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10th CIRP Conference on Assembly Technology and Systems
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About

CATS2024 is the 10th edition of the CIRP International Conference on Assembly Technologies and Systems organized under the auspices of the International Academy of Production Engineering CIRP.

This event is hosted by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Topics

Conference Topics

Artificial Intelligence in Assembly

covers all topics related to the use of articial intelligence as a tool for optimizing assembly. It includes assistance systems and self-learning, adaptive systems, as well as possibilities for process control.

Modular Configurable Assembly Technology

covers all topics of configuration and design of modular assembly systems. Among others, the focus is on novel assembly systems for the drive systems of tomorrow's mobility.

Disassembly and Remanufacturing

covers all topics relating to the dismantling and reconditioning of products at the end of their utilization phase so that they correspond to a new part in terms of function, safety and quality.

Committees
Organizing Committee
Jürgen Fleischer (Conference Chair, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
Jörg Krüger (Conference Chair, Technische Universität Berlin)
Sami Kara (Conference Sponsor, University of New South Wales)
S. Jack Hu (Conference Sponsor, University of Georgia)
Scientific Committee

A. Bernard (France)
A. Caggiano (Italy)
A. Verl (Germany)
A. Raatz (Germany)
A. Nassehi (United Kingdom)
B. Iung (France)
D. Mourtzis (Greece)
E. Demeester (Belgium)
F. Dietrich (Germany)
H. Hansen (Denmark)
J. Sutherland (United States)
J. Franke (Germany)
J. Fleischer (Germany)
K. Kellens (Belgium)

K. Tracht (Germany)
K. Dröder (Germany)
L. Wang (Sweden)
N. Papakostas (Ireland)
R. Söderberg (Sweden)
R. Wilhelm (United States)
R. Vrabič (Slovenia)
S. Kara (Australia)
S. Makris (Greece)
S. Kumara (United States)
S.-H. Ahn (Korea)
T. Tolio (Italy)
W. Sihn (Austria)
Y. Umeda (Japan)
Programme
Tuesday, 23. April 2024Wednesday, 24. April 2024Thursday, 25. April 2024Friday, 26. April 2024
Modular Configurable Assembly TechnologyArtificial Intelligence in AssemblyDisassembly and Remanufacturing
AM9:30 a.m.: Opening Session
Keynote
Technical Sessions
8:30 a.m.: Keynote
Technical Sessions
8:30 a.m.: Keynote
Technical Sessions
Closing Session
PMTechnical SessionsTechnical Sessions
Evening6 p.m.: Welcome Reception6:30 p.m.: Conference Dinner

The detailed programme and further information on the conference locations can be found here.

Important Dates

08. June 2023

Call for Papers

11. August 2023

Abstract submission

18. August 2023

Notification of abstract acceptance

26. September 2023
06. October 2023

Final extension for full paper submission

08. December 2023

Notification of full paper review result

05. January 2023
12. January 2023

Final paper submission

01 . February 2024
09. February 2024

Early bird registration deadline

05. April 2024

Regular registration deadline

24. – 26. April 2024

Conference

Author instructions

Abstract submission

The abstract submission is closed

Full paper submission

The full paper submission is closed.

Information and Templates:
Information for the presentation:
  • A slot of 20 minutes is planned for each paper
    • 15 minutes presentation
    • 5 minutes for questions and discussion
  • The presentation must be submitted before the conference – 
    (name the file after your Manuscript Number: 
    PROCIR-D-23-XXXXX)
  • For the presentation either the template provided or your own template can be used.
Registration
Travel information
Until 9. February 2024From 10. February 2024
CATS Conference (24.-26. April)
Physical Conference
"Fächerstadt Experience"
800 €900 €
Please use the following link to register for the conference: Registration-Link

Locations

Special offer on travelling with Deutsche Bahn

Our tip: Travel sustainably and book your train ticket via the Helmholtz major customer discount (Veranstaltungsticket) at a nationwide fixed price from any German DB station. A ticket for a one-way trip with train connection (while stocks last) costs €60.90 (2nd class) or €99.90 (1st class). A fully flexible one-way ticket (always available) costs € 91.90 (2nd class) or € 140.90 (1st class).

You can book the event ticket under the following link: www.helmholtz.de/bahnspezial

Hotel Recommendations

You can find our hotel recommendations for Karlsruhe here: Travel Recommendations CIRP CATS 2024.

For the Welcome Reception at the Karlsruhe Research Factory (KIT Campus East), we offer a shuttle service on request, which departs at 5.45 pm from the KIT Campus South (carpool bench „Mitfahrerbank“ opposite the library, Engesserstraße). Please advise the CIRP CATS Organizing Team in advance if you would like to use the shuttle service.