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 a University of Bremen-based Collaborative Research Center, funded by the German Research Foundation, as well as in the Bremen Research Cluster for Dynamics in Logistics (LogDynamics) and 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.
Forthcoming Events
Digital-Tour 2025: Nordenham
The digital future is coming to your region - with the Digital Tour 2025 from the Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Bremen-Oldenburg. Under the motto “Opportunities for SMEs: AI, tools and trends”, this time the...
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Humans and AI in the Logistics of the Future
Discover the innovative interaction between humans and artificial intelligence in the logistics of the future! The lab tour in the BIBA Shop Floor Lab provides insights into the latest technologies and...
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New Projects
SAILEX
Sales and operations intelligence with explainable AI
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Prophecy
Prognostic Model Selection for Predictive Maintenance and an Integrated Reinforcement Learning-based Production Scheduling in Dynamic Manufacturing Systems
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New Press Releases

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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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
Adventure Technology on Girls' Day at BIBA
The Germany-wide Girls' Day is always an opportunity to give schoolgirls an insight into the world of engineering and to encourage them to study a technical subject. On 3 April 2025, BIBA once again took part...
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Human Meets Machine: AI-supported Assistance Systems from BIBA at the Hannover Messe
This year's Hannover Messe once again provided an important platform for technological innovations and future-oriented solutions. Together with the Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Bremen-Oldenburg, we showcased...
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Videos
Potential of MicroPorts: A Concept to Strengthen Inland Navigation
In this video, we present the results of the “MicroPorts” research project, which focused on the optimization of multimodal freight transport between inland waterways and other modes of transport. In view of...
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Intelligent Proofing Machine - Artificial Intelligence in the Bakery
Dough fermentation is of great importance for the bread production process, as poorly fermented bread dough pieces have a significantly poorer product quality after baking. Until now, the optimum proofing time...
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Events:
May 13, 2025, Nordenham
Humans and AI in the Logistics of the Future
May 22, 2025, BIBA
Autumn Internship at the Technology Park with attractive BIBA Offers
13. - 17- October 2025, Bremen
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