Art and science in a joint exhibition – this experience was granted to over 1700 visitors of the Ludwig Forum from the third to the fifth of November. Under the direction of Leibniz Price Laureate Leif Kobbelt, unique exhibits were exclusively created for the GeometryLab. Among other things, a replica of the Supermarket Lady by Duane Hanson was digitized live and 3D-printed in real size. With the assistance of VR glasses, visitors were able to experience a virtual tour of the Aachen cathedral.

Build a 3D printer yourself to take home? In addition to workshops on the geometrically creative play set Zometool and the artistic folding of paper, this was another opportunity for visitors to get to know the field of geometry in a completely new way. The program was rounded off by the Science Talk on Sunday. Andreas Beitin (Director Ludwig Forum), Rinus Roelofs (Mathematics artist), Prof. Dr. Helmut Pottmann (Vienna University of Technology) and Prof. Dr. Leif Kobbelt lectured themselves.

The Interdisciplinary Imaging & Vision Institute Aachen also contributed an interactive exhibit: with the help of masks, visitors were able to try out themselves which patterns the Viola-Jones method for recognizing faces is searching for. The method is one of the foundations on which face recognition is built on social networks.

Where Metrology meets Industry - That's the motto of the annual 3DMC. The European conference, jointly established by WZL, PTB, NPL and UCL in 2016, sheds light on the industrial application of 3D measurement technology. The lecture program includes end users from manufacturing companies as well as speakers from European universities and metrology institutes. At the same time, the accompanying exhibition and networking events offer enough space to discuss new ideas and projects.

Further information about the 3DMC is available on the website www.3dmc.events. www.3dmc.events erhältlich.

The i3ac regularly accompanies AiF research projects as a member of the project-accompanying committee and is therefore in constant dialogue with the participating scientists and the applying companies. The membership structure of the Center of Competence allows the project to provide advice from both perspectives. In subsequent AiF projects the association is or was involved:

AMIIGO – Automatic multicopter-based indoor inspection of large surfaces
In the context of quality management, the non-destructive inspection of very large components poses a great challenge, as long as they exceed the reach of a robot arm or the working space of a measuring station. The objective is to significantly reduce the effort of non-destructive inspection. This should be possible by using indoor flying, cooperating measuring equipment. In the future, the optical measuring technology will be automatically moved with the aid of a multicopter over the surface of, for example, aircrafts in order to identify defects. Detected errors should then be saved in a „Defect Map“.
The project is funded by the AiF, in particular the German Research Association for Measurement, Control and System Technology e.V. (DFMRS), in addition to i3ac, DFMRS, WZL Machine Tool Laboratory and RWTH Aachen Institute of Control Technology IRT, APODIUS GmbH, Automated Precision Europe GmbH, Faserinstitut Bremen e.V., Five Robots GmbH, Lufthansa Technik AG, the Nikon GmbH, SCI-SYS Germany GmbH and the SPECTAIR GmbH.

FASIMXL – Automated assembly of large components under flow conditions
The target of the project is the development of a system that realizes the assembly of large components in motion by metrological support. One approach to shortening the highly unsafe tolerance chain of the overall system is the use of a global reference system (GRS). By the use of GRS, both the positions of the handling system and the position of the product and thus the relevant assembly features in the sub-millimeter range can be determined. The process-related positional deviations of the product during the assembly movement are measured and compensated by a controlled movement of the handling system. An exact synchronization of the participating industrial robots in the large component assembly is also necessary so that introduction of process forces in the component is minimized and deformations and vibrations of the workpieces are prevented.

CFRP workshop – Interactive repair workshop of the future for electric vehicles in CFRP construction
Quality assurance is becoming increasingly important both in the product development process as well as in the later product life cycle with regard to cost-effective mass production of lightweight components made of FRP. If damage to FRP components occurs during operation, the unrestricted component function must be restored by repair. Current repair methods for FRP-based vehicles are largely based on damage assessment and manual laminate rebuilding by highly qualified specialists or replacement of large predefined repair sections. In the mass production of FRP, the focus is shifting towards standardized and, as far as possible, automated repair procedures. In addition to reliable damage detection and assessment, the economic production of patches adapted to the damage is of importance. This includes machining processes for the joint, methods for ensuring a specification-appropriate surface pretreatment, suitable joining methods and the individualized production of repair patches. The generation of directly processable patches that are individual and adapted to the damage as well as the component geometry should be automated by form flexible tool concepts.

In a cooperation between the FH Aachen, the RWTH Aachen and the European Foundation for the Aachen Cathedral, a SmartPhone app based on iOS was developed, which allows a virtual tour of the Aachen Cathedral. In addition to texts and images of the Aachen Cathedral, CAD and 3D models of objects from the cathedral are included, which have been digitized with modern laser scanners and visualized using new technology. Since 2011 the app is available in the App Store and has been continuously improved, updated (iOS6) and over 2000 times downloaded already.

The young Aachen startup Rootpecker bietet offers a completely new and worldwide unique fashion element - made of wood -with its Woodencaps. With the help of patented processes, the caps are completely handmade. For the website for the product, the inventors have a virtual fitting in mind – including 3D models of the woodencaps. This concept is currently being implemented together with the i3ac – from the photogrammetric digitization of the handmade prototypes to the integration of the smartphone camera right through to the seamless integration into the homepage. Be curious!

Further information on Rootpecker is available on the website www.rootpecker.de.

Operator and contact
Interdisciplinary Imaging & Vision Institute Aachen e.V.
c/o Werkzeugmaschinenlabor WZL
Campus-Boulevard 30
52074 Aachen

The association is represented by the board
Prof. Dr. Robert Schmitt
Prof. Dr. Leif Kobbelt
Prof. Dr. Martina Ziefle
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schurr
Prof. Dr. Dorit Merhof
Prof. Dipl-Inf. Ingrid Scholl

Association register
The association is led with the registration number 4816 in the association register Aachen.

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I. Person Responsible for Data Processing (Data Controller)

Management Board of the i3ac
Interdisciplinary Imaging & Vision Institute Aachen e.V.
c/o Werkzeugmaschinenlabor WZL
Campus-Boulevard 30
52074 Aachen
info@i3ac.de
+49 241 80 20576

II. Data Protection Officer

The data protection officer is the managing director mentioned in I.

III. Data Processing – General Information

1. Scope of the processing of personal data

The Interdiscplinary Imaging & Vision Institute Aachen e.V. processes personal data of visitors of the site only insofar as this is necessary to provide a functional website as well as our contents and services. The collection and processing of the personal data of our users take place only with the user's consent. An exception applies in those cases where prior consent cannot be obtained for practical reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by law.

2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

Insofar as the Interdiscplinary Imaging & Vision Institute Aachen e.V. obtains the consent of the data subject for the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as a legal basis.

In the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR serves as a legal basis. This also applies to processing operations required to carry out pre-contractual activities.

As far as the processing of personal data is required for the fulfilment of responsibilities which are carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e GDPR serves as a legal basis for this processing.

3. Deletion of Data and Duration of Storage

The personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage ceases to exist. Furthermore, data may be stored if this is required by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other provisions to which the controller is subject. The data will also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned regulations expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for the conclusion or fulfillment of a contract.

IV. Provision of the website and generation of log files

1. Description and scope of data processing

The Website of the Interdiscplinary Imaging & Vision Institute Aachen e.V. is hosted using via a communication system provided by RWTH Aachen.

Each time our website is accessed, the RWTH Aachen system may collect automated data and information from the computer system of the user's computer.

In this process, the following data may be collected:

1. Information on the browser and version used
2. Information on the operating system of the user
3. The internet service provider of the user
4. The IP address of the user
5. Date and time of access
6. Websites from which the user's system is led to this website
7. Information on websites visited and files opened

The data is stored in the log files of the University's system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.

2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

3. Purpose of data processing

Temporary storage of the IP address through the system is necessary to deliver the website to the user’s computer. To this end, the user’s IP address must be stored for the duration of the session.

The data is used for the purpose of optimizing the website and ensuring the safety of information technology systems. The data is not evaluated for marketing purposes in this context.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for carrying out the purpose of its collection. Typically, data is deleted seven days after its storage at the latest. It is possible that the data is stored for a longer period. In this case, the user's IP address is deleted or anonymized, so that the client accessing the website can no longer be identified.

5. Possibility of Objection and Remedy

The collection of data for the purpose of providing the website and the storage of data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility of objection on the part of the user.

V. Use of Cookies

1. Description and scope of data processing

The website of the Interdiscplinary Imaging & Vision Institute Aachen e.V. uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are saved in the user's web browser or stored by the web browser on the user's computer system. When a user visits our website, a cookie may be stored in the user's operating system. This cookie contains a specific string of characters that enables a unique identification of the browser when the website is accessed again.

Cookies store and transmit the following data:

• Anonymized IDs to identify the logged-in editors of the website
• Declaration of consent to the use of external services

2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e GDPR. For the processing of the user's consent in the context of the storage of cookies, the legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

3. Purpose of data processing

The Interdiscplinary Imaging & Vision Institute Aachen e.V. only uses cookies on its website to identify editors logged in to the website and to temporarily store the user's consent to the invocation of external services such as Google Maps.

4. Duration of storage, possibility of objection and remedy

Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted to our site. For this reason, as a user, you have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings of your web browser. Cookies already stored on your computer can be deleted at any time. This can be done automatically as well. If cookies have been deactivated for the website of the Interdisciplinary Imaging & Vision Institute Aachen e.V., it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website.

VI. Email Contact

1. Description and scope of data processing

The user can contact us via the email address provided. In this case, the user's personal data as transmitted by email will be stored.

This data is not shared with third parties in this context. The data will be used exclusively to process the conversation.

2. Legal basis for data processing

After the user has given their consent to their data being processed, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR serves as a legal basis for the processing of data.

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted via email is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

3. Purpose of data processing

In the event of the user contacting us by email, this also constitutes the required legitimate interest in the processing of the data.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer needed to achieve the purpose of its collection. For the personal data entered into the input form and those that were sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has been concluded. The conversation is considered concluded once it can be established from the situation that the subject matter in question has been fully clarified.

5. Possibility of objection and remedy

At any time the user has the opportunity to revoke their consent to the processing of their personal data. When the user contacts the Interdisciplinary Imaging & Vision Institute Aachen e.V. by email, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In this case, however, the conversation cannot be continued.

To revoke your consent to the data being processed and/or to object against data storage, please use the following email address: info@i3ac.de

In this case, all personal data stored in the context of the user will be deleted.

VII. Rights of the data subject

If any of your personal data is being processed, you are considered a data subject according to the GDPR. Thus, you have the following rights vis-a-vis the person responsible:

1. Right to information

You can ask the responsible person to confirm whether your personal data is or will be processed by the Interdisciplinary Imaging & Vision Institute Aachen e.V..

If your data is being processed, you can request the following information from the person responsible:

1. the purposes for which the personal data is processed;
2. the type/categories of personal data being processed;
3. the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been and/or will be disclosed
4. the planned duration of storage of your personal data or, if specific information in this regard cannot be provided, criteria that determine the storage period;
5. the existence of a right to rectification or deletion of personal data concerning you as a user, a right to limitation of processing by the controller, or a right to object to such processing;
6. the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority;
7. any available information on the source of the data if the personal data is not collected from the data subject;
8. the existence of automated decision-making including profiling in accordance with Art. 22 para. 1 and 4 GDPR and – at least in these cases – meaningful information on the logic involved and the scope and intended effects of such processing for the data subject.

You have the right to request information as to whether the personal data concerning you is transferred to a third country or to an international organization. In this context, you may request to be informed of the appropriate guarantees pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR in connection with the transmission.

This right to information may be restricted in so far as it is expected to make the realization of research and statistical purposes impossible or severely limits it, and this restriction is necessary for the fulfillment of the research or statistical purpose.

2. Right to demand correction

You have a right of rectification and/or completion vis-à-vis the person responsible if the personal data processed concerning you are incorrect or incomplete. The person responsible shall make the correction without delay.

This right to information may be restricted in so far as it is expected to make the realization of research and statistical purposes impossible or severely limits it, and this restriction is necessary for the fulfillment of the research or statistical purpose.

3. Right to limitation of processing

Under the following conditions, you may request that the processing of personal data concerning you shall be restricted:

1. if you dispute the accuracy of the personal data relating to you for a period that enables the data controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
2. the processing is unlawful and you refuse to delete the personal data and instead request that the use of the personal data be restricted;
3. the data controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but you do need them to assert, exercise or defend legal claims, or
4. if you have filed an objection to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR and it has not yet been determined whether the legitimate reasons of the person responsible outweigh your reasons.

If the processing of personal data relating to you has been restricted, such data may only be processed – aside from being stored – with your consent or for the purpose of asserting, exercising or defending rights or protecting the rights of another natural or legal person or on grounds of an important public interest of the Union or a Member State.

If the processing restriction has been restricted according to the above conditions, you will be informed by the person responsible before the restriction is lifted.

This right to information may be restricted in so far as it is expected to make the realization of research and statistical purposes impossible or severely limits it, and this restriction is necessary for the fulfillment of the research or statistical purpose.

4. Right to deletion

a) Duty to delete

You may request the data controller to delete the personal data relating to you without delay, and the controller is obliged to delete this data without delay if one of the following reasons applies:

1. if you dispute the accuracy of the personal data relating to you for a period that enables the data controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
2. the processing is unlawful and you refuse to delete the personal data and instead request that the use of the personal data be restricted;
3. the data controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but you do need them to assert, exercise or defend legal claims, or
4. if you have filed an objection to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR and it has not yet been determined whether the legitimate reasons of the person responsible outweigh your reasons.

b) Information to third parties

If the data controller has made the personal data concerning you public and is obliged to delete it pursuant to Art. 17 para. 1 GDPR, he or she shall take appropriate measures, including technical ones, and taking into account the available technology and the implementation costs, to inform those who are responsible for processing the personal data that you as the data subject have requested the deletion of all links to this personal data or of copies or replications of this personal data.

c) Exceptions

The right to cancellation does not exist insofar as the processing is necessary

1. to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information;
2. for the performance of a legal obligation required for processing under the law of the Union or of the Member States to which the controller is subject, or for the performance of a task in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority conferred on the controller;
3. for reasons of public interest in the field of public health pursuant to Art. 9 para. 2 lit. h and i and Art. 9 para. 3 GDPR;
4. for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89 para. 1 GDPR, insofar as the law referred to under a) is likely to make it impossible or seriously impair the attainment of the objectives of such processing, or
5. to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.

5. Right to information

If you have exercised your right to have the data controller correct, delete or limit the processing, he or she is obliged to inform all recipients to whom the personal data relating to you have been disclosed of this correction, deletion or restriction on processing, unless this proves impossible or would involve a disproportionate effort.

You have the right, vis-à-vis the data controller, to be informed of these recipients.

6. Recht auf Datenübertragbarkeit

You have the right to obtain the personal data concerning you that you have provided to the data controller in a structured, common and machine-readable format. In addition, you have the right to pass this data on to another data controller without obstruction by the data controller to whom the personal data was made available, provided that

1. processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR and
2. processing is carried out by means of automated methods.

In exercising this right, you also have the right to request that the personal data concerning you be transferred directly from one data controller to another data controller, insofar as this is technically feasible. The freedoms and rights of other persons must not be compromised by this.

The right to transferability shall not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority conferred on the controller.

7. Right of appeal

You have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you under Article 6 para 1 lit e or lit. f GDPR; this also applies to profiling activities based on these provisions.

The data controller no longer processes the personal data relating to you, unless he or she can prove compelling reasons worthy of protection for the processing which outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.

If the personal data concerning you are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of the personal data relating to you for the purpose of such advertising; this also applies to profiling, insofar as it is associated with such direct marketing activities.

If you object to the processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data concerning you are no longer to be processed for these purposes.

You have the opportunity – notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC – to exercise your right of objection in connection with the use of Information Society services by means of automated processes using technical specifications.

In addition you have the right, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to object to processing of personal data relating to you, which are processed for scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89 Art. 1.

This right to information may be restricted in so far as it is expected to make the realization of research and statistical purposes impossible or severely limit it, and this restriction is necessary for the fulfillment of the research or statistical purpose.

8. Right to revoke the data protection declaration of consent

You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent concerning data protection at any time. The revocation of consent shall not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until revocation.

9. Right of appeal to a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, if you believe that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR, you have the right of appeal to a supervisory authority, in particular in the member state where you reside, work, or where the supposed infringement took place.

The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the status and results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy under Article 78 GDPR.

The competent supervisory authority for the Interdiscplinary Imaging & Vision Institute Aachen e.V. is the is the Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit NRW (State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information). [https://www.ldi.nrw.de/]