schedule
Further information and detailed programme of the Company Site Visits will follow shortly.
| 24 March | 26 March | 27 March | 28 March |
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This is a preliminary schedule, subject to change at any time.
ERF 2025 Organising Secretariat is at your disposal at erf2025.reg@aimgroup.eufor further inquiries.
site visits
Wirtschaftsförderung Region Stuttgart (WRS) is organizing the bus shuttle to the Company Site Visit Tour to FANUC and NEURA (March 24 and March 27).
Stuttgart Region Economic Development Corporation/ Wirtschaftsförderung Region Stuttgart GmbH
Wirtschaftsförderung Region Stuttgart GmbH (WRS) develops regional business and coordinates all of the activities related to this. Its strategic tasks include: marketing the region at a national and international level, acquiring companies, investor services, supporting start-ups, promoting regional technology and innovation networks as well as measures to counteract
the lack of specialist staff. As part of ist work, WRS collaborates constantly with its partners in regional, national and European networks.
For more information visit: wrs.region-stuttgart.de
FANUC is a global automation company with credentials that include 50 years of experience in the development of industrial robots, more than 1 million of which have been delivered to factories worldwide. With more than 260 FANUC locations worldwide and more than 8,000 employees, FANUC offers a dense network in sales, technical support, research & development, logistics and customer service.
Description of the tour:
Join us for an engaging and interactive tour that showcases cutting-edge robotics innovation. The programme is divided into three parts:
- Discover FANUC’s Showroom and ARC & Vision Lab: gain exclusive insights into our robotics solutions and see how our technology drives automation excellence.
- Demonstration of the Next-Generation Robot Controller: see our upcoming robot controller in action, featuring cyber security enhancements and Python script support.
- Hands-On Programming with CRX Collaborative Robots: try out our CRX cobots and experience how simple drag-and-drop programming can make automation more accessible.
Preliminary Program 24 march:
08.15 – Meeting point at Liederhalle
08.30 – Departure by bus to FANUC
09.00 – Arrival at FANUC and starting of the tour
10.15 – Departure by bus to NEURA
11.00 – Arrival at NEURA and starting of the tour
12.15 – Departure by bus to Liederhalle
13.30 – Arrival at Liederhalle
Preliminary Program 27 march:
13.00 – Meeting point at Liederhalle
13.15 – Departure by bus to NEURA in Metzingen
14.00 – Arrival at NEURA and starting of the tour
15.15 – Departure by bus to FANUC in Neuhausen
15.45 – Arrival at FANUC and starting of the tour
17.00 – Departure by bus to Liederhalle (with optional stop at Stuttgart Airport)
18.00 – Arrival at Liederhalle
Note: the program is subject to change without any notice. Further information will follow.
Address:
FANUC Deutschland GmbH
Bernhäuser Str. 36
D – 73765 Neuhausen a. d. F.
Parking spaces available at the building or in nearby car parking garage. The route to the car park is signed.
NEURA Robotics was founded in 2019 by David Reger in Metzingen with the aim of closing important innovation gaps in robotics and ushering in the age of cognitive robots. Like a smartphone manufacturer, NEURA Robotics combines all components and sensors as well as artificial intelligence in one device and offers partners a platform for the joint development of apps for a wide range of specialist areas. The resulting and constantly growing Neuraverse offers unrivaled flexibility and cost efficiency in automation and attracts many international market leaders. NEURA Robotics has partnerships with Kawasaki Robotics, Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies Inc. and other leading robotics manufacturers. All the new technological components required for this approach, including the AI, are developed by NEURA Robotics itself. This has made it possible to set new standards in terms of intelligence, precision and safety. NEURA’s cognitive robots can see, hear and have a sense of touch. They act completely autonomously and learn from experience. Today, NEURA is well on the way to launching the first humanoid all-purpose robot on the market.
Description of the tour:
The tour will have several stops in Industriestrasse. It will start at the new headquarters with a company overview and an insight into the Neuraverse.
The tour will then move on to the software, AI, and hardware labs before taking a look at production.
Finally, individual participants can experience the ease of use of our robots and interact with our humanoid robot.
Preliminary Program 24 march:
08.15 – Meeting point at Liederhalle
08.30 – Departure by bus to FANUC
09.00 – Arrival at FANUC and starting of the tour
10.15 – Departure by bus to NEURA
11.00 – Arrival at NEURA and starting of the tour
12.15 – Departure by bus to Liederhalle
13.30 – Arrival at Liederhalle
Preliminary Program 27 march:
13.00 – Meeting point at Liederhalle
13.15 – Departure by bus to NEURA in Metzingen
14.00 – Arrival at NEURA and starting of the tour
15.15 – Departure by bus to FANUC in Neuhausen
15.45 – Arrival at FANUC and starting of the tour
17.00 – Departure by bus to Liederhalle (with optional stop at Stuttgart Airport)
18.00 – Arrival at Liederhalle
Note: the program is subject to change without any notice. Further information will follow.
Address:
Neura Robotics GmbH
Industriestr. 33
72585 Riederich
SCHUNK – Global technology pioneer for the manufacturing industry
Hand in hand for tomorrow
Shaping the future with innovative technologies – that is the claim of SCHUNK. To this end, the experienced automation and production specialist is pushing the further development and digitalization of its product and service portfolio in order to make industrial processes more efficient, transparent and sustainable. The family-owned company with headquarters in Lauffen/Neckar is a global technology pioneer in the fields of toolholding and workholding, gripping technology and automation technology. Approximately 3,700 employees in 10 plants and 34 directly owned subsidiaries and distribution partners in more than 75 countries throughout the world ensure an intensive market presence.
Description of the tour:
SCHUNK:
A factory tour at SCHUNK in Brackenheim-Hausen offers a fascinating insight into the world of gripping technology and automation components. Visitors have the opportunity to learn about the latest production technologies, combined with SCHUNK’s high-precision clamping technology.
During the tour, participants can observe the manufacturing of innovative gripping systems and automation solutions that are used in various industries worldwide. The tour through the production facilities showcases the use of modern machines and manufacturing techniques that ensure the high quality and precision of SCHUNK products.
A particular highlight of the tour is the SCHUNK Co-Lab, a collaborative lab where the latest technologies are developed and tested. Here, visitors can experience how SCHUNK engineers and partners work together to create groundbreaking solutions for the challenges of Industry 4.0 and AI.
Overall, the factory tour at SCHUNK provides a comprehensive overview of the innovation and technical expertise behind SCHUNK’s leading products.
IPAI:
Welcome to IPAI (Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence), what is probably the most ambitious project for applied artificial intelligence in Europe.
A unique innovation ecosystem, as a platform where different Companies come together to work on their future-relevant AI solutions.
Join a Tour at the IPAI-Visitorcenter (IPAI-Livingroom) and get insights into our journey to become Europe’s most relevant AI-Hotspot.
Preliminary Program 24 march:
08.00 – Meeting point at Liederhalle
08.15 – Departure by bus to SCHUNK Hausen
09.00 – Arrival at SCHUNK and starting of the tour
11.00 – Departure by bus to IPAI HN
11.30 – Arrival at IPAI and starting of the tour
12.30 – Departure by bus to Liederhalle
13.30 – Arrival at Liederhalle
Preliminary Program 28 march:
08.00 – Meeting point at Liederhalle
08.15 – Departure by bus to SCHUNK Hausen
09.00 – Arrival at SCHUNK and starting of the tour
11.00 – Departure by bus to IPAI HN
11.30 – Arrival at IPAI and starting of the tour
12.30 – Departure by bus to Liederhalle
13.30 – Arrival at Liederhalle
Note: the program is subject to change without any notice. Further information will follow.
Address:
SCHUNK SE & Co. KG
Robert-Bosch-Str. 12
D-74336 Brackenheim-Hausen
Terms & conditions
Tours are dedicated to all participants regularly registered to ERF 2025.
Each tour includes the transfers by bus from/to Liederhalle and a guided visit of the company.
During the booking a flat fee of € 20,00 (VAT included) is due by credit card only.
To select your preferred tour, please complete and pay your registration to ERF 2025, and then enter again with your credentials and click on “Registration add-ons” button to book your tour.
Confirmation will be sent by email from the Organising Secretariat.
A minimum of 15 participants is required; if the minimum is not reached by 2 March 2025, the tour could be cancelled for lack of participation, and you will be informed by the Organising Secretariat.