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    From forecast to action: uncertainty quantification and decision-centric evaluation for electricity price models
    (Universität Ulm, 2026-06-24) Das, Abhinav; Schlüter, Stephan; Bruhn-Fujimoto, Henning
    Electricity price forecasting has shifted from a purely predictive task to a decision critical component of market participation, flexibility operation, and risk control. Liberalized power markets exhibit non-stationarity, volatility clustering, heavy tails, and episodic regime changes driven by renewable variability, demand shocks, and structural constraints. In such environments, point accuracy alone is an in complete notion of model quality: forecasts must provide credible uncertainty information and remain useful when embedded in downstream decision problems. This thesis develops and evaluates a forecasting-to-decision toolkit spanning (i) robust predictive modelling via hybridization of complementary inductive biases, (ii) uncertainty quantification and calibration assessed with proper probabilistic criteria, (iii) risk-aware decision formulations that convert predictive distributions into downside control, and (iv) regime aware probabilistic modelling to explicitly address structural change. Using deployment-style evaluation across European day-ahead markets, and assessing performance at point, probabilistic, and operational levels, the results show that (a) hybrid models can stabilize errors across volatility regimes, (b) uncertainty mechanisms can differ substantially in calibration and sharpness even when point errors are similar, (c) conformal methods provide a practical distribution-free route to reliable empirical coverage under rolling protocols, and (d) model rankings can change materially when evaluation is based on operational objectives (profits, costs, or risk-adjusted performance) rather than statistical errors alone. Overall, the thesis supports the conclusion that uncertainty-aware electricity price forecasting should be designed and assessed as part of an end-to-end decision process. Methods that appear comparable under point-error metrics can differ in calibration, tail behaviour, and the quality of the actions they induce under operational constraints; consequently, reliable uncertainty quantification and decision-centric evaluation are treated as first-class requirements rather than optional refinements.
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    PV system installation assessment based on power measurement for balcony power plant applications
    (Technische Hochschule Ulm, 2024-04-24) Gögelein, David; Schwerin, Marianne von; Herbort, Volker
    Photovoltaic systems for balcony power plant applications are rapidly growing, and with it comes the need for holistic concepts for energy utilization. Since these systems are intended for users without deep technical knowledge, the applications need to work and optimize themselves automatically without the user having to interfere. Therefore, this article presents a method to estimate the azimuth and the inclination of photovoltaic modules by analyzing the on-site power data and comparing it to a power forecast by Forecast.Solar, thereby making it unnecessary for users to provide these values themselves. The information gained hereby can be used to obtain and optimize a power forecast, considering prevailing on-site conditions for energy management purposes. This is done by using low-volume power data at hourly resolution, where a single day of data is enough to make an estimation. The results of this method provide PV installation parameters with a resolution of the azimuth in 45°-steps and the inclination in 15°-steps, which are matched to the best-fitting power forecast.
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    Refinement of a double-slit test proposal for bicomplex phase coupling
    (Technische Hochschule Ulm, 2026-06-11) Ralf Otte
    The bicomplex extension of quantum mechanics introduces an ideal sector J1 whose phases are algebraically coupled to the complex sector C1 via the algebraic identity e^(iα)*k*e^(jβ) = k*e^j(α+β). In an earlier work, a double-slit test proposal for a possible physical realization of this phase coupling was formulated, which contained a calculation error. The present work refines this proposal and presents the corrected theoretical interpretation. The starting point is a bicomplex state Y = S + R, where S represents the complex component and R the ideal component, which is phenomenologically associated with a monochromatic laser source. In a nonlinear, frequency-doubling crystal, the state is phenomenologically mapped to Y^2 = S^2 + 2SR + R^2. The component S^2 lies in the complex sector, while the mixing term SR according to the above equation lies in the ideal sector and carries phase information transferred by the algebraic phase coupling. For a measurement at a detector or screen, this ideal mixing term must be transferred into a complex measurable channel with an effective coupling strength ηeff . This detector coupling is a phenomenological assumption and does not follow from the algebra alone. The mathematical evaluation of the double-slit interference, taking into account the given field structure (superposition of two slit contributions, cosine profile), shows that within the used Fraunhofer effective model the principal maxima follow the classical geometric shift to first approximation. An effectively coupled SR term at the detector primarily generates contrast and brightness modulations of the interference pattern. The double slit is interesting as a spatial structure test because a brightness modulation of the interference fringes depending on the position of the source is at least surprising.
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    Enhancing PV feed-in power forecasting through federated learning with differential privacy using LSTM and GRU
    (Universität Ulm, 2024-11-23) Riedel, Pascal; Belkilani, Kaouther; Reichert, Manfred; Heilscher, Gerd; Schwerin, Reinhold von
    Given the inherent fluctuation of photovoltaic (PV) generation, accurately forecasting solar power output and grid feed-in is crucial for optimizing grid operations. Data-driven methods facilitate efficient supply and demand management in smart grids, but predicting solar power remains challenging due to weather dependence and data privacy restrictions. Traditional deep learning (DL) approaches require access to centralized training data, leading to security and privacy risks. To navigate these challenges, this study utilizes federated learning (FL) to forecast feed-in power for the low-voltage grid. We propose a bottom-up, privacy-preserving prediction method using differential privacy (DP) to enhance data privacy for energy analytics on the customer side. This study aims at proving the viability of an enhanced FL approach by employing three years of meter data from three residential PV systems installed in a southern city of Germany, incorporating irradiance weather data for accurate PV power generation predictions. For the experiments, the DL models long short-term memory (LSTM) and gated recurrent unit (GRU) are federated and integrated with DP. Consequently, federated LSTM and GRU models are compared with centralized and local baseline models using rolling 5-fold cross-validation to evaluate their respective performances. By leveraging advanced FL algorithms such as FedYogi and FedAdam, we propose a method that not only predicts sequential energy data with high accuracy, achieving an of 97.68%, but also adheres to stringent privacy standards, offering a scalable solution for the challenges of smart grids analytics, thus clearly showing that the proposed approach is promising and worth being pursued further.
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    A proposal for an experimental test of phase coupling in the bicomplex extension of quantum mechanics
    (Technische Hochschule Ulm, 2026-04-02) Otte, Ralf
    The bicomplex algebra B = C ⊗R C has recently been identified as a minimal commutative and associative extension of the complex scalar algebra underlying quantum mechanics. This structure contains a proper ideal J ∼= C that admits a complex-like exponential representation and leads to an additive phase relation between the complex and ideal sectors. The present work explores the consequences of this algebraic phase coupling under the hypothesis that it may become physically effective in suitable experimental conditions. In particular, we consider an optical setup involving a nonlinear medium, where mixed terms between complex and ideal components may arise. Within this framework, a specific, testable prediction is derived: a lateral displacement of the source in a double-slit experiment could lead to an amplified fringe shift, whose magnitude depends on the geometric parameters of the setup. The predicted scaling differs significantly from the standard geometric expectation of conventional wave optics. The analysis is explicitly conditional on the assumed physical realization of the bicomplex phase coupling. The proposed experiment therefore provides a direct way to test whether the additional algebraic structure has observable consequences or remains purely formal.
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    Fairtrade Universities können zu einer besseren Welt beitragen : Umfrage unter deutschen Fairtrade Universities
    (Technische Hochschule Ulm, 2026-03-26) Klaschka, Ursula
    Fairtrade International hat komplexe Standards entwickelt, um soziale Rechte und Umweltstandards für Produzenten im globalen Süden zu sichern. Das Fairtrade System ist sehr differenziert. Seine Wirksamkeit hängt jedoch entscheidend von den freiwilligen Beiträgen der Verbraucher im globalen Norden ab. Wenn diese keine Fairtrade Produkte kaufen, erhalten die Produzenten im globalen Süden kein existenzsicherndes Einkommen. Fairtrade Universities können etwas verändern und dazu beitragen, die Menschenrechte in Wertschöpfungsketten durchzusetzen: Eine Umfrage unter den deutschen Fairtrade Universities zeigt deren großes Engagement. Bildungseinrichtungen können sichtbar machen, dass die detaillierten Kriterien, die Fairtrade Produkte erfüllen müssen, einen vielfältigen sozialen und ökologischen Mehrwert mit sich bringen. Die Modalitäten, um eine Fairtrade University zu werden, sind einfach, während die Auswirkungen für eine bessere Welt groß sein können. Die Ergebnisse der Umfrage sollen daher mehr Universitäten zur Teilnahme ermutigen. Darüber hinaus können sie weitere Länder anspornen, ähnliche niederschwellige Fairtrade University Standards für ihre Hochschulen einzuführen.
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    Fairtrade Universities have the capacity to contribute to a better world : Survey of German Fairtrade Universities
    (Technische Hochschule Ulm, 2026-03-26) Klaschka, Ursula
    Fairtrade International developed complex standards for securing social rights and environmental standards for producers in the Global South. The Fairtrade system is very sophisticated. However, its efficacy depends crucially on the voluntary contribution made by consumers in the Global North. If they do not pay for Fairtrade products, producers in the Global South will not receive a living income. Fairtrade Universities can make a difference and help to enforce human rights in value chains: A survey among the German Fairtrade Universities shows their great engagement. They can increase the visibility of the benefit of Fairtrade, if they address the specific underlying added social and ecological value of Fairtrade products laid down in the detailed criteria. The modalities for becoming a Fairtrade University are simple, while the impact for a better world can be great. The results of the survey therefore call for more universities to participate. Additionally, further countries could implement similar, low level Fairtrade University systems for their institutions of higher education.
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    The bicomplex algebra as a minimal extension of the scalar algebra of quantum mechanics
    (Technische Hochschule Ulm, 2026-03-24) Otte, Ralf
    Quantum mechanics is formulated on complex Hilbert spaces, where the complex numbers constitute the underlying scalar algebra. In this work, the structural question is investigated whether this scalar structure is algebraically minimal or whether a consistent extension exists that preserves the analytical infrastructure of the theory. We formulate this problem as a minimality question for finite-dimensional real, commutative and associative algebras that contain the complex numbers as a subalgebra and at the same time possess a nontrivial ideal that is isomorphic to C as a real algebra and carries a complex-like exponential structure. It is shown that such structures necessarily require at least four real dimensions. The bicomplex algebra B=C ⊗R C realizes these requirements in minimal dimension and is unique up to isomorphism under the stated conditions. For the extended state space M=H ⊗C B one obtains a canonical decomposition M≅H⊕H, so that the bicomplex scalar extension structurally corresponds to two parallel complex quantum sectors. The Born rule remains unchanged. The present work provides a structural analysis of possible extensions of the scalar algebra underlying quantum mechanics.
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    FBTEI – VDE-Symposium Hochschule und Forschung, Schwerpunktthema Anwendungsorientierte KI in der technischen Praxis, 6. bis 7. November 2025
    (Technische Hochschule Ulm, 2025-12-22) Schwerin, Marianne von; Schanz, Volker
    Mit ihren Hochschultagungen greifen der VDE und der Fachbereichstag Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik die Bedeutung der Forschung an den Hochschulen für angewandte Wissenschaften auf. Im November 2025 fand die Tagung zum Schwerpunktthema „Anwendungsorientierte KI in der technischen Praxis“ an der Technischen Hochschule Ulm statt. In den Vorträgen wurden verschiedene Einsatzgebiete von Künstlicher Intelligenz aufgezeigt und demonstriert, wie diese neue Erkenntnisse und Lösungen im Umfeld der elektrotechnischen Praxis ermöglicht. Hierbei wurden Beispiele aus den Bereichen automatisiertes Fahren, industrielle Produktion, Energiemanagementsysteme, Landminendetektion und medizinische Assistenzsysteme aufgezeigt.
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    A time window analysis for time-critical decision systems with applications on sports climbing
    (Technische Hochschule Ulm, 2023-12-19) Oppel, Heiko; Munz, Michael
    Human monitoring systems are already utilized in various fields like assisted living, healthcare or sport and fitness. They are able to support in everyday life or act as a pre-warning system. We developed a system to monitor the ascent of a sport climber. It is integrated in a belay device. This paper presents the first time series analysis regarding the fall of a climber utilizing such a system. A Convolutional Neural Network handles the feature engineering part of the sensor information as well as the classification of the task at hand. In this way, the time is implicitly considered by the network. An analysis regarding the size of the time window was carried out with a focus on exploring the respective results. The neural network models were then tested against an already-existing principle based on a mechanical mechanism. We show that the size of the time window is a decisive factor in a time critical system. Depending on the size of the window, the mechanical principle was able to outperform the neural network. Nevertheless, most of our models outperformed the basic principle and returned promising results in predicting the fall of a climber within up to 91.8 ms.
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    A short review of modification techniques for titanium dental implant surfaces
    (Technische Hochschule Ulm, 2024-12-19) Oezcelik, Sude; Häger, Andreas
    In the world of dental implants, the essential determinant of success lies in the phenomenon of osseointegration, wherein titanium implants exhibit the ability for robust integration with the surrounding bone and tissue. Beyond the inherent qualities of titanium which make it an attractive candidate as an implant material, attention has shifted towards its’ tailored surface modifications. These methods help the implant manufacturers to modify the implant surface for successful osseointegration and higher chances of enduring implantation. This review explores different surface modification methods and their impact on the dental implant success.
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    The tribological behaviour of titanium alloys suitable for dental implants: A short review
    (Technische Hochschule Ulm, 2024-12-19) Rögnitz, Alexander; Häger, Andreas
    Titanium and its alloys play a vital role in dental implantology, providing a stable foundation for replacement teeth and restoring oral function effectively. Titanium alloys, particularly CP-Ti and Ti-6Al-4V, are widely utilized due to their biocompatibility, corrosion resistance and mechanical properties. However, concerns arise regarding the release of cytotoxic elements and stress shielding effects. Addressing these concerns requires advancements in material design and tribological properties. Research focuses on developing low modulus β-type Ti-based alloys with improved wear resistance and biocompatibility, incorporating elements like niobium, tantalum or zirconium. This review explores the tribological implications of these advancements, focussing on the implant abutment interface, emphasizing the need for optimized titanium alloys for dental implant applications.
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    A specific collagen hydrolysate improves postprandial glucose tolerance in normoglycemic and prediabetic mice and in a first proof of concept study in healthy, normoglycemic and prediabetic humans
    (Technische Hochschule Ulm, 2024-10-20) Grasset, Estelle; Briand, François; Virgilio, Nicolina; Schön, Christiane; Wilhelm, Manfred; Cudennec, Benoit; Ravallec, Rozenn; Aboubacar, Hairati; Vleminckx, Sara; Prawitt, Janne; Sulpice, Thierry; Gevaert, Elien
    In response to nutrients, intestinal L- and K-cells naturally secrete glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1). GLP-1 regulates postprandial blood glucose by increasing insulin secretion, slowing down gastric emptying and inducing satiety. A selection of specifically developed collagen hydrolysates was screened for their ability to enhance natural GLP-1 production in vitro. The best performing hydrolysate, H80 (Nextida GC), was orally administered at different doses to lean, normoglycemic mice and overweight, prediabetic mice. Lean mice were acutely challenged 45 min before an oral glucose load. While daily supplemented for 6 weeks, prediabetic mice were acutely challenged at day 21 and 34. Oral glucose tolerance, plasma insulin and GLP-1 levels were assessed, and a gastric emptying assay performed in prediabetic mice. H80 significantly lowered the blood glucose response in lean and prediabetic mice, at a 4 g/kg dose (−25% and −36%, respectively), compared to vehicle. In chronically supplemented, prediabetic mice, acute H80 administration slowed down gastric emptying (−60%) after 21 days and increased plasma insulin (+166%) after 35 days of supplementation. H80 increased plasma active GLP-1 in lean (+217%) and prediabetic (+860%) mice. Overall, the data indicate that the specific collagen hydrolysate, H80, has significant GLP-1-mediated effects on oral glucose tolerance in lean and prediabetic mice. Furthermore, effects on postprandial glucose tolerance were evaluated in a small, human, proof of concept study. H80 reduced the postprandial glucose response at a 5 g dose in healthy, normoglycemic and prediabetic participants. Oral supplementation with H80 might thus be a promising strategy to maintain normal glucose tolerance.
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    Determination of the intraocular irradiance and potential retinal hazards at various positions in the eye during transscleral equatorial illumination for different applied pressures
    (Technische Hochschule Ulm, 2024-11-18) Fehler, Nicole; Lingenfelder, Christian; Kupferschmid, Sebastian; Hessling, Martin
    Purpose: With diaphanoscopic illumination of the eye, the intensity of light entering its interior depends on the transmis sion properties of the eyewall. Light that passes through the eyewall can cause damage to the retina. Therefore, in this study, the intraocular irradiances are determined at different positions on the retina, directly behind the illuminated eye wall, the opposite eyewall and near the macula of ex-vivo porcine eyes. These irradiances are examined for their depen dence on the pressure applied on the eyewall with the illuminating fiber and for the influence of the pigmentation of the eye. Methods: In total 221 ex-vivo porcine eyes were investigated. For transscleral illumination an illumination fiber with a diffusing adapter cap is pressed against the equatorial eyewall. The illumination fiber is pressed onto the eye and the pressure is measured in the anterior chamber. Three different pressures are applied, 23, 78 and 132 mmHg. A detection fiber with diffusing fiber tip is inserted into the eye at the desired position. The eyes were divided in groups with high and less pigmentation to investigate the influence of the pigmentation on the intraocular irradiance. Results: The intraocular irradiances Eintra increases for various increasing applied pressures with the illumination fiber on the eyewall and for various positions inside the eye. With this the irradiances weighted with the photochemical and thermal hazard weighting function, EA-R and EVIR-R, also increases. Differences in Eintra, EA-R and EVIR-R could be found for different pigmented eyes as these values are higher for less pigmented eyes than for strong pigmented ones. Conclusion: The hazard to the retina during diaphanoscopic illumination of the eye depends on how strong the surgeon presses the illumination fiber on the eyewall. Depending on the applied pressure and the measuring position in the eye, the specified limit for the photochemical hazard to the retina is partly exceeded. The pigmentation of the eye also plays a role. The irradiance in less pigmented eyes appears to be higher than in strongly pigmented eyes. Because of this, the surgeon should be able to adjust the intensity of the light source to the color of the patient’s eye.
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    Intraocular reflectance of the ocular fundus and its impact on increased retinal hazard
    (Technische Hochschule Ulm, 2022) Fehler, Nicole; Lingenfelder, Christian; Kupferschmid, Sebastian; Hessling, Martin
    Purpose Inside the eye light can be reflected multiple times due to light-tissue interactions and the spherical geometry of the eye. Due to these optical properties, a defined retinal area is not only illuminated by direct light but also by indirect, reflected light from the inner side of the eyewall. During illumination for ophthalmic surgery, this could lead to an unintended increase in intraocular retinal irradiance, which was already discussed in previous studies but without a detailed consideration of spectral differences and a potential influence of pigmentation. In this study this effect is investigated wavelength-dependent to see if different wavelengths lead to different increase in irradiance, with a special focus on the raise in photochemical and thermal hazard to the retina. It is also examined whether this effect is dependent on the pigmentation of the eye. Methods The reflectance properties of either less or highly pigmented porcine eyes are measured in the wavelength range between 350 and 1100 nm with an integrating sphere and a spectrometer. With these reflectance spectra the wavelength-dependent Sphere Multiplier M of porcine eyes can be calculated, which represents the increase of radiance due to multiple reflections inside a sphere compared to a planar diffuser of the same size. Based on measurements of the emitted irradiance of ophthalmic illumination fibers the increase in photochemical and thermal retinal hazard due to these multiple reflections is calculated for eyes with small and high amounts of pigmentation. Results The reflectance of the inner eyewall in the range between 350 and 1100 nm is significantly higher for eyes with low pigmentation (between 4.90% and 37.44% reflectance) in comparison to eyes with a high amount of pigmentation (between 4.30% and 28.88% reflectance). The Sphere Multiplier for the inner side of the eyewall (sclera, choroid and retina) ranges between 1.13 and 1.59 and between 1.13 and 1.48 for eyes with low and high pigmentation, respectively, in the range between 350 and 1100 nm. The reflectance, as well as the Sphere Multiplier, is strongly wavelength-dependent due to the absorption spectra of melanin and hemoglobin, which are located in the eye. With increasing wavelength, the reflection properties and the Sphere Multiplier also increases. With this, the photochemical retinal hazard of highly pigmented eyes increases by (14.11 ± 0.09)% and of lightly pigmented eyes by (16.75 ± 0.35)% compared to if the reflection properties are not considered. The thermal retinal hazard increases by (14.30 ± 0.07)% for highly pigmented eyes and by (19.65 ± 0.17)% for low pigmented eyes. Conclusion This study demonstrates that the anatomy and pigmentation of the eye plays an important role for the reflectance properties of the eye and for the photochemical and thermal hazard to the retina.
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    The evolving digital factory – new chances for a consistent information flow
    (Technische Hochschule Ulm, 2019-03-13) Breckle, Theresa; Kiesel, Markus; Kiefer, Jens; Beisheim, Nicolai
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    Digital twinning for closed-loop control of a three-wheeled omnidirectional mobile robot
    (Technische Hochschule Ulm, 2022-05-26) Emara, Mahmoud B.; Youssef, Arsany W.; Mashaly, Maggie; Kiefer, Jens; Shihata, Lamia A.; Azab, Eman
    Mobile robots are becoming increasingly important in industrial and technological applications. One of the most important characteristics of an autonomous mobile robot is its capacity to navigate around the operating space, avoiding obstacles and locating the next location it needs to arrive at. However, due to the high initial costs of production and implementation, digital models of these robots are created first. Digital twined models are created using real-time simulation software, in which multiple aspects are studied regarding the system’s control and modeling to ensure that the implementation of the robot in real-life is as cost-efficient and error-free as can it be. In this paper, a digital model for a three-wheeled omnidirectional robot is created. This robot can potentially be used in various industrial applications as it can move quickly in any direction from any configuration. A simulation program - Simscape a MATLAB-based library - is used for creating a digital twin model for the robot. A hardware prototype is manufactured and a PID controller is used to measure and validate the performance of the proposed digital model.
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    Co-Digestion of Cattle Slurry and Food Waste: Perspectives on Scale-Up
    (Technische Hochschule Ulm, 2025-04-04) Bywater, Angela; Adam, Jethro A. H.; Kusch-Brandt, Sigrid; Heaven, Sonia
    Anaerobic digesters fed with dairy cow slurry struggle to achieve economic viability, particularly when animals are housed seasonally, so additional feedstocks are usually required. This study applied experimentally derived data from the co-digestion of cow slurry (CS) and food waste (FW) to the UK dairy herd as a whole, and at average (AH) and large (LH) herd sizes of 160 and 770 animals, respectively. The experimental data confirmed stable operation at an organic loading rate (OLR) of 5 g VS L−1 day−1 at CS:FW ratios of 3:1 and 6:1 on a wet weight basis, and these parameters were considered for both AH and LH by herd size and country (Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland) in order to provide energy production and policy observations. The results showed that these scenarios could provide between 959 to 23,867 GJ per year, and that a targeted policy intervention could affect slurry treatment from a significant number of animals in a relatively small number of large herds across the UK. For a more detailed analysis, better data are required on non-domestic FW arisings and FW transportation needs.
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    Implementing an electromagnetic tracking navigation system improves the precision of endoscopic transgastric necrosectomy in an ex vivo model
    (Universität Ulm, 2024-05-02) Fichtl, Anna; Sheikhani, Alaan; Wagner, Martin; Kleger, Alexander; Müller, Martin; Sturm, Niklas; Walter, Benjamin; Franz, Alfred Michael
    Abstract Endoscopic transgastric necrosectomy is crucial in the management of complications resulting from necrotizing pancreatitis. However, both real-time and visual-spatial information is lacking during the procedure, thereby jeopardizing a precise positioning of the endoscope. We conducted a proof-of-concept study with the aim of overcoming these technical difficulties. For this purpose, a three-dimensional (3D) phantom of a stomach and pancreatic necroses was 3D-printed based on spatial information from individual patient CT scans and subsequently integrated into a silicone torso. An electromagnetic (EM) sensor was adjusted inside the endoscope´s working channel. A software interface enabled real time visualization. The accuracy of this novel assistant system was tested ex vivo by four experienced interventional endoscopists who were supposed to reach seven targets inside the phantom in six different experimental runs of simulated endoscopic transgastric necrosectomy. Supported by endoscopic camera view combined with real-time 3D visualization, all endoscopists reached the targets with a targeting error ranging between 2.6 and 6.5 mm in a maximum of eight minutes. In summary, the EM tracking system might increase efficacy and safety of endoscopic transgastric necrosectomy at the experimental level by enhancing visualization. Yet, a broader feasibility study and further technical improvements are mandatory before aiming at implementation into clinical setting.
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    Entwicklung von praxisorientierten Lernaufgaben für Ingenieursstudiengänge mit Inhalten zum maschinellen Lernen der Technischen Hochschule Ulm
    (Technische Hochschule Ulm, 2025-04-11) Suchanek, Matthias; Baumgärtel, Hartwig
    Um das vermittelte Wissen in Vorlesungen der Ingenieursstudiengängen der Technischen Hochschule Ulm mit Inhalten zum maschinellen Lernen zu vertiefen, sollen Aufgaben zum Training mit der Software KNIME entwickelt werden. Beispiele für diese Vorlesungen sind „Digitale Transformation und Data Mining“ und „Künstliche Intelligenz“ in den Studiengängen Systems Engineering: Industrial Engineering und Produktionsmanagement. Diese Arbeit baut auf einer vorhergehenden Masterprojektarbeit auf. (Masud Amani, Angelika Binder, Alper Firat 2024). Für die Aufgaben wurde ein fiktives Unternehmen erdacht, welches Leuchtmittel und Halter dafür vertreibt. Der Name dieses Unternehmens ist „Lichtgestalten GmbH“. Dieses fiktive Unternehmen basiert auf einem realen Vorbild, aus dem auch ein zentraler Produktdatensatz in anonymisierter Form zum Einsatz kommt. Die Daten wurden so angepasst, dass die Branche und das Unternehmen anonym bleiben.