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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.

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Forthcoming Events

Digitalization at Lunchtime: Manufacturing with Collaborative, AI-Enabled Robots

The virtual impulse presentation in cooperation between BIBA and the Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Bremen-Oldenburg offers an overview of the latest developments in the field of cobots in the manufacturing...
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AI Barcamp – How Can the Practical Potential of Artificial Intelligence Be Identified and Harnessed?

In August, the world will be looking to Bremen, where numerous events focused on artificial intelligence will take place. We, too, are addressing the topic of AI for small and medium-sized businesses and...
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New Projects

Projektlogo AI-supported deburring of components using a modular deburring machine and reinforcement learning

GratKI

AI-supported deburring of components using a modular deburring machine and reinforcement learning
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Projektlogo Integrierte Einsatzkommunikation für mobile Einheiten im Vegetationsbrandeinsatz

fireKOMM

Integrierte Einsatzkommunikation für mobile Einheiten im Vegetationsbrandeinsatz
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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

Focus on Digitalization and AI – BIBA at the WertNetzWerke Summit 2026

The WertNetzWerke Summit 2026 in Oldenburg focused on concrete, practical solutions for SMEs—particularly AI, data strategies, and resilient value-creation networks. Interactive formats such as World Cafés,...
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Connected for the Ports of the Future - BIBA at the 2026 IHATEC Conference in Rostock

On June 17 and 18, 2026, BIBA participated in the networking conference for the funding programs “Innovative Port Technologies” (IHATEC) and “Digital Test Beds in Ports” (DigiTest) at the Federal Maritime and...
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Videos

Video Recap of LDIC 2026

From February 25 to 27, 2026, the 10th International Conference on Dynamics in Logistics (LDIC 2026) took place at the University of Bremen. With over 80 participants, the conference featured high-caliber...
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Why Mushrooms Will Replace Plastic-Based Packaging in the Future

Styrofoam is everywhere, but it never goes away. The solution? Mycelium! In this video, you’ll learn why we should stop producing plastic packaging and start growing it instead. From the plastic nightmare to...
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