Research projects at the LFO
Find out more about our exciting, diverse and interdisciplinary research projects here!
Current research projects at the LFO
Smart-DLWD
Scalable AI and blockchain solutions for supply chain management.
DUH-IT
Innovation transfer for the Dortmund-Unna-Hamm model region.
FlexTools
The modular toolbox for flexible robotics for small and medium-sized automotive suppliers.
News from the projects
06/30/2026
The FlexTools Project at CIRP CMS 2026: The Role of Digital Twins in Financial Flows in Supply Chain Management
How can digital twins not only map operational processes but also support business decisions in the supply chain? The project team from the Chair of…
06/29/2026
Fascinating insights and lively discussions at the TÜNKERS symposium!
Together with our partners, we from the Chair of Business Logistics (LFO) visited TÜNKERS Maschinenbau GmbH in Ratingen.
04/28/2026
FlexTools in practical use at HEO Coating
In the FlexTools project, the use case was successfully implemented at HEO Coating. An automated transport system was integrated into the existing…
03/22/2026
FlexTools at the LogiMAT 2026
The FlexTools project was visibly represented at this year's LogiMAT in Stuttgart. The focus was on the exchange with our project partners on current…
03/05/2026
FlexTools consortium meeting at the Fraunhofer IML
On March 5, another consortium meeting of the FlexTools project took place at the Fraunhofer IML in Dortmund. The meeting focused on the structured…
01/29/2026
MachineLearnAthon Whitepaper
An Action-Oriented Machine Learning Didactic Concept
