INCUBATOR SMART SYSTEMS

Smart products for the future

The Smart Systems Incubator promotes the development of smart system solutions

They park cars autonomously and optimise production processes: Smart systems collect and analyse data, make predictions and intelligent decisions. They are a central component of Industry 4.0, which refers to the networking and digital exchange of data between machines and people in real time.

Would you like to know if your idea for a smart project has potential or how you can implement it? The Smart Systems Incubator at the Chair of Manufacturing Systems at Ruhr-Universität Bochum advises and guides you throughout the entire start-up process. The close collaboration with the RUB/IGM Centre of Cooperation guarantees real-world relevance and a holistic approach: the advisory process involves not only technical expertise, but also matters of work organisation and design.

learning and research factory

The incubator Smartsystems can rely on a unique infrastructure to advise and support the founders: The LPS learning and research factory of the RUB (LFF) in Bochum-Langendreer.

THE LFF OFFERS EXTENSIVE EQUIPMENT:
  • Modern laboratories and measurement technology
  • Machine tools
  • IT infrastructure of a smart factory
  • Many demonstrators for production digitization
  • Industrial robots
  • Seminar rooms

On a floor space of more than 2000 m², research, teaching and training can be conducted and industrial cooperation can be implemented. The structure of the LFF is based on a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) and is therefore oriented towards a production environment that is as close to reality as possible. Here, prototypes can be produced with great precision and tested directly in the production environment.

INQUIRIES

You are already in contact with our team and you have an idea that you would like to realize by creating a prototype? Do not hesitate to contact us via email: wsc-smart-systems(at)lps.rub.de. We will be happy to schedule an appointment. Our team of interdisciplinary experts, together with the central WORLDFACTORY team, are at your side when you start your business.

 

CONTACT

Portrait Prof. Dr. Bernd Kuhlenkötter
Prof. Dr. Bernd Kuhlenkötter

Sub-project Management Incubator Smart Systems

Portrait Dr. Christopher Prinz
Dr.-Ing. Christopher Prinz

Deputy Sub-project Manager Incubator Smart Systems

Portrait Prof. Dr. Manfred Wannöffel
Prof. Dr. Manfred Wannöffel

Office of Cooperation Ruhr-University Bochum - Industrial Metal Union (IG Metall)

Lara Obereiner
Lara Obereiner

Start-up Coach

Portrait Furkan Ercan
Furkan Ercan

Start-up Coach