iFOS Forestry Solutions
We develop tailored solutions in the field of forestry – technically profound, sophisticated and future oriented
The forestry industry is facing dramatic changes due to climate change and a very tense economic situation. That is why there is currently considerable momentum toward new technologies. Currently, many individual solutions are being developed all over the sector, in which isolated added values are generated, but from which no whole picture emerges.
Prof. Dr. Martin Ziesak identified a concrete need for action to create holistic solutions that, function independently of manufacturers, connect existing technologies and map the vision of smart processes with smart machines. Therefore, iFOS GmbH was founded by Martin Ziesak in 2018.
About
Services
iFOS is an internationally operating industry-related research, engineering and advisory company in the field of forestry. Moreover, iFOS supports its clients with services in the field of forest sciences. iFOS is contributing to projects that make a difference.
Machine-to-Machine Communication
In the context of industry 4.0, we connect machines manufacturer-independently. This creates value by automation of your work processes, as well as from insights through advancing data analysis.
Forest Road Condition Monitoring
We hold in-depth know-how for forest road condition monitoring and are ready to share our expertise with you.
Consulting
We assist you with our wide-ranging knowledge in the field of forestry and forestry related technology.
Team
Prof. Dr. Martin Ziesak
Dr. rer. silv.
Diplom-Forstwirt
Simon Baier
M.Sc. Forest Science
M.Sc. Geogr. Inf. Science
B.Sc. Forest Science and Resource Manag.
Lukas Schreiber
M.Sc. Forest Science
B.Sc. Aerospace Eng.
Current Projects
iFOS is significantly contributing to the following publicly funded projects:
Smart Forestry
Development of cross-cluster approaches based on Forest and Wood 4.0 concepts for intelligent, fully integrated timber harvesting. Project term: October 2021 to September 2024
Intelliway
Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance for Forest Roads. Project term: June 20221 to June 2024.
Our success is based on close cooperation
with our partners
News
BSc. / MSc. Thesis
The Potential of Smart Chainsaws in Motor-manual Timber Harvesting Location: remote / Roding (Bavaria) As part of the "Smart Forestry" project funded by the German Agency for Renewable Resources...
Master’s Thesis or Internship
Smart Chainsaw and Machine Learning Location: remote / Roding (Bavaria) You are excited about applying cutting-edge research in a practical context? You want to help make the forest industry fit for...
Insights from Drone Data for the Chainsaw Field Study
The utilization of processed photogrammetric drone data significantly contributes to unlocking valuable insights in our field study.
Contact
Wesehof 29
D-59757 Arnsberg
Germany
info[at]ifos-gmbh.de