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Our Case Studies: Real-World Success Stories

What does pioneering software and systems engineering look like in practice? Our case studies and application examples show you how we tackle complex technological challenges hand-in-hand with our clients – bringing innovative solutions to the road, the lab, and the production floor.

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Smart traffic management

A team of innovative enterprises is supporting the city of Essen in the digitalization of its traffic system. As part of the COMO (Connected Mobility Essen) project, ITK is playing a pivotal role by developing an AI-solution for real-time traffic management based on an advanced forecasting algorithm for live data.

Doctor uses the Emasin app in treatment

We teamed up with research partners to develop a personalized, app-based assistance system to treat people with bipolar disorders. It helps patients through the day and provides doctors with indications supporting the ongoing therapy.

Smart Spraying Green on Green

ONE SMART SPRAY, the product of a Bosch/ BASF joint venture, brings state-of-the-art technologies to growers’ fields. ITK Engineering was on board as a development partner, helping to translate the inceptive idea into a market-ready product.

Parcel transport system at the logistics center

Every day, millions of items are prepared for delivery in distribution centers. Checking for the right items and quantities can be time-consuming and prone to errors. This costs money and jeopardizes customer satisfaction. Choose our Smart Packing solution to reduce errors, eliminate inefficiencies, and increase productivity.

Prototype of the fully automatic shunting locomotive VAL Copyright: DB Cargo AG, Uwe Miethe

Imagine a shunting locomotive that moves fully automatically through the Munich North marshalling yard, dismantling freight trains, sorting railcars and assembling new trains – efficiently, precisely and completely autonomously. This vision is becoming a reality with DB Cargo’s innovative “Vollautomatische Rangierlok” (VAL) project.

Automated vehicle at the BSH logistics yard

ITK Engineering joined forces with partners in politics, industry and science to pursue the YardManagementHDH project. This initiative goes to increase safety, efficiency, and sustainability in logistics yards and container terminals.

A person typing on a keyboard in a doctor's office

What does it take to make complex system architecture for a medical device highly scalable, flexible, and secure? A digital health startup asked us to develop a modular microservice infrastructure that can be hosted on-premises or in the cloud. We delivered the goods.

Cover image: Successful refactoring of critical production systems

Manufacturing execution systems (MES) are key building blocks of digitalized production. Unfortunately, many of today’s systems are outdated. Their outmoded technology prevents manufacturers from tapping the potential of Industry 4.0 use cases. Read on to learn more about putting a future-proof MES into practice. 

An employee wearing a headset monitors a digital signal box on multiple monitors. [AI-generated]

We support operators and manufacturers in the development and approval of digital interlockings – from requirements analysis through to acceptance testing. Learn how we took responsibility for the specification phase of NeuPro subsystems and successfully developed the MDM through to formal acceptance.

Presentation of Ligier JS2 RH2.

In close cooperation with Bosch Engineering, ITK has developed a comprehensive safety concept that is specially tailored to the challenges of hydrogen technology in motorsport and sets new standards in terms of sustainability and safety.

A lab technician uses a tablet in the lab

How do you efficiently monitor a multitude of devices with complex functions? We developed a customer-specific software solution for laboratory equipment that enables intuitive management and execution of measurement and control tasks on a modular user interface.

Smart product: Woman controls smart condensing boiler

ITK helped Bosch Home Comfort Group redesign a central control unit. This re-engineered asset retains the core functionality while satisfying higher safety standards. And it can be developed further independently. 

MTU Powerpack

Seeking to optimize lifecycle costs and deliver software that will remain viable for many tomorrows to come, we developed standards-compliant, modular control software for a drive system.

WaVe Project, Funded by the Federal Ministry: Unimog Demonstrator Example

Together with partners from industry and business, ITK Engineering is developing a hydrogen-based propulsion system for commercial vehicles in the medium-duty sector as part of the “WaVe” collaborative project funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.

Automatic parking with an app in a parking garage

Precise vehicle localization in an unknown environment for automated parking based on camera, radar, and odometer sensor data.

A paramedic is holding a RescueNode in his hand

RescueWave® enables rescue services to get a digital real-time picture of disasters and mass casualties. It rapidly conveys critical information about the number of victims and severity of injuries to the leading task forces. Medical care can then be provided that much faster. Every minute counts, particularly for the severely injured.

A cell phone photo of a defective component to identify a suitable replacement part

When a production line grinds to a halt because of a faulty component, there is no time to be wasted finding the right replacement. Identifying that part can be tricky when the component has been contaminated, damaged, or is one of countless variants. Fortunately, AI can simplify and speed up the process of identifying spare parts unequivocally.

Train in a tunnel with illustrated data

How do you exploit the potential of unused data? The ITK Data Lab Framework can help. For example, it served to validate a use case involving automated defect detection. This solution is easing our customer’s transition to smart maintenance and helps to put data to productive use – the entry barrier to smart maintenance is very low.

Bosch van with hydrogen fuel cell propulsion

Hydrogen technology plays an essential role in the mobility sector to realize the energy transition. We are able to define the necessary safety measures for the respective vehicle and corresponding use case as well as assist during the implementation and development phases of your projects, such as the Bosch prototype of a hydrogen fuel cell drive for vans.

Woman examines a pill with illustrative chemical formulas

Smart medical devices can contribute to the success of the therapy, especially in the case of chronic diseases. We supported the Swiss technology company Sonceboz in software development for an on-body injector for subcutaneous drug delivery.

A man opens a Bosch smart oven equipped with sensors and AI for accurate cooking time predictions.

Companies that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into their products not only create value for customers – they also actualize opportunities for their product ranges. ITK Engineering helped BSH Hausgeräte GmbH optimize its built-in ovens using AI. The result is a smart home solution that delivers value today and is ready to adapt to tomorrow’s demands.

A train pulling into the station with a person checking the train's software on a tablet.

Discover how, in collaboration with our sister company Bosch Engineering GmbH, we’ve developed an machine learning operations (MLOps) pipeline in the Sensors4Rail project, providing a standardized and scalable solution for the entire machine learning toolchain.

An Audi Sport Formula E car racing on the track

As Audi Sport’s partner of long standing, we have been supporting the team’s vehicular software development efforts since 2016. With the main thrust of our efforts devoted to model-based development, we are able to realize new functions within the confines of the exceedingly brief development cycles that are so common in motorsports.

Car cockpit with traffic sign recognition on the windshield

Development of a machine learning-based traffic sign recognition system suitable for SAE Level 4.

Learn more about our thematic fields

Road traffic from a bird's-eye view

From the megatrends of electromobility, automated and connected driving to motorsports and railway engineering.

A doctor shows a child a picture of a brain on a tablet

From medical technology and robotics to pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and digital health.

Two people in a factory environment operate a digital screen with operating information - an example of the use of digital components and IoT systems that ITK is developing for industry.

From consumer electronics, measurement technology and manufacturing industry to mechanical and plant engineering.