Guide for the Standardization of Circular Economy. The standardization roadmap by DIN, DKE, and VDI provides an overview of the current state of standardization in the field of Circular Economy. It describes requirements and challenges for seven key topics and formulates specific needs for future norms and standards. In addition, during the development process, five… Read more »
ESCOM 
Edge-Services for Components – Balanced edge-cloud environments for sovereign component service systems in production applications ESCOM is developing an edge cloud platform for the manufacturing industry that provides machine users with access to digital services related to important machine components, such as motor spindles or gearboxes, as well as the often highly specific know-how of… Read more »
EDNA 
Edge Data Ecinomy in the Sustainable Automated Manufacturing Industry The project EDNA is developing models and software for the ecological and economic sustainability of industrial manufacturing, using digital twins, artificial intelligence, and edge computing, with the example of the production of truck trailers.
EASY 
Energy-efficient analysis and control processes in the dynamic edge cloud continuum for industrial manufacturing Easy is developing an edge/cloud system for industrial manufacturing, in which AI-based analysis and control processes can be distributed and executed on-site, thereby significantly increasing the productivity and resource efficiency of the entire manufacturing process.
EmKoI4.0 
Development of Modern Communication Technologies for Industry 4.0 The goal of the EmKoI4.0 project is to provide methods and tools that support the investigation and development of converged communication solutions throughout the entire lifecycle of industrial plants and products. 5G-Advanced technologies can form the basis for fast, secure, and robust communication and will be considered… Read more »
International cooperation projects: Development of digital technologies (2022) 
The brochure presents more than 30 international cooperation projects of the BMWK.
QCHALLenge 
Quantum-Classical Hybrid Optimization Algorithms for Logistics and Production Line Management The project QCHALLenge solves optimization problems in production and logistics using existing Quantum Computing (QC) hardware. For this purpose, algorithms, concepts and tools are developed that enable the industry to use QC in a cross-industry and low-threshold manner. QCHALLenge focuses on the domains of production… Read more »
champI4.0ns 
Cooperation “Smart Data Usage” with Austria (GER-AUT): Intelligent and Sovereign Data Usage Using the Example of the Timber Industry. As part of champI4.0ns, the use of production-related data is advanced by demonstrating, through examples from the timber industry, how intelligent and sovereign data usage can be achieved in an ecosystem of diverse partners. This is… Read more »
5G++FlexiCell
Open and flexible industrial networking with 5G small cell: adaptive production and intra-logistics in SMEs In contrast to already discussed 5G applications in production, 5G++ FlexiCell focuses on the establishment of flexible 5G small cells for production in SMEs with the possibility of federation. The 5G campus network in nomadic island operation will be operated… Read more »
CampusDynA 
Dynamic adaptation of campus networks and applications in industrial application scenarios CampusDynA aims at the realization of applications in the fields of autonomous mobile robotics, resource efficiency of production facilities and civil security of production sites with the help of open 5G campus networks and thus contributes to the evaluation of the concrete added value… Read more »
QuaST 
Quantum-enabling services and tools for industrial applications Quantum computing can lead to disruptive changes in many areas of industry, for example by solving complex optimization problems in logistics or semiconductor manufacturing more efficiently. However, in order for industry and society to fully benefit from future quantum computers, a low-threshold access is needed, which in particular… Read more »
5G4BP 
5G Campus Networks Program (GER-FRA): 5G For Business Parks The aim of the “5G4BP” project is, on the one hand, to create a European solution for sovereignty. On the other hand, open 5G networks are to be deployed where there has not yet been any coverage by public mobile networks (e.g., business parks or municipalities)…. Read more »
QUASIM 
QC-Enhanced Service Ecosystem for Simulation in Manufacturing The QUASIM project is investigating how quantum computing (QC) can be used to develop medium- and long-term benefits for manufacturing applications. This should also enable manufacturing companies to benefit from quantum computers, which themselves have only limited expertise in simulations in manufacturing.
AutoQML 
Developer Suite for Automated Machine Learning with Quantum Computers Quantum computers enable acceleration of machine learning (ML) approaches and development of new solutions. However, implementation of such quantum algorithms is highly application-specific and therefore requires development by interdisciplinary quantum software engineers. The AutoQML project aims to simplify these processes, with the goal of expanding approaches… Read more »
DAKI-FWS 
Data- and AI-supported early warning system AI-based analytics platform to strengthen business crisis prevention. The DAKI-FWS project is creating an AI-based analysis platform that utilizes a variety of different data sources to provide companies with predictions in the context of potential crisis scenarios, thus strengthening crisis prevention in the economy. The goal is an early… Read more »
International cooperation projects: Development of digital technologies (2021) 
This brochure presents the current funding projects in the development of digital technologies in international cooperation.
PAIRS 
Privacy Aware, Intelligent and Resilient Crisis Management Identifying and anticipating crisis scenarios faster with AI. The PAIRS project develops a learning AI platform for crisis management that allows early identification and secure anticipation of crisis situations. The service is aimed at companies and operators of critical infrastructures as well as decision-makers from politics, business and… Read more »
CoyPu 
Cognitive Economy Intelligence Platform for Economic Ecosystem Resilience. AI-based crisis management for companies, administration, politics and research. The CoyPu project is creating an AI-based information platform for efficient crisis management. In the event of complex economic challenges, the platform networks, analyzes and evaluates macroeconomic, industry-specific and internal company data. From the evaluated facts, interdependencies are… Read more »
ResKriVer 
Communication & Information Platform for Resilient, Crisis-Relevant Supply Networks Identifying supply bottlenecks in crisis situations with AI. In the ResKriVer project, a knowledge-based platform for resilient supply networks is being developed. Collected or generated crisis-relevant information serves as the basis to use methods of artificial intelligence to predict the effects of bottlenecks in the supply… Read more »
AISSI 
Multinational Cooperation (GER – SG): Autonomous Integrated Scheduling for Semiconductor Industry In AISSI, new AI-based approaches for continuous improvement of integrated production and maintenance scheduling of semiconductor manufacturing are developed, integrated and applied, building on European automotive quality thinking. By applying reinforcement learning in the context of autonomous and continuous improvement of integrated production and maintenance planning,… Read more »
SPELL 
Semantic platform for intelligent decision and deployment support in control centers and situation management Crisis management through AI-based linking of control centers. The SPELL project is a semantic platform for intelligent decision-making and deployment support in control centers and in situation management, which is used in crisis situations (e.g. chemical disasters) for hazard prevention and… Read more »
QualiLack 
Automation of manual coating processes with consideration of particularly high quality standards The development goal of QualiLack is an efficient automated coating process including component handling with inline quality control for natural materials, such as wood, in the production of the smallest numbers. In this way, QualiLack aims to create the foundation for craftsmen to… Read more »
Study: Explainable AI: Requirements, Use Cases, and Solutions 
Artificial intelligence as a driver for economically relevant ecosystems. Are explainable AI applications the most important key to trust in artificial intelligence? Where does the use of explainable AI tools stand in the economy? This study provides answers to these and other questions, including practical use cases. A study by the Federal Ministry for Economic… Read more »
EuProGigant 
Cooperation “Smart Data Use” with Austria (GER-AUT): A binational research project for smart and sovereign use of data in the European industry The goal of the project is to demonstrate and scale a location-spanning, digitally connected production ecosystem with resilient, data-driven, and sustainable value creation to strengthen the European industry. The value creation speed and… Read more »
Dig-CirclE 
Cycle of fiber-plastic composites The recylcling economy for fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) composite structures, taking into account processes such as remanufacturing, repair and recycling, is to be automated and digitized in order to provide economical processes. For example, artificial intelligence (AI) for sorting plastics by type, the latest AI modeling methods in component analysis and automatic… Read more »
5G-OPERA 
5G Campus Networks Program (GER-FRA): 5G OPEn Ran. The intention of the “5G-OPERA” project is to create a Franco-German ecosystem in the field of campus networks. Particular focus will be on the development of open and/or virtualized hardware and software solutions, which in turn will be based on an open architecture. The project supports test… Read more »
GEMIMEG II 
GEMIni MEtrology Global – Secure and robust calibrated measurement systems for digital transformation Digital calibrated measurement systems play an important role in maintaining trust in digital processes and increasingly wireless communication and sensor networks such as in Industry 4.0 or 5G networks. As systems become more autonomous, it becomes increasingly important that measuring instruments like… Read more »
Spaicer 
Scalable adaptive production systems through AI-based resilience optimization. Avoiding production downtime with AI. SPAICER uses AI technologies and Industry 4.0 standards to reduce production disruptions and supply chain interruptions to a minimum or avoid them altogether. For this so-called resilience management, industry-specific Smart Resilience Services (SRS) are developed, which can be individually adapted by companies… Read more »
KEEN 
KI-Inkubator-Labore in der Prozessindustrie KI für die Prozessindustrie. Die Prozessindustrie bereitet Rohstoffe zur industriellen Weiterverarbeitung auf. Zu der Branche zählen etwa Chemie- und Pharmazie-, aber auch Lebensmittelunternehmen. Im Projekt KEEN werden KI-Anwendungen für die chemische und biotechnologische Industrie entwickelt. Damit können Produktionsprozesse optimiert, der Ressourcenverbrauch gesenkt sowie neue Produkte schneller entwickelt und auf den Markt… Read more »
FabOS 
Open, distributed, real-time and secure operating system for manufacturing A universal operating system for the factory of the future. In the FabOS project, a platform is being created that will enable fast and flexible automation of production processes, especially for medium-sized companies. Modeled on operating systems, it will provide components that not only link machines,… Read more »