Industrial Intelligence optimizes operating conditions
Data@Hand is an AI-based information and data tool for optimizing the industrial process chain. Based on machine learning, data is evaluated more quickly and anomalies are detected earlier. By connecting to the cloud and using artificial intelligence, deviations from the normal operation of a system can be detected without the pattern ever having occurred on that specific system.

The system is constantly evolving, self-learning to recognize normal conditions and deviations, enabling it to react to previously unprecedented operating conditions. The automated analysis can be carried out not only via a powerful server-based platform, but also on small mobile systems directly on the machine. The data obtained can be used not only to analyze the causes of problems, but also to predict faults.

Interactive simulation speeds up the design process
With Ristra (Rapid Interactive Structural Analysis), Fraunhofer IGD has developed a GPU structural mechanics solver that accelerates component simulation and optimizes the design process. The starting point is the vision of carrying out the computer-aided design of a component and its stability in parallel by simulation in a single work step. Direct feedback leads to an intuitive working style and better results, not only in terms of the development time required, but also the quality of the design, as many iterations are possible on the way to the optimum.

In a comparative test, Ristra was able to calculate a model with more than 1.3 million finite elements more than 80 times faster than commercial simulation software. The software tool can significantly accelerate design and engineering processes by shifting all simulation calculations to the graphics card. The effects of specified load cases on the structure of a component are visualized almost in real time in false colors. Initial licensing is carried out by Meshparts.

Uniform software standards support networked construction projects
The Bimswarm project is developing a platform for networking different applications, services and content in order to support end-to-end digital project management in the planning, execution and operation of buildings. The focus is on the simple selection and combination of different software tools for changing project communities, which are particularly common in the construction sector. The platform suggests suitable tools depending on the situation and thus helps to avoid divergent software standards within a business network.

Fraunhofer IGD is implementing its visualization and tracking services into the platform based on the Fraunhofer instant3Dhub technology. This allows large data models to be prepared and processed in an extremely short time - enabling a live comparison of reality with the CAD model of a building and opening up various possibilities. Building owners can create and evaluate construction progress documentation as a target/actual comparison on an ad hoc basis and communicate with all parties involved. A planned ticket system provides installers with specific instructions for building services installations and transparently documents the progress of work.

The use of augmented reality (AR) in various construction phases, from planning to maintenance, is easily possible thanks to Fraunhofer IGD's compression and visualization services, for example on a tablet. The Bimswarm funding project is part of the "Smart Service World II" technology program, which is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi). as