Consortium Project„Advanced Robotics & Automation“

Key Facts

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JOIN THE CONSORTIUMMajor outcome of the project

Tackle the most relevant questions and challenges for automated production and intralogistics as well as the implementation of robotic based solutions to boost your production efficiency:

▪ Receive a detailed, global overview of the current research trends andbest practice applications in the area of advanced robotics and industrialautomation

▪ Gain a deep technological evaluation for your relevant applications andkey questions answered by research experts from RWTH Aacheninstitutes and Fraunhofer entities

▪ Network with cross-industrial players and RWTH Aachen researchexperts to discuss future potentials and benefits for your business

▪ Evaluate the opportunities for joined follow–ups in terms ofdemonstrators and trials at RWTH Aachen campus

Framework Conditions

Partnership Fee: € 29,000

Start: Q3 2019

End: Q2 2020

Up to 20 cross-industrial consortium partners

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MOTIVATIONAdvanced Robotics & Automation

Automation and the use of robotic solutionsin production is rapidly evolving.

As competitiveness in production industryrises, so does the need for cost reduction.Shorter cycle times combined with errorminimization can significantly increaseprocess efficiency. New applications offerlarge potential for enhanced productivity:

▪ Smart robotics and cobots

▪ Cloud robotics

▪ Process learning

▪ Intelligent automation

▪ …

Initial Situation

The project is divided into three stages tostructure and analyze the field of “AdvancedRobotics & Automation” along the followingaspects:

▪ Evaluating the individual needs andquestions of the consortium partners aswell as identifying current developmentsand applications for “Advanced Robotics &Automation”

▪ Detailed investigation for selectedapplications and technologies resulting inroadmaps, demonstrators and/oreconomical evaluation

▪ Consolidation of the generated results withuser-oriented innovation patterns and toolsto support management decisions

Procedure

In the systematic approach of the project, thehighly dynamic area of “Advanced Robotics &Automation” is structured and individualstarting points for e.g. the implementation ofsolutions are identified:

▪ A detailed overview of the key technologiesand applications

▪ Technological deep-dives for applicationsselected by the consortium partners

▪ Structured workshops for e.g. customer-specific implementation potentials

▪ Access to a large cross-industrial andinterdisciplinary partner network

▪ Possible realization of demonstrators basedon relevant use-cases

Major Outcome

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Stage 1 Stage 2

4 monthsStructure & application overview

▪ Structured overview on industrial robotics,intralogistics and controlling solutions

▪ Assessment of relevant technology trends andconsortium needs

▪ Suggestion of relevant segments and sub-segments to be assessed

▪ Scanning & scouting for cross-industrial bestpractice and research applications

➢ Applications for deep evaluation in Stage 2

4 monthsDetailed technology assessment

4 monthsFocus assessment

▪ Systematic selection of attractive applicationsand specific technology questions by theproject partners

▪ Detailed technological evaluation of eachselected application by e.g. assessing thetechnological feasibility

▪ Cross-industrial workshops to identify individualuse-cases of robotics or automation solutions

➢ Information basis for selection of focus casesin Stage 3

▪ Different directions for focus assessment:

− Business cases & cost estimation

− Derivation of implementation roadmaps

− Demonstrators for selected applications

➢ Information basis for partner-specific strategicdecisions and bilateral follow-ups

TIMELINE & POTENTIAL RESULTSAdvanced Robotics & Automation

Kick-offSeptember 18th, 2019

1st Report December 11th, 2019

Final Meeting2020

Questionnaire Consortium meetingOptional workshops with partners/experts

Optional network/platform meetings

2nd Report2020

Stage 3 Implementation

SUGGESTED PROJECT SCOPEAdvanced Robotics & Automation

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New Application Areas(Medicine, Construction, …)

Logistics(Warehousing, Packaging, AGVs, …)

Discrete Manufacturing(Material Handling, Joining,

Assembly, Co-Bots, …)

Process Engineering(Process Automation, …)

Concepts(Robot as a Service, …)

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Software (A.I., Learning Methods, Cloud

Robotics, …)

Middleware, Protocols & ConnectivityRobotic Components & Solutions

(Sensor, Gripper, Joints, …)

MQTT

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PROCEEDING – EXAMPLE OF A PREVIOUS PROJECTStage 1: Segmentation & application scanning

Segmentation

▪ Evaluation of the consortium preferences and key questions(questionnaire)

▪ Structured overview of relevant focus areas and sub-segments withinthese focus areas

▪ Aggregation of market and technology intelligence for each segment

▪ Possibility for a technology landscape on chosen technological areas

Application trees

▪ Pre-evaluation of the most relevant approx. 200 cross-industrialsolutions to be presented to the consortium during the 1st reportmeeting

▪ Structured overview of current and future solutions in the context ofspecific applications fields

➢ The consortium will vote for applications/solutions to be evaluatedtechnologically in project Stage 2

Stage 1

Automated Guided VehicleSchematic representation

Automated Guided VehicleOverview

Technology Readiness Level

Software

Hardware

Software

Connectivity

Reliability

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Manufacturing ProcessSummary

PROCEEDING – EXAMPLE OF A PREVIOUS PROJECTStage 2: Technology Assessment

Detailed technology analysis

▪ Assessment of different technological concepts leading to atechnological deep dive

▪ Aggregation of relevant technology- and market-related information

▪ Evaluation of current advantages and disadvantages of the applicationschosen by the consortium and their technological feasibility

▪ Identification of potential technology partners

▪ Executive Summary for a quick evaluation of each application

Cross-industrial workshops

▪ Cross-linking of compatible partners from different industries in afacilitated workshop

▪ Derivation of clusters of common problems and derivation of possiblecommon solutions

➢ The consortium has the opportunity to vote on the most promisingsolutions for a further and deeper evaluation in Stage 3

Stage 2

Product PropertiesSummaryMaterial Properties

SummaryConnectivitySummaryAutomated Guided Vehicle

Evaluation

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PROCEEDING – EXAMPLE OF A PREVIOUS PROJECTStage 3: Business cases/roadmaps/demonstrators

Business case analyses

▪ Detailed calculation of business cases for the selectedapplications/solutions with possible collaboration of consortiumpartners

▪ Derivation of relevant technologies, solutions and/or services toaddress the highlights voted by the consortium

▪ Assessment of chances and risks for the project partners

Technology/application roadmap

▪ Analysis on the research activities in specific technology fields for thechosen applications or technologies

▪ Estimate the time of market maturity

Demonstrator▪ Possibility for the preparation of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

directly from consortium partners

➢Information basis for partner-specific strategic decisions

Stage 3

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CONSORTIUM STRUCTUREAdvanced Robotics & Automation

Research partners Technology providers

Industrial user

Interdisciplinary consortium

Professionals in production management, technology management, strategy and business development

Representatives of industries affected by advanced robotics and automation

▪ Approx. 20 consortium partners

▪ € 29,000 per partner

▪ 12 month duration

▪ Four major project meetings

▪ Networking with the consortiumpartners at each meeting

▪ Hardware providers

▪ Software and platform providers

▪ System integrators

▪ …

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EXPERT NETWORKAdvanced Robotics & Automation

Professional technology and market information provider founded 2012 as a spin-off of the Fraunhofer IPTwww.kex-ag.com

Knowledge and experience in all fields of production technology for optimizing solutions for modern production facilitieswww.ipt.fraunhofer.de

Knowledge and experience in all fields of production engineering and production managementwww.wzl.rwth-aachen.de

Campus Melaten

Knowledge and experience in all fields of factory operation and automationwww.iff.fraunhofer.de

External partners:

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REFERENCE PARTNERFormer KEX Consortium Partners

More than 250 previousConsortium Partners*

* all mentioned companies are partners of a former consortium project hosted by KEX AG and it´s research partners

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YOUR CONTACT PERSONSMART BUSINESS PROCESSES

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+49 (0) 151 54448 613

Patrick WienertPartner

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+49 (0) 151 54448 607

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