BoostUp! Bridge 2022 - Corporate Challenges
Pierer Innovation Challenge
As part of the PIERER Mobility Group, which is the leading European manufacturer of powered two-wheelers, and home to a broad selection of premium brands, including performance motorcycle brands such as KTM, Husqvarna Motorcycles and GASGAS, the purpose of PIERER Innovation GmbH is to assist in the acceleration of the digital transformation of all its sister companies along various thematic streams. Our mission is to constantly find and develop promising technologies and solutions that help the group to manufacture high quality performance products, enrich the customer experience and increase the efficiency of the various corporate processes. In order to streamline the quality process along different manufacturing steps Pierer Innovation is looking for solutions that can enable an automated quality inspection and tracing of parts, fixtures, sub-assemblies and complete motorcycles/engines.
Ford Challenge
Ford is a family company, one that spans the globe and has shared ideals. We value service to each other and the world as much as to our customers. Generations have made their memories with us and included us in their hopes and dreams. After 117 years, we’re used to adapting to and leading change. That’s why we’re evolving to focus on services, experiences and software as well as vehicles. We have been leading change in the automotive sector for more than a century. Now, as we step into an electrified future, our goal is to help build a better world, where everyone can roam and pursue their dreams freely.
Prima Additive Challenge
Prima Additive is a division of the Prima Industrie Group, whose investment in additive manufacturing is such that they have created a dedicated Application Center, their Advanced Laser Center in Turin, where they can work closely with their customers and guide them along the entire process of adopting additive manufacturing in their company. Prima Additive has launched an industrial challenge for the development of an AI-Based Data Analytics tool to optimize process parameters and support a preventive maintenance approach. The focus of the challenge is on systems that use a laser process and Additive Manufacturing technology to 3D print metal components.
Mechanische Fertigung Radeberg Challenge
MF Radeberg has over 25 years of experience in production of sheet metal housing and sheet metal components for industry.
MF Radeberg is looking for solutions that can enable the manufacturing and office-based order management processes in order to increase reaction speed, transparency, and to enable a faster problem solving. By enabling multi-medial worker guidance, the consequences of workforce shortages shall be mitigated, and this will result in higher competitiveness and growth opportunities.
Universal Robots Challenge
More than simply automation, Universal Robots changes how people work and live around the globe by empowering their ideas and dreams – whether it’s helping a non-profit improve people’s vision in the poorest countries or allowing a manufacturer to reduce the strain of repetitive tasks.
Advanced tools, their easy-to-use robot arms are used by companies and organizations of all sizes to help and address market volatility. UR’s cobot solutions deliver the flexibility and financial return that manufacturers need to compete and win in any market condition.
Universal Robots industrial challenge is about physical and logical connectivity of a cobot and a CNC machine. A large share of cobot automation applications is machine tending applications. Buying a cobot is just the first step in automating the operation of a CNC machine. It also requires connecting the entire system – a cobot, a CNC machine, PLC, and other peripherals. The solution would simplify the existing process of setting up an automation workcell.
