Physical AI
AI that works in the physical world. Robots and equipment sense their surroundings, decide within the cycle and adapt to parts, variants and deviations.
- Assessing use cases
- Integrating perception and control
- Simulation and digital twin
Physical AI and robotics for SME manufacturing
FAPTec GmbH brings modern automation to small and medium-sized companies. Academically rooted at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, we support projects from analysis through to day-to-day operation.
Many variants, small batches: this is where rigid automation reaches its limits
That is why two topics are at the centre of our work: robotics that fits economically into existing processes, and Physical AI that enables equipment to handle deviations.
Robotics
Robot cells that fit your production. We clarify feasibility and economic viability, develop the cell concept and support commissioning and ramp-up.
- Application and feasibility
- Cell concept, layout and simulation
- Commissioning and scaling
Four service areas support every project
They provide the basis for turning an idea into a running process.
AnalysisActual/target analysis, value stream analysis, cost-benefit analyses.
ConsultingStrategy development, production and process optimisation, product portfolio, product competence analysis.
ImplementationDigital factory, agile implementation, implementation support.
ResearchMarket research, market environment and competitor analyses.
From analysis to further development in operation in four steps
Analyse
We record the current process on site and define fields of action as well as automation potential.
Develop
Together with your departments we develop a solution concept as well as the equipment and data architecture.
Validate
We review solution approaches together with experts from industry and research and document the results.
Scale
We support the transfer to further applications and assist with standardisation and the monitoring of relevant key figures in operation.
Would you like to assess the potential in your production? Tell us briefly about your starting point.
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70+patents
Research and factory practice at one table
Current research
At FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Prof. Dr. Jens Fürst heads the research area Digital Factory & MedTech, including humanoid robotics and Physical AI. This helps us assess new methods and open up routes to joint research and development.
Industrial practice
Prof. Dr. Jens Fürst is also Principal Key Expert for digitalisation and automation at Siemens Healthineers, leads its global Smart Factory Network across more than 40 plants and contributes more than 70 patents.
Consulting and mechanical engineering
Jonas Fürst combines experience in consulting, automation and robotics with a bachelor in International Production Engineering and Management at FAU and a master programme in mechanical engineering at TUM.
Strong network
Through VDI, IEEE, CIRP, GfSE, BVL, Munich Quantum Valley and regional clusters, we connect you and your concern with the right people.
Discuss your project
Tell us briefly about your starting point and your goal. We will get back to you to clarify the next steps.
- Phone
- +49 9132 7514984
- impressum@faptec.com
- Address
- FAPTec GmbH
Frauenauracher Straße 15
91074 Herzogenaurach, Germany