Design

A Learning Assistance System for Ergonomic Improvements

A Learning Assistance System for Ergonomic Improvements

An Approach to Improve Behavioral Prevention in Production
Justus Brosche, Hermann Lödding ORCID Icon, Hannes Wackerle, Peter Augat
Musculoskeletal disorders are the major cause of incapacity to work in the production industry in Germany. Accordingly, ergonomic work processes are particularly important in order to protect the health of employees and to reduce the high follow-up costs for companies and society. This article presents an approach that assesses and analyzes the individual worker capabilities and individual strain at the workplace with the help of modern motion capture systems. A learning assistance system uses the analysis results for ergonomic behavioral prevention in production.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 38 | 2022 | Edition 2 | Pages 23-27
Competence Development for Managers in the Context of Digitalization

Competence Development for Managers in the Context of Digitalization

Leadership Training in Corporate Training
Tobias Wienzek ORCID Icon, Hendrik Lager, Claudia Suhr
In the digital transformation, managers are facing changed requirements. They are important actors in the design process of the digital transformation, for which they must change their leadership behavior and acquire the corresponding competencies. In corporate practice, it is necessary to address these issues systematically in leadership training. However, such a qualification is a major challenge for companies. The article shows demands on leadership in the digital transformation and presents an innovative procedure for the competence development of managers at a provider of professional training.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 38 | 2022 | Edition 2 | Pages 15-18
AI-Based Assistance Systems in Corporate Learning Processes

AI-Based Assistance Systems in Corporate Learning Processes

Gergana Vladova, Norbert Gronau ORCID Icon
Assistance systems are being used increasingly in the context of digital transformation. They can support employees in industrial production processes both in the learning phase and in the active work phase. In this way, competencies can be built up in a way that is close to the workplace and the process as well as demand-oriented. This paper discusses the current state of research on the possible applications of these assistance systems and illustrates them with examples. Among other things, the current challenges are also highlighted. At the end of the paper, focal points for the future development of AI in industrial learning processes and research on this are identified.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 38 | 2022 | Edition 2 | Pages 11-14
Collaborative Approaches to Competence Development

Collaborative Approaches to Competence Development

IT-supported approaches for self-organized learning paths
Heiko Matheis ORCID Icon, Meike Tilebein ORCID Icon
The ongoing digital transformation is changing work and production environments of companies. In addition, a demand-oriented development and efficient use of employee skills are becoming ever more important for success. Thus, there is a need for new decentralized and situationally adaptable solutions that enable self-organized learning paths and informal competence development. This paper presents challenges of collaborative competence development and solutions for IT-supported self-organized learning paths at different organizational levels and shows project examples from the textile industry.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 38 | 2022 | Edition 2 | Pages 37-40
Digital Sustainability Management in Companies

Digital Sustainability Management in Companies

A Service-Oriented Approach to Develop a Platform for Data-Driven Sustainability Management
Justus von Geibler ORCID Icon, Julia Brandt, Lara Waltersmann, Robert Miehe, Ralf Tesch
The digitalization in sustainability management and the creation of a consistent database for sustainability data can significantly support companies in meeting increasing sustainability requirements and transparency regarding the sustainability performance. This paper presents a service-oriented approach for the development of a platform for data-driven sustainability management in manufacturing companies.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 38 | 2022 | Edition 1 | Pages 45-47 | DOI 10.30844/I40M_22-1_45-47
Digitalized Industry and Sustainability

Digitalized Industry and Sustainability

Between Synergy and Dissonance
Frieder Schmelzle, Stefanie Kunkel, Marcel Matthess, Grischa Beier
A considerable part of global greenhouse gas emissions is caused in the industrial sector. Its digitialization is often seen as a means to increase sustainability. At the same time, ecological and social risks emerge. Their exploration is still in its infancy, however, previous findings point out multiple challenges. These must be conceptually taken into account in order to realize a sustainable industry 4.0. Building on a literature analysis, the following contribution presents current developments in research, industry, and policy. We shed light on a number of selected approaches, which aim at a sustainable industry 4.0. Finally, practical design options are outlined.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 38 | 2022 | Edition 1 | Pages 7-11 | DOI 10.30844/I40M_22-1_7-11
Green Hydrogen and Its Derivatives

Green Hydrogen and Its Derivatives

Bremerhaven on the way to climate neutrality
Sara Hritz-Hagenah, Gerhard Schories, Michael Murck, Saskia Greiner
Reducing CO2 emissions to lower the global warming impact and protect the environment is a central objective of environmental policy. Climate neutrality shall be achieved by 2045 and a cross-sectoral reduction of greenhouse gases is only possible if fossil energy can be replaced by a sustainable alternative. In this context, green hydrogen and its derivatives have a high potential and could contribute to a more sustainable future. The city of Bremerhaven has recognized the potential of hydrogen and is currently establishing itself as a test region for hydrogen production and mobile applications.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 38 | 2022 | Edition 1 | Pages 37-40
Measures and Incentives to Reduce CO2-Emissions

Measures and Incentives to Reduce CO2-Emissions

How Small Carriers and Their Shippers Can Work Towards More Climate-Friendly Road Freight Transport
Moritz Petersen, Ramón van Almsick
Accelerating climate change drives companies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Road freight transport accounts for around 6 % of global CO2 emissions. However, high growth rates, the dependence on fossil fuels, and the high fragmentation of the market make the decarbonization of road freight transport challenging. Based on survey results, this paper elaborates how small road carriers, together with their clients, can contribute to achieving global climate targets by implementing appropriate measures and incentives.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 38 | 2022 | Edition 1 | Pages 41-44 | DOI 10.30844/I40M_22-1_41-44
Electrical and Hydrogen Microgrid

Electrical and Hydrogen Microgrid

Energy Control of a Self-Sufficient Supply System Based on a Combined Electrical and Hydrogen Distribution Grid
David Salomon Stephan, Uwe Werner, Carsten Fichter
The main goal of assembling a self-sufficient microgrid is to integrate all technical equipment into an autonomous energy supply system as a virtual power plant (VPP). The system integration focuses on the power electronic devices and the combination of gas and electrical supply chains. The developed microgrid structure is fed from renewable energy systems (green hydrogen), the electrical grid and the H2 gas grid with a liquid or gaseous energy source. In comparison to an island grid, the microgrid can be operated in parallel mode with the common public grid. The associated challenges of transient energy flows and the holistic view of a regulated microgrid based on an electrical grid and an H2 gas network are part of this article.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 38 | 2022 | Edition 1 | Pages 28-32
Sustainable Recycling of EV Traction Batteries

Sustainable Recycling of EV Traction Batteries

Christoph Herrmann, Mark Mennenga, Alexander Kaluza, Bernd Friedrich, Elinor Rombach, Alexander Michaelis, Mareike Partsch, Constantin Wolf
In the course of the shift to electromobility, the use of battery cells as energy storage is facing exponential growth. The goal in research and industry is to design the entire life cycle of these battery cells in the light of global sustainability goals and to ensure the necessary supply of raw materials. In this context, the establishment of efficient recycling technologies plays a central role. In particular, there is a need for research into the further development of process routes according to technological, ecological, economic and social criteria. The competence cluster Recycling & Green Battery (greenBatt) addresses these challenges in 15 research projects. This article presents overarching solution approaches and project highlights.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 38 | 2022 | Edition 1 | Pages 12-16 | DOI 10.30844/I40M_22-1_12-16
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