The Smart Mini Factory lab is a learning factory laboratory used for applied research and for teaching. It aims to study and simulate different modern and advanced concepts of production technologies and methods in the context of Industry 4.0. A focus is given to the requirements of SMEs regarding hybrid and human-centered production and assembly systems as well as robotics and mechatronics for industrial automation. An aim of the laboratory is to create a platform where researchers, students and industry meet to enable the transfer of knowledge from research to industry.

Research Focus

• Automation & Robotics
• Mechatronics & Electric Drives
• Human-Machine Collaboration
• Hybrid Assembly Systems
• Assistance Systems for Production
• Virtual/Augmented Reality
• I4.0 Learning Factories
• Construction 4.0

Location

Via Rosmini 7, Bolzano

Head

Erwin Rauch