Factory of the Future

Shaping future-proof production - with AI, sustainability and a focus on people.

Factory of the Future

SCO-TTi - Science Center Oberlausitz

SCO-TTi is an open meeting place for students, researchers, companies and citizens, where research, innovation, teaching and technology transfer come together in the context of digitalization. The team from the Faculty of Business Administration and Engineering Management at the HSZG combines expertise in production and logistics in the semiconductor industry, computer science, IT, marketing, data analysis, additive manufacturing, CAD, mixed reality and technology education. It works on knowledge transfer in an interdisciplinary, international and practical way.

Modern laboratories for VR, CAD, games, supply chain management, video and business informatics are available at the Zittau site, enabling research, teaching and cooperation with partners.

SCO-TTi is active in numerous national and international digitalization projects - for example in the areas of production, logistics, supply chains, augmented and virtual reality, real estate management, skills development and digital education.

Together with my team, I manage SCO-TTi as an open space for digital innovation. This is where we pool our expertise to not only research new technologies, but to transfer them directly into teaching, business and society - and thus actively strengthen the region in its transformation.

Prof. Dr. Sophia Keil, Vice President for Research, Transfer and International Affairs; Head of Science Center Oberlausitz

Innovations we are working on

  • AIMS 5.0 - Humans and AI for the factory of the future

    With research into interpretable AI, the HSCG is strengthening transparency and sustainability in production processes.

    AIMS 5.0 - Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing Leading to Sustainability and Industry 5.0 is a European joint project with 53 partners from science and industry. The aim is to use AI-supported hardware and software solutions to make European manufacturing more sustainable, resilient and competitive.

    Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences (HSZG ) is contributing its special expertise in the research of human-centric AI and visualization of decision-making processes in production management. The focus is on practical solutions that promote social, economic and ecological sustainability - an example of how the HSZG translates research directly into industrial applications.

  • Power2Power - Efficient semiconductors for the future

    Power2Power - Efficient semiconductors for the future

    Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences is a partner in the European research project Power2Power, which is working with 43 institutions from eight countries to develop innovative power semiconductors with higher power density and increased energy efficiency. These technologies make an important contribution to reducing global energy requirements and CO₂ emissions.

    Prof. Dr Sophia Keil and her team are responsible for the work package "Automation and logistics in the digitalized production of power electronics", which uses automation and digitalization to optimize supply chains and production logistics for power electronics.

    Power2Power is funded by the European research program Horizon 2020, the ECSEL Joint Undertaking and national funding bodies such as the BMBF and the states of Saxony and Thuringia.

    Augmented reality for maintenance at Infineon Warstein

  • iDev40 - Integrated Development 4.0

    In the European research project iDev40, 39 partners from six countries are working on accelerating development processes in the electronics and semiconductor industry through digitalization. The aim is to intelligently network production and development processes for electronic components and systems.

    Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences is contributing its expertise in the area of workplaces and skills 4.0. The focus is on people: research into digitally enhanced workplaces, global collaboration in virtual teams and the training and qualification requirements for the industry of the future.

    iDev40 is funded by the European ECSEL Joint Undertaking program, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Free State of Saxony.

    iDev40 - Smart Collaboration, Skills and Workplaces 4.0

    iDev40 - Smart Collaboration, Skills and Workplaces 4.0

Partnerships start with a conversation.

I look forward to receiving your e-mail.

Vice President for Research, Transfer and International Affairs

Photo: Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Sophia Keil
Prorektorin für Forschung, Transfer und Internationalisierung
Prof. Dr. rer. pol.
Sophia Keil
Rectorate
02763 Zittau
Theodor-Körner-Allee 16
Building Z I, Room 1.51.3
1st floor
+49 3583 612-3010