Stefan Otten successfully defended his dissertation on variant management in E/E development in buses on 23.01.2026. With his model-based concept, he solves the challenge of high product diversity with small quantities and makes the development process from the idea to series production significantly more efficient. We congratulate him on his success and wish him all the best!

"Exactly 140 years ago, Carl Benz registered the patent for his "vehicle with gas engine operation" - the birth certificate of the combustion car. Although much has changed since 1886, one thing remains: What comes out of the exhaust of cars is a source of debate."

The Chip Connect BW project has been successfully launched at ITIV. Partners from research, industry, and academia met at the kickoff workshop to promote the establishment of a strong chip design network in Baden-Württemberg. With a focus on networking, technology transfer, and close cooperation, the project lays the foundation for future innovation in the region.

Every year, the Innovators Homecoming brings together founders, alumni and partners of KIT for a day full of keynotes, technology insights and networking. ITIV is represented with a lecture by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eric Sax and the OTRACE demonstrator- an exciting insight into the art of engineering and digital transparency.