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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

WertNetzWerke Summit 2026

How can small and medium-sized businesses successfully leverage artificial intelligence and digitalization—today and tomorrow? The WertNetzWerke Summit 2026 brings together decision-makers, practitioners,...
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Day of Science: LogDynamics is Coming to the City Center of Bremen

BIBA will be showcasing its work at Science Day in downtown Bremen alongside LogDynamics: The goal is to transfer research findings into the economy and society. The focus will be on digitalization and AI in...
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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

Open Campus: Hands-On Logistics Research for All Ages

Insights into logistics research and hands-on technology—our offerings at the University of Bremen’s Open Campus on June 13, 2026, were very well received. During the guided tour “Innovations for the Port of...
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Spotlight on Mycelium-Based Packaging: BIBA at Towards Circularity 2026

On June 11 and 12, 2026, BIBA was represented by Michael Unger and Birte Pupkes at the Volkswagen Foundation’s “Towards Circularity 2026” symposium in Hanover. In line with the “MycelCycle” project, the BIBA...
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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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