschritt derDigitalisierung von Fertigungs- undMontageprozessen. In: Scientific Reports der 16. Internatio-nalen Wissenschaftlichen Konferenz(Mittweida, November 6-7, 2003Vol. 2, Innovative Produkt- und Prozessentwicklung, p. 60-64

Jung, T. ; Gröpke, S.:Internationalisierungserfahrungen deut-scher Unternehmen – Ergebnisse einerexplorativen Unternehmensbefragung.In: ProTT-Abschlussveranstaltung imRahmen der 6. Wissenschaftstage desFraunhofer IFF(Magdeburg, June 26, 2003) -Proceedings

Kimura, I. ; Vandamme, M.:Virtual and Augmented Reality forCollaborative Automotive Technologie.In: SCS/ASIM: 17. SymposiumSimulationstechnik ASIM 2003(Magdeburg, September 16-19, 2003) -Proceedings, p. 65-67, ISBN 3-936150-27-3

Paulus, D. ; Plate, C. ; Richter, K. ;Tharun, G.: Life Cycle Oriented Plant Management.In: International Conference on Asset andMaintenance Management. University ofPretoria(Pretoria, October 1-2, 2003) - CD, p. 1-19

Plate, C. ; Gerstner, T.:Instandhaltungs- und Diagnosesystem fürden After Sales Service mobiler Recycling-anlagenIn: 24. VDI/VDEh-Forum Instandhaltung(VDI/VDEh): Instandhaltung zwischenHandwerk und Cybertech(Lahnstein, May 13-14, 2003) -Proceedings VDI-Berichte 1763, p. 113-127, ISBN 3-18-091763-6

Rauschenbach, P. ; Freund, C.:Dienstleistungsengineering in einemNetzwerk wissensintensiver Mikrounter-nehmenIn: Jahn, C. ; Risch, W.: Ansätze zur Kooperationsgestaltungzwischen Mikrounternehmen.Stuttgart: Fraunhofer IRB Verlag, 2003,ISBN 3-8167-6312-X, p. 77-98

Schenk, M.:Fabriken in Produktionsnetzen.In: wt-online.April, 2003

Schenk, M.:Gastkommentar für die ImagekampagnePro Magdeburg.In: Stadtmarketing Magdeburg: Magde-burg sind Wir(Magdeburg, October, 2003)

Schenk, M.:Interview on the occasion of the 6thScience Days.In: Magdeburger Volksstimme. June 28, 2003

Schenk, M.:Planen von Fabriken mit Zukunft.In: Fachzeitschrift Maschinenbau.(2003), July

Schenk, M.:Virtual Reality und Simulation - Perspek-tiven für Entwicklung, Test und Trainingin der IndustrieIn: SCS-Europe BVBA 2003: Frontiers inSimulation. Simulationstechnik ASIM, 17.Symposium in Magdeburg(Magdeburg, September 16-19, 2003) -Proceedings

Schenk, M.:Willkommen in der Zukunft: Experimenteohne Risiko.In: Citypress, Special Issue: StandortSachsen-Anhalt – Wirtschaft, Industrieund Kultur.

Schenk, M. ; Blümel, E. ; Hintze, S. ;Löblich, H.:VR-Platform for developing and trainingon casting installations.In: VDG, WFO-Technical Forum(Düsseldorf, June 16-17, 2003), ShortVersions of Conference Lectures

Schenk, M. ; Blümel, E. ; Stüring, S.:Virtual Interactive Training – Methods,Tools and Scenarios to manage complextechnical systems.In: Luczak, Zink (Ed.):Human Factors in Organizational Designand Management – VII (ODAM 7).Aachen, October, 2003

Schenk, M. ; Fröhlich, S.:Effizient vom Wald zum Werk.In: Logistik-DVZ.No. 126, 21 October, 2003, p. 22

Schenk, M. ; Müller, G. ; Blümel, E.:Virtuelles Entwicklungs- und Trainings-zentrum (VDTC) – Zukunftschancen fürden Maschinen- und Anlagenbau inSachsen-Anhalt.In: Mitteldeutsche Mitteilungen.April, 2003

Schenk, M. ; Müller, G. ; Blümel, E.:Zwischen Handwerk und Cybertech.In: VDI – 24. VDI-Instandhaltungsforums(Lahnstein bei Koblenz, May 13-14,2003) - Proceedings VDI-Berichte 1763, S. 6-19, ISBN 3-18-091763-6, ISSN 0083-5560

Schenk, M. ; Röben, H. ; Seelmann-Eggebert, R.:PostPonement for Mass CustomizationProducts.In: Production Operations ManagementSociety: POM 2003(Savannah, USA, April 4-7, 2003) -Proceedings, MAC-02.1, CD-ROM

Schenk, M. ; Sallaba, G. ; Seidel, H.:Theorie und Praxis der Dienstleistungs-internationalisierung am Beispiel derIndustrieplanung.In: wt-online.April, 2003


Schenk, M. ; Seelmann-Eggebert, R.:Challenges of Mass CustomizationManufacturing.In: Tseng, M. M. ; Piller, F.T.:The Customer Centric Enterprise. Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer-Verlag,2003, S. 395-409, ISBN 3-540-02492-1

Schenk, M. ; Seelmann-Eggebert, R.:Enablers for Mass Customization acrossthe Value Chain.In: IEE Symposium(London, February 27, 2003) -Proceedings, p. 8/1-8/2

Schenk, M. ; Seelmann-Eggebert, R.:Enabling Mass Customization across theValue Chain.In: Piller, T.F. ; Stotko, C.M.:Mass Customization und Kundenintegra-tion. Neue Wege zum innovativenProdukt.Düsseldorf : Symposion Publishing, 2003,ISBN 3-936608-05-9

Schenk, M. ; Seelmann-Eggebert, R.:Logistics Model Process for MassCustomization in the Shoe IndustryIn: Spina, S. ; Vinelli, A. ; Cagliano, R. ;Kalchschmidt, M. ; Romano, P. ;Salvador, F.:The Challenges of Integrating Research &Practice.Como, Italy : SGEDITORIALI PADOVA,2003, p. 919-926, ISBN 88-86281-78-1

Schenk, M. ; Seelmann-Eggebert, R.:PostPonement for Mass Customized Products.In: POM (Production OperationsManagement Society) 2003(Savannah, Georgia, USA, April 4-7,2003) - Proceedings MAC-02.1


Schnauffer, H.-G. ; Staiger, M. ;Kohlgrüber, M. ; Jäger, D.:Sechs Schritte zur Einzigartigkeit.In: Schnauffer, H.-G. ; Kohlgrüber, M. ;Jäger, D.:Das einzigartige Unternehmen – Mit stra-tegischen Potenzialen zur Differenzierungim Wettbewerb.Berlin : Springer, 2003, p. 14-31,ISBN 3-540-00581-1

Schnauffer, H.-G. ; Staiger, M. ; Voigt, S.:Hypertext-Organisation in der Entwick-lung: Kampf den Wissens-InselnIn: Management & Qualität.33 (2003), No. 9, p. 10-12

Schnauffer, H.-G. ; Staiger, M. ; Voigt,V.; Peters, S.:Von der Wissensinsel zum Netzknoten.In: Wissensmanagement: das Magazin fürFührungskräfte.(2003), No. 5, p. 20-23

Schnauffer, H.-G. ; Stieler-Lorenz, B. ;Peters, S.:Hypertext-Organisation – das Wissen vonEntwicklungsprojekten optimal nutzen.In: FB-IE. Zeitschrift für Unternehmens-entwicklung und Industrial Engineering.52 (2003), No. 2, p. 80-83

Schrader, J. ; Gohla, M. ; Hoyer, L.:Energieökologisches Modellprojekt zurdezentralen Energieversorgung einerdiakonischen Einrichtung.In: Internationaler Kongress für nach-wachsende Rohstoffe und Pflanzenbio-technologie(Magdeburg, June 16-17, 2003) -Proceedings 9 (CD)

Schenk, M. ; Seelmann-Eggebert, R.: The holistic idea of service in Mass Cus-tomization.In: POM (Production OperationsManagement Society) 2003(Savannah, Georgia, USA, April 4-7,2003) - Proceedings MAC-03.1

Schenk, M. ; Seelmann-Eggebert, R.:The Rule of Suppliers in the holistic Ideaof Product Development.In: Pawar, K. S. ; Muffatto, M.:Logistics and Networked Organisations.Seville, Spain : Centre for ConcurrentEnterprise, 2003, p. 289-295, ISBN 0-85358-121-5,

Schenk, M. ; Seelmann-Eggebert, R.;Kraft, A.:Distribution kundenindividueller Massen-produkte am Beispiel der Schuhindustrie.In: Otto-von-Guericke-Universität: 9. Magdeburger Logistiktagung(Magdeburg, November 20-21, 2003) -Proceedings, p. 190-197, ISBN 3-930385-47-3

Schenk, M. ; Seelmann-Eggebert, R.;Kraft, A.:The Holistic Idea in Service on MassCustomization.In: Production Operations ManagementSociety: POM 2003(Savannah USA, April 4-7, 2003) -Proceedings, MAC-03.1, CD-ROM

Schenk, M. ; Seidel, H. ; Sallaba, G.:Theorie und Praxis der Dienstleistungs-internationalisierung/Implikationen derDienstleistungsinternationalisierung fürdie Fabrikplanung.In: wt werkstattstechnik online.93 (2003), H. 4 , p. 295-299

Schenk, M. ; Wojanowski, R.:Abrufsteuerung, Fortschrittszahlen.In: Taschenbuch der Logistik Leipzig : Fachbuchverlag/Carl HanserVerlag 2003, ISBN 3-446-22247-2

Schmucker, U. ; Schneider, A. ; Rusin, V.:Interactive Virtual Simulator (IVS) of Six-Legged Robot Katharina 6th Intern.Conference on Climbing and WalkingRobots(Catania, September 17-19, 2003) -Proceedings, p. 327-332

Schnauffer, H.-G. ; Kohlgrüber, M.:Einzigartigkeit planbar machen dasUNIKAT-Strategieverständnis.In: Schnauffer, H.-G. ; Kohlgrüber, M. ;Jäger, D.:Das einzigartige Unternehmen – Mit stra-tegischen Potenzialen zur Differenzierungim Wettbewerb.Berlin : Springer, 2003, p. 5-13, ISBN 3-540-00581-1

Schnauffer, H.-G. ; Kohlgrüber, M.:Interne Potenziale eine vergessene Quelleder strategischen Differenzierung.In: Schnauffer, H.-G. ; Kohlgrüber, M. ;Jäger, D.:Das einzigartige Unternehmen - Mit stra-tegischen Potenzialen zur Differenzierungim WettbewerbBerlin: Springer, 2003, p. 1-4, ISBN 3-540-00581-1

Schnauffer, H.-G. ; Kohlgrüber, M. ;Jäger, D.:Das einzigartige Unternehmen – Mit stra-tegischen Potenzialen zur Differenzierungim Wettbewerb.Berlin: Springer, 2003, ISBN 3-540-00581-1

Schnauffer, H.-G. ; Kohlgrüber, M. ;Jäger, D.:Durch Identifikation und Nutzung eigenerPotentiale im Wettbewerb hervorstechen.In: wt. werkstattstechnik.93 (2003), No. 5, p. 431-433

Schnauffer, H.-G. ; Kohlgrüber, M. ;Jäger, D.:Potenziale in der Firma schöpfen.In: Aktuelle Technik.26 (2003), No. 8, p. 49-51

Schumann, M.:Implementierung von verteiltem Trainingunter Nutzung der High LevelArchitecture.In: SCS/ASIM: 17. Symposium Simula-tionstechnik ASIM 2003(Magdeburg, September 16-19, 2003) -Proceedings, p. 59-64, ISBN 3-936150-27-3

Schumann, M. ; Gebert, B. ; Schulze, T.:Web-based and Distributed Simulationfor Maritime Applications. In: The International Workshop onHarbour, Maritime & MultimodalLogistics Modelling and Simulation (HMS)(Riga, Latvia, September 18-20, 2003) -Proceedings, p. 319-326, ISBN 9984-32-547-4

Schumann, M. ; Heutling, S.:HLA als Schnittstelle zwischen VR-Um-gebung und Expertensystem.In: Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Mag-deburg, Simulation und Visualisierung2003(Magdeburg, March 6-7, 2003) -Proceedings, p. 195-203, ISBN 3-936150-23-0

Schumann, M. ; Stüring, S. ; Heutling, S.:Interfacing Virtual Environment andExpert System via HLA, Paper 03E-SIW-101, Proceedings of the 2003 EuropeanSimulation, Interoperability Workshop.(Stockholm, Sweden, June 16-19, 2003)

Staiger, M.:Anreizsysteme im Wissensmanagement.In: Wyssusek, B.:Wissensmanagement komplex:Perspektiven und soziale PraxisBerlin: E. Schmidt, 2004, p. 259-274


Staiger, M.:Entwicklung eines Anreizsystems imWissensmanagement. In: Reimer, U.:Professionelles Wissensmanagement –Erfahrungen und Visionen: Beiträge der2. Konferenz Professionelles Wissens-management – Erfahrungen undVisionen.(Lucerne, Switzerland, April 2-4,l 2003)Bonn : (GI-Edition – Lecture Notes inInformatics (LNI) – Proceedings 28), 2003,p. 523-526

Strassburger, S. ; Taylor, S. ; Gan, B ;Verbraeck, A.:HLA-CSPIF Panel on Commercial Off-the-Shelf Distributed Simulation.In: SCS International (SCS): 2003 WinterSimulation Conference(New Orleans, USA, December 7-10,2003) - Proceedings, p. 881-887, ISBN 0-7803-8132-7

Schwarzkopf, P. ; Seelmann-Eggebert, R.;Stotko, C. M. ; Thoben, K.-D.:Kundenindividuelle Produktion – MassCustomization in der Investitionsgüter-industrie.Frankfurt a.M.: VDMA Verlag, 2003, ISBN3-8163-0464-8

Simonis, I. ; Wytzisk, A. ; Raape, U.:Integration of HLA Simulation Modelsinto a Standardized Web Service World. In: Simulation Interoperability StandardsOrganization (SISO): Proceedings of theEuropean Simulation InteroperabilityWorkshop 2003, Paper 03E-SIW-019

Tanke, M.:Forcierung von Werkstoffsubstitutionendurch Rapid Prototyping.In: Rapid Prototyping News.2002/2003, p. 17

Tolujew, J.:Prozessbilder als Grundlage für dieProzessanalyse in Materialflusssystemen.In: Otto-von-Guericke-UniversitätMagdeburg: 17. Symposium Simulations-technik ASIM 2003(Magdeburg, September 16-19, 2003) -Proceedings, p. 343-348, ISBN 3-936150-27-3

Tolujew, J. ; Seidel, H.:Automatisierte Dimensionierung vonSupply Chains – Werkzeug für vernetzteWertschöpfung.In: Wirtschaftsspiegel SPECIALAutomotive.2003, p. 31

Tolujew, J. , Ziems, D.:Prozessorientierte dynamische Material-flussrechnung. Neue Möglichkeiten zurAnalyse logistischer Netzwerke.In: Otto-von-Guericke-UniversitätMagdeburg: 9. Magdeburger Logistik-Tagung Logistikplanung & -management(Magdeburg, November 20-21, 2003) -Proceedings, p. 46-61, ISBN 3-930385-47-3

Warnemünde, R. ; Schröder T.:Ein Speer mit Bordelektronik.In: Fraunhofer Magazin.2,2003


Bofinger, S. ; Ryll, F.:Verbesserung von Windleistungsprog-nosemodellen für Offshore-Windparks :Paper.In: WAB e.V. (Veranst.): Workshop imRahmen des Programms zur Förderunganwendungsnaher Umwelttechniken(PFAU)(Bremerhaven, April 25, 2003)

Böhme, T. ; Schmucker, U. ; Zubtsov, M.:Erweiterung der Anwendungsmöglich-keiten für AFM's: Paper.In: microCar2003 (Leipzig, June 26, 2003)

Elkmann, N. ; Saenz, J. ; Felsch, T. ;Althoff, H. ; Boehme T. ; Altrock, M.:Kinematics Systems for Inspection andCleaning of Serwe Canal: Paper.In: 6th Intern. Conference on Climbingand Walking Robots(Catania, Italy, September 17-19, 2003)

Endig, M. ; Pudel, F.:Innovative Vermarktungsstrategie iminternationalen Anlagenbau: Paper.In: Otto von Guericke UniversityMagdeburg, 6. MagdeburgerMaschinenbau-Tage(Magdeburg, September 24-26, 2003)

Fröhlich, S.:Introduction on RFID technologies: Paper.In: ATA Spec2000 AIDC Task Force,(Memphis, March 12, 2003)

Gohla, M.:Entwicklung und Realisierung dezentralerKraft-Wärmekopplungsanlagen zur ener-getischen Nutzung von Biomasse: Paper.In: EU-Innovationsseminar ElektrischeEnergiewandlungssysteme Magdeburg(Magdeburg, 2003)

Gohla, M.:Thermal Utilization of Biomass inGermany – Technologies and Economics:Paper.In: Conference on Waste-to-Energy andHigh Temperature Gas CleanupTechnologies(Taipei, October 29-30, 2003)

Gohla, M.:Thermische Verfahren in derUmwelttechnik: Lecture.In: Factory Ecology Course WS2003/2004(Magdeburg, November 11, 2003)

Hanisch, A. ; Raape, U. ; Schulze, T. ;Tolujew, J.: Online-Simulation für Personenströme ineinem Frühwarnsystem: Paper.In: ASIM 2003(Magdeburg, September 16-19, 2003)

Hintze, A.:A Platform for Experiencing TechnicalKnowledge in Virtual Worlds: Paper.In: Fraunhofer IFF: 6th Science Days(Magdeburg, June 25-27, 2003)

Hintze, A. ; Stüring, S. ; Engelke, M. ;Hesse, S.:Virtuelle Werkzeugmaschine – DasKonzept virtueller Funktionsmodelle alsGrundlage der Betreiberunterstützung:Paper.In: Otto von Guericke UniversityMagdeburg: 6. Magdeburger Maschinen-bau-Tage(Magdeburg, September 24-26, 2003)

Hoyer, L.:Entsorgungstechnik: Lecture.In: Factory Ecology Course WS2003/2004(Magdeburg, November 18, 2003)

Berndt, D.:Flexible Geometrieprüfung von Werk-stücken durch Anwendung optischerMessverfahren : Paper.In: 8. IIR Produktionskongress SYMPRO(Wiesbaden, November 3-6, 2003)

Berndt, D.:Optische 3D-Vermessung an Maschinen-bauteilen: Presentation on the occasionof the 100th meeting of the DGZfPArbeitskreises Magdeburg – NeueEntwicklungen zerstörungsfreierPrüfmethoden, (Magdeburg, March 12,2003)

Berndt, D. ; Trostmann, E.:Praxisbericht – Dreidimensionale Online-und Offline-Geometrieprüfung vonWerkstücken : Paper.In: VDI-Seminar Optische 3-D-Messtech-nik für die Qualitätssicherung in derProduktion(Jena, July 3-4, 2003)

Berndt, D. ; Trostmann, E.:Praxisbericht – Dreidimensionale Online-und Offline Geometrieprüfung vonWerkstücken : Paper.In: VDI-Seminar Optische 3-D-Messtech-nik für die Qualitätssicherung in derProduktion(Magdeburg, November 20-21, 2003)

Blümel, E.:Simulation and IT-Solutions: Applicationsin the Baltic Port Areas of the NewlyAssociated States : Paper.In: International Workshop TELEBALT (Riga, Latvia, April 2-3, 2003)

Blümel, E. ; Schulz,T.:Maintenance und Industrial ServiceDienstleistungen – ein Ausblick: Paper.In: Thyssen Krupp Industrieservice:Jahrestagung 2003(Wolfsburg, November 27, 2003)

Papers/Presentations

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Jahn, C.: Control of Supply Chains in InnovativeManufacturing Networks by IntelligentProducts - Challenges and Potentials ofProduct Accompanying Data Carrier :Paper.

Jahn, C.: Steuerung und Controlling überbetrieb-licher Logistiknetze auf Basis neuer IT-Lösungen: Paper In: Logistik Management 2003(Braunschweig, September 24-26, 2003)

Jahn, C. ; Hanisch, A.: Professional support for CooperativeSimulation Projects - A Challenge for theSimulation of Logistics and ProductionNetworks: Paper.In: Society for Modelling and SimulationInternational: Summer Computer Simula-tion Conference (Montreal, Canada, July 20-24, 2003)

Jahn, C. ; Reh, D.: Material Handling Systems for Customer-Oriented Manufacturing Structures:Paper.Cork Institute of Technology: 20thInternational Manufacturing Conference(Cork, Ireland, September 3-5, 2003)

Jung, T. ; Gröpke, S.:Internationalisierungserfahrungen deut-scher Unternehmen – Ergebnisse einerexplorativen Unternehmensbefragun :Paper.In: Fraunhofer IFF: ProTT closing event atthe 6th Science Days(Magdeburg, June 26, 2003)

Matar, H.:IT-Sicherheit im Unternehmen : Vortrag.In: Fraunhofer IFF, Zweckverband zurFörderung des Maschinen- und Anlagen-baus Sachsen-Anhalt e.V. (FASA e.V.),Magdeburger Electronic CommerceZentrum (MD-ECZ), Deutsche TelekomAG (Host): IT-Trends für den Mittelstand -Informations- und Kommunikations-Technologien in der Praxis(Magdeburg, November 4, 2003)

Matzner, K.:Planspiele – ein Werkzeug um denUmgang mit logistischen Systemen zuerlernen?: Paper.In: Produktions- und Logistik-ManagmentTagung 2003, Schwerpunkt: KnowledgeManagement in der Logistik(Vienna, Austria, September 25, 2003)

Opierzynski, R. ; Mueller, F. ;Rauschenbach, P.: Indicator based EnvironmentalPerformance Assessment – A Tool forSustainable Management Proceedings:Paper.In: Colloquium e-ecologicalManufacturing(Berlin, March 27-28, 2003)

Opierzynski, R. ; Mueller, F. ; Tharun, G.:Environmental Performance AssessmentBased on Environmental PerformanceIndicator Systems; A method for systematically developing potentials forenvironmentally related improvement inre-source intensive SMEs Proceedings :PaperIn: 4th APRCP(Chiang Mai, Thailand, January 20-22,2003)

Reinhardt, K.:Competence Management - A practicalapproach: Paper.In: i-Know Symposium(Graz, Austria, July 2, 2003)

Reschwamm, K.:HARMONY – A collaborative platform fornetworked Start-up support: Paper.In: European Commission: IST Program:eChallenges 2003(Bologna, Italy, October 22-24, 2003)

Reschwamm, K.:HARMONY – vernetztes Arbeiten in derExistenzgründungsberatung: Paper.In: Fraunhofer IFF: Innovationen inNetzwerken: Von der Idee über dieUmsetzung bis zum Start-up Support(Magdeburg, February 25-26, 2003)

Reschwamm, K.:Kommunikation in europäischenForschungsprojekten : Vortrag.In: Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement,Regionalgruppe Magdeburg: Mitglieder-treffen(Magdeburg, November 4, 2003)

Richter, K. ; Tolujew, J.: Komplexe Anwendungen der Simulationbei der Umsetzung des e-Manufacturing-Konzeptes: Paper.In: IMMOD2003 - 1. Russische Konferenzzur Anwendung von Simulationssprachenund -systemen in der Produktion, Zen-trales Forschungsinstitut des Schiffbaus (St. Petersburg, Russia, October 23-242003)

Saenz, J:Kinematics Systems for Inspection andCleaning of Sewer Canal: Paper.In: 6th International Conference onClimbing and Walking Robots(Catania, Italy, September 2003)

Salem, W.:e-Training – VR-gestütztes Training vonServicepersonal und Instandhaltungs-technikern: Paper.In: Fraunhofer IFF: 6th IFF Science Days(Magdeburg, June 25-27, 2003)


Schenk, M.: Informationslogistik – Schlüssel zumErfolg für Geschäftsprozesse vonmorgen: Paper.In: Diskussionsforum »Kostenreduktiondurch Optimierung der internenGeschäftsprozesse«(Hannover, June 3, 2003)

Schenk, M.:Logistik und Transport im Zusammen-hang mit modernen IuK-Technologien –Heute und im Ausblick auf 2012: Paper.In: Plenum InformationstechnologieOlympia 2012(Leipzig, September 25, 2003)

Schenk, M.:Logistikkonzepte für die Fertigung: Paper.In: Babcock Borsig AG: 3. Produktions-leitertagung der (Oberhausen, September 10, 2003)

Schenk, M.: Magdeburg als internationaler Standortfür Ausbildung - Weiterbildung undForschung auf dem Gebiet der Logistik:Paper.In: Colloquium on the occasion of Dr.Witten’s appointment(Magdeburg, October 10, 2003)

Schenk, M.:Produktionsstandort Deutschland – Pro-duktionssysteme der Zukunft: Paper.In: SYMPRO 2003(Wiesbaden, November 4, 2003)

Schenk, M.: Virtual Reality und Simulation –Perspektiven für Entwicklung, Test undTraining in der Industrie: Paper.In: Frontiers in Simulation: Simulations-technik ASIM, 17. Symposium(Magdeburg, September 16-19, 2003) -Proceedings

Schenk, M.:Virtuelles Entwickeln und Trainieren fürintelligente technische Systeme undProzesse: Paper.In: 6. Magdeburger Maschinenbautage:Intelligente technische Systeme undProzesse – Grundlagen, Entwurf,Realisierung(Magdeburg, September 26, 2003)

Schenk, M.: Virtuelles Entwickeln undtrainieren für intelligente technische Sys-teme und Prozesse: Paper.(Leipzig, October 16, 2003)

Schenk, M. ; Blümel, E. ; Hintze, S. ;Löblich, H.:Steigerung der Prozess-Sicherheit durchvisuelle interaktive Trainingsformen fürGießereien: Paper.In: REFA/VDG-Fachausschuss, Gießerei-Erfahrungsaustausch ERFA 2003(Bad Lippspringe, March 28-29, 2003)

Schenk, M. ; Blümel, E. ; Schumann, M.:Virtual Training Applications for Trainingof Disassembly Procedures: Paper.In: TU Berlin und UdK: e-ecologicalmanufacturing, Colloqium(Berlin, March 27-28, 2003)

Schenk, M. ; Blümel, E. ; Stüring, S.:Virtual Interactive Training – Methods,Tools and Scenarios to Manage ComplexTechnical Systems: Paper.In: Federal Institute for Rationalizationand Operations Management, ODAM72003 International Symposium on HumanFactors in Organizational Design andManagement(Aachen, October 1-2, 2003)

Schenk, M. ; Jahn, C. ; Richter, K.:Virtuelle Logistik als Folgeschritt derDigitalisierung von Fertigungs- undMontageprozessen: Paper.In: Hochschule Mittweida: 16. Inter-nationale Wissenschaftliche Konferenz(Mittweida, November 6-7, 2003)

Salem, W.:Using Virtual Reality for Training andQualifying: Practical Examples fromFraunhofer IFF: Paper.In: Arabisch-Deutsche Vereinigung fürHandel und Industrie e.V.: 6th German-Arab Business Forum 2003(Berlin, June 4-6, 2003)

Sallaba, G.:Fabrikplanung als industrielle Dienst-leistung: Paper.In: Fraunhofer IFF: ProTT-Abschluss-veranstaltung at the 6th IFF Science Days (Magdeburg, June 26, 2003)

Schenk, M.:Aktuelle Trends in derProduktionslogistik: Paper.In: DLA (Host): Kompaktstudium Logistik(Bremen, August 29, 2003)

Schenk, M.: Fabrikstrukturen mit Zukunft – Thesenzur Entwicklung der Fabrikplanung:Paper.In: IIR-Kongress Fabrikplanung(Nürtingen, May 14, 2003)

Schenk, M.: Das Virtual Developement and TrainingCentre (VDTC) - Plattform für eine überregionale Forschungskooperation:Paper.In: VDI-Mitgliederversammlung(Braunschweig, March 7, 2003)

Schenk, M.:Industrieunternehmen der Zukunft –Anforderungen an Lehre undAusbildung: Paper.In: Pro-Ingenieurausbildung(Wernigerode, October 29, 2003)


Schenk, M. ; Röben, H. ; Seelmann-Eggebert, R.:PostPonement for Mass CustomizationProducts: Paper.In: Production Operations ManagementSociety: POM 2003(Savannah, USA, April 4-7, 2003)

Schenk, M. ; Sallaba, G. ; Gröpke, S.:Zukunftstrends in der Fabrikplanung:Paper.In: IIR Fachkonferenz Fabrikplanung(Nürtingen, May 14-15, 2003)

Schenk, M. ; Seelmann-Eggebert, R.:Enabling Mass Customization across theValue Chain: Paper.In: 2nd Interdisciplinary World Congresson Mass Customization and Personali-zation (MCPC)(Munich, October 6-8, 2003)

Schenk, M. ; Seelmann-Eggebert, R.:Logistics Model Process for MassCustomization in the Shoe Industry:Paper.In: EurOMA POMS(Como, Italy, June 18, 2003)

Schenk, M. ; Seelmann-Eggebert, R.:New Methodologies for ImplementingMass Customization: Paper.In: IEPM (Industrial Engineering andProduction Management)(Porto, Portugal, May 26-28, 2003)

Schenk, M. ; Seelmann-Eggebert, R.:The Rule of Suppliers in the Holistic Ideaof Product Development: Paper.In: The 8th International Symposium onLogistics (ISL)(Seville, Spain, July 6-8, 2003)

Schenk, M. ; Seelmann-Eggebert, R. ;Kraft, A.:Distribution kundenindividueller Massen-produkte am Beispiel der Schuhindustrie:Paper.In: Otto von Guericke University: 9. Magdeburger Logistiktagung(Magdeburg, November 20-21, 2003)

Schenk, M. ; Seelmann-Eggebert, R. ;Kraft, A.:The Holistic Idea in Service on MassCustomization: Paper.In: Production Operations ManagementSociety: POM 2003(Savannah, USA, April 4-7, 2003)

Schenk, M. ; Stüring, S. ; Gaynor, D.:Advanced Training Concepts andSupporting Technologies for AircraftMaintenance: Paper.In: University Karlsruhe IFIP-Karlsruhe:International Working Conference 2003(Karlsruhe, October 5-9, 2003)

Schnauffer, H.-G.:Wissenspromotoren – Vermittlerzwischen individuellem und organisatio-nalem Wissensmanagement: Paper.In: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft: Informations-veranstaltung – Jeder ist ein Wissens-manager(Stuttgart, December 11, 2003)

Schnauffer, H.-G.:Management nicht-repetitiver Wissens-prozesse in der Produktentwicklung:Paper.In: GINA-Tagung(Braunschweig, June 24, 2003)

Schnauffer, H.-G.:Organisation von Wissensmanagement inUnternehmen: Paper.(Lübeck, June 17,2003)

Schnauffer, H.-G.:Organisationsentwicklung undStrategisches Wissensmanagement inKMU: Paper.In: RKW Workshop Wissensmanagement(Eschborn, November 20, 2003)

Schnauffer, H.-G.:Wissensmanagement im Mittelstand –Anforderungen und Ansatz zurUmsetzung des Fraunhofer IFF: Paper.In: Technologie-Zentrum Niederrhein (April 29, 2003)

Schnauffer, H.-G.:Wissensmanagement in der Produkt-entwicklung – wie ein ganzheitlich orientiertes Wissensmanagement dieWissensinseln einzelner Projekte verbin-den kann: Paper.In: Know-Tech(Munich, October 21, 2003)

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Schumann, M.:Regionales Kompetenzzentrum HarzVirtual Engineering für Produkte undProzesse: Paper.In: 6. eForum Mitteldeutschland(Gera, July 3, 2003)


Schumann, M.:VDTC – Virtuelles Entwickeln undTrainieren technischer Prozesse: Paper.In: Magdeburger Maschinenbau e.V.,Jahresversammlung 2003(Magdeburg, November 27, 2003)

Schumann, M. ; Müller, H.:Bedienertraining in einer virtuellen Um-gebung am Beispiel einer Portalfräs-maschine: Paper.In: Otto von Guericke UniversityMagdeburg: 6. Magdeburger Maschinen-bau-Tage(Magdeburg, September 24-26, 2003)

Staiger, M.:Anreizsysteme im Wissensmanagement:Paper.In: Tagung Professionelles Wissens-management(Lucerne, March 29, 2003)

Tolujew, J. ; Richter, K.:Komplexe Anwendung der Simulation bei der Umsetzung des e-Manufacturing-Konzeptes: Paper.In: Zentrales Forschungsinstitut fürTechnologie des Schiffbaus: 1. RussischeKonferenz zur Anwendung vonSimulationssprachen und -systemen inder Produktion IMMOD2003(St. Petersburg, Russia, October 23-24,2003)

Trostmann, E. ; Berndt, D.:Lichtschnittverfahren: Paper.In: VDI-Seminar: Optische 3-D-Mess-technik für die Qualitätssicherung in derProduktion(Jena, July 3-4, 2003)

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Wojanowski, R.:Logistics Systems and Networks - Profileand Strategy of the Fraunhofer IFF in anetworked Europe: Paper..In: First Polish-German Forum on the Research and Development Cooperationin Production, Information and Com-munication Technologies(Warsaw, November 28, 2003)


The Research Organization

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft undertakesapplied research of direct utility to privateand public enterprises and of wide bene-fit to society. Its services are solicited bycustomers and contractual partners inindustry, the service sector and publicadministration . Contracted and funded by federal andstate ministries and authorities, researchprojects relevant for the future arecarried out, which contribute to innova-tions in the sector of public demand andbusiness.

By developing technological innovationsand novel systems solutions for theirclients, the Fraunhofer Institutes help toreinforce the competitive strength of theeconomy in their regions, throughoutGermany and in Europe. Their researchactivities are aimed at promoting theeconomic development of our industrialsociety, with particular regard for socialwelfare and environmental compatibility.

As an employer, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft offers a platform thatenables its staff to develop the necessaryprofessional and personal skills that willenable them to assume positions ofresponsibility within their institute, inindustry and in other scientific domains.

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft maintainsover 80 research units at more than 40different locations throughout Germany.A staff of some 12,700, predominantlyqualified scientists and engineers, workswith an annual research budget of overone billion euros. Of this sum, more than€ 900 million is generated by contractresearch. Two thirds of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft’s contract research revenueis derived from contracts with industryand from publicly financed researchprojects. The remaining one third iscontributed by the German federal andstate governments,

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

at a Glance


as a means of enabling the institutes topursue more fundamental research inareas that are likely to become relevantto industry and society in five or tenyears’ time.

Affiliated research centers and represen-tative offices in Europe, the USA and Asiaprovide contact with the regions of greatest importance to present andfuture scientific progress and economicdevelopment.

Members of the non-profit Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft founded in 1949 are wellknown companies and private supportersthat help shape the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft’s development in accordancewith demand.

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft owes itsname to Joseph von Fraunhofer (1787-1826), the successful Munich researcher,inventor and entrepreneur.

Fields of Research

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft concentratesits research on these fields:

– Materials Science, ComponentBehavior

– Industrial Engineering, ManufacturingTechnology

– Information and CommunicationsTechnology

– Microelectronics, MicrosystemsEngineering

– Sensor Systems, Test Engineering– Process Engineering– Power and Civil Engineering– Environmental and Health Research– Technical-Economic Studies,

Information Brokering

Target Groups

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft bearsresponsibility not only toward the indi-vidual companies it serves and industry ingeneral but also toward society as awhole. The target groups and hence thebeneficiaries of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft’s research work are:

IndustrySmall, medium-sized and large industrialfirms and service companies can all profitfrom contract research. The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft develops ready-to-implementtechnical and organizational solutionsand helps to spread the deployment ofnew technologies. For small andmedium-sized enterprises that cannotafford to maintain their own R&D depart-ments, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft repre-sents an important source of innovativeknow-how.

Government and SocietyStrategic research projects are carried outcommissioned by the federal governmentand the states. They help promoteadvanced and key technologies or inno-vations in fields of particular public inter-est such as environmental protection,energy production and health care. TheFraunhofer-Gesellschaft takes part incorresponding European Union technol-ogy programs.

Services

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft developsproducts and processes until they areready for application. Solutions areworked out in direct contact with theclient. If necessary, several FraunhoferInstitutes also work together to producecomplex system solutions.

Advantages of Contract Research

The collaboration of all the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft’s institutes makes numerousexperts with a broad range of expertiseavailable. The Fraunhofer Institutes’shared quality standards and professionalproject management ensure results fromresearch contracts are reliable. High-techlab equipment makes the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft attractive for companies ofall sizes and from all sectors. Along withthe reliability of a solid organization,economic advantages also speak forcooperation. The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaftalready brings cost-intensive precompeti-tive research to a partnership as start-upcapital.


DirectorProf. Michael Schenk Tel. +49 391/40 90-470Fax +49 391/40 [email protected]

Acting DirectorDr. Gerhard MüllerTel. +49 391/40 90-401Fax +49 391/40 [email protected]

Office ManagerMs. Ines TrübeTel. +49 391/40 90-471Fax +49 391/40 [email protected]

Organization and CommunicationMs. Sabine Conert Tel. +49 391/40 90-481Fax +49 391/40 90-473 [email protected]

Public Relations and MarketingMs. Susanne Rabe Tel. +49 391/40 90-482Fax +49 391/40 90-473 [email protected]

Administrative ServicesMs. Helga Mägdefrau Tel. +49 391/40 90-580Fax +49 391/40 90-596 [email protected]

Contact

Management Divisions

VDT Virtual Development and Training

Dr. Eberhard BlümelTel. +49 391/40 90-110Fax +49 391/40 [email protected]

VS Visual Interactive SystemsDr. Axel HintzeTel. +49 391/40 90-128Fax +49 391/40 [email protected]

VIT Virtual Interactive TrainingMr. Stefan StüringTel. +49 391/40 90-131Fax +49 391/40 [email protected]

VD Virtual DevelopmentDr. Steffen StrassburgerTel. +49 391/40 90-112Fax +49 391/40 [email protected]

VP Virtual PrototypingDr. Rüdiger MeckeTel. +49 391/40 90-146Fax +49 391/40 [email protected]

Harz Regional Competence CenterVE Virtual Engineering for Produktsand ProcessesMr. Marco SchumannTel. +49 3943/935 685Fax +49 391/40 [email protected]

IFL Information Logistics

PIM Process and InformationManagementMs. Andrea UrbanskyTel. +49 391/40 90-321Fax +49 391/40 [email protected]

WIM Knowledge and InnovationManagementMr. Hans-Georg SchnaufferTel. +49 391/40 90-602Fax +49 391/40 [email protected]

ITS Information SystemsMs. Claudia WilkeTel. +49 391/40 90-334Fax +49 391/40 [email protected]

KDG Public Private PartnershipEuropean Competence Center IT Services and Business ProcessesDr. Ina ErhardtTel. +49 391/40 90-811Fax +49 391/40 [email protected]

Otto von Guericke University MagdeburgChair for Logistic Systems LLSProf. Michael SchenkDr. Carlos JahnTel. +49 391/40 90-430Fax +49 391/40 [email protected]


LSN Logistics Systemy and Networks

Dr. Carlos JahnTel. +49 391/40 90-430Fax +49 391/40 [email protected]

LS Logistics Strategies and NetworksMr. Holger SeidelTel. +49 391/40 90-123Fax +49 391/40 [email protected]

LP Logistics System Planning andOperationDr. Klaus RichterTel. +49 391/40 90-420Fax +49 391/40 [email protected]

LE Environmental EngineeringMr. Peter RauschenbachTel. +49 (0) 391/40 90-350Fax +49 (0) 391/40 [email protected]

MC Mass CustomizationMr. Ralph Seelmann-EggebertTel. +49 391/40 90-402Fax +49 391/40 90-622Ralph.Seelmann-Eggebert@ iff.fraunhofer.de

AUT Automation

Dr. Ulrich SchmuckerTel. +49 391/40 90-201Fax +49 391/40 [email protected]

ISS Intelligent Sensor SystemsMr. Dirk BerndtTel. +49 391/40 90-224Fax +49 391/40 [email protected]

RS Robotic SystemsDr. Norbert ElkmannTel. +49 391/40 90-222Fax +49 391/40 [email protected]

PAM Production and PlantManagement

Dr. Gerhard MüllerTel. +49 391/40 90-401Fax +49 391/40 [email protected]

PAT Process and Plant EngineeringDr. Lutz HoyerTel. +49 391/40 90-351Fax +49 391/40 [email protected]

PPM Product and Process ManagementMs. Susan GronwaldTel. +49 391/40 90-820Fax +49 391/40 [email protected]

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Factory Operation and Automation IFF

Prof. Michael Schenk

Director Fraunhofer IFF

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Germany

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Ms. Susanne Rabe

Public Relations Manager

We thank the Fraunhofer IFF associates and

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IFB logistics & process consulting GmbH

Translation

Mr. Krister G.E. Johnson M. A.

Fraunhofer IFF

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