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- Research
IPH | The future belongs to forging preforms that are designed automatically: IPH is presently working on a software programme based on evolutionary algorithms, allowing companies to save valuable development time and improve the efficiency of forging processes.
- Research
IFA | Staying competitive does not necessarily require an investment into expensive technologies. Companies can improve their processes and enhance their competencies through numerous methods. But which method is the most effective one? A software tool developed by IFA helps to make the right choice.
- Here & now
LZH | With the foundation of the Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) in 1986, the laser found its way into the research landscape of Lower Saxony, and contributes as a key enabling technology to the success of various industrial companies. Today, the LZH looks back on countless successful projects.
- Here & now
PZH/IPH | Free information around the topic Industry 4.0 is offered by “Mit uns digital! Das Zentrum für Niedersachsen und Bremen“ (literally translated as: Go digital with the Centre for Lower Saxony and Bremen!). The experts provide trainings for specialists and executive managers and support them when implementing their digitalization projects.
- Here & now
IW | An advanced training course on modern coating methods takes place on 8 and 9 November 2016 in Witten. The course is addressed to engineers and technicians working in the development, construction, production and consulting sector.
- Here & now
PZH/LZH | More than 130 students used the Future Career Day (“Zukunftstag”) to gain insights to the technology of tomorrow: The ten- to fifteen-year olds had the opportunity to do some research and experiments at the Produktionstechnisches Zentrum Hannover (PZH) and at the Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH).
- Here & now
GREAN | Companies dealing with the implementation of Industry 4.0 will be given the opportunity to experience a “Smart Factory“ on 6 October 2016 at HARTING Technology Group, Espelkamp. A moderated talk on the topic will complete the event.
- Smart minds
IFUM | Masood Jalanesh of the Institute of Forming Technology and Machines (IFUM) and Martin Weber of Fraunhofer IST received the EFB Project Award 2016 for their research work on tool wear. IFUM has already been awarded with the prize for the fifth time.
- Smart minds
PZH | Famous thought leader at the Hannover Centre for Production Technology (PZH): Professor Julian M Allwood from Cambridge/UK opened the “Future Lab Production and Society“. A video of his presentation on the topic “Manufacturing in a low energy future“ can now be watched online.