The Institute for Digital Production Management (IDPM) at Ansbach University of Applied Sciences bridges the gap between research and industrial application!

We work with industry partners to translate scientific approaches into practical solutions for real-world challenges. Our goal is to advance scientific knowledge and technological developments in ways that enable their effective application in industrial practice.

One example is the research project KI4CoSchedule. Together with our research partners endlich GmbH & Co. KG (IT solutions) and CNC Drehen Beck GmbH (metal machining), we offer insights into our application oriented research and present a prototype software solution for cross company production planning.

Our interdisciplinary approach forms the foundation for projects like KI4CoSchedule. It integrates technical, organizational and human factors equally. In doing so, we ensure that our research outcomes are not only technologically innovative, but also organizationally viable and sustainable from a human-centered perspective.

Our research focuses on:

• Digitalisation strategies
• Digital production planning and control
• AI methods for industrial applications
• Digital business models for value-added services
• Digital platforms for cross-company collaboration within value networks