The ASTRUM IT Innovation Hub: A Conversation with Werner Spiegl
In an era of ever-advancing digitalization, innovation and research are indispensable. ASTRUM IT’s Innovation Hub serves as a central hub for the development and implementation of groundbreaking technologies. Here, exciting projects such as DeltaPro, SPARC-Monitor, FORSocialRobots, and LLM-SE are being driven forward, improving today’s technology while shaping the future. We spoke with Werner Spiegl, Head of the Innovation Hub at ASTRUM IT, to learn more about these projects and ASTRUM IT’s role in the technology of the future.
Hi Werner, thank you so much for taking the time to speak with us. Can you give us an overview of ASTRUM IT’s Innovation Hub and how it’s shaping the future of technology?
Werner: My pleasure! At ASTRUM IT’s Innovation Hub, we work on cutting-edge technologies. We generate ideas, develop concepts, and then implement them. As part of an interdisciplinary team, we conduct research on projects that not only improve today’s technology but also shape the future. Our focus today—just as it has been in the past—is clearly on artificial intelligence.
What projects are currently the focus of the Innovation Hub?
Werner Spiegl, Head of the Innovation Hub at ASTRUM IT
Werner: We have several exciting projects in the works. DeltaPro focuses on process optimization through real-time analysis in broadband networks. SPARC-Monitor is an AI demonstrator for patient monitoring in neurointensive care units. FORSocialRobots develops social robots designed to enhance human interaction. Another outstanding project is SUSTAINET inNOvAte, which aims to improve the reliability of high-speed optical transceivers. Through the use of machine learning (ML), potential failures can be predicted, enabling proactive maintenance and minimizing downtime. And finally, we have LLM-SE, which increases the efficiency of model-based systems engineering through the use of large language models.
Could you tell us more about the LLM-SE project? How will it shape the future of systems engineering?
Werner: LLM-SE aims to improve the efficiency and practical applicability of model-based systems engineering through the use of large language models. This enables complex engineering models to be developed in a standardized manner and automated using generative AI. Bavarian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the custom machinery sector will benefit particularly from this, as it will enable them to successfully transition from document-driven to end-to-end digital MBSE.
How do you see ASTRUM IT’s role in the future of technological development?
Werner: ASTRUM IT is not just a software company, but also an innovation partner. Through our research projects and our expertise in digital transformation, we are laying the groundwork for future technologies. We see ourselves as close partners to companies that want to strengthen their digital vitality and tap into new business areas.
What is your message to companies interested in partnering with ASTRUM IT?
Werner:
We invite all companies to join us in shaping the future of technology. Whether by participating in our research projects or leveraging our expertise in digital transformation—we’re here to support your business goals and foster digital vitality.
Thank you for speaking with us, Werner!
For more information about the Innovation Hub, please visit our Website.
