Our equipment
Our equipment enables supply chain management research at the highest level, both for qualitative and quantitative approaches.
General equipment
- Each workstation is equipped with a docking station, a 34'' curved monitor and a professional webcam
- Each office is also equipped with whiteboards
- From an ergonomic point of view, each workstation has an electrically height-adjustable desk, an ergonomic chair and - if desired - an anti-fatigue mat
- We offer our assistants eight well-equipped workstations with modern PCs and two monitors each
- mobile partition walls facilitate undisturbed Zoom sessions or telephone calls
- our Hiwis can brainstorm, talk or simply switch off for a few minutes in the cozy meeting corner
- the room is available to the LFO as a quiet work or meeting room (for approx. twelve to fifteen people)
- smaller workshops and meetings can take place here undisturbed and focused
- the room is equipped with a conference system with a large screen so that hybrid meetings can also be held
- The LFO LAB is one of our highlights and serves as a multifunctional creative space
- The large event area and a separate seating area allow it to be used for different purposes at the same time
- The LFO LAB also houses the workshop with our 3D printers and the MINIS project
- Seminars, workshops and larger events with up to 25 people are held in the event area
- The room is equipped with a conference system with a large screen so that hybrid meetings can also be held
- digital and analog whiteboards as well as fully writable walls make it possible to capture the really big ideas
Technical Specifications
- Our employees receive a Lenovo ThinkPad Carbon X1, always the latest model
- For more demanding tasks, simulation computers (laptops) with higher processing power are also available
- Access to a wide range of hardware and software for forward-looking qualitative and quantitative research (e.g., MS Office, Overleaf, MAXQDA, AnyLogic, and many more)
As part of our state-of-the-art research equipment at the Chair of Business Logistics (LFO), the four-legged robot dog Unitree Go2—which we affectionately call Flexi—complements our experimental infrastructure in the field of mobile robotics. The system serves as a flexible platform for researching and testing innovative automation and AI concepts in dynamic logistics environments.
- Our Ultimaker 3S series features state-of-the-art 3D printers that can easily handle even metal printing. These advanced 3D printers bring designs to life with precision and versatility, supporting a wide range of materials and applications.
- Our 3D printers are housed in the LFO LAB workshop and are used in various projects—from a decentralized job exchange to printing specialized components for our miniature factory, MINIS
- We also provide the necessary software
- For smaller simulations, the LFO has its own data center with 130GB RAM servers available for free use
- Our Dell R7515 is equipped with nearly 100 GB of RAM, 40 GB of GPU memory, two high-performance GPUs, and 32 threads. It is specifically designed to support our AI services and a wide range of programs, offering unmatched performance for demanding computational tasks.
- Our high-performance GPU server features nearly 24 cores, 48 threads, and multiple GPUs, making it ideal for complex simulations and computationally intensive processes. It is designed to handle even the most demanding simulation tasks efficiently and effortlessly.
- As members of our department, staff members have access to the High Performance Cluster (HPC) and TU Dortmund University’s supercomputer—the LiDo. This resource offers immense computing power and enables advanced research projects as well as data-intensive applications (1.28 petabytes of storage and a 40-gigabit internet connection), which is specifically designed for processing large amounts of data, performing complex calculations, and handling computationally intensive tasks such as simulations and machine learning applications.
- With our selection of AR and VR headsets, users can experience immersive worlds, complete with the appropriate demonstration environments for their use. This allows our employees and students alike to immerse themselves in the world of augmented and virtual reality and discover state-of-the-art devices that redefine the boundaries of interaction.
- In addition, we have 3D scanners for capturing objects in three dimensions
- With our Soundcams, we make sound visible. Whether for predictive maintenance or other innovative applications—our Soundcams make it possible to visualize sound for improved analysis and insights.