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The research focus of the Bremen Institute for Metrology, Automation and Quality Science (BIMAQ) is the holistic investigation of optical measurement systems, which includes the design, realization, modelling, characterization and, finally, the application of novel measurement techniques. By applying a rigorous system-based analysis of the measurement systems, the limits of measurability and the respective uncertainty principles are investigated in order to determine and to surpass the limits of state-of-the-art approaches. Beyond pure measurement tasks, automation aspects and the application of quality controls is investigated as well. However, the core competence of BIMAQ is measurement system engineering, which is a key discipline for solving technical and overall social challenges.
News
Open House with the Mouse: BIMAQ invites children to explore the world of technology
On October 3, 2025, the Bremen Institute for Measurement Technology, Automation, and Quality Science (BIMAQ) at the University of Bremen opened its doors to curious children. As part of the nationwide WDR action day “Open Doors with the Mouse,” we showed how exciting technology can be, especially measurement and automation technology.
Hands-on technology, participation, and amazement: At five interactive stations, children could pop balloons and make this visible with a high-speed camera, take an infrared photo of themselves and take it home, and set robots in motion to keep chocolate production going! There was also great enthusiasm for the skill competition, where time was measured using light barriers. And, of course, for steering drones through an obstacle course so that the mouse could get its well-deserved cheese. So there was no shortage of fun and games, in keeping with this year's motto “PlayTime.”
The available spots were quickly booked up in advance, and almost 60 children came with their families. But it wasn't just the numerous children and their families who were enthusiastic; the entire BIMAQ team was also actively involved on site. We were delighted by the enormous interest, even from outside the region, and the overwhelming feedback, and we would like to say: Thank you, dear children, for visiting us!
The new Bremen Cluster of Excellence “The Martion Mindset” is coming!
How does the production of components of sufficient quality for use work when labor and other resources are scarce and the production environment is anything but ideal? This is an important question that needs to be solved, not only for Mars, and one that also requires measurement technology to break new ground. For example, through the consistent use of robots. And it has been clear since June: The University of Bremen was successful in the Excellence Initiative and the Cluster of Excellence “The Martian Mindset - A scarcity-driven engineering paradigm” in the field of engineering science will be launched in 2026! And we are delighted to be part of this unique research work and team.
Awarding of the Deutsche WindGuard Young Scientists Award 2024 for Measurement Technology, Automation and Quality Science
In 2024, the DWG Young Talent Award was presented for the eighth time at BIMAQ for outstanding student work at the Bremen Institute for Metrology, Automation and Quality Science (BIMAQ) in the Faculty of Production Engineering at the University of Bremen. The prize is intended to promote young engineers and is sponsored by Deutsche WindGuard GmbH (DWG).
In awarding the prize, particular emphasis was placed on progress for science, metrological system understanding and the relevance of the research results for practical measurement tasks. The award is associated with prize money of 500 euros per master thesis.
2024 the awards went to:
Master-Arbeit: Anna Charlotte Kinder, M. Sc.
„Realisierung und Charakterisierung eines Multi-Sensor-Systems aus schattenabbildenden Sensoren zur hochgenauen Werkzeugpositionsmessung.”
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Master-Arbeit: Tilman Günther, M. Sc.
"Analyse des statischen und dynamischen Verformungsverhaltens bionischer Leichtbauverzahnungen mittels specklebasierter digitaler Bildkorrelation."
Congratulations!
Jobs
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter/-in für 2 Jahre (Vollzeit) zum Thema "Optische Nitrierschichtdickemessung"
− Planung, Konstruktion und Aufbau eines neu zu erstellenden optischen In-Prozess-Messsystems für die Nitrierschichtdicke (Demonstrator) unter Berücksichtigung der bisher erzielten Erkenntnisse vom Labormessplatz − Erarbeiten von Lösungen für den optischen...» more
Doctoral or Post-doctoral Researcher part-time (50%), für 3,5 years on the topic "Process chains and monitoring"
• Do you want to work in the pulsating center of an excellence cluster? • You have a background in physics, engineering, manufacturing, or similar? • You would like to support and do interdisciplinary research in engineering, with the option to do a PhD,...» more
Doctoral researcher for 3,5 years (fulltime) on the topic “Robot-based monitoring of polydisperse particles with tactile-optical descriptors”.
• Conceptualization and realization of tactile-optical measurement principles (e.g. image evaluation of furrows in the material or the material’s flow behaviour) with cameras and a 6-axis-robot-arm for the tactile actions • Programming of robot movements as...» more