International conference on industrial communication: Rostock in focus!

International conference on industrial communication: Rostock in focus!

The 21st International Conference on Factory Communication Systems (WFCS) will take place from June 10th to 13th, 2025 at the University of Rostock instead of. WFCS is one of the most important scientific conferences in the field of communication for industrial automation. The event is hosted by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and organized by the Institute of Applied Microelectronics and Data Technology (IMD) at the University of Rostock together with the Italian Institute of Electronics, Computer and Telecommunication Engineering CNR-IEIIT.

The conference takes place in the auditorium of the main building of the University of Rostock and attracts participants from all over the world. Here, participants can expect an intensive exchange with international experts on topics such as security and reliability in industrial communication, machine learning and fast data transmission using 5G and 6G. A particular focus is on the connection between science and industry: Dr. Frank Golatowski, head of the conference, emphasizes that the conference offers a platform for discussing current trends and future perspectives in industrial communication.

A look at the program

The event agenda is promising and includes, among other things, an opening session led by Dr. Frank Golatowski and Stefano Scanzio is directed. The keynote speech will be given by Kirsten Matheus from BMW on the topic “Similarities and differences in the pursuit of the optimal communication infrastructure in vehicles and factories”. The coffee break is followed by a regular session on TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking) and the integration of 5G.

The sessions are enriched with presentations on the latest research results and technologies. Topics range from modularity approaches for time-sensitive networks to wireless TSN scheduling algorithms to empirical analyzes of the influence of 5G jitter. Practicality in industry is also highlighted through various use cases and technologies that drive advances in automation.

Technological priorities

A key part of the discussions revolves around the technologies TSN and 5G, which are considered a prerequisite for the industrial automation of the future. Loud Rutronik The combination of these technologies enables highly available, reliable and secure communication, which is crucial for modern industrial applications.

TSN ensures real-time communication in wired networks and thus enables precise control of robots and tools, even in cooperating robot systems. The integration of 5G, on the other hand, extends real-time capability to mobile networks and enables private networks that increase performance, privacy and security.

The conference also offers the opportunity to discuss the latest developments in the field of communication technologies. The collaboration between Fraunhofer institutes and companies from mechanical engineering, robotics and network technology is of central importance. The focus here is on the development of future-proof communication infrastructures that are suitable for harsh environments.

Those interested have the opportunity to find out more about the official website register for the conference. Dr. Frank Golatowski is also available for further information and can be contacted at +49 381 498 7274.