Webinar:
The Evolution of Digitalization in Production: Current Approaches and Future Directions

May 14th, 2025

Online

In our newest webinar on May 14th we present together with Fraunhofer IKS  how digitalization is revolutionizing the manufacturing world! Immerse yourself in the world of MES standards according to VDI 5600 and DIN EN / IEC 62264, learn how artificial intelligence makes scheduling more efficient and get to know innovative IT architectures that  integrate AI in production in best way. Get your production ready for the future – now!

Agenda:

10:00 – 10:05 a.m.

Opening by Dr. Andreas Gallasch (CEO, Software Factory GmbH)

10:05 – 10:20 a.m.

Presentation by Michael Stiller (Research Engineer, Fraunhofer IKS)

Standards in action: VDI 5600 and IEC 62264 for effective production digitization

In his presentation Mr. Stiller provides an overview of two established standards for the implementation of digitized production systems: VDI 5600 and IEC 62264. These insights support the selection of suitable tools and effective implementation strategies.

10:20 – 10:35 a.m.

Attention: Presentation in English, questions in German

Presentation by Dr. Alexandre Sawczuk da Silva (Research Engineer, Fraunhofer IKS):

AI in Production: A Toolbox for Improving System Flexibility and Resilience

This presentation discusses possibilities for leveraging AI techniques to take a digitalized production system to the next level. The focus is on improving the flexibility and resilience of the system by employing adaptation mechanisms.

10:35 – 10:50 a.m.

Presentation by Dr. Andreas Gallasch (CEO, Software Factory GmbH)

The basis of all knowledge is data: Architecture for horizontal and vertical integration

Dr. Gallaschs presentation describes the opportunities and challenges that allow comprehensive data utilization at production level. In particular, a flexible architecture for data acquisition and utilization and as a platform for AI applications will be presented.

10:50 – 11:00 a.m.

Further discussions and conclusion

Wednesday, May 14, 2025  Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. CEST

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The evolution of digitalization in production: current approaches and future directions, 14th May 

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