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SatX2Factory - Adaptive mass production of small satellites in a factory scenario

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SatX2Factory – Adaptive mass production of small satellites in a factory scenarioProblemsDue to the commercialisation of space through easier and more regular transport options to space, the space industry is changing. Due to the size and production time, small satellites are becoming a central building block for future applications in areas such as Earth observation, communication or navigation. However, the increasing demand shows that the previous, …

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iSMAT - innovative production of and with smart material systems

Biomechatronic systems, Manufacturing processes and automation, Assembly systems, Physical Sensors and Mechatronics, Smart material systems

iSMAT – innovative production of and with smart material systems ChallengeMetals and polymers that can change shape while acting as their own sensor are the modern drive systems of tomorrow. Due to their multifunctional properties, they are also referred to as smart or intelligent materials. Research and development in this field has been focused on...

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European Digital Innovation Hub Saarland - EDIH Saarland

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European Digital Innovation Hub Saarland – EDIH Saarland ChallengeSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face the challenge of remaining competitive regionally and internationally. Regional companies face further challenges as a result of the transformation of the Saarland economy. For this, processes must be designed more efficiently and new technologies must be used sensibly and effectively. In particular, digitalization and artificial intelligence are...

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KOMATRA

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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Saar-Palatinate region, especially in the key sectors of automotive and medicine, are confronted with the challenge of asserting themselves in a fast-paced economic and ecological landscape. Accelerated technological change and increasing regulatory requirements in the area of environmental protection and sustainability are putting pressure on many of these companies. The urgent...

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readi

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readi – Increased resilience in manufacturing SMEs through agile, human-centric digital systems and system design IssuesProducing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face ever-changing economic, societal, technical and policy challenges that require continuous adaptation of their business models, services, value chains and customer relationships. In particular, the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies poses major challenges for these companies. The...

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SenRob 2.0

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ZTS Project SenRob 2.0 ProblemThe manufacturing process of ceramic components results in production-related material supernatants as well as defects that have to be removed in the downstream white plastering process. The machining of the surface is a decisive step in the manufacturing process, which significantly influences the quality of the product and requires a direct interaction of the tool with the workpiece surface to be machined. Due to the complexity of the free-form surfaces,...

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RZzKI - Regional Future Center for AI and Digital Transformation in Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate

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RZzKI - Regional Future Center for AI and Digital Transformation in Saarland and Rhineland-PalatinateProblemsIn an ever-changing business world, digitalisation has become a central issue. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face the challenge of keeping up with technological developments and staying competitive. However, there is often a lack of resources, know-how and...

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iTecPro

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iTecPro – Research and development of innovative processes and technologies for the production of the futureProblemsThe economy is currently in a field of tension between climate change, progressive digitalisation, demographic change and increasing cost pressure at high-wage locations, not least exacerbated by geopolitical tensions and the coronavirus pandemic. Due to new developments in the areas of digitization and Industry 4.0, changes in the social...

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Mittelstand-Digital Center Saarbrücken

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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Saarland face numerous economic and social challenges, which can be clearly met by support in the digital transformation. The region's industry focus is on manufacturing and production-related industries, production-related services, the information and communication technology (ICT) industry and the other services sector (engineering offices, health,...

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VProSaar

Manufacturing processes and automation, Industrial security, Assembly systems, Multimodal smart sensing, Smart material systems

VProSaar Distributed production for the Saarland automotive industry: The ongoing structural change (due to decarbonization, electrification, etc.) in the automotive sector will inevitably lead to the adaptation of existing but also to the development of completely new innovative products and services. In order to maintain competitiveness and consolidate the position of production facilities (in this case mainly SMEs), it is necessary to...