Welcome

The ”BIBA - Bremer Institut für Produktion und Logistik” is a research institute focused on engineering science. It was founded in 1981 as one of the first affiliated institutes of the University of Bremen and counts as one of the largest research facilities in the federal state of Bremen. It consists of two divisions: “Intelligent Production and Logistics Systems”, headed by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Freitag and “ICT applications for Production”, headed by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus-Dieter Thoben. Based on distinct fundamental research, BIBA carries out applied and contract research, both on national and international level, in the areas of production and logistics for relevant industries like logistics, automotive, aviation and wind energy. Furthermore, BIBA is involved in the Bremen Research Cluster for Dynamics in Logistics (LogDynamics) and in the International Graduate School for Dynamics in Logistics. With the LogDynamics Lab, the institute operates a demonstration and application center for innovative mobile technologies in logistics.

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Forthcoming Events

Digitalization at Lunchtime: Manufacturing with Collaborative, AI-Enabled Robots

The virtual impulse seminar in cooperation between BIBA and the Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Bremen-Oldenburg offers an overview of the latest developments in the field of cobots in the manufacturing industry...
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International Conference on Dynamics in Logistics (LDIC 2026)

The 10th edition of the International Conference on Dynamics in Logistics (LDIC 2026) will be held at the University of Bremen from February 25 to 27, 2026 and will be accompanied by project workshops and...
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New Projects

WTEST

Knowledge-based test management for test cases
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Projektlogo Skills transfer, learning support and working cultures for responsive, dynamic value creation structures

KLAWEST

Skills transfer, learning support and working cultures for responsive, dynamic value creation structures
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New Press Releases

Image: Volkswagen Group

Automated Driving in Car Ports

In the new AutoLog R&D project, Volkswagen Group Logistics, BIBA at the University of Bremen, Deutsche Telekom and software specialist Unikie are conducting research into automated driving in ports....
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Image (Binocular): Uni Göttingen/Michael Unger

Mycelium can help us avoid packaging waste

The mycelium, the network of thin fungal strands, is a suitable material for packaging. A new research project led by BIBA at the University of Bremen is focussing on this biodegradable material as well as the...
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News

Rethinking Skills Transfer: Preliminary Scientific Study on Continuing Education in Production & Logistics Begins

The BIBA-coordinated project “Competence Transfer, Learning Support and Work Cultures for Responsive Dynamic Value Creation Structures” (KLAWEST) has been launched, with the kick-off meeting taking place at...
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Retrospective: Port2Connect Closing Event

The closing event of the Port2Connect project (Intelligent port logbook for the efficient and sustainable use of port infrastructure) on November 25, 2025, in Bremerhaven impressively demonstrated how research...
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Videos

Immersive Port Logistics: MicroPorts Explained Interactively

How can small, modular inland ports contribute to sustainable logistics in the future? The video introduces the MicroPorts concept and shows how augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) help bring...
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Focus on AI and the circular economy: video review of Logistics Day 2025

In a joint event with the Mittelstand-Digital Zentren Bremen-Oldenburg and WertNetzWerke, BIBA invited guests to its research hall on 10 April 2025 on the occasion of Logistics Day to shed light on the latest...
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