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NetLab
Secure Test Facility Network
The overall objective of project NetLab is to develop a networked measurement and test laboratory, based on the electric drivetrain. The project NetLab—Secure Test Facility Network focuses on developing a solid security concept to prevent unauthorized access to data and processes within the networked test laboratory as well as from theoutside.
Starting Point
The success of electromobility has brought a growing need for system solutions for the electric drivetrain. Small and middle enterprises in particular are capable of developing innovative drive components. However, they often do not have the capabilities to do the necessary testing of the overall system. Cooperatively developing entire drivetrains requires coordinated work across company borders and linked hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test systems in order to guarantee the functioning and efficiency of every component in the overall system.
ruhrvalley Solution
The overall objective of project NetLab is to develop a networked measurement and test laboratory, based on the electric drivetrain. The project NetLab—Secure Test Facility Network focuses on developing a solid security concept to prevent unauthorized access to data and processes within the networked test laboratory as well as from the outside. Coordination among companies is especially challenging because they potentially compete in other areas and company networks are usually open and not limited to project participants. A communications software for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) must be developed in order to connect other partner companies and expand the network, as well as to integrate other networks. Its purpose is to manage identification, authentication and communications security in a federated identity and access management system (IAM), which enables the merging of various autonomous information sources.
Funding ID
XignSys GmbH: 13FH0K43IA
Supported by the Federal Ministry for Education and Research
Project Duration
2019 – 2021
Key Areas
- Identity and access management: data and system access must be constantly and reliably regulated
- Federation of the IAM: managing the identities of the individual system participants within the sphere of their organisations as well as reliably synchronizing the participating actors in order to avoid centralised user and user rights management
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10.07.2025
Throwback: InnovationMeetUp – 10.07.2025
From vision to financing
On 10 July 2025, our InnovationsMeetup on the topic of ‘From vision to financing’ took place in the inspiring location ‘Zum Kuhhirten’ in Bochum’s city centre – organised together with the Bochum Economic Development Agency.
One highlight of the evening was the exciting keynote speech by Jörg Gudat from Labs.Ruhr, who provided valuable insights as an experienced investor: How do you target investors? What prerequisites should start-ups have? And when is the right time for financing? His practical tips provided the participants with important ideas.
Afterwards, two start-up teams, Evovell and Roadstory, presented their business ideas in short, convincing pitches.
The evening offered not only informative impulses, but also plenty of opportunity for personal discussions over cold drinks and pizza – ideal for making contacts and expanding networks.
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