Beate Brenner

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Beate Brenner is a leading researcher in digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0, with a focus on the seamless convergence of physical and digital factory systems. Her work centers on the development of digital twin technologies and personalized product emergence processes (PPEP) for smart products, particularly within the ESB Logistics Learning Factory at Reutlingen University. Brenner’s most impactful contribution is her 2017 paper on digital twin-enabled shopfloor management, which has garnered 204 citations, establishing her as a key voice in this rapidly evolving field. She has also advanced the integration of 3D Experience software to create innovative business models for Industrie 4.0, enabling companies to handle rising product variations and individualized customer demands. Her research demonstrates how learning factories can serve as testbeds for cutting-edge manufacturing concepts, bridging the gap between academic theory and industrial application. Brenner’s work is essential reading for students and researchers exploring the future of smart manufacturing, digital twins, and agile production systems.

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1. 1
   Digital Twin as Enabler for an Innovative Digital Shopfloor Management System in the ESB Logistics Learning Factory at Reutlingen - University

   204 citations · 2017
2. 2
   A Seamless Convergence of the Digital and Physical Factory Aiming in Personalized Product Emergence Process (PPEP) for Smart Products within ESB Logistics Learning Factory at Reutlingen University

   17 citations · 2016

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