Group picture of IALF Members

    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.

    Dr.-Ing. Mark Mennenga

    Braunschweig Institute of Technology, Germany

    Die Lernfabrik
    Topics for Research and Training at Die Lernfabrik

    Topics for research and training

    • Energy and resource efficiency in production
    • Industry 4.0
    • Urban factories
    Dr.-Ing. Sri Kolla

    University of Twente, Netherlands

    University of Twente Learning Factory
    Dr.-Ing. Christopher Prinz

    Ruhr University Bochum, Germany

    LPS 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)
    Topics for Research and Training at LPS Learning Factory

    Topics for research and training

    Dr.techn. Matthias Wolf

    Graz University of Technology

    LEAD Factory
    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