Digital Transformation

Digital Transformation – The Key to Future Security and Competitiveness

Companies today face immense pressure. Markets are changing rapidly, supply chains are becoming more complex, and a shortage of skilled workers is slowing down production and logistics. At the same time, expectations around quality, customization, and sustainability are rising. Traditional process structures quickly reach their limits in this environment. Digital transformation offers decisive competitive advantages.

Data is often referred to as “the new gold,” enabling greater transparency in processes, more efficient use of resources, and early prevention of failures. With digital twins, AI-powered assistance systems, and predictive maintenance solutions, production networks can be managed more flexibly and value chains optimized. At the same time, strategies such as maturity assessments and digitalization roadmaps provide a clear foundation for anchoring change step by step within the organization.

Through connected shopfloors, cloud and 5G infrastructures, as well as modern security and change management systems, we support companies in making their production and logistics systems resilient, adaptive, and future-proof. Digital transformation becomes a driver of technological progress and a catalyst for greater efficiency, sustainable growth, and long-term competitiveness.

Unsere Forschungsleistungen

Strategy Development and Transformation

We develop sound, practice-oriented methods to assess the level of digital maturity and derive clear strategies for a concrete implementation plan for digital transformation.

  • Maturity assessments and potential evaluations
  • Development of digitalization roadmaps
  • Support throughout transformation processes
  • Steering dashboards for monitoring change management success

Networking of Production and Processes

With intelligently and seamlessly connected production and logistics systems, we create transparency and flexibility along the entire value chain within companies.

  • Connected shopfloor systems and information logistics
  • Digital twins for planning, simulation, and optimization
  • Process automation and flexible production networks
  • Integration of supply chains and partners

Data Utilization and Artificial Intelligence

We help companies use data strategically and unlock new potential for efficiency, quality, and services through AI.

  • Predictive maintenance and condition monitoring
  • AI-powered assistance systems for production, logistics, and services
  • Intelligent analytics, anomaly detection, and image recognition
  • Knowledge models, ontologies, and model-driven engineering

Digital Infrastructure and Security

Modern production environments require powerful, secure, and scalable infrastructures. We provide the technological foundation for connected systems.

  • Cloud and edge computing solutions
  • 5G communication and similar technologies for industrial environments
  • IT and cybersecurity concepts for production
  • Platform architectures for IoT and Industry 4.0

Digital Twins

Virtual representations are key drivers of digital transformation. Digital twins of processes, systems, and factories make complex systems transparent, simulate scenarios, and enable data-driven decisions in real time.

  • Digital twins for production, logistics, and related processes
  • Simulation of workflows and maintenance needs
  • Virtual commissioning and model-based testing
  • IoT, AI, and cloud integration for optimization

Knowledge and Competence Management

People are at the heart of digital transformation. We connect technology with hands-on training and create spaces for experimentation.

  • Learning factories, demonstrators, and enterprise labs
  • Training and workshops on digitalization, AI, and transformation
  • Tools for maturity assessment and individual competence development
  • Transfer of proven research solutions into industry

Our research and development efforts only unfold their full value in practical application.
Together with industry partners, we have implemented numerous projects, from the digital transformation of individual production lines to company-wide strategies. The following selection of websites from our member institutes illustrates how we support companies on their journey and achieve measurable results.

Our project experience spans a wide range of industries, including mechanical and plant engineering, automotive, aerospace, logistics and supply chain, and the process industry, among others.
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