ICNAP – International Center for Networked, Adaptive Production

Events of the International Center for Networked, Adaptive Production

Microsoft Teams / February 18, 2026

Study Kick-Off 2026

The study kick-off event brings together minds and ideas, setting the tone for the research year with two days of collaboration, feedback, and shared dedication.
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Last Events

10.12.2025

8th Annual Meeting

Our community gathered at our headquarters in Aachen for our largest event of the year – the Annual Meeting. Over two days of intensive discussion regarding our research activities, we were able to deepen our results, conclude the year, and develop strategies for the year ahead.

9.12.2025

Open Industry Day 2025

At our Open Industry Day, guests explored the machine halls and laboratories of the Fraunhofer Institutes in Aachen through live technology demonstrations. The program featured inspiring keynotes on AI, 5G, and Industry 4.0, providing insights to redefine industrial challenges. Participants also engaged in an interactive knowledge exchange, discussing pioneering projects directly with experts from research and industry.

Autumn Meeting 2025

At our third Annual Meeting, the latest progress of the five 2025 studies were showcased in a milestone presentations. Over two days, ICNAP members joined online to gain exclusive insights into the International Center’s activities regarding the digitalization of production. In addition to the studies and various ICNAP core topics, the program featured two insightful guest lectures by Dr. Sören Hollatz and Dr. Sebastian Felder.

30.7.2025

Hackathon 2025

This hackathon student teams took on three real-world challenges provided by our partners AC&C, Marposs, and MTU Aero Engines:

Analyze electric motor power curves to detect anomalies.
Develop methods to detect faulty operations using drilling and chatter data.
Design a smart fluid purification system using real-time monitoring and ML.

Congratulations to the winning team!

1.7.2025

Summer Meeting 2025

This year in Berlin, we gathered with our community partners to share the latest developments from our studies. We were also pleased to welcome our new members: AC&C, Kobelco, and infodas – we are delighted to have you on board! Additionally, we enjoyed inspiring keynotes and a fascinating guided tour of the BMW Motorcycle Factory.

2.4.2025

Spring Meeting 2025

At this online meeting, participants explored key developments in data modeling, digital twins, and cybersecurity within industrial production. The event featured several ICNAP study updates in process optimization, sensor integration, and AI system approval for quality control. New topic field format was introduced under the theme “Status Quo and Quo Vadis?” to highlight current progress and future directions. Inspiring keynotes and interactive sessions provided valuable insights and fostered collaboration across the ICNAP network.

22.1.2025

Study Kick-Off 2025

At the ICNAP Study Kick-off 2025, held online, participants were introduced to the latest research topics and project goals for the year. Presentations covered key areas such as secure industrial product development using zero-trust principles, sensor integration in brownfield environments, and holistic production optimization. Further sessions focused on the use of digital process twins and the regulatory approval of AI systems for quality control. The event set the foundation for collaboration and innovation in the new study cycle.

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