@thesis{MunozHurtado2023, author = {Munoz Hurtado, Simon}, title = {Evaluating innovations in municipal solid waste management}, subtitle = {a case study of their feasibility and potential impact in Colombia}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt}, address = {Ingolstadt}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:573-38240}, pages = {x, 146}, school = {Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt}, year = {2023}, abstract = {In recent years, cities have experienced unprecedented physical and population growth. Alongside this, our societies have become major consumers of products. As a result, a significant problem arises from the inadequate disposal of the waste generated by this large consumption and the lack of infrastructure and processes needed for proper waste management, especially in developing countries. This thesis aims to address the waste management system's challenges in Colombia, a representative developing country. The research approach involves a literary analysis of various sources (journals, books, etc.) and interviews with stakeholders such as waste management company managers, waste pickers, and Bogota councilor's environmental advisor. Furthermore, by conducting a PESTEL analysis of Colombia, the study identifies the primary issues plaguing the waste management system. Moreover, utilizing the scorecard methodology, the research puts forth a comprehensive framework for evaluating innovations within the industry. This framework assesses potential solutions based on their capacity to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, environmental impact, social impact, adaptability, and affordability. The study reveals significant challenges faced by the country, including the limited implementation of waste disposal technology, heavy reliance on sanitary landfills, a lack of citizen awareness, and low recycling rates, as well as inadequate service provision in rural and remote regions. During the evaluation, ten innovations with proven benefits in other contexts are assessed. Notably, an application that connects waste pickers with waste generation and a policy of extended producer responsibility demonstrate the most potential. Furthermore, the study considers the unique characteristics and barriers in Colombia that hinder innovation implementation, such as high corruption rates, a large informal sector, and a lack of expertise. In conclusion, while Colombia exhibits clear environmental policies and better waste collection and recycling rates compared to neighboring countries, significant challenges remain, including high waste generation and low recycling rates. Achieving the set objectives and improving the waste management system's quality requires collaboration among all stakeholders, including policymakers and researchers, to promote sustainable innovations and enhance waste management practices for the betterment of people's lives.}, language = {en} } @thesis{Reiter2023, author = {Reiter, Dominic}, title = {Erarbeitung einer Simulationsgrundlage zur Betrachtung formgepresster, kohlefaserverst{\"a}rkter Epoxidbauteile}, subtitle = {Anwendung in topologieoptimierten Komponenten eines Formula Student Fahrzeuges}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt}, address = {Ingolstadt}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:573-38233}, pages = {53, XII}, school = {Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt}, year = {2023}, language = {de} } @thesis{Hoffmann2023, author = {Hoffmann, Marion Melanie}, title = {Konzeption eines Webauftritts zur Steigerung des Vertrauens in Startups bei Ausschreibungsverfahren unter Anwendung des User Centered Design Prozesses}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt}, address = {Ingolstadt}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:573-38218}, pages = {34, LXXXV}, school = {Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Das Ziel dieser Bachelorarbeit ist es herauszufinden, ob Vertrauenselemente auf der Webseite eines Startups das Vertrauen in dieses bei Ausschreibungsverfahren steigern. {\"U}ber Interviews mit der Nutzergruppe "Mitarbeiter der Verwaltung in Digitalisierungsstellen" habe ich Informationen {\"u}ber die wichtigsten Vertrauenselemente in diesem Zusammenhang gesucht. Die gesammelten Informationen sind in einen Prototypen und in ein Nutzer-Testing eingeflossen. Die Ergebnisse dieses Nutzer-Testings zeigen, dass Vertrauenselemente auf der Webseite eines Startups tats{\"a}chlich das Vertrauen in dieses steigern.}, language = {de} } @thesis{Bauer2023, author = {Bauer, Felix}, title = {Verluste von ausl{\"a}ndischen EU/EWR-Betriebsst{\"a}tten}, subtitle = {eine systematische Analyse der steuerlichen Behandlung von Finalverlusten vor dem Hintergrund der aktuellen Rechtsprechung}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt}, address = {Ingolstadt}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:573-38208}, pages = {VIII, 96}, school = {Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt}, year = {2023}, language = {de} } @thesis{Akhmedov2023, author = {Akhmedov, Nurkhon}, title = {Designing and prototyping a learning and testing platform for user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) designers with the aim of improving knowledge and establishing a standard evaluation benchmark for UX/UI design skills and competencies.}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt}, address = {Ingolstadt}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:573-38197}, pages = {70, XXIV}, school = {Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Objective - This research paper introduces Xpert, an all-encompassing platform conceived to augment UX designers' educational journey and employment-seeking process. The platform's design and development were guided by a user-centric approach, primarily focusing on delivering personalized experiences and global acknowledgement through UX certification. Methodology - The research commenced with a comprehensive examination of the unique needs and challenges faced by UX designers during their educational and professional pursuits. This was accomplished through expert consultations, digital surveys, and interactive workshops involving UX designers at various career stages. The insights gleaned from this research were instrumental in shaping the initial prototype of the platform, which was subsequently evaluated by industry experts and tested by potential users. Results - Post the initial evaluation, high-fidelity prototypes were developed and subjected to additional rounds of evaluation and user testing. The final design of the platform was then assessed by experts and representative users employing the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ). Findings - The UEQ study results revealed that the platform performed exceptionally well across most of the selected scales, indicating a high degree of user satisfaction with the platform's functionalities and user experience. However, areas such as efficiency and trust were identified as potential avenues for improvement, which will be addressed in future iterations of the platform. Conclusion - In summary, the Xpert platform has shown considerable promise in transforming the educational journey and job-seeking process for UX designers. The user-centric design approach, coupled with an emphasis on personalized experiences and global recognition through UX certification has significantly contributed to the platform's success. Future enhancements to the app will focus on expanding its functionalities and user experience, with plans for collaboration with educational institutions and companies and the development of personalized dashboards for recruiters and mentors. Keywords: User Experience Design, Personalized Learning, Job Search, UX Certification, UserCentric Design, Platform Development, User Experience Questionnaire, UX Designers, Educational Journey, Employment Seeking Process, Platform Evaluation. Paper Type: Research Paper}, language = {en} } @article{SchoenmannBodenschatzUhletal.2023, author = {Sch{\"o}nmann, Manuela and Bodenschatz, Anja and Uhl, Matthias and Walkowitz, Gari}, title = {The Care-Dependent are Less Averse to Care Robots: An Empirical Comparison of Attitudes}, volume = {15}, journal = {International Journal of Social Robotics}, number = {6}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Heidelberg}, issn = {1875-4805}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s12369-023-01003-2}, pages = {1007 -- 1024}, year = {2023}, abstract = {A growing gap is emerging between the supply of and demand for professional caregivers, not least because of the ever-increasing average age of the world's population. One strategy to address this growing gap in many regions is the use of care robots. Although there have been numerous ethical debates about the use of robots in nursing and elderly care, an important question remains unexamined: how do the potential recipients of such care perceive situations with care robots compared to situations with human caregivers? Using a large-scale experimental vignette study, we investigated people's affective attitudes toward care robots. Specifically, we studied the influence of the caregiver's nature on participants' perceived comfort levels when confronted with different care scenarios in nursing homes. Our results show that the care-robot-related views of actual care recipients (i.e., people who are already affected by care dependency) differ substantially from the views of people who are not affected by care dependency. Those who do not (yet) rely on care placed care robots' value far below that of human caregivers, especially in a service-oriented care scenario. This devaluation was not found among care recipients, whose perceived level of comfort was not influenced by the caregiver's nature. These findings also proved robust when controlled for people's gender, age, and general attitudes toward robots.}, language = {en} } @article{WerleIkonomiLausseretal.2023, author = {Werle, Silke D. and Ikonomi, Nensi and Lausser, Ludwig and Kestler, Annika M. T. U. and Weidner, Felix M. and Schwab, Julian D. and Maier, Julia and Buchholz, Malte and Gress, Thomas M. and Kestler, Angelika M. R. and Kestler, Hans A.}, title = {A systems biology approach to define mechanisms, phenotypes, and drivers in PanNETs with a personalized perspective}, volume = {9}, pages = {22}, journal = {npj Systems Biology and Applications}, number = {1}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Heidelberg}, issn = {2056-7189}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1038/s41540-023-00283-8}, year = {2023}, abstract = {AbstractPancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PanNETs) are a rare tumor entity with largely unpredictable progression and increasing incidence in developed countries. Molecular pathways involved in PanNETs development are still not elucidated, and specific biomarkers are missing. Moreover, the heterogeneity of PanNETs makes their treatment challenging and most approved targeted therapeutic options for PanNETs lack objective responses. Here, we applied a systems biology approach integrating dynamic modeling strategies, foreign classifier tailored approaches, and patient expression profiles to predict PanNETs progression as well as resistance mechanisms to clinically approved treatments such as the mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) inhibitors. We set up a model able to represent frequently reported PanNETs drivers in patient cohorts, such as Menin-1 (MEN1), Death domain associated protein (DAXX), Tuberous Sclerosis (TSC), as well as wild-type tumors. Model-based simulations suggested drivers of cancer progression as both first and second hits after MEN1 loss. In addition, we could predict the benefit of mTORC1 inhibitors on differentially mutated cohorts and hypothesize resistance mechanisms. Our approach sheds light on a more personalized prediction and treatment of PanNET mutant phenotypes.}, language = {en} } @article{RadauerSearleBader2023, author = {Radauer, Alfred and Searle, Nicola and Bader, Martin}, title = {The possibilities and limits of trade secrets to protect data shared between firms in agricultural and food sectors}, volume = {2023}, pages = {102183}, journal = {World Patent Information}, number = {73}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {1874-690X}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wpi.2023.102183}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Both public policy and business management are increasingly interested in how to manage trade secrets. One of the driving forces is the growing significance of data as an asset, as 'oil of the 21st century'. Trade secrets are often seen as the major Intellectual Property (IP) tool for protecting data. There is also the understanding that the need to share data is increasing to allow for new types of innovation. This paper seeks to understand how data sharing practices and the use of trade secrets are evolving in the agricultural industries. Using explorative empirical data from four in-depth case studies, the paper develops a framework for data sharing practices, value sharing, and trade secrets use. We find that current data sharing practices pool around two scenarios, where data is not shared or shared only with limited partners (hence closed) and there are differences whether value created from the data is shared. We conclude that a nuanced view on the use of trade secrets in data sharing is mandated for both IP/data managers and scholars analysing the topic.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ChandraSekaranBalasubramanianBotschetal.2023, author = {Chandra Sekaran, Karthikeyan and Balasubramanian, Lakshman and Botsch, Michael and Utschick, Wolfgang}, title = {Metric Learning Based Class Specific Experts for Open-Set Recognition of Traffic Participants in Urban Areas Using Infrastructure Sensors}, booktitle = {IEEE IV 2023 Symposium Proceedings}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {979-8-3503-4691-6}, issn = {2642-7214}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/IV55152.2023.10186527}, year = {2023}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{NeumeierTollkuehnDornetal.2023, author = {Neumeier, Marion and Tollk{\"u}hn, Andreas and Dorn, Sebastian and Botsch, Michael and Utschick, Wolfgang}, title = {Optimization and Interpretability of Graph Attention Networks for Small Sparse Graph Structures in Automotive Applications}, booktitle = {IEEE IV 2023 Symposium Proceedings}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {979-8-3503-4691-6}, issn = {2642-7214}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/IV55152.2023.10186536}, year = {2023}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{LedererBetzSchmidtetal.2022, author = {Lederer, Matthias and Betz, Stefanie and Schmidt, Werner and Elstermann, Matthes}, title = {Are BPM Practitioners and Researchers Friends? Current Questions of Process Professionals and the Impact of Science}, booktitle = {Subject-Oriented Business Process Management: Dynamic Digital Design of Everything - Designing or being designed?}, editor = {Elstermann, Matthes and Betz, Stefanie and Lederer, Matthias}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-031-19704-8}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-19704-8_11}, pages = {165 -- 173}, year = {2022}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SixLedererSchmidtetal.2022, author = {Six, Tobias and Lederer, Matthias and Schmidt, Werner and Nirschl, Marco}, title = {Business Process Management Bridging Marketing and IT: Transformation Model for Customer Journey Maps and BPMN}, booktitle = {Subject-Oriented Business Process Management: Dynamic Digital Design of Everything - Designing or being designed?}, editor = {Elstermann, Matthes and Betz, Stefanie and Lederer, Matthias}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-031-19704-8}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-19704-8_6}, pages = {95 -- 114}, year = {2022}, language = {en} } @thesis{Scheidler2023, author = {Scheidler, Simon David}, title = {KI-basierte Methoden der forensischen Linguistik zur Identifikation unbekannter Autoren im Kontext Social Media}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt}, address = {Ingolstadt}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:573-38045}, pages = {112, xxvi}, school = {Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Die Identifikation unbekannter Autoren ist ein zentrales Problem in der forensischen Linguistik. In der digitalisierten Welt von heute, insbesondere im Kontext von Social Media, stellt die Zuordnung von Autorenschaft zu anonym oder pseudonym ver{\"o}ffentlichten Texten eine bedeutende Herausforderung dar. Sie ist von entscheidender Bedeutung, um beispielsweise Cyberkriminalit{\"a}t effektiv zu bek{\"a}mpfen oder Desinformation zu entlarven. Angesichts der rasant wachsenden Menge und Vielfalt von Online-Textdaten ist es entscheidend, Methoden zu entwickeln, die diese Aufgabe automatisieren und gleichzeitig hohe Genauigkeit gew{\"a}hrleisten. In diesem Zusammenhang bieten K{\"u}nstliche Intelligenz (KI) und speziell Techniken des maschinellen Lernens und des Natural Language Processing (NLP) vielversprechende L{\"o}sungsans{\"a}tze. Diese Masterarbeit untersucht KI-basierte Methoden der forensischen Linguistik zur Identifikation unbekannter Autoren im Kontext von Social Media. Die Arbeit skizziert den aktuellen Stand der Technik, vergleicht existierende Methoden und diskutiert ihre Potenziale und Herausforderungen. Die erlangten Erkenntnisse tragen zum Verst{\"a}ndnis der Rolle von KI in der forensischen Linguistik bei und liefern Impulse f{\"u}r weitere Forschung in diesem spannenden und relevanten Bereich.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{KuenSchartmuellerWintersberger2021, author = {Kuen, Jakob and Schartm{\"u}ller, Clemens and Wintersberger, Philipp}, title = {The TOR Agent: Optimizing Driver Take-Over with Reinforcement Learning}, booktitle = {Adjunct Proceedings: 13th International ACM Conference on Automotive User Interfaces and Interactive Vehicular Applications}, publisher = {ACM}, address = {New York}, isbn = {978-1-4503-8641-8}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1145/3473682.3480262}, pages = {47 -- 52}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @thesis{Raab2023, author = {Raab, Nicolas Robert}, title = {Entwicklung von Erprobungsszenarien f{\"u}r autonome Shuttlebusse mit Schwerpunkt Verkehrs- und Wettereinfl{\"u}sse}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt}, address = {Ingolstadt}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:573-38002}, pages = {57}, school = {Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt}, year = {2023}, language = {de} } @article{TerbrackSpeerEndisch2023, author = {Terbrack, Christoph and Speer, Sascha and Endisch, Christian}, title = {Control and Implementation of the Parallel Enhanced Commutation Integrated Nested Multilevel Inverter Topology}, volume = {12}, pages = {3130}, journal = {Electronics}, number = {14}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2079-9292}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics12143130}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Due to their high efficiency and advanced battery management capability, cascaded multilevel inverters are an exciting option for battery electric powertrains. A promising, new and highly efficient cascaded multilevel inverter is the Parallel Enhanced Commutation Integrated Nested Multilevel Inverter. The inverter, with four semiconductor switches per submodule, can reconfigure individual battery cells in series and parallel and generate positive and negative phase voltages in regular four-quadrant operation. Therefore, emerging degrees of freedom in battery management and inverter operation must be managed and mapped into a specific Switching State for every switch. As controlling the high number of switches is safety-relevant, this publication profoundly explains the inverter's functionality. We introduce a Switching Function that accepts easy-to-understand functional states as input, simplifying research on higher-level control algorithms and advanced single-cell battery-management capabilities. As the Switching Function guarantees safe operation and the correct contribution of every cell to the overall functionality of the inverter, it enables researchers to confidently use and thereby accelerate research on the promising new topology. The method we describe is fast, simple, deterministic and designed to convert setpoint specifications into an executable Switching Pattern. We prove that our Switching Function is operable on an FPGA with a twenty-kilohertz setpoint update operating a 17-level inverter.}, language = {en} } @thesis{Hecker2023, author = {Hecker, Moritz Ernst}, title = {Volumenbasierte Berechnung der Mitoseaktivit{\"a}t von Mammakarzinomen mit Hilfe neuronaler Netze auf H{\"a}matoxylin-Eosin-Bildern}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt}, address = {Ingolstadt}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:573-37984}, pages = {60}, school = {Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt}, year = {2023}, abstract = {H{\"a}ufig wird in der Pathologie zur Beurteilung und Einteilung der unterschiedlichen Tumorarten die Mitoseaktivit{\"a}t in den Gewebestrukturen gez{\"a}hlt (engl. mitotic count). Zusammen mit anderen Gewebemerkmalen wird daraus ein histologischer Grad bestimmt, wodurch sich Prognosen und Behandlungsempfehlungen {\"u}ber das Krankheitsbild ableiten lassen. Ein Problem dieses Ansatzes ist, dass h{\"a}ufig nur ungenaue und nicht reproduzierbare Aussagen {\"u}ber den Tumor getroffen werden k{\"o}nnen. Dies liegt unter anderem daran, dass im Untersuchungsbereich auch gewebsfreie Bereiche oder nicht-tumor{\"o}ses Gewebe enthalten sein kann. Dies f{\"u}hrt, insbesondere bei epithelialen Tumoren (Karzinomen) zu einer Verzerrung der Ergebnisse und verf{\"a}lscht dadurch die Prognose. Ein verbesserter und aussagekr{\"a}ftigerer Ansatz ist die volumenbasierte Berechnung der Mitoseaktivit{\"a}t (engl. volume corrected mitotic). Hierbei werden gewebefreie Bereiche ausgeschlossen und die Berechnung erfolgt in Abh{\"a}ngigkeit von dem relevanten Epithelgewebe. Dadurch k{\"o}nnen pr{\"a}zisere Vorhersagen getroffen und umfassendere Diagnosen gestellt werden. Dennoch hat sich dieser Ansatz in der Praxis der Pathologie derzeit noch nicht durchgesetzt, da neben der Standardf{\"a}rbung mit H{\"a}matoxylin und Eosin (H\&E) eine weitere Immunhistochemische Spezialf{\"a}rbung mit Cytokeratin-Antik{\"o}rper durchgef{\"u}hrt werden muss, wodurch ein gr{\"o}ßerer Zeitaufwand f{\"u}r die Pathologin oder den Pathologen entsteht und damit h{\"o}here Kosten verursacht. Ziel dieser Bachelorarbeit ist es, ein automatisiertes Verfahren zu entwickeln, das auf H\&E gef{\"a}rbten Gewebeproben von Hunden zun{\"a}chst die Epithelzellen in den Gewebestrukturen detektiert. In einem weiteren Schritt soll nun die volumenbasierte Mitoseaktivit{\"a}t automatisiert berechnet und damit Reproduzierbarkeit und Vorhersagegenauigkeit erh{\"o}ht werden. Dies f{\"u}hrt zu Kosten- und Zeitersparnissen, wodurch eine h{\"o}here Akzeptanz der Methode im Praxiseinsatz zu erwarten ist und damit eine h{\"o}here Genauigkeit bei der Bestimmung dieses wichtigen diagnostisch relevanten Kriteriums erreicht werden kann.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{BaerBienert2023, author = {Baer, Elisabeth and Bienert, J{\"o}rg}, title = {Modal analysis with fractional derivatives on the basis of least squares rational function fitting}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 29th International Congress on Sound and Vibration}, editor = {Carletti, Eleonora}, publisher = {IIAV CZECH s.r.o.}, address = {Prague}, isbn = {978-80-11-03423-8}, url = {https://iiav.org/content/archives_icsv_last/2023_icsv29/index2c15.html?va=viewpage\&vaid=403}, year = {2023}, language = {en} } @article{KatariaLevatiUhl2014, author = {Kataria, Mitesh and Levati, Maria Vittoria and Uhl, Matthias}, title = {Paternalism with hindsight: do prot{\´e}g{\´e}s react consequentialistically to paternalism?}, volume = {43}, journal = {Social Choice and Welfare}, number = {3}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {1432-217X}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s00355-014-0800-4}, pages = {731 -- 746}, year = {2014}, language = {en} } @article{LevatiUhlZultan2013, author = {Levati, Maria Vittoria and Uhl, Matthias and Zultan, Ro'i}, title = {Imperfect recall and time inconsistencies: an experimental test of the absentminded driver "paradox"}, volume = {43}, journal = {International Journal of Game Theory}, number = {1}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Heidelberg}, issn = {1432-1270}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s00182-013-0373-y}, pages = {65 -- 88}, year = {2013}, language = {en} } @article{MigrowUhl2011, author = {Migrow, Dimitri and Uhl, Matthias}, title = {The Resolution Game: A Dual Selves Perspective}, volume = {2}, journal = {Games}, number = {4}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2073-4336}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.3390/g2040452}, pages = {452 -- 462}, year = {2011}, abstract = {This article explains the emergence of an unique equilibrium resolution as the result of a compromise between two selves with different preferences. The stronger this difference is, the more generous the resolution gets. This result is in contrast to predictions of other models in which sinful consumption is distributed bimodally. Therefore, our result fits better with our daily observations concerning a lot of ambivalent goods where we often form nonrigid resolutions. The normative analysis uses the device of a hypothetical impartial self that regards both conflicting motives as equally legitimate. The result of this analysis is dilemmatic. It demonstrates that the resolution is broken too often to be welfare maximal. However, the introduction of external self-commitment devices results in their overuse and is welfare decreasing.}, language = {en} } @article{DemiralBockJohansson2023, author = {Demiral, Tarik and Bock, J{\"u}rgen and Johansson, Pierre}, title = {Challenges in Flexible Manufacturing Technologies for the Final Assembly in the Commercial Vehicle Industry}, volume = {17}, journal = {Tehnički glasnik}, number = {2}, publisher = {University North}, address = {Koprivnica}, issn = {1848-5588}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.31803/tg-20230417140747}, pages = {260 -- 267}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Increasing customer demands and product diversity as well as emerging technologies and market trends, such as the establishment of new driveline technologies, like e-mobility or hydrogen, present challenges for manufacturing companies in the commercial vehicle industry. Consequently, companies must strengthen their focus to the aspect of flexibility within their manufacturing processes. This paper contributes to the state of the art in flexible manufacturing technologies research, which enables manufacturing companies to deal with these increasing flexibility requirements. Focussing on the area of final assembly the paper takes a holistic perspective and characterizes the readiness of automotive companies to be able to implement flexible manufacturing technologies. The system ecosystem and the process organization of automotive companies are examined with respect to the requirements of flexible manufacturing. Finally, gaps that hinder the implementation of flexible manufacturing technologies are identified and described, and possible solution concepts for the identified gaps are proposed.}, language = {en} }