Event by tfz network partner: #keepthepace webinar series

Companies continue to face the familiar challenges of cost reduction and flexibility in their value creation. When looking at processes from start to finish, current research and development is constantly yielding new and exciting approaches. These include, in particular, the latest automation solutions designed to achieve greater efficiency and speed, and to address the shortage of skilled workers. 

With this webinar series, Fraunhofer IPA highlights the potential of new technologies in production, with a different focus each month, and provides up-to-date insights into new methods, processes and the state of the art.

With the new application-oriented webinar series “#keepthepace – Game-Changers for the Production of the Future”, you’ll stay on the ball and be kept up to date with the latest trends and developments.

📍Location: online
⏱️Date & Time: between 23 April 2026 and 18 February 2027, 10:00 am to 10:45 am
🗣️Language: German

All Dates & Registration

Thursday, 21 May 2026, 10:00 – 10:45
AI and (Robotic) Safety with Theo Jacobs

AI is increasingly making inroads into robotics and is also finding its way into safety-critical applications. The seminar will address current examples of AI applications and provide an overview of the requirements for safe AI. It will then demonstrate approaches and methods for verifying safety.

Thursday, 18 June 2026, 10:00 – 10:45
Less chaos, more capacity utilisation: The 4K method for strategic manufacturing decisions in production with Timo Denner

The 4K method shows how companies can focus their value creation on core components, pool resources and reduce complexity with clear make-or-buy rules. But for whom is this approach worthwhile – and where is a 50% reduction in lead time realistic?              

Thursday, 16 July 2026, 10:00 – 10:45
Automated knowledge capture and retention with Christian Jauch

Capturing and retaining knowledge:
How can your company retain crucial know-how and valuable expertise despite the skills shortage? In this webinar, you will learn how to use AI-based image processing and knowledge modelling methods to sustainably secure and successfully pass on tacit knowledge that is not yet documented.

Thursday, 17 September 2026, 10:00 – 10:45 am
Agentic-OEE: AI parameter optimisation for unrivalled production quality with Bernd Meese, Veljko Milojkovic

Too many machines, too few experts? We’ll show you what AI can achieve today using autonomous retrofit and camera systems on existing production lines.

Thursday, 15 October 2026, 10:00 – 10:45 am  
Robot programming today – How imitation learning is transforming the possibilities of robotics with Jochen Lindermayr

Thursday, 12 November 2026, 10:00 – 10:45 am
Operational Excellence & Lean Management in the AI Age with Christoph Leipoldt, Daniel Ranke

Even after more than 50 years, Lean and Operational Excellence remain relevant. What changes are in store for the Kaizen and Co success model in the age of AI and New Lean? 

Thursday, 10 December 2026, 10:00 – 10:45 am
Humanoid Robots – The Current State of Play with Simon Schmidt

Thursday, 21 January 2027, 10:00 – 10:45 am
Deploying AI agents productively and at scale in production IT with Peter Schrader, Joachim Seidelmann

Many companies struggle with legacy systems and data silos that slow down AI projects. But how can AI agents be integrated not just in the lab, but sustainably and at scale into existing production IT landscapes?  

Thursday, 18 February 2027, 10:00 – 10:45
FMEA & Co.: Identifying risks before they become costly with Oliver Manuß, Andreas Aichele

FMEA and its derivatives are key tools for risk management in production. But how do I find the ‘right’ FMEA method for analysis and optimisation?