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Development of a framework for sustainable product development and production.
Contact person
Ann-Kathrin Briem, M.Sc.
Energy and Mobility, Holistic Balancing Department (GaBi) Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBP
David Reichert
ARENA2036
David Reichert is Research Coordinator at the Research Campus and responsible for the strategic research focus Sustainability2036.
EcoFrame
EcoFrame is working on a framework for sustainable product development and production that enables cross-company monitoring and optimization.
About the project
The EcoFrame project focuses on the development of a framework that makes the generation and provision of sustainability information for EcoDesign and production networks efficient. The focus is on the methodological priorities of Design4Sustainability and Manufacturing4Sustainability. Improved, holistic monitoring across company boundaries is intended to enable the optimization of existing products and their production with regard to sustainability requirements and to support decision-making for the development of sustainable products and their production. A key component of the project is the integration of the concept of the circular economy into the automotive supply chain in order to address the resulting opportunities and challenges.
Aims of the project
The main goal of EcoFrame is to support and accelerate the transition to sustainable automotive production. This will be achieved by developing a framework that optimizes the provision of sustainability information and improves decision making for sustainable design and manufacturing. The project is supported by the contribution of real use cases from industry partners. The research partners support the implementation of the methods based on these use cases. The interdisciplinary collaboration will result in cyber-physical demonstrators that enable direct application of the researched methodological approaches during development. EcoFrame plans to work closely with other ARENA2036 projects, particularly in the areas of connectivity, production and mobility.
About Fraunhofer
Project participation in the ARENA2036
Project partners in the ARENA2036 research factory are the two Fraunhofer Institutes IAO and IPA.
Fraunhofer IPA implements highly innovative and sustainable solutions in production technology and automation for customers in a wide range of future-oriented industries. The solutions are always linked to the institute's strategic cornerstones of "mass sustainability" and "mass personalization".
In ARENA2036, Fraunhofer IPA is coordinating research into innovative methods in vehicle production. To this end, a research factory is being built in which technologies are developed that enable individualized products in batch sizes of one at the cost of mass production. The core technology for this is adaptable production systems with which companies can react to fluctuating competitive factors or shortened product life cycles. Fraunhofer IPA develops solutions for planning these systems and realizes components for them, such as versatile assembly stations.
About Schaeffler
As a leading global automotive and industrial supplier, the Schaeffler Group has been driving forward pioneering inventions and developments in the fields of motion and mobility for over 70 years. With innovative technologies, products and services in the fields of CO₂-efficient drives, electric mobility, Industry 4.0, digitalization and renewable energies, the company is a reliable partner for making motion and mobility more efficient, intelligent and sustainable. The technology company produces precision components and systems for drivetrains and chassis as well as rolling and plain bearing solutions for a wide range of industrial applications.Project participation in the ARENA2036
About the University of Stuttgart
Project participation in the ARENA2036
The University of Stuttgart and many of its institutes are involved in the ARENA2036 research platform:
Institute of Aircraft Design (IFB)
Institute of Parallel and Distributed Systems (IPVS)
Institute of Plastics Technology (IKT)
Institute of Textile Technology, Fiber-based Materials and Textile Machine Engineering (ITFT)
Institute of Control Engineering of Machine Tools and Manufacturing Units (ISW)
Institute of Ergonomics and Technology Management (IAT)
Institute of Internal Combustion Engines and Automotive Engineering (IVK)
Institute of Electrical Energy Conversion (iew)
Institute of Educational Science, Department of Vocational, Business and Technical Education (BWT)
Institute of Energy Transmission and High Voltage Technology (IEH)
Institute of Polymer Chemistry (IPOC)
Institute of Linguistics: English Studies (IfLA)
Institute of Industrial Manufacturing and Factory Operation (IFF)
Institute of Materials Handling and Logistics (IFT)
Institute of Shotblasting Tools (IFSW)
The Institute of Aircraft Design (IFB), for example, is involved in the LeiFu project and the DigitPro project with several employees in ARENA2036. The Khoch3 project is supported by university employees from BWT.
The integration of the ARENA2036 research building into the university campus forms the perfect basis for an intensive and interdisciplinary transfer of expertise between science and industry. This is what the guiding principle "Industry on Campus" stands for.
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About Balluff
Balluff was founded in 1932 in Neuhausen auf den Fildern and stands for innovative technology, quality and cross-industry experience in industrial automation worldwide. As a leading sensor and automation specialist, the fourth-generation family business offers a comprehensive portfolio of sensor, identification and network technologies and software for integrated system solutions.Project participation in the ARENA2036
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About Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Mercedes-Benz Group AG is one of the most successful automotive companies in the world. With its Mercedes-Benz Cars, Daimler Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Daimler Buses and Daimler Financial Services divisions, the vehicle manufacturer is one of the largest suppliers of premium passenger cars and is the largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in the world.Project participation in the ARENA2036
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About Siemens
Siemens is a leading global technology group that is positioned along the entire electrification value chain in various industries. Its core business focuses on electrification, automation and digitalization.Project participation in the ARENA2036
About TRUMPF
The high-tech company TRUMPF offers manufacturing solutions in the fields of machine tools, laser technology and electronics. TRUMPF is driving forward the digital networking of the manufacturing industry through consulting, platform and software offerings. The company is the technology and market leader in machine tools for flexible sheet metal processing and industrial lasers.Project participation in the ARENA2036
Funding body and project sponsor in the project
About Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
The BMBF stands for the Federal Ministry of Education and Research in Germany. It is a federal agency responsible for funding education and research programs within Germany. The main objectives of the BMBF include promoting science and research to maintain the country's international competitiveness, improving educational opportunities for people at all stages of life and supporting innovation and technology development. The Ministry works closely with educational and research institutions, industry and international partners to achieve its goals.Project participation in the ARENA2036
The "Research Campus - Public-Private Partnerships for Innovation" initiative of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is a funding program that aims to strengthen cooperation between science and industry in Germany. This initiative enables public research institutions and companies to work together in long-term partnerships to develop and carry out innovative research projects. The idea behind it is to create an environment in which science and industry can work together on pioneering technologies and solutions that promote both scientific progress and economic development.
The research campus initiative supports selected projects in various technological and scientific fields, from renewable energy and sustainable mobility to digital technology and health sciences. The aim of these partnerships is to enable a direct transfer of knowledge and technology between research institutions and industry, which accelerates the market launch of new technologies.
About Project Management Agency Karlsruhe
The Project Management Agency Karlsruhe (PTKA) is part of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and offers comprehensive services relating to the funding of research, development and education projects. Its tasks include advising applicants for funding, evaluating project proposals, monitoring ongoing projects and disseminating and utilizing research results.Project participation in the ARENA2036
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https://www.zukunft-der-wertschoepfung.de/forschungscampus/