How can technologies be turned into real added value? How can measurable added value and innovations be generated as quickly as possible? These questions are the focus of our practical workshop “From technology to value creation: implementing innovations effectively” on March 24, 2026, 9:00 – 14:00 at SmartFactoryOWL, Lemgo.

Experience live use cases directly at the CIIT FactorySandbox and gain valuable insights from the experiences of our partners. We will discuss both successes and challenges that we have encountered in putting theory into practice.

We look forward to discussing innovative technologies, practical solutions and specific opportunities for cooperation with you. Click here to register free of charge.

Agenda:

9:00 a.m.

Implementing innovation – securing added value – shaping the future

• Presentation of Innovation Campus Lemgo and Science-to-Business Center CIIT
• CIIT FactorySandbox: Goals, results, next development steps

Anja Moldehn, CIIT management

9:30 a.m.

Use case live: Simulate and optimize production virtually

• Virtual mapping and optimization of production processes
• Added value through the use of the digital twin

Domenic Schäffer, CEO Digital Twin Factory

10:30 a.m.

Use case live: Standardized exchange format for documents

• Standardized, digital transfer of manufacturer documentation
• Consistent use of structured product data throughout the life cycle

Dr. David Hülsmeier-Reineke, Innovation Engineer, Hilscher

Timo Kratz, Software Engineer, Hilscher

11:30 – 14:00

Practical check: What challenges do we face today and what solutions do new technologies offer?

Brief presentation of the CIIT partners’ use cases and networking over a light lunch with the project managers:

• Engineering Automation Performance Center – Fraunhofer IOSB-INA
• Digital Twin – Digital Twin Factory
• Digital nameplate – Phoenix Contact and MSF-Vathauer
• Handover documentation – Hilscher
• Product change notification / software updates – Hilscher and Phoenix Contact
• CO₂ footprint – Weidmüller
• Digital product passport – Emerson and Weidmüller
• Telemetry data for monitoring, control and optimisation – Stäubli
• Transparent production and warehouse processes – Dirks Solutions
• End-to-end automation – Novatio-Solutions

A joint offering from TH OWL and Fraunhofer IOSB-INA in Lemgo.

We would like to point out that the organizers will be taking photographs during this event and publishing them for the purpose of public relations and reporting on the event. These rights apply without spatial or temporal restrictions. The photos will be used on the websites and social media channels of SmartFactoryOWL, the OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Fraunhofer IOSB-INA and, if applicable, in the local press.

In accordance with Art. 21 GDPR, you can assert your right not to be photographed – please speak to the organizer or photographer immediately and before the start of the event if you wish to assert this right.

The organizers and thus those responsible for the creation of photographs are Fraunhofer IOSB-INA and the OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts.