
The scientific committee is shaping the scientific profile of IALF and is responsible for the scientific development of IALF activities. Further, it is coordinating and supporting of working groups and the organizing committee.

Topics for Research and Training at Die Lernfabrik
Topics for research and training
- Energy and resource efficiency in production
- Industry 4.0
- Urban factories
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Dr.-Ing. Sri Kolla
University of Twente, Netherlands
University of Twente Learning Factory
University of Twente, Netherlands
University of Twente Learning Factory

Topics for Research and Training at UT Learning Factory
Topics for research and training
- Smart manufacturing solutions based on Cyber Physical Production System (CPPS) framework (e.g. data acquisition strategies, machine learning and factory simulation, decision support and control)
- Methods for factory planning and operation (e.g. layout planning, planning and control, quality management, lean management)
- Innovative manufacturing systems/factory concepts (e.g. flexible production systems, scale up scenarios)
- Sustainable manufacturing (e.g. energy and resource efficiency)
- Human centered manufacturing systems (e.g. occupational health and safety, ergonomics, workplace design)
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Topics for Research and Training at LPS Learning Factory
Topics for research and training
- Lean Management
- Workers’ participation
- Industrie 4.0 - assistance systems
- Lean meets Industrie 4.0
- Human-robot-collaboration in manual assembly lines
- Digital Twin and digital Shadow in production systems
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ Machine Learning (ML) methods for production processes (e.g. quality control, machine data-based quality prediction and human activity recognition)
- Human Centred Design of Artificial Intelligence in the HumAIne Competence Centre (https://humaine.info/ )
- MES application
- VR applications in Lean/Six Sigma seminars (https://www.lps.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/forschung/projekte/willen)
- Application of 5G Technologies in the competence centre 5Guarantee (https://5g.nrw/best-practice/5guarantee/)
- Future Hub for companies in the „Ruhrgebiet“ (http://www.sfs.tu-dortmund.de/cms/de/Aktuelles/201222_ChangeRuhr_Zukunfts-Hub_Ruhrgebiet/index.html)
- Support of producing SMEs in rural areas as a Mittelstand-Digital Centre Site in Bochum (https://digitalzentrum-lr.de/)
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Topics for Research and Training at LEAD Factory
Topics for research and training
- Holistic concept of agility to proactively prepare for uncertainties
- Age appropriate worker assistance and workplace design
- Teaching concepts based on skill requirement of the workforce of the future
- Lean Management: Lean principles, logistics principles, 5S, value stream mapping, line balancing, shop floor management, etc.
- Energy Efficiency: Energy measurements, methods to decline energy consumption
- Agility: Uncertainty and its impact on manufacturing, monitoring to early detect and fast react, governance & organization, strategic alignment, operational agility levers
- Digitalization: Digitalization technologies, implementation of digitalization projects and strategy, digital business models
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