{"id":10086957,"date":"2025-09-22T11:14:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T09:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dil-ev.de\/automation-technology\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T19:56:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T17:56:10","slug":"automation-technology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dil-ev.de\/en\/structure-workmanship\/automation-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Automation Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;padding-top-first padding-left-right-less&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;h1-custom-font uberschrift&#8221;]\n<h1 class=\"stroke-pink\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"fade\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Automation Technology<\/span><br \/>\nDigital Process Optimization<\/span><\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;padding-left-right-tinypic corner-mask-left-white hero-img-top-mobile&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771412917242{background-image: url(https:\/\/dil-ev.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dil-ev-automatisierungstechnik-bildanalyse-qualitaetskontrolle.jpg?id=1009145) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;paddinginnen-more&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;specific-container hero-card-4-3-col&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10084311&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300&#215;300&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;uberschriftviel scale-with-padding hide-under-991&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1765881497237{padding-right: 1vw !important;padding-left: 1vw !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;uberschrift&#8221;]\n<h2 class=\"stroke-pink\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Automation Technology for Process Optimization and Digitalization<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;padding-top padding-left-right-less&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;uberschrift&#8221;]\n<h3 class=\"stroke-pink\">Automation Technology and Digitalization for Increased Efficiency and Process Optimization in Modern Food Production<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;5&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#E4F2D0&#8243; el_class=&#8221;uberschrift hide-under-991&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;padding-top-less padding-left-right-moretiny&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;uberschrift&#8221;]\n<p class=\"p1\">Automation technology and digitalization play a central role in increasing efficiency and optimizing processes in modern food production. The food industry has long been\u2014and continues to be\u2014a sector characterized by artisanal craftsmanship. However, changes in supply chains driven by globalization, increasing cost pressures from retailers, and growing competition are driving constant change. Added to this are growing challenges in recruiting staff, which are particularly pronounced in the food industry.   <\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]This is increasing the need for solutions in the areas of automation technology, process optimization, and digitalization to ensure that food production is prepared for the future. The DIL supports this process by developing innovative solutions for the entire process chain and all food processing products. The goal is to develop automated and digital systems that can be flexibly integrated into existing production environments.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;padding-top padding-left-right-tiny&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;padding-top-less padding-bottom-less carousel-row white-cut-right&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;paddinginnen-more specific-container&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10080181&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300&#215;300&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;uberschriftviel&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;h2-custom-font-zitat uberschrift&#8221;]\n<h2 class=\"stroke-pink\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Automation technology and digitalization are the key to efficient, sustainable, and future-proof food production.<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;uberschrift&#8221;]\n<h5 class=\"stroke-pink\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Want to learn more about our research department?<\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"gusta-align-left  \"><a href=\"https:\/\/dil-ev.de\/kontakt\/\" title=\"Kontakt\" class=\"el-2567764546939501e3bc79  ss-element gusta-read-more-button gusta-icon-link gusta-has-span show-show ani-fade linked\"><i class=\"vc-material vc-material-arrow_forward\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> <span>Kontaktieren Sie uns<\/span> <\/a><\/div><div class=\"gusta-clear gusta-mobile-clear\"><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div id=\"ult-carousel-7090008786a9a772cdf0c9\" class=\"ult-carousel-wrapper   ult_horizontal\" data-gutter=\"0\" data-rtl=\"false\" ><div class=\"ult-carousel-32783087276a9a772cdefd5 \" >[vc_single_image image=&#8221;1009146&#8243; img_size=&#8221;1280&#215;720&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10083922&#8243; img_size=&#8221;1280&#215;720&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10083926&#8243; img_size=&#8221;1280&#215;720&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10083930&#8243; img_size=&#8221;1280&#215;720&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t\t\tjQuery(document).ready(function ($) {\n\t\t\t\t\tif( typeof jQuery('.ult-carousel-32783087276a9a772cdefd5').slick == \"function\"){\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.ult-carousel-32783087276a9a772cdefd5').slick({dots: true,autoplay: true,autoplaySpeed: \"2500\",speed: \"500\",infinite: true,arrows: false,slidesToScroll:1,slidesToShow:1,swipe: true,draggable: true,touchMove: true,pauseOnHover: true,pauseOnFocus: false,responsive: [\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  breakpoint: 1026,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  settings: {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tslidesToShow: 1,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tslidesToScroll: 1,  \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  }\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t},\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  breakpoint: 1025,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  settings: {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tslidesToShow: 1,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tslidesToScroll: 1\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  }\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t},\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  breakpoint: 760,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  settings: {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tslidesToShow: 1,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tslidesToScroll: 1\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  }\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t],pauseOnDotsHover: true,customPaging: function(slider, i) {\n                   return '<i type=\"button\" style= \"color:#333333;\" class=\"ultsl-record\" data-role=\"none\"><\/i>';\n                },});\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\t[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;padding-top padding-left-right-less&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;uberschrift&#8221;]\n<h3 class=\"stroke-pink\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Artificial Intelligence and Sensor Systems for Digital Interfaces and Networked Production Control in the Food Industry<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;5&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#E4F2D0&#8243; el_class=&#8221;uberschrift hide-under-991&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;padding-top-less padding-left-right-moretiny&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;uberschrift&#8221;]\n<p class=\"p1\">The core areas of DIL automation technology are robotics for food processing and handling, as well as machine vision systems for localization and quality control. These are complemented by artificial intelligence as well as measurement, control, and sensor systems, enabling digital interfaces between automated processes and production control. AI approaches also support the optimization of production and logistics processes, reduce food waste, and contribute to more sustainable processes.  <\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p class=\"p1\">In addition, the DIL has extensive experience in the hygienic design of components and systems, supported by 3D printing and rapid prototyping. With state-of-the-art laboratory equipment\u2014ranging from test facilities for food robotics and AI applications to hyperspectral cameras\u2014the institute works with partners to facilitate targeted technology transfer into practical applications. This results in customized automation solutions that promote process optimization and digitalization throughout the entire food processing chain and strengthen producers\u2019 competitiveness.  <\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;padding-top padding-left-right-less&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padding-left-right-moretiny&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;uberschrift&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Our Research Methods<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;padding-left-right-tiny corner-mask-left-white&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1768150490323{background-color: #E4F2D0 !important;}&#8221;][vc_tta_accordion title_tag=&#8221;p&#8221; section_title_tag=&#8221;p&#8221; 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el_class=&#8221;bulletpoints&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Localization of Products\/Objects Using Image Processing<\/li>\n<li>Automated Quality Control Throughout the Process Chain<\/li>\n<li>Data Acquisition for Process Monitoring and Control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;AI-Driven Process and Logistics Optimization&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1765208793326-7742485d-2d9b1765959532941&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padding-top-less padding-bottom-less padding-left-right-tiny&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;bulletpoints&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Use of AI to Optimize Production Processes<\/li>\n<li>Analysis and Improvement of Logistical Processes<\/li>\n<li>Identifying Measures to Reduce Food Waste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Measurement, Control, and Sensor Systems&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1765208793373-e7b90c26-b9a61765959532941&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padding-top-less padding-bottom-less padding-left-right-tiny&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; 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