Technologies for a changing world

Engineering for a Changing World: Ilmenau Scientific Colloquium brings together scientists from around the world. Engineering for a Changing World, this is the motto for the start of the Ilmenau Scientific Colloquium ISC on September 4 . This year, international experts from science and industry will meet for the 60th time at the TU Ilmenau to exchange the latest scientific findings and present innovations for five days - more than 300 participants in total. The contributions deal with current issues in the context of a rapidly changing world. In view of the worldwide increase in energy consumption, questions of resource efficiency and the circular economy play a special role. In six lecture series, scientists will discuss the latest developments worldwide in the fields of The aim of this special topic highlight in cooperation with the Chemnitz-Ilmenau-Magdeburg Research and Innovation Network (CHIM) is to find out what contribution highly complex, intelligent, adaptable and autonomous cyber-technical systems can make in meeting future challenges in human-centered production. Challenges with regard to trust and security in teamwork will also be discussed.