The use of new production techniques can reduce failure rates, times due to repairs and unplanned equipment downtime. According to the estimation by the EU, this may increase the effectiveness of operations by up to 10 percent. BIBA – Bremer Institut für Produktion und Logistik at the University of Bremen also sees a great potential for savings in this field and has initiated the "UPTIME" project with 11 partners from 6 EU countries. The research project has been granted by the EU and meanwhile, it has begun - under the leadership of the Bremen scientists.

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BIBA, 30th January, 2018