mirrored in the handcrafted VMZinc cladding on the upper floor , are both long-lasting and sustainable – qualities that match Wibu-Systems ’ principles and work discipline .
Testing , Production , and Warehousing Facilities
A crammed production site makes it harder to keep processes clean and organized , stands in the way of efficiency and quality improvements , and makes it virtually impossible to track reliably what is going on . The new building gave Wibu-Systems the opportunity to create a completely new production unit from scratch . The new facilities not only add to the production capacities , but also make possible the vision of fully automated manufacturing , even at night .
It quickly became clear how error-prone the conventional approach to planning the facilities was , as it lacked the ability to simulate processes meaningfully . The DigiFab4KMU project , supported by the German Ministry of Economics and Technology BMWi and the Bundestag , allowed the entire space to come to virtual life in the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology – KIT ’ s “ Cave ”, long before the work had broken ground . The project brought together Wibu-Systems with archis , specialist architects and engineers from Karlsruhe , the Institute for Information Management in Engineering at the KIT , and systems vendor Arnold IT . The simulations made in the Cave revealed how a systematic value flow analysis could pave the way for more productivity and efficiency with an autonomous internal logistics system . Along the way , the shop floor layout could be remodeled and tinkered with to achieve the optimum flow for the production system without the effort of doing so in real life . Digital 3D laser scans were recorded throughout the construction process to keep the physical building aligned with the original plans and to produce a digital twin at the same time .
The EPA area in our testing facilities includes our current and new test units and 7 m high shelves with lifts for enormous storage space . Our intensive planning process guarantees an efficient flow of all materials from the semi-finished and component stores , where new parts arrive after careful incoming goods checks , to the post-production stores , where finished products are waiting for dispatch orders .
Office Space We want to give the creative people here at Wibu-Systems a pleasant and healthy place to work in , with our own restaurant , a rooftop cafeteria , and a hybrid open-plan / individual office landscape . Adjustable tables , ergonomic chairs , and a number of meeting zones for spontaneous and creative get-togethers make for a varied and enjoyable working day . Highquality , sustainable carpets made by Interface cover all office floors , with minimal emissions and the ability to capture fine dust . The 100 % carbon-neutral and recyclable carpets add to a creatively modular and quiet office experience , an atmosphere also supported by the acoustic ceiling panels and other clever acoustic design features .
An Investment by Us – A Promise to You
We are passionate about our new site , and we are taking this passion forward to forge new opportunities for growth in all our units . We strive to offer the solutions that your business needs to advance ; to continue to improve the quality of our processes , service , and products ; and to create added value with innovative solutions for you , your business , and society at large . And we thank you for enabling us to do so with your support and your loyalty .
The new HQs ’ sister on the Wibu-Systems ’ campus , the House of IT Security , already has tenants for all of its fixed-lease units . Space remains available in the IT Security Club , its dedicated co-working area for researchers , start-ups , and industry enterprises interested in team and project spaces with all-inclusive service and special private areas . For enquiries visit
www . wibu . com / hoits or send an email to
team @ itsec . house .
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