Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation IOSB
Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation IOSB

Potential pilot AI: Evaluating production processes with AI methods

Cost-efficient entry into AI-based process optimization for medium-sized companies

The Potential Pilot AI is a compact, modular solution that offers SMEs a cost-effective way to evaluate the potential of AI methods in their production processes. The Potential Pilot AI hardware can be integrated into the process within a very short time. Due to the non-reactive collection of production data from existing communication systems and additional sensors in the process area, it enables a fast and automated analysis of optimization potential.

Infografik über KI-Pilot zur Datenverarbeitung und -integration. Zeigt Hardware, Datenfluss und verschiedene Anwendungsmöglichkeiten.
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Infografik über KI-Pilot zur Datenverarbeitung und -integration.

The aim is to reduce waste, monitor quality, control machine and tool conditions and increase energy efficiency. The Potential Pilot AI delivers reliable results that provide companies with a sound basis for making decisions on the use of AI - simply, cost-effectively and without interfering with existing processes.

Technology setup in a case with laptop, microphone and several cables, labeled POTENTIALBOX - AI. in a portable case
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Representation of the recording hardware.
Laboratory setup with screens
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Test of data feed from multiple sources such as OPC UA and real-time Ethernet on an injection molding machine.

With the Potential Pilot AIKI, Fraunhofer IOSB offers a compact, modular solution for evaluating AI potential in production processes. Companies receive non-reactive data acquisition, automated AI analyses and fast reports for decision-making - without interfering with existing processes.

Consulting spectrum:

  • Identification of optimization potential (scrap reduction, quality monitoring, energy efficiency)
  • Identification of unused data potentials
  • Optimization of process instrumentation
  • Data sovereignty
  • Explainable AI and interpretation of AI results

Industry focus:

  • Manufacturing companies in the plastics, wood and metal industries

Application examples where the service has been used successfully.

  • Plastic injection molding:
    - Minimization of rejects
    - Monitoring material quality
    - Optimization of energy consumption
  • Metal cutting:
    - CNC machining: monitoring of tool conditions and optimization of 
       cutting parameters
    - Quality monitoring: real-time detection of production deviations
    - Energy efficiency: analysis and optimization of energy consumption
    - Machine and tool monitoring: Early detection of wear or malfunctions
  • Other possible applications:
    - Extrusion
    - Blow molding
    - Pressing and other production processes

With the Potential Pilot AI, Fraunhofer IOSB enables medium-sized companies to get started with AI-based process optimization in a cost-efficient way. Get in touch with us.

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