Jürgen Fleischer

Jürgen Fleischer is a Professor and head of the Machinery, Systems and Process Automation (MAP) research department at the wbk Institute of Production Engineering, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). He focuses on developing intelligent, agile, and resource-efficient systems for future production and mobility technologies. His research addresses challenges like volatile markets, customized products, circular economy principles, and the integration of new technologies into industrial processes.

• Key research areas: intelligent machines, agile production facilities, automation of immature processes, additive manufacturing, and AI-driven digital process chains
• Initiator of the Karlsruhe Research Factory (KIT/Fraunhofer Society collaboration)

His work emphasizes cross-process methods, resource efficiency, and digitizing industrial value chains, particularly for electromobility applications. Fleischer previously held leading industry positions and has been a visiting professor at Tongji University in Shanghai since 2012. He actively contributes to organizations like WGP, CIRP, acatech, and former DFG Senate.