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Senatorin für Wirtschaft, Häfen und Transformation der Freien Hansestadt Bremen

SAILEX

Sales and operations intelligence with explainable AI

Duration 15.02.2025 - 15.08.2026, Funded by Land Bremen / FEI
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The project aims to develop an AI-based analysis tool for ERP systems that combines sales data with internal and external factors. This will not only enable general sales trends to be recognised, but also individual correlations, such as discounts or external influences such as weather and political events. This helps to create more precise purchasing forecasts, avoid bottlenecks and reduce excess stock and reduce excess stock, which saves storage costs. In addition, a large language model is also used to explain the AI forecasts in order to ensure the traceability decisions, supported by explainable AI approaches.

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Digitalisation, Sustainability, Services industry, Trade and commerce, Assistance systems, Machine learning / artificial intelligence

Projektlogo Auswahl von Prognosemodellen für die vorausschauende Instandhaltung und eine integrierte, auf verstärkendem Lernen basierende Produktionsplanung in dynamischen Produktionssystemen

Prophecy

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

Duration 01.02.2025 - 31.01.2027, Funded by DFG
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This research project is a collaboration between the Bremer Institut für Produktion und Logistik (BIBA) at the University of Bremen, Germany, the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brazil, the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Brazil, and the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), Brazil.

The goal of this project is to develop a self-adaptive model selection method for predictive maintenance that is fully integrated into production and maintenance planning. To achieve this, a machine learning-based approach will be developed, enabling the automated selection of suitable prognostic models for different system configurations and conditions. A key aspect is the incorporation of reinforcement learning for the dynamic optimization of machine availability and utilization in real time. This is based on a digital representation of the production system, which allows for the evaluation of decision impacts using production logistics KPIs. This performance assessment enables targeted feedback between meta-learning and reinforcement learning, contributing to the continuous improvement of the system.

A key aspect of the project is the integration of reinforcement learning to dynamically optimize machine availability and utilization in real time. This is based on a digital representation of the production system, allowing the assessment of decision impacts using production logistics KPIs. The continuous feedback loop between meta-learning and reinforcement learning facilitates the ongoing improvement of the system. To validate the developed methods, a simulation-based environment will be created, which replicates the relevant production and maintenance processes with the required level of abstraction. Finally, the developed system will be tested in two industrial use cases in Germany and Brazil.

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System development and planning, Process optimisation and control, Automotive, Process modelling and simulation, Machine learning / artificial intelligence


Europäische Union; Investition in Bremens Zukunft; Europäischer Fonds für regionale Entwicklung

Smartport Living Lab

Reactive, intelligent condition monitoring of the harbour superstructure

Duration 29.01.2025 - 31.12.2028, Funded by Land Bremen / EFRE / EFRE-Bremen 2021 - 2027 (FKZ: 265/PF_BIBA_SMARTPORT/2025)
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The ‘Smartport Living Lab’ project addresses the challenges facing Bremen's ports in competition with the North Range ports. The aim is to develop innovative systems for a connected and sustainable port industry in Bremen/Bremerhaven. Flying drones and autonomous mobile robots are key technologies at BIBA for innovative condition monitoring solutions. These technologies are developed and tested in decentralised living labs, supported by a Smart Cooperation Platform that promotes collaboration between the participating research institutions and partners. The project strengthens the sustainable competitiveness and growth potential of the port locations and represents Bremen's innovative strength in maritime logistics.

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Robotics and automation, Digitalisation, Maritime economy, Transport and logistics, Autonomous robot and transport systems, Machine learning / artificial intelligence

PiQASO

Post-Quantum Cryptography As-a-Service for Common Transmission Systems and Infrastructures

Duration 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2027, Funded by EU - DIGITAL-ECCC-2024-DEPLOY-CYBER-06-PQCINDUSTR

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The PiQASO project addresses the urgent need for quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions to secure critical infrastructures and data in the face of advancing quantum computing threats. As quantum capabilities mature, existing cryptographic methods risk becoming obsolete, jeopardizing the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information. PiQASO’s primary goal is to deliver agile, scalable, and practical Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) solutions that seamlessly integrate into legacy systems without requiring additional specialized hardware.

The project introduces “PQC as a Service” (PQaaS), providing operational implementations of NIST-standardized algorithms like Dilithium, FALCON, and SPHINCS+. PiQASO enables robust encryption, authentication, and identity management across diverse industries, offering flexibility through crypto agility—adaptation to evolving cryptographic needs. The project emphasizes the secure execution of PQC, incorporating programmable accelerators to optimize performance while maintaining resistance to physical and side-channel attacks.

BIBA will provide a comprehensive demonstration scenario - a safeguarding aviation testing infrastructure. It will show how a Distributed Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing in aerospace will benefit from secure communication channels fortified by PQC, ensuring real-time responsiveness (<100ms) and protecting intellectual property. Through these advancements, PiQASO aims to establish a sustainable path toward quantum-secure critical systems, fostering trust and resilience in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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Interoperability, Telecommunications and IT, Cyber security

LAMAsense

INTEK - LAMAsense / Entwicklung eines digitalen Zwillings für die Instandhaltung und einer Service-Plattform als Nutzerschnittstelle

Duration 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2026, Funded by BMWK
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Digitalisation, Agriculture, Machine learning / artificial intelligence, Digital twin

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