December 19, 2017SmartFactoryKL helps children of cancer patients
- “Mama/Papa hat Krebs Kaiserslautern” received 2,375 euros
- Donation was presented by Prof. Zühlke and Prof. Ruskowski at presentation ceremony
December 18, 2017Order of Merit award for Prof. Dr. Detlef Zühlke
- Zühlke’s service to promote the integration of modern communication technologies in industrial production recognized
- Awarded in a personal presentation by Minister President Malu Dreyer
November 14, 2017Flexible infrastructure for the digital transformation process
- SmartFactoryKL and DFKI to exhibit at SPS IPC Drives in Nuremberg
- Focus on technological infrastructure for Industrie 4.0
November 7, 2017SmartFactoryKL „turns 50“: SCHOTT newest member
- Number of member organizations from industry and research grows to 50
- The specialty glass producer from Mainz is a strong partner from the region and a user of Industrie 4.0 solutions.
October 27, 20179th Innovation Day at SmartFactoryKL: Successfully shaping the future with networks
- Science Minister Prof. Dr. Konrad Wolf cites cooperation between the science and business communities as the fundamental precondition for superior innovation.
- Dr. Katharina Spraul names SmartFactoryKL as a prime example of a successful network
September 15, 2017SmartFactoryKL joins Initiative for the Future of Rhineland-Palatinate (ZIRP)
- A clear commitment to the Rhineland-Palatinate technology base
- Continuing many years of cooperation
September 8, 2017Prof. Dr. Zühlke transfers responsibilities to Prof. Dr. Ruskowski after 26 years in the service of science
- Minister President Malu Dreyer praises Zühlke’s service
- Scientific colloquium and ceremony with nearly 150 guests
June 19, 2017Prof. Dr. Zuehlke Awarded Manufacturing Leader of the Year
- Frost & Sullivan’s Manufacturing Leadership Council honored Zuehlke with the Manufacturing Leader of the Year Award
- “Game-changer” Zuehlke received award at the 13th ML Council Summit “Manufacturing 4.0 in Action” for his lifetime achievements
May 29, 2017Intelligent robot systems for Industrie 4.0
- Prof. Dr. Martin Ruskowski assumes Chair of Machine Tools and System Controls department (WSKL) at TU Kaiserslautern and Innovative Factory Systems research at DFKI
- Close ties to Technologie-Initiative SmartFactory KL e.V. as application partner
May 11, 2017Prof. Dr. Zühlke elected as Chairman of the Board at SmartFactoryKL
- Elections held at the Annual General Meeting to select management board at SmartFactoryKL
- Managers from Bosch Rexroth, Harting and Pilz appointed as industrial representatives
May 10, 2017Cheap, extremely small and energy-efficient
New camera matrix delivers precise depth images for automated driving and industrial applications
It will not be bigger than a 1-cent piece: A new, ultra-compact and adaptive camera that delivers accurate depth information in real-time as well as images.
April 21, 2017Hannover Messe 2017: New developments from the SmartFactoryKL partner network
- SmartFactoryKL demonstrates real-time communication (TSN) together with six partners
April 19, 2017Hannover Messe 2017: Five developments for improved data exploitation
- Integrating advanced IT/OT elements throughout the SmartFactoryKL Industrie 4.0 production plant – from the IO module and MQTT to the dashboard
April 4, 2017Hannover Messe 2017: Smart Manual Workstations Deliver More Flexible Production
- SmartFactoryKL Industrie 4.0 production plant demonstrates closer interaction between operators, manual workstations, and production modules
- Smart manual workstations offer improved operator-assistance via Plug & Play
March 9, 2017Hannover Messe 2017: Innovative safety concept adds flexibility to modular production
- Industrie 4.0 demo plant of SmartFactoryKL consortium expanded with an industrial Ethernet-based communications protocol
- Modular certification reduces the cost of system modification
February 14, 2017Hannover Messe 2017: Cross-site Production Through Flexible Transport System
- SmartFactoryKL demonstrates improved flexibility in its Industrie 4.0 production plant
- Manufacturer-independent standards permit an easy adjustment of the modular production line
January 31, 2017Bringing Technology to People: Qualification at the Workplace
- The “AmbiWise” assistance system is based on knowledge among employees
- Pilot projects in industry completed successfully