
SigMaSense research group (www.industrial-production.de)
Intelligent sensor technology for processing big data
Ilmenau University of Technology is stepping up its research in order to master the growing volumes of data in the course of digitalization. The idea for intelligent sensors is to select the data required for the respective work process at an early stage and thus reduce the amount to be processed.

Groundbreaking ceremony (www.industrial-production.de)
Fraunhofer IZFP to be expanded
Ground-breaking ceremony in Saarbrücken: The Fraunhofer Institute for Non-Destructive Testing IZFP is being expanded to include a research and development environment for around 87 employees.

Quality assurance (www.industrial-production.de)
Robot sensor system inspects hybrid components
Scientists at Fraunhofer IZFP have developed a robot-assisted sensor system for the non-destructive testing of hybrid cast components that can be integrated into production processes for quality monitoring.