💻 Online via Microsoft Teams

This edition will focus on:
Remanufacturing in Transition: Hype, Reality and the Path to Automation

Humanoid robots and AI are currently attracting significant attention across industry and media. However, the gap between vision and real-world applications remains substantial. This session provides a realistic perspective on current developments and shows how companies can already leverage existing technologies today.

👉 Register and find all event details here:
https://www.eventbrite.de/e/16th-symposium-on-innovation-and-automation-in-remanufacturing-tickets-1987378596882

This webinar is part of our ongoing series on Remanufacturing and Circular Economy – more dates to follow.

Join us for insights from research and industry, including:

1. From Hype to Reality – Where Do We Stand Today?
   Overview of current developments in robotics, including the rise of humanoid systems, and a critical assessment of expectations versus industrial reality.
2. AI & Robotics in Industrial Applications
   How AI, Large Language Models and robotics can already support industrial processes, including applications in remanufacturing such as disassembly and cleaning.
3. From Vision to Implementation – How to Get Started
   A structured approach for companies to enter automation, including key steps, learnings from previous technologies and practical starting points.
4. Live Demonstration: Humanoid Robot in Practice
   Presentation of a humanoid robot system, including setup, “out-of-the-box” functionality and initial use cases. The session highlights what the system can already do today – as well as current limitations in real industrial environments.

+ Q&A Session

Industry Case: Sovereign AI Solutions with IGNAITE (https://ignaite.de/)

A practical industry presentation showcasing how locally operated AI systems can be integrated securely into industrial environments. IGNAITE will present how AI assistants and Large Language Models can run entirely within a company’s own infrastructure, enabling secure knowledge management and industrial AI applications while maintaining full data sovereignty.

💡 What to expect:

• Realistic insights into humanoid robotics beyond the hype
• Live demonstration of a humanoid robot system
• Practical examples from industrial applications
• Clear guidance on how to get started with automation
• Interactive discussion and exchange

🎯 Free of charge – registration required.

Partners & Sponsors

• PAE-e-green (Interreg Greater Region) – Supporting the decarbonization of the electromobility value chain through cross-border collaboration and circular economy strategies.

Rematec Amsterdam – The world’s leading trade fair dedicated to remanufacturing, showcasing the latest technologies and innovations in circular production.

TRUST Project (Transfer for a European Smart Transformation) – A European innovation and transfer network connecting universities, industry and society to foster sustainable and digital transformation across Europe. The project promotes international knowledge exchange, collaborative research and education formats, including microdegrees and innovation labs addressing real-world industry challenges, particularly in areas such as circular economy and remanufacturing.

APRA Europe (Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association) – The leading international association promoting remanufacturing as a key strategy for sustainable manufacturing.