Events of the International Center for Networked, Adaptive Production

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.