Exchange in the Automotive Cluster East Germany for “factory of the future”

Leipzig. Porsche Leipzig and the East German Automotive Cluster (ACOD) have invited key players of the East German automotive industry on Tuesday to a joint Innovation in the fair city. The event is the “factory of the future” using the example of the Porsche production 4.0 with the specific action areas Artificial intelligence (AI), adaptable processes and structures, more flexible staff deployment and resource efficiency.

Organized in ACOD network partners previously had the opportunity to submit synopses to own innovative technologies. more than 100 well-known institutions and companies such as Siemens, TU Dresden and the Fraunhofer Society, but also medium-sized companies as well as local start-ups, which are organized in ACOD had participated. “We have invited a total of 16 submitters whose concepts fit well with our current challenges. You can present here and share with our experts today, “says Thomas Riediger, head of planning of Porsche Leipzig GmbH. “Our goal is to select interesting projects and to further develop them in cooperation with the respective institutions.”

The event format is based on an initiative of the ACOD. “Innovation is the key to market success. Above all, creativity and ingenuity are needed and the courage to pursue unconventional approaches. We want to strengthen our network partners in their ability to innovate. We are therefore pleased to invite to this exchange, together with Porsche and hope that he companies and institutions involved in a long-term benefit will, “says Dr. Jens Katzek, managing director of ACOD.

Together strengthen the East German automotive industryThe East German Automotive Cluster (ACOD) is a transnational initiative for sustainable development of the automotive industry in eastern Germany. Members are active in the five new federal states car manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, research institutions, associations and other institutions. The cluster has set itself the task of networking the actors of the East German automotive industry among themselves to take advantage of synergies within the industry and to promote issues such as digitization, e-mobility and flexibility. The aim is to strengthen both the individual companies and institutions, as well as the industry as a whole and long-term competitiveness set up. Porsche Leipzig is an active member of the ACOD since, 2013.