Production

A new approach to sustainable production

Research for tomorrow's production

Together with our partners, we are developing the FZI Living Lab Industrial Intelligence and the FZI Living Lab Service Robotics to develop pioneering software and hardware solutions for tomorrow’s production. Our focus is on adaptive robots, digital twins, and AI-supported systems that make production processes more flexible, efficient, and resilient.

Intuitive operating concepts and web-based interfaces give even non-specialist users easy access to the technologies.

From the development of modular software systems to practical tests and virtual factories, we establish a real-world environment for research and development in production.

Intelligent solutions for smart production

Our support

Our customized technologies will boost your efficiency and unlock new potential. Below, we present a few examples of our areas of expertise that will help you excel in production.

AI-driven production optimization

Design of robust AI systems

Immersive digital twins

Immersive digital twins
Integration and merging of heterogeneous data sources
Use of industry standards (e.g., AAS, OPC-UA)
Immersive visualization and interaction in 2D, 3D, VR, or AR
Areas of application: mechanical engineering, buildings

Cross-value chain assessment of sustainability

Analysis of supply and value chains in relation to sustainability KPIs (e.g., carbon footprint)
Development and processing of heterogeneous data sources
Basis for fulfilling reporting obligations (ESPR/DPP, sustainability reports)
Preparation for the introduction of circular economy mechanisms
Identifying potential for optimization

Automated and connected driving

Design of test vehicles
Development of sensor, computer, and activation concepts
Support with the approval concept
Use cases
Operational setup of automated vehicles
Implementation of PoCs for automated driving
Connection to customer-specific backends

Open source/open data in automated vehicles and smart infrastructure

Flexible, project-based, or long-term

Cooperation opportunities with us

Whether you need short-term project support or a long-term strategic partnership, we offer various models of cooperation tailored to your needs.

Project-based cooperation

Services provided by the FZI:

Team of research scientists at the FZI works on the project at short notice
Support from experienced, PhD-qualified project managers at the FZI
Larger use cases can be achieved through several smaller projects
Short-term cooperation

Your benefit:

Handling of larger projects and interlinked smaller projects
Access to the FZI/KIT network during the project period, including students in the final phase of their studies for the purpose of recruiting young talent
Project management as a permanent contact person
Long-term projects in one or more related subject areas

Arrange initial consultation

Long-term cooperation with project team

Services provided by the FZI:

Team of research scientists at the FZI is flexibly assembled depending on the topic
Support from experienced, PhD-qualified project managers at the FZI
Development of a larger, longer-term use case and its implementation, or several small projects
Long-term cooperation model with a flexible time frame

Your benefit:

Handling of larger projects and interrelated small projects
Access to the FZI/KIT network during the project period, including students in the final phase of their studies for recruiting young talent
Project management as a permanent contact person
Long-term projects in one or more related subject areas

Arrange initial consultation

Long-term cooperation with a permanent contact person

Services provided by the FZI:

Research scientist at the FZI works permanently on the project
Support from experienced, PhD-qualified project management at the FZI
Opportunity for on-site scientists to pursue a doctorate (in-depth competence development through a doctoral thesis)
Development of a larger, longer-term case and its implementation
Cooperation model for at least 2 years with a fixed annual price

Your benefit:

Working on larger projects
Access to the FZI/KIT network during the project period, including students in the final phase of their studies for recruiting young talent
Doctoral student as permanent contact person, regular steering committee meetings to discuss topics
Opportunity to have a research scientist on site for exchange
Long-term projects in a specific subject area

Arrange initial consultation

Project-based cooperation

Services provided by the FZI:

Team of research scientists at the FZI works on the project at short notice
Support from experienced project managers with doctorates at the FZI
Larger use cases can be achieved through several smaller projects
Short-term cooperation

Your advantages:

Handling of larger projects and interlinked smaller projects
Access to the FZI/KIT network during the project period, including students in the final phase of their studies for the purpose of recruiting young talent
Project management as a permanent contact person
Long-term projects in one or more related subject areas

Long-term cooperation with project team

Services provided by the FZI:

Team of research scientists at the FZI is
flexibly assembled depending on the topic
Support from experienced project managers with doctorates
at the FZI
Development of a larger, longer-term use case
and its implementation, or several small projects
Long-term cooperation model with flexible
time frame

Your advantages:

Work on larger projects as well as interrelated
smaller projects
Access to the FZI/KIT network during the project period,
including students in the final phase of their studies for the
purpose of recruiting young talent
Project manager as a permanent contact person
Long-term projects in one or more
related subject areas

Long-term cooperation with a permanent contact person

Services provided by the FZI:

Research scientist at the FZI works
permanently on the project.
Support from experienced project managers with doctorates
at the FZI
Opportunity for the scientist-on-site to pursue a doctorate
(competence building in the depth of a doctoral thesis)
Development of a larger, longer-term case and
its implementation
Cooperation model over at least 2 years with an annual
fixed price

Your advantages:

Working on larger projects
Access to the FZI/KIT network during the project period, including students in the final phase of their studies for the purpose of recruiting young talent
Doctoral student as permanent contact person,
Regular steering committee meetings to discuss topics
Opportunity to have a research scientist on site for exchange
Long-term projects in a specific subject area