Welcome

The ”BIBA - Bremer Institut für Produktion und Logistik” is a research institute focused on engineering science. It was founded in 1981 as one of the first affiliated institutes of the University of Bremen and counts as one of the largest research facilities in the federal state of Bremen. It consists of two divisions: “Intelligent Production and Logistics Systems”, headed by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Freitag and “ICT applications for Production”, headed by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus-Dieter Thoben. Based on distinct fundamental research, BIBA carries out applied and contract research, both on national and international level, in the areas of production and logistics for relevant industries like logistics, automotive, aviation and wind energy. Furthermore, BIBA is involved in the Bremen Research Cluster for Dynamics in Logistics (LogDynamics) and in the International Graduate School for Dynamics in Logistics. With the LogDynamics Lab, the institute operates a demonstration and application center for innovative mobile technologies in logistics.

Virtual Tour in the BIBA Shop Floor Lab

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Forthcoming Events

Supply Chain Day 2026: Cybersecurity for Smart Logistics

Every year, BIBA participates in the nationwide Supply Chain Day with the Mittelstand Digital Zentrum Bremen Oldenburg and offers an event with changing topics. In 2026, the focus will be on cybersecurity in...
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Girls'Day 2026 at BIBA – Hands-on Technology

BIBA is participating in Girls'Day again this year. Female students are invited to gain exciting insights into the world of technology and research. This allows them to become interested in studying science or...
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New Projects

Projektlogo Integrierte Einsatzkommunikation für mobile Einheiten im Vegetationsbrandeinsatz

fireKOMM

Integrierte Einsatzkommunikation für mobile Einheiten im Vegetationsbrandeinsatz
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Projektlogo Development of an augmented reality-based system for standardised commissioning and intuitive configuration of autonomous mobile robots

AMR-Launch

Development of an augmented reality-based system for standardised commissioning and intuitive configuration of autonomous mobile robots
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New Press Releases

The Circular Economy as an Opportunity for Regions and SMEs: Already Significant on a Small Scale – and Even Stronger When Networked

“Future of Value Creation”: New research project WeR³t-Netze led by BIBA aims for sustainability, technological autonomy, and resilience | Research findings as a basis for further research Full Press Release...
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Strengthen disaster control to provide the best possible protection for the population and limit damage

Innovative Technologies for European Disaster Response: BIBA completes iTEK research project | Study results published | Basis for EU-wide research created | Findings and technologies from production and...
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News

Supply Chain Transparency – How to Achieve It with Sensors and AI

On April 8, 2026, our virtual keynote presentation focused on a key challenge in logistics: Where are the goods right now—and what condition are they in? One thing is clear: Without transparency throughout the...
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Congratulations, Dr. Ing. Claudio Uriarte!

We are delighted that our former BIBA colleague Claudio Uriarte, Managing Director & Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and co-founder of cellumation GmbH, successfully obtained his doctorate in engineering on...
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Videos

Digitization for Efficient Commissioning

In this video, you will learn how Croll & Denecke, a specialist retailer of natural cosmetics based in Bremen, has mastered the transition to future-proof warehouse logistics in collaboration with the...
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Cobots, AI, and the Future of Production – A Look Back at “Digitalization at Noon”

In an entertaining presentation with practical examples, we showed how cobots are already creating added value in manufacturing and logistics today: simple decision-making rules help to quickly assess...
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