As global markets increasingly demand sustainability and circular economy concepts are on the rise, products have to change as well. In this state of research paper, we discuss effects of circular economy concepts on production. →
Workplaces in production contexts are subject to various changes due to automation and robotics. Apart from the expected positive effects on the safety and health of workers, there is also evidence that prolonged supervisory control can lead to increased cognitive workload as well as biomechanical stress. We present methods for an objective measurement of cognitive/emotional and biomechanical load, such as eye or motion tracking as well as subjective measures. →
Manufacturing industries must address the needs of their human resources to maintain efficiency and profitability in the global markets. By fostering safe, psychologically supportive working conditions, companies can improve work performance and retain their workforce in the face of labor shortage. →
Modern Industry 4.0 applications can be implemented with the Local-First Cooperation design principle. Proven methods of artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to solve problems. Distributed software agents communicate directly, coordinate themselves with others, and cooperate to solve local problems. Symbolic and sub-symbolic AI complement each other in problem solving. In this way, complex planning and optimization tasks can be implemented using resilient systems. These systems of the Industrial Internet of Things increasingly show self-x properties of organic computing. →
Predictive maintenance optimizes the maintenance of machines by preventing unplanned downtime and unnecessary repairs. The implementation is made possible by modern machine learning methods and a well-developed data infrastructure. In the research project PAS4PCM – in cooperation with Rational AG and on the basis of collected device data – the research group HSA_dsg of the Faculty of Computer Science at the Technical University of Augsburg is developing a concept and an implementation of such a system. →
Raising of an existing tunnel as part of flood protection in the Ahr valley →
Master project Sandro Epp, Hendrik Kalarus, Johannes Kaltner, Krishan Katzer, Linus Maier, WS 2022-23. possibilities of recycled concretes and alternative reinforcements in infrastructure construction. →
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) supports the program "Study@HSA - Support Initiative German Schools Abroad and Partner Schools (BIDS) 2023-25" with funds from the Federal Foreign Office (AA). The program, which is integrated into the AA's Partner School Initiative (PASCH), aims to work at the interface between PASCH schools and German universities. With the help of BIDS, German universities build networks with PASCH schools abroad and support their graduates in their transition to studying in Germany. This includes intensive information and support at school, preparatory measures, advice during the application phase and intensive support, especially in the first two semesters. →
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