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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 a University of Bremen-based Collaborative Research Center, funded by the German Research Foundation, as well as in the Bremen Research Cluster for Dynamics in Logistics (LogDynamics) and 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

Humans and AI in the Logistics of the Future

Discover the innovative interaction between humans and artificial intelligence in the logistics of the future! The lab tour in the BIBA Shop Floor Lab provides insights into the latest technologies and...
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Digitalization at Lunchtime: Production with collaborative Robots

The virtual impulse seminar 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 industry...
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New Projects

SAILEX

Sales and operations intelligence with explainable AI
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Projektlogo Prognostic Model Selection for Predictive Maintenance and an Integrated Reinforcement Learning-based Production Scheduling in Dynamic Manufacturing Systems

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Prognostic Model Selection for Predictive Maintenance and an Integrated Reinforcement Learning-based Production Scheduling in Dynamic Manufacturing Systems
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New Press Releases

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Automated Driving in Car Ports

In the new AutoLog R&D project, Volkswagen Group Logistics, BIBA at the University of Bremen, Deutsche Telekom and software specialist Unikie are conducting research into automated driving in ports....
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Image (Binocular): Uni Göttingen/Michael Unger

Mycelium can help us avoid packaging waste

The mycelium, the network of thin fungal strands, is a suitable material for packaging. A new research project led by BIBA at the University of Bremen is focussing on this biodegradable material as well as the...
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News

[Translate to English:] Auftakt der Digital-Tour 2025 in Nordenham mit Impulsen aus dem BIBA

[Translate to English:] Mit inspirierenden Kurzvorträgen und einem vielfältigen Aufgebot an Demonstratoren startete am 13. Mai 2025 im Innovationszentrum für Nachhaltigkeit und Produktion (INP) in Nordenham...
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Innovations for Automotive Terminals: Progress in the AutoLog Project

In the IHATEC research project AutoLog, we are working with our project partners Volkswagen Group Logistics, Unikie and Telekom Business to develop smart solutions for automated driving on automotive...
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Videos

AI-supported Assembly Workstation for Human-Robot Collaboration

In today's production landscape, many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face the challenge of balancing between standardized series production and individual contract manufacturing. The mobile assembly...
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Potential of MicroPorts: A Concept to Strengthen Inland Navigation

In this video, we present the results of the “MicroPorts” research project, which focused on the optimization of multimodal freight transport between inland waterways and other modes of transport. In view of...
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