We are thrilled to welcome Mosca GmbH to our growing AI innovation ecosystem. Founded in 1966 by Gerd Mosca, the company has established itself as a technology leader in the strapping industry, specializing in transport securing solutions. Based in Waldbrunn, Odenwald, Mosca operates 27 subsidiaries around the globe and employs approximately 1,350 people. They are known for developing high-performance strapping machines, quality strapping materials, and complex systems for securing transported goods. Additionally, their subsidiary, Movitec, operates in the wrapping industry, producing advanced Stretch Wrappers that perfectly complement Mosca’s product offerings.
Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Johannes van der Beek, the Group Vice President of R&D and Engineering at Mosca. Johannes will share insights on how the company is incorporating AI into its operations and his vision for the future of Industry 4.0.
IPAI: Welcome, Johannes! It’s great to have you here. Mosca has been a leader in the strapping industry for quite some time. Could you start by sharing how you see AI playing a role in your operations?
Johannes: Thank you! At Mosca, we are already implementing AI across various business areas. We see significant potential in our products to realize the vision of Industry 4.0 by enhancing the availability of our systems in customer processes, planning downtime, and operating more intelligently.
That’s fascinating! You mentioned the importance of innovation and collaboration. How does Mosca approach partnerships in the context of AI and Industry 4.0?
Innovation is indeed in our DNA, and AI is currently one of the most important technological developments of our time. We are eager to develop innovative AI solutions at IPAI for our customers. Collaborative partnerships are essential, and we look forward to actively participating in the community.
Artificial intelligence offers enormous potential for our industry. By working with other innovative companies, we can jointly develop new solutions and provide even better support to our customers and internal services.
Gregor Karmowski
Group Vice President IT & Digitalization
It sounds like community engagement is a priority for you. How do you envision sharing experiences and building partnerships with like-minded organizations?
We aim to create a platform for exchanging ideas and sharing experiences. Ideally, we want to foster partnerships and collaborative developments focused on Industry 4.0 and connected production.
That’s a great vision. You also mentioned the balance between opportunities and risks associated with AI. Can you elaborate on that?
Absolutely. We believe that any technological advancement should serve the betterment of humanity. In the context of AI, there are both opportunities and risks. Ultimately, it depends on how we design and implement these technologies.
It’s clear that you value the role of knowledge exchange. How do you see this impacting the integration of AI within your organization?
We recognize that we rely on external impulses to effectively bring complex topics like AI into our organization. Being a leader in AI for our industry and customers is not solely a result of our membership in IPAI but requires ongoing effort and collaboration.
You’ve touched on a crucial point. How do you foresee AI contributing to productivity for your customers?
Productivity increases for our customers are the foundation of our existence. With better machines, improved materials, and enhanced service, we see digitalization and AI as opportunities to further strengthen our advantages. We’re evolving from a manufacturer of machines and materials to developing data-driven business models that enhance the operation of our machines at customer sites.
That’s an exciting transition! As you move forward, how do you plan to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by collaborative innovation centers?
Visits to major innovation centers reveal both opportunities and challenges in collaborative environments. We believe that advancing these topics requires experience exchange.It is also important to inspire our developers with best practices for technological adaptation.
Thank you for sharing your insights, Johannes. Before we wrap up, is there anything else you’d like to add about your vision for Mosca in the context of AI?
We are committed to professional environments that are aligned with our relevant topics and we are willed to value to the community. AI will affect every sector of our lives.
Thank you, Johannes, for your time and insights today. We are thrilled to have Mosca GmbH join our network and look forward to seeing the innovative contributions you will bring to the IPAI community!