With the Engineering Automation High-Performance Center, we bring artificial intelligence and scalable automation solutions directly into your product development. We combine AI expertise and engineering know-how to accelerate development processes, increase productivity with AI, and open up new paths to innovation.
Our claim: Tailor-made, AI-supported engineering processes that deliver concrete solutions for your specific challenges. We rely on state-of-the-art technologies and consistent technology transfer from research to application. Strategy and implementation go hand in hand – this is how we successfully integrate AI into engineering and anchor it sustainably in your development processes.
Our understanding: This is not a short-term trend, but a profound change in engineering—the fusion of classic methods and processes with forward-looking AI technologies. Together, we can secure your competitive advantage in the age of data-driven, automated product development.
2. März 2026
Online
Die Einführung von Künstlicher Intelligenz ist nicht nur eine technologische, sondern vor allem eine organisatorische und menschliche Aufgabe. Das Leistungszentrum Engineering Automation vom Fraunhofer IEM gestaltet dieses Webinar inhaltlich und zeigt, wie KI mit Fokus auf das Engineering wirksam eingeführt wird, wenn Technologie, Organisation und Change gemeinsam gedacht werden. Im Webinar werden verschiedene Beispiele aus der Praxis gezeigt, die für Unternehmen in der Einführung von KI hilfreich sein können.
20.-24. April 2026
Messegelände Hannover
Auf der Hannover Messe bringen wir KI ins Engineering – konkret, praxisnah und anwendungsorientiert. Am KI.NRW-Stand zeigen wir, wie intelligente Methoden Entwicklungsprozesse spürbar beschleunigen und verbessern können. Im Mittelpunkt stehen zwei Demonstratoren, die veranschaulichen, wie KI Wissen nutzbar macht, Abläufe automatisiert und neue Handlungsspielräume eröffnet. So wird erlebbar, welches Potenzial in datengetriebenen Engineering-Ansätzen steckt. Treffen Sie uns in Halle 13, Stand C14, und kommen Sie mit uns ins Gespräch über die Zukunft der Engineering Automation.
9. JUNI 2026
LEMGO
Hand aufs Herz: Viele reden über KI in der Fabrik.
Am 09.06. machen wir etwas, das man nicht „mal eben“ in einem Post erklären kann! Worum es geht, ohne zu viel zu sagen:
Wie sieht Produktion aus, wenn AI Agents nicht nur “assistieren”, sondern End‑to‑End Workflows verbinden – von Planung über Engineering bis Shopfloor?
Successful implementation of AI in engineering with the Engineering Automation High-Performance Center – Engineering automation opens new potential for efficiency, innovation, and forward-looking development processes. Your direct entry into the future of engineering! We combine scientific excellence with effective use cases, tried-and-tested demonstrators, and a strong network for measurable progress and direct transfer to your business practice. We use automation and AI specifically where use cases noticeably optimize development processes.
More freedom for developers
Faster development
Automated workflows and AI-supported assistance systems accelerate the entire development process and significantly reduce time to market. Intuitive systems enable new team members to become productive more quickly. This turns speed into a competitive advantage.
Higher productivity
Innovative solutions
The Engineering Automation High-Performance Center is your point of contact for the use of AI in engineering. We combine AI expertise, well-founded engineering know-how, and a pioneering spirit to develop solutions that specifically support your goals. Our approach: combining strategic thinking and implementation strength. As a reliable partner, we consistently translate research results into practice and turn ideas into concrete, innovative applications.
Engineering automation refers to the targeted use of automation and AI in product development—from intelligent copilots to powerful AI agent systems. Whether as “ChatGPT for engineers” with targeted prompt engineering, for automating complex workflows, or for integrating AI into existing processes, we develop solutions that make development processes more consistent and data-driven. Possible applications can be found throughout the entire development process, supported by future-proof engineering IT and close collaboration between humans and artificial intelligence.
We offer companies flexible opportunities for collaboration: from systematic use case analysis to proof of concepts (PoC) and R&D projects to validated prototypes. Take advantage of access to specialist groups, training courses, AI infrastructure, and much more to build knowledge and develop concrete solutions.
Discover the latest news, events, project updates, and technical articles on AI in engineering. Stay up to date with engineering automation and learn all about trends, technologies, and successful applications. Our event recaps offer exciting insights into specialist events, workshops with companies, and networking meetings. Take advantage of these opportunities to talk to AI experts and experienced engineering specialists, exchange experiences, and gain new impulses for your company.
Maschinen, Steuerungen und vernetzte Industrieprodukte geraten zunehmend ins Visier von Cyberangreifern. Gleichzeitig verschärft sich der regulatorische Rahmen: Mit dem europäischen Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) und Normen wie IEC 62443 müssen Hersteller nachweisen, dass ihre Produkte über den gesamten Lebenszyklus hinweg angemessen geschützt sind.
How can developers program programmable logic controllers more efficiently – without transferring sensitive data to the cloud? On behalf of Mitsubishi Electric, the Machine Learning team at Fraunhofer IOSB-INA has developed a specialized AI assistant that generates and validates manufacturer-specific code. The project exemplifies how the transfer approach of the Engineering Automation High-Performance Center solves industrial challenges.
The targeted use of AI is no longer just a matter of technological progress. It is becoming a strategic factor. Jowat SE, a leading manufacturer of industrial adhesives, has therefore launched a company-wide AI strategy in collaboration with Fraunhofer IEM. The project shows how companies can leverage their potential and position themselves for the future with a structured approach—in line with the transfer goals of the Engineering Automation High-Performance Center.
