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WTEST

Knowledge-based test management for test cases

Duration 01.11.2025 - 31.10.2027, Funded by BMWE

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The goal of the project is to develop an interoperable and scalable framework for integrating test knowledge into everyday testing activities. This test knowledge will be embedded into the test processes of complex mechatronic systems through a copilot.

The background is that experience and engineering judgment play a crucial role in selecting and implementing test cases. Therefore, the framework will develop innovative, knowledge-based methods to support the creation of test scripts. This will enable OEMs and suppliers to semantically capture test cases and use the information in a task-specific manner.

Task-specific provision of information will be realized through the copilot, which will be integrated into Razorcat’s testing tools. The advantage of the developed copilot is that its suggestions are deterministic, reproducible, and traceable, thereby ensuring compliance with the guidelines for testing safety-critical systems.

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Product and process development, Aviation, Assistance systems, Semantic modelling and ontologies

Projektlogo Kompetenzvermittlung, Lernförderlichkeit und Arbeitskulturen für reaktionsfähige dynamische Wertschöpfungsstrukturen

KLAWEST

Skills transfer, learning support and working cultures for responsive, dynamic value creation structures

Duration 01.11.2025 - 31.10.2026, Funded by BMBF
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Germany has some catching up to do when it comes to continuing education. Recent studies show that only a small proportion of the 25- to 64-year-olds in Germany participate in formal education programmes – significantly less than the EU average. Concepts such as learning-friendly work environments and learning ecosystems offer the potential to overcome this continuing education crisis. However, they must be combined with value creation dynamics, such as technological development and work culture, to ensure optimal skills transfer. Against this backdrop, KLAWEST is looking for research needs for skills development in a business context at manufacturing and logistics companies.

The aim of the preliminary scientific study is to develop four different consistent descriptions of the future in the areas of skills transfer, new approaches to learning support and changing work cultures. The foresight process is based on a tailor-made method. This is based on scenario management, a process for the structured development and interpretation of possible future scenarios, and is carried out by a team of experts. The results of this process are validated and expanded using a Delphi method, a multi-stage sequence of consecutive expert surveys.

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Digitalisation, Value creation networks, Research and development, Training & qualification

Projektlogo Sequenz- und stabilitätsoptimierender Algorithmus zur Paletten- und Ladungsträgerzusammenstellung inhomogener Güter
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StackPack

Sequence and stability-optimizing algorithm for pallet and load carrier assembly of heterogeneous goods

Duration 01.07.2025 - 30.06.2027, Funded by BMWK / IGF
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The shortage of skilled workers and increasing economic pressure pose particular challenges for SMEs and necessitate support. Existing solutions for automated load carrier planning inadequately consider extended constraints. Scientific approaches mostly offer only mathematical models, but no applicable and freely available implementation. The aim of the project is to develop an algorithm that incorporates practically relevant constraints and is made available as an open-source library. A user-centered demo demonstrates the application with custom load carriers and objects by outputting stable stacking patterns, filler parts, and securing measures.

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Digitalisation, Transport and logistics

MobiTrans

Concept for a Mobile Transfer Unit (Living Hub)

Duration 01.06.2025 - 28.02.2026, Funded by BMBF
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In this project, a mobile transfer unit, the so-called "Living Hub," is conceptualized and precisely defined. The goal is to present existing knowledge as well as new insights gained from future community projects on Smartport topics in an engaging manner—such as through exhibits, demonstrators, prototypes, and simulations—and to make them accessible and usable both for the Smartport community and for the interested public, universities, and schools.

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Value creation networks, Maritime economy, Knowledge transfer

MycelCreation

Creation of a participatory community for experimenting with mycelium based composites

Duration 01.06.2025 - 31.05.2026, Funded by VolkswagenStiftung
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The MycelCreation project provides easy-to-understand knowledge about circularity in everyday life using products made from mycelium based composite materials as practical example. This involves creating spaces for participation, both in practice-oriented workshops on site and via a digital community platform. In the workshops, products made from mycelium based composites are manufactured and knowledge about integration into a circular process is shared. The aim is to build a participatory community for discussion and exchange in order to develop new ideas for implementing mycelium-based solutions. The aim is to raise participants' awareness of resource conservation and promote an understanding of a circular economy in society.

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Product and process development, Sustainability, Energy and environment, Knowledge transfer

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