Ullmann, S. (2021). Use of digital human models for ability-oriented work design for employees with performance changes. Dissertation. Dresden University of Technology. https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:bsz:14-qucosa2-760296

Bauer, S., Sylaja, V. J., Fritzsche, L. & Ullmann, S. (2019). Task-based digital human simulation with Editor for Manual Work Activities - Basic functionalities, applications and future works. In S. Scataglini & G. Paul (Eds.): DHM and Posturography (pp. 57-62). London, UK: Elsevier.

Fritzsche, L., Ullmann, S., Bauer, S. & Sylaja, V. J. (2019). Task-based digital human simulation with Editor for Manual Work Activities - Industrial applications in product design and production planning. In S. Scataglini & G. Paul (Eds.): DHM and Posturography (pp. 569-575). London, UK: Elsevier.

Wegge, J., Emmermacher, A., Döbler, A., Fritzsche, L., Kügler, J. & Nowak, J. (2018). Work ability, work motivation and leadership of older employees: State of research and new developments. In: F. Knieps & H. Pfaff (Eds.): BKK Health Report 2018 (pp. 190-201). Berlin: MWV.

Leidholdt, W., Fritzsche, L. & Bauer, S. (2016). Editor of human work (ema) - From the digital human model to the virtual skilled worker. In: A. C. Bullinger-Hoffmann & J. Mühlstedt (Eds.): Homo Sapiens Digitalis - Virtual ergonomics and digital human models (pp. 355-362). Wiesbaden: Springer Vieweg.

Spitzhirn, M., Aust, A. & Bullinger-Hoffmann, A.C. (2017). Digital human models as a method for teaching work processes. In: H. Breit, A.C. Bullinger-Hoffmann & U. Cantner (Eds.): Productivity of industrial services in operational practice. Methodology, dogmatics and discourse (pp. 145-162). Wiesbaden: Springer Gabler. ISBN 978-3-658-08632-9

Spitzhirn, M. & Bullinger-Hoffmann, A.C. (2016). A requirements analysis of digital human models as an instrument for ergonomic work process design. In: A.C. Bullinger-Hoffmann & J. Mühlstedt (Eds.): Homo Sapiens Digitalis - Virtual ergonomics and digital human models (pp. 229-245). Wiesbaden: Springer Vieweg. ISBN 978-3-662-50459-8

Bauer, S. (2015). Process language-based system for controlling digital human models as a subcomponent of software for planning and visualizing human work in the digital factory. Dissertation, Chemnitz University of Technology. Online at: https://d-nb.info/1213814502/34

Schönherr, R. (2014). Simulation-based validation of ergonomics using digitally described human movements. Dissertation, Chemnitz University of Technology. Online at:
https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:bsz:ch1-qucosa-132991

Fritzsche, L. (2010). Work Group Diversity and Digital Ergonomic Assessment as New Approaches for Compensating the Aging Workforce in Automotive Production. Dissertation, Dresden University of Technology.

Fritzsche, L. (2008). Suitability of mobile augmented reality technologies in industrial production - A laboratory study on physical and mental stress and strain in full-shift operation. Saarbrücken: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller.

Spitzhirn, M. & Lechner, L. (2025). Digital factory and work process simulation. In: Safe work (No. 3). Online at: https://www.sicherearbeit.at/ausgaben/2025/ausgabe-3-2025/arbeitsplatzplanung-mit-virtual-reality

Spitzhirn, M., Halim, J., Bdiwi, M., Keller, N. & Hesse, A. (2025). Collaborative planning and simulation of human-robot interactions: Using the example of fuel cell assembly. Journal of economic factory operation, 120(6), 426-434.

Tröster, M., Hu, B., Spitzhirn, M., Kopp, V., Daub, U., Schneider, U. & Bauernhansl, T. (2025). Digital age-appropriate work design, modeling and age-appropriate ergonomic design of manual work processes. WT WERKSTATTSTECHNIK, 115(3), doi.org/10.37544/1436-4980-2025-03-5

Fritzsche, L., Bengler, K. & Spitzhirn, M. (2022). Digital human modeling - Quo vadis, Homo Sapiens Digitalis? Journal of Ergonomics, 76, pp. 395-397. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41449-022-00347-1

Niehaus, S., Ajoudani, A., Bianchi, M. Durandau G., Fritzsche, L., Gaertner C., Refai, M.R., Sartori, M., Wang, H. & Wischniewski, S. (2022). Human-centered design of robotic systems and exoskeletons using digital human models within the research project SOPHIA. Journal of Ergonomics, 76, pp. 450-458. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41449-022-00335-5

Spitzhirn, M., Benter, M., Heindl, C. Heindl, C., Scheder, N., Strohmeier, F. & Behrendt, W. (2022). Hybrid work systems - platform-based work planning - designing productive and human-centered work processes. Journal of Ergonomics, 76, pp. 489-509. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41449-022-00342-6

Spitzhirn, M., Liedtke, M., Grün, G. & Matheis, C. (2022). Simulation of work environment factors for human-oriented and efficient workplaces. Journal of Ergonomics. 76, S. 416-439. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41449-022-00337-3

Spitzhirn, M., Ullmann, S. & Fritzsche, L. (2022). Considering individual abilities and age-related changes in digital production planning - human centred design of industrial work tasks with ema software. Journal of Ergonomics, 76, pp. 459-477. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41449-022-00343-5

Colienne, A., Bywater, E., Fritzsche, L., Gärtner, G., Bellmann, M., Reimer, S. & Ernst, M. (2021). A Passive Back-Support Exoskeleton for Manual Materials Handling: Reduction of Low Back Loading and Metabolic Effort during Repetitive Lifting. IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors. https://doi.10.1080/24725838.2021.2005720

Latella, C., Tirupachuri, Y., Tagliapietra, L., Rapetti, L., Schirrmeister, B., Bornmann, J., Gorjan, D., Camernik, J., Maurice, P., Fritzsche, L., Gonzalez-Vargas, J., Ivaldi, S., Babic, J., Nori, F. & Pucci, D. (2021). Analysis of Human Whole-Body Joint Torques During Overhead Work With a Passive Exoskeleton. IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1109/THMS.2021.3128892

Ullmann, S. & Fritzsche, L. (2021). Use of digital human models for ability-oriented work design: examples from practice. ASU: Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine, Environmental Medicine: Journal of Medical Prevention, 56(10), pp. 594-597

Fritzsche, L., Galibarov, P., Gärtner, C., Bornmann, J., Damsgaard, M., Wall, R., Schirrmeister, B., Gonzalez-Vargas, J., Pucci, D., Maurice, P., Ivaldi, S. & Babič, J. (2021). Assessing the efficiency of exoskeletons in physical strain reduction by biomechanical simulation with AnyBody Modeling System. Wearable Technologies, 2, E6. https://doi.org/10.1017/wtc.2021.5  

Ajoudani, A. et al. (2020). Smart Collaborative Systems for Enabling Flexible and Ergonomic Work Practices. Industry Activities. IEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine, 27(2), pp. 169-176. doi: 10.1109/MRA.2020.2985344

Fritzsche, L., Spitzhirn, M. & Gärtner, C. (2020). Analysis of exoskeletons with biomechanical simulation. ASU: Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine, Environmental Medicine - Journal of Medical Prevention, 55(8), pp. 470-474

Maurice, P., Camernik, J., Gorjan, D., Schirrmeister, B., Bornmann, J., Tagliapietra, L., Latella, C., Pucci, D., Fritzsche, L., Ivaldi, S. & Babič, J. (2020). Objective and Subjective Effects of a Passive Exoskeleton on Overhead Work. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 28(1), pp. 152-164. Online ISSN: 1558-0210, doi: 10.1109/TNSRE.2019.2945368

Ranavolo, A., Ajoudani, A., Cherubini, A., Bianchi, M., Fritzsche, L., Iavicoli, S., Sartori, M. et al. (2020). The Sensor-Based Biomechanical Risk Assessment at the Base of the Need for Revising of Standards for Human Ergonomics. Sensors, 20(20), p. 5750. MDPI AG. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s20205750

Otto, C., Trepte, J. & Ullmann, S. (2019). Digital production planning using human simulation. Digital Engineering, 22(6), pp. 30-31

Ullmann, S., Spitzhirn, M. & Fritzsche L. (2019). Virtual work design. Occupational medicine, social medicine, environmental medicine: Journal of medical prevention, 54(10), pp. 639-642

Wolf, A., Miehling, J., Quadrat, E., Nolte, A., Fritzsche, L., Bauer, S., Spitzhirn, M., Peters, M., Leidholdt, W., Wischniewski, S. & Wartzack, S. (2019). Virtual planning and evaluation of human work. ASU: Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine, Environmental Medicine - Journal of Medical Prevention, 54(6), pp. 372-375

Fritzsche, L. & Ullmann, S. (2018). Ergonomics 4.0: Current trends and challenges in ergonomic work design. Betriebspraxis & Arbeitsforschung, 234, pp. 49-52

Fritzsche, L., Wach, D., Jungmann, F. & Wegge, J. (2017). On the importance of faultlines as boundaries in teamwork. Group. Interaction. Organization. Journal of Applied Organizational Psychology (GIO), 48(2), pp. 127-135

Fritzsche, L., Wegge, J., Schmauder, M., Kliegel, M. & Schmidt, K.-H. (2014). Good ergonomics and team diversity reduce absenteeism and errors in car manufacturing. Ergonomics, 57(2), 148-161

Schaub, K. G., Mühlstedt, J., Illmann, B., Bauer, S., Fritzsche, L., Wagner, T., Bullinger-Hoffmann, A. C. & Bruder, R. (2012). Ergonomic assessment of automotive assembly tasks with digital human modeling and the 'ergonomics assessment worksheet' (EAWS). International Journal of Human Factors Modeling and Simulation, 3, pp. 398-426

Fritzsche, L. (2010). Ergonomics risk assessment with digital human models in car assembly: Simulation versus real-life. Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries, 20, pp. 287-299

Kampmeier, J., Cucera, A., Fritzsche, L., Brau, H., Duthweiler, M. & Lang, G. K. (2007). Suitability of monocular augmented reality technologies in automotive production. Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde, 224, pp. 590-596

Matthes A., Spitzhirn M. & Opitz A. (2025). Digital planning in the brownfield: Designing lean production processes and sustainable ergonomics. In: GfA, Sankt Augustin (ed.): Spring Congress 2025, Aachen. Work 5.0: Human-centered innovations for the future of work, pp. 1252-1257

Ünlü, A., Spitzhirn, M., Ak, O. & Kluth, K. (2025). Combined analysis of measurement and simulation tools for the ergonomic evaluation of products and work processes. In: GfA, Sankt Augustin (ed.): Spring Congress 2025, Aachen. Work 5.0: Human-centered innovations for the future of work, p. 1258-1263

Spitzhirn, M., Halim, J., Bdiwi, M. & Hesse, A. (2025). Planning and simulation of MRI applications using the example of FC stack assembly to increase efficiency and ergonomics. In: GfA, Sankt Augustin (ed.): Spring Congress 2025, Aachen. Work 5.0: Human-centered innovations for the future of work, pp. 1363-1268

Bittencourt, V., Spitzhirn, M. & Thiede, S. (2024). Interactive Digitally Supported Design of Human-Centric Workplaces in Learning Factories. In: S. Thiede & E. Lutters (Eds.): Learning Factories of the Future. CFL 2024. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 1059. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-65411-4_29

Saffert, A. S., Schmailzl, M., Spitzhirn, M. & Linner, T. (2024). A Cyber-Physical Toolbox for Teaching Digital Construction - Technical Configuration, Learning Tactics and Hands-On Testing and Evaluation in Dedicated Courses. In: S. Thiede & E. Lutters (Eds.): Learning Factories of the Future. CFL 2024. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 1060. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-65400-8_10

Paul, G., Spitzhirn, M., Danckaers, F., Alemany, S., Harih, G., Mortazavy Beni, H.R., Rasmussen, J. & Lee, W. (2025). Digital Transformation in Ergonomics Through Digital Human Modeling to the Digital Twin. In: S. Jin, J.H. Kim, Y.K. Kong, J. Park & M.H. Yun (Eds.): Proceedings of the 22nd Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Volume 2. IEA 2024. Springer Series in Design and Innovation, vol 40. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-8908-8_31

Heinrich, K., Spitzhirn, M., Hermanns, I. & Kaiser, A. (2024). Digital ergonomics - Derivation and testing of possible prevention approaches using digital tools on the basis of measurement-based risk assessment. In: GfA, Sankt Augustin (ed.): Spring Congress 2024, Ergonomics in-the-loop: Human-technology integration and its impact on people, work and work design, Stuttgart, contribution C.3.3, pp. 1-6

Schröder, A., Spitzhirn, M., Lau, L. K. & Kutzler, T. (2024). Interoperability of Digitization Solutions as a Crucial Element for Collaborative, Hybrid Work Planning. In: S. Thiede & E. Lutters (Eds.): Learning Factories of the Future. CFL 2024. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 1060. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-65400-8_26

Schwinn, A., Köhler, C., Lang, L. & Spitzhirn, M. (2024). Connecting Work System Planning, Optimization and Training Processes via Simulation Model: Use Case and Critical Reflection. In: S. Thiede & E. Lutters (Eds.): Learning Factories of the Future. CFL 2024. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 1059. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-65411-4_12

Spitzhirn, M., Halim, J. & Bdiwi, M. (2024). Simulation and programming of human-robot interactions for agile production systems. In: GfA, Sankt Augustin (ed.): Spring Congress 2024, Ergonomics in-the-loop: Human-technology integration and its impact on people, work and work design, Stuttgart, contribution C.4.6, pp. 1-6

Wolf, M., Dilena, M., Spitzhirn, M. & Ramsauer, C. (2023). Development of a Training Module for Virtual Workplace Design and Evaluation in the LEAD Factory (June 5, 2023). SSRN. https://ssrn.com/abstract=4470042 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4470042

Spitzhirn, M., Gärtner, C., Ullmann, S. & Fritzsche L. (2023). Considering Individual Abilities and Age-Related Changes in Digital Production Planning Using Digital Human Models. In: S. Scataglini et al. (Eds.): DHM 2023, LNNS 744, pp. 1-10, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-37848-5_28

Spitzhirn, M., Gärtner, C. & Fritzsche F. (2023). Digital planning of ability-appropriate and productive human-robot interactions in production. IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Its Social Impacts (ARSO), Berlin, Germany, 2023, pp. 166-171, doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/ARSO56563.2023.10187520

Spitzhirn, M., Benter, M., Heindl, C., Scheder, N., Strohmeier, F. & Behrendt, W. (2023). Hybrid Work Systems - Platform-based work planning for the design of productive and ergonomic work processes. In: GfA (ed.): Spring Congress 2023, Sustainable work and learning - Analysis and design of learning-promoting and sustainable work systems and work and learning processes, Hanover, contribution B.5.8, pp. 1-6

Spitzhirn, M., Öttler, E., Kaiser, A., Atitallah, BB. & Kanoun, O. (2023). Recording joining forces using robots for the ergonomic evaluation of work processes. In: GfA (ed.): Spring Congress 2023, Sustainable work and learning - Analysis and design of learning-promoting and sustainable work systems and work and learning processes, Hanover, paper B.6.17, pp. 1-6

Spitzhirn, M., Fritzsche L. & Weidhas M. (2023). Ergonomics in the digital factory - Combined use of 3D human simulation, virtual reality and motion capturing. In: GfA (ed.): Spring Congress 2023, Sustainable work and learning - Analysis and design of learning-promoting and sustainable work systems and work and learning processes, Hanover, Workshop

Schmailzl, M., Spitzhirn, M., Eder, F., Krüll G., Linner, T., Obergrießer, M., Albalkhy, W. & Zoubeir, L. (2023). Towards interfacing human centered design processes with the AEC industry by leveraging BIM-based planning methodologies, 40th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), 2023, Chennai, India. doi: https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2023/0045

Wolf, M., Dilena, M., Spitzhirn, M. & Ramsauer, C. (2023). Development of a Training Module for Virtual Workplace Design and Evaluation in the LEAD Factory (June 5, 2023). SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4470042 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4470042

Fritsche, L. & Spitzhirn M. (2022). Prospective design of age-appropriate workplaces in the care sector. In: GfA (ed.): Spring Congress 2022, Magdeburg. Technology and education in hybrid working environments. Dortmund: GfA-Press.

Spitzhirn, M., Pollmer, S., Kaiser, A., Ben Atitallah, B. & Kanoun O. (2022). Determination of joining forces and their influencing variables as a basis for digital work process evaluation. In: GfA (ed.): Spring Congress 2022, Magdeburg. Technology and education in hybrid working environments. Dortmund: GfA-Press.

Spitzhirn, M. & Ullmann, S. (2022). Economic and ergonomic design of work processes using digital factory and work planning. In: GfA (ed.): Spring Congress 2022, Magdeburg. Technology and education in hybrid working environments. Dortmund: GfA-Press.

Spitzhirn, M., Ullmann, S., Bauer, S. & Fritzsche, L. (2022). Digital production planning and human simulation of manual and hybrid work processes using the ema Software Suite. In: Proceedings of the 7th International Digital Human Modeling Symposium 7(1), August 29-31, 2022, Iowa City, Iowa, USA, p.20-32. doi: https://doi.org/10.17077/dhm.31816

Kemter, A., Winkler, R., Kotte, H., Müller, H., Wegge, J., Fritzsche, L., Spitzhirn, M., Ullmann, S., Dietz, C., Knoll, M., Zacher, H. & Uhlmann, L.-M. (2021). Challenges and opportunities of digitalization for successful ageing at work and in retirement. In: GfA (ed.): 67th Spring Congress Bochum, Shaping work HUMAINE, contribution A.4.1

Fritzsche, L. (2021). Ergonomics 4.0 - Challenges and opportunities of Industry 4.0 for the design of humane workplaces. 26th Interdisciplinary Scientific Conference Mittweida. Mittweida: Mittweida University of Applied Sciences. www.doi.org/10.48446/opus-12302

Fritzsche, L., Funk, M., Rosen, P., Spitzhirn, M. & Wischniewski, S. (2021). Simulation and participatory design of HRI work systems in the SOPHIA project. In: GfA (ed.): 67th Spring Congress Bochum, Designing HUMAINE work, contribution B.10.4

Fritzsche, L., Gärtner, C., Spitzhirn, M., Galibarov, P., Damsgaard, M., Maurice, P. & Babič, J. (2021). Assessing the efficiency of industrial exoskeletons with biomechanical modeling - Comparison of experimental and simulation results. In: N. L. Black et al. (Eds.): IEA 2021, LNNS 223, pp. 353-357, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74614-8_43

Fritzsche L., Schönherr, R., Ullmann, S. & Spitzhirn, M. (2021). Use of digital human models for skill-oriented work design using practical examples. ASIM Symposium 2021: Simulation in production and logistics

Fritzsche, L., Spitzhirn, M. & Ullmann, S. (2021). Prospective design of age-appropriate workplaces using adapted human models and 3D simulation. In: GfA (ed.): 67th Spring Congress Bochum, Designing work HUMAINE, contribution A.4.1

Kommenda, T., Spitzhirn, M., Spinner, C. & Schlund S. (2021). Economical human-robot work system design: Experiences from PCB assembly. ZWF Journal of Economic Factory Operation, 116(10):657-661. DOI:10.1515/zwf-2021-0092

Spitzhirn, M., Fritzsche, L. & Bauer, S. (2021). Digital Production Planning of Manual and Semi-automatic Tasks in Industry Using the EMA Software Suite. In: N. L. Black et al. (Eds.): IEA 2021, LNNS 223, pp. 415-419, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74614-8_52

Fritzsche, L., Rönnau, C. & Spitzhirn, M. (2020). Further development of the cost-benefit assessment for ergonomic measures: Literature study on the influence on work motivation and job satisfaction. In: GfA (ed.): 66th Spring Congress Berlin, Digital change, digital work, digital man?, contribution C.2.1

Fritzsche, L., Spitzhirn, M. & Gärtner, C. (2020). Development of a method for the evaluation of exoskeletons using the biomechanical human model AnyBody. In: GfA (ed.): 66th Spring Congress Berlin, Digital change, digital work, digital man?, Contribution B.8.2

Spitzhirn, M. & Kaiser, M. (2020). Virtual planning of human-robot collaboration using ema Work Designer - economic and ergonomic design of human-robot interactions. In: GfA (ed.): 67th Spring Congress Bochum, Designing Work HUMAINE, Contribution B.14.4

Ullmann, S. & Fritzsche, L. (2020). Development of a methodology for capability-oriented work design for employees with changed performance with the help of digital human models. In: GfA (ed.): 66th Spring Congress Berlin, Digital change, digital work, digital man?, contribution C.4.6

Fritzsche, L., Hölzel, C. & Spitzhirn, M. (2019). Further development of the cost-benefit assessment for ergonomic measures using practical examples from the automotive industry. In: GfA (ed.): 65th Spring Congress Dresden, Work interdisciplinary - analyze, evaluate, design. Contribution A.7.2

Peters, M., Quadrat, E., Nolte, A., Wolf, A., Miehling, J., Wartzack, S., Leidholdt, W., Bauer, S., Fritzsche, L. & Wischniewski, S. (2019). Biomechanical digital human models: opportunities and challenges to expand ergonomic evaluation. In: T. Ahram et al. (Eds.): 1st International Conference on Human Systems Engineering and Design: Future Trends and Applications (pp. 885-890). CHU-Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France

Spitzhirn, M. & Ullmann, S. (2019). Studies on movement variance in the execution of work processes and their integration into the human model ema. In: GfA (ed.): 65th Spring Congress Dresden, Work interdisciplinary - analyze, evaluate, design. Contribution C.4.5

Spitzhirn, M., Ullmann, S., Harsch, A.-K. & Bdiwi, M. (2019). Consideration of the variance of human walking paths in the planning simulation of production processes of human-robot collaboration. In: M. Putz & A. Schlegel (Eds.): Proceedings 18th ASIM Conference Simulation in Production and Logistics, Chemnitz 2019 ASIM Conference: Simulation in Production and Logistics. Auerbach: Publishing house Wissenschaftlicher Scripten

Ullmann, S. (2019). Methodology for ability-oriented work design for employees with performance changes using digital human models. Doctoral workshop as part of the 65th Spring Congress GfA Dresden, Work interdisciplinary - analyze, evaluate, design

Gonzales Marin, A., Shourijeh, M., Galibarov, P., Damsgaard, M., Fritzsche, L. & Stulp, F. (2018). Optimizing contextual ergonomics models in human-robot interaction. In: IROS 2018 - IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems. October 1-5, Madrid, Spain

Illmann, B., Fritzsche, L., Goldhahn, L. & Kaiser, N. (2018). Procedure for the economic efficiency assessment of ergonomics measures. In: GfA (ed.): 64th Spring Congress Frankfurt a. M., ARBEIT(s).WISSEN.SCHAF(f)T - Basis for Management & Competence Development. Contribution C.6.5

Ullmann, S. & Fritzsche, L. (2018). Implementation of age-dependent performance factors and individual performance limitations in the ema human model. In: GfA (ed.): 64th Spring Congress Frankfurt a. M., ARBEIT(s).WISSEN.SCHAF(f)T - Basis for Management & Competence Development. Contribution B.6.4

Ullmann, S., Fritzsche, L. & Morlok, F. (2018). Determination of movement variances in manual activities in the vertical plane for integration into digital human models. In: GfA (ed.): 64th Spring Congress Frankfurt a. M., ARBEIT(s).WISSEN.SCHAF(f)T - Basis for Management & Competence Development. Contribution A.8.3

Spitzhirn, M. & Ullmann, S. (2017). Virtual Aging - Ability-oriented work design with ema. Expanding the editor of human work to include age-related changes in human performance. Conference proceedings IIC 2017. 26.09.2017 to 27.09.2017, Chemnitz (pp. 1-35)

Spitzhirn, M. (2017). Integration of age-related changes in mobility for age-appropriate work process design in digital human models. In: GfA (ed.): 63rd Spring Congress Brugg, Socio-technical design of digital change - creative, innovative, meaningful. Contribution C.1.7

Spitzhirn, M. & Bullinger, A.C. (2017). Integration of age factors in digital human models for age-appropriate work process design. In: GfA (ed.): 63rd Spring Congress Brugg, Socio-technical design of digital change - creative, innovative, meaningful. Contribution C.1.6

Ullmann, S. & Fritzsche, L. (2017). Work design for employees with performance changes using digital planning tools. In: GfA (ed.): 63rd Spring Congress Brugg, Socio-technical design of digital change - creative, innovative, meaningful. Contribution D.1.7

Ullmann, S. & Fritzsche, L. (2017). Ergonomic work design for older and performance-restricted workers using digital human models. In: S. Wischniewski & D. Bonin (Eds.): Proceedings of the 5th International Digital Human Modelling Symposium (pp. 100-109). Dortmund/Berlin/Dresden: Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. doi:10.21934/baua:bericht20170816

Ullmann, S. & Fritzsche, L. (2016). Designing ergonomic workstations for people with restricted abilities using EMA simulation software. In: A. Sušić, T. Jurčević Lulić, I. Salopek Čubrić, D. Sumpor and G. Čubrić (Eds.): Proceedings of the 6th International Ergonomics Conference IEA 2016, Zadar, Croatia (pp. 361-364). Zagreb: Croatian Ergonomics Society

Ullmann, S. (2016). Implementation of individual performance prerequisites as parameters for digital human models for capability-oriented work design for employees with performance changes. Doctoral workshop as part of the 62nd Spring Congress GfA Aachen, Work in complex systems - Digital, networked, human?!

Ullmann, S. & Fritzsche, L. (2016). Designing ergonomic workstations for people with restricted abilities using EMA simulation software, In: Croatian Ergonomics Society (ed.): Book of Proceedings: 6th International Ergonomics Conference: ERGONOMICS 2016 - FOCUS ON SYNERGY. Zagreb: Croatian Ergonomics Society

Ullmann, S. & Fritzsche, L. (2016). Virtual Aging - Use of 3D technologies for the preventive design of demographically resilient workplaces. In: A. C. Bullinger (Ed.): 3D SENSATION - transdisciplinary perspectives (pp. 424-431). Chemnitz: aw&I Science and Practice

Gläser, D., Fritzsche, L., Bauer, S & Sylaja, V. J. (2015). Optimized motion generation and semantic process description - Interim results of the INTERACT research project. In: GfA (ed.): 61st Spring Congress Karlsruhe, Responsibility for the Work of the Future. Contribution B.2.4

Illmann, B., Fritzsche, L. & Ullmann, S. (2015). Holistic risk assessment with digital human models - The integration of environmental conditions in the digital factory. In: GfA (ed.): 61st Spring Congress Karlsruhe, Responsibility for the Work of the Future. Contribution A.2.7

Ullmann, S., Fritzsche, L. & Schönherr, R. (2015). Concept for the design of standardized workplaces for employees with performance changes. In: GfA (ed.): 61st Spring Congress Karlsruhe, Responsibility for the Work of the Future. Contribution B.2.10

Fritzsche, L., Lindenberg, H., Illmann, B. & Hüter, U. (2014). Ergonomics optimization in the production and development of Volkswagen commercial vehicles - methods and implementation examples from practice. In: GfA (ed.): 60th Spring Congress Munich, Shaping the working world of the future, pp. 436-438

Fritzsche, L., Schönherr, R. & Illmann, B. (2014). Interactive Simulation and Ergonomics Assessment of Manual Work With EMA - Applications in Product Development and Production Planning. In: T. Ahram, W. Karwowski & T. Marek (Eds.): Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics AHFE 2014, Kraków, Poland, pp. 3884-3893

Gläser, D., Fritzsche, L., Bauer, S. & Leidholdt, W. (2014). The Quest to Validate Human Motion for Digital Ergonomic Assessment - Biomechanical Studies to Improve the Human-Like Behavior of the Human Model EMA. In: T. Ahram, W. Karwowski & T. Marek (Eds.): Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics AHFE 2014, Kraków, Poland, pp. 2400-2407

Gläser, D., Eske, S., Fritzsche, L. & Leidholdt, W. (2014). On the trail of human motor skills - Biomechanical studies to optimize movement generation with ema. In: GfA (ed.): 60th Spring Congress Munich, Shaping the working world of the future, pp. 363-365

Heuwieser, G., Bauer, S., Illmann, B. & Fritzsche, L. (2014). Complete integration of I.E. standards in digital human models - ema learns MTM-AUS fluently. In: GfA (ed.): 60th Spring Congress Munich, Shaping the working world of the future, pp. 372-374

Illmann, B., Fritzsche, L., Leidholdt, W., Bauer, S. & Dietrich, M. (2013). Application and Future Developments of ema in Digital Production Planning and Ergonomics. In: V.G. Duffy (Ed.): DHM/HCII HCII 2013, LNCS 8026 (pp. 66-75). Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer

Illmann, B. & Fritzsche, L. (2013). Extension of the ema process language for holistic simulation and ergonomics evaluation. In: GfA (ed.): 59th Spring Congress Krefeld, Opportunities through work, product and system design - future viability for production and service companies. S. 379-382

Schönherr, R., Fritzsche, L. & Schmickartz, S. (2013). Practice of digital work planning - Validation study on the use of the editor of human work (ema). In: GfA (ed.): 59th Spring Congress Krefeld, Opportunities through work, product and system design - future viability for production and service companies, pp. 339-342

Fritzsche, L., Jendrusch, R., Leidholdt, W., Bauer, S., Jäckel, T. & Pirger, A. (2011). Introducing ema (Editor for Manual Work Activities) - A New Tool for Enhancing Accuracy and Efficiency of Human Simulations in Digital Production Planning. In: V.G. Duffy (Ed.): Digital Human Modeling, HCII 2011, LNCS 6777 (pp. 272-281). Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer

Leidholdt, W., Jendrusch, R. & Fritzsche, L. (2011). Tracking down human motor skills - Algorithmic motion generation of digital human models. In: GfA (ed.): 57th Spring Congress Chemnitz, Man, Technology, Organization - Networking in the Product Development and Manufacturing Process, pp. 607-610

Fritzsche, L. & Wegge, J. (2010). Mixed-age teamwork in car assembly. In: F. Petermann & U. Koglin (Eds.): 47th Congress of the DGPs (p. 81). Lengerich: Pabst

Hoch, J. E., Fritzsche, L. & Wegge, J. (2009). Age diversity, team identification and innovation: Evidence for curvilinear relationships. Proceedings of 14th European Congress on Work and Organizational Psychology (EAWOP). Santiago de Compostela, Spain: CD-ROM

Fritzsche, L. (2008). Validation of a method for preventive digital ergonomics assessment. In: GfA (ed.): 54th Spring Congress Garching, Product and Production Ergonomics - A Task for Developers and Planners, pp. 885-888

De Looze M. P., Koningsveld, E. P. A, Fritzsche, L., O'Sullivan, L. & Levizzari, A. (2008). Assessment of the benefits of ergonomic interventions in production. In: B. Helgadóttir (ed.): Ergonomics is a lifestyle, 40th Annual Conference of the Nordic Ergonomics Society (NES). Reykjavik, Iceland: CD-ROM

Klippert, J., Fritzsche, L., Gudehus, T., Zick, J., Steck S. D., Ehler, R., Barcenas, A., Di Pardo, M., Sessa, F., Ellegast, R., Engstler, F. & Schaub, K. (2008). Motion capturing for preventive ergonomic assessment - possibilities and challenges for practical application. In: GfA (ed.): 54th Spring Congress Garching, Product and Production Ergonomics - A Task for Developers and Planners, pp. 891-894

Steck S. D., Mosig, A., Ehler, R., Hildebrand, A. & Fritzsche, L. (2008). Mixed and virtual reality methods to support digital ergonomics validation in early production planning. In: Fraunhofer IFF (Ed.): Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality for Planning, Testing and Operating Technical Systems, 11th IFF Science Days Magdeburg (pp. 115-123). Magdeburg: Fraunhofer IFF.

Fritzsche, L. & Brau, H. (2007). Mobile augmented vision in automobile production: laboratory study on the strain of all-day work with a monocular HMD. In: GfA (ed.): 53rd Spring Congress Magdeburg, Competence development in real and virtual work systems, pp. 311-314

Fritzsche, L., Klippert, J., Hildebrand, A., Gudehus, T., Zick, J., Lange, K.-H., Schaub, K. & Kohler, P. (2007). Innovative methods for the early simulation of ergonomic conditions for participative production planning processes. In: GfA (ed.): 53rd Spring Congress Magdeburg, Competence Development in Real and Virtual Work Systems, pp. 825-828

Klippert, J., Fritzsche, L., Gudehus, T., Zick, J., Hildebrand, A. & Ehler, R. (2007). Integrative approach to the early simulation of ergonomic conditions for participative production planning processes. In: GfA (ed.): 53rd Spring Congress Magdeburg, Competence Development in Real and Virtual Work Systems, pp. 249-252

Klippert, J., Fritzsche, L., Gudehus, T. & Zick, J. (2007). Preventive computer-aided ergonomics analysis taking into account physical and psychosocial factors. In: P. Bärenz, A.-M. Metz & H.-J. Rothe (Eds.): Psychologie der Arbeitssicherheit und Gesundheit: Arbeitsschutz, Gesundheit und Wirtschaftlichkeit (pp. 61-64). Kröning: Asanger.

Spitzhirn, M. (2025). Digital planning of sustainable factories with productive and ergonomic work processes, C-HuLog 4.0. Darmstadt

Spitzhirn, M. (2025). Digital planning & simulation of work processes in construction for the evaluation of safety and ergonomics, BauBQ Regensburg: 01.07.2025

Spitzhirn, M. (2025). Digital Factory and Work Planning using Battery and Fuel Cell Manufacturing Examples. 2nd CZ-DE Business. 10.04.2025

Fritzsche, L. (2025). Digital work design & ergonomics for modern production. DiSerHub event, Chemnitz: 06.02.2025

Spitzhirn, M. (2025). Digital planning of factories and work processes for hydrogen technologies using the ema software suite, showcase workshop, market ramp-up hydrogen technologies and fuel cells: 12.02.2025

Spitzhirn, M. (2024). Simulation and virtual ergonomics for construction production planning and robotic development. Construction Robotics Symposium & Workshop, Regensburg

Schlarmann, F. & Ullmann, S. (2023). From validation in VR to a standardized working method using Halocline and ema Work Designer. Halocline Partner Summit 2023

Ullmann, S. (2022). Prospective and skill-oriented design of work processes using 3D simulation. Quo vadis, Homo Sapiens Digitalis? Humans in the digital world of work. Fall conference of the Society for Ergonomics

Kuhlang, P. & Ullmann, S. (2022). The future of digital human work planning. Assembly Engineering 2022, Bad Nauheim

Ullmann S. & Menges, M. (2022). APP on Demand - Application integration for Process and Information Management. Smart Production 2022. Bad Nauheim

Spitzhirn, M. (2021). Ability-oriented design of workplaces in industry using ema Work Designer. for the online lecture evening "Inclusion of people with disabilities in working life in the age of digital transformation - socially sustainable feasible?" as part of the lecture series "Current challenges of agricultural engineering"

Fritzsche, L. & Gärtner, C. (2020). Assessing the efficiency of exoskeletons in physical strain reduction by biomechanical simulation with AnyBody Modeling System. WeRob 2020 & WearRAcon Europe: 15.10.2020

Fritzsche, L. (2020). 3D simulation and validation of collaborative work systems - Safety, ergonomics and productivity assessment with "emaWork Designer". IEEE IROS 2020 Workshop 'Ergonomic Human-Robot Collaboration: Opportunities and Challenges': 30.10.2020

Schönherr, R. & Fritzsche, L. (2020). The transformation of Volkswagen Sachsen to e-mobility - the contribution of digital planning and ergonomic work design. ACI Assembly Engineering, Bad Nauheim: 18-19.02.2020

Fritzsche, L. & Kunz, M. (2019). Digital assembly planning for people with restricted abilities at Volkswagen Cityskater Project. ACI Assembly Engineering, Bad Nauheim: 20.02.2019

Fritzsche, L. (2018). Shaping digitalization - opportunities for SMEs. BMBF SME Conference 2018 - SMEs shape digitalization, Berlin: 19.11.2018

Fritzsche, L. (2018). Ergonomics 4.0 - Work design and ergonomics for modern production of the future. Teamwork Forum Work Design, Stuttgart: 27.06.2018

Fritzsche, L. & Rössing, S. (2018). Support of overhead activities with the exoskeleton "Paexo" - user-oriented design and results from user tests. 7th Conference on Ergonomics and Industrial Engineering, Ingolstadt: 07.06.2018

Fritzsche, L. & Hensel-Unger, R. (2018). Collaborative robots, exoskeletons, and other ergonomic innovations - What is really helpful for the operator? ACI Assembly Engineering, Bad Nauheim: 21.02.2018

Fritzsche, L. (2017). Prospective ergonomic design with digital methods - current trends and challenges of "Ergonomics 4.0". Presentation at the 2nd Essen Ergonomics Congress, Essen: 22.11.2017

Fritzsche, L. (2017). Industrial Engineering 4.0 - The future of digital process and ergonomics planning. Presentation at the fall conference of the Society for Ergonomics, Chemnitz: 28.09.2017

Fritzsche, L. (2016). Ergonomic Work Design as Precondition for Effectively Integrating the Aging Workforce in Production Tasks. Presentation at the "International Congress of Psychology 2016", Yokohama: 26.07.2016

Fritzsche, L. (2016). Sustainable Assembly Systems - Ergonomic Optimization of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Production. Presentation at the conference "Assembly Engineering 2016" of the Automotive Circle International, Bad Nauheim: 24.02.2016

Fritzsche, L. (2015). Efficient Deployment of Employees with Impaired Abilities - Concepts for Planning and Production. Presentation at the conference "Assembly Engineering 2015" of the Automotive Circle International, Bad Nauheim: 24.02.2015

Fritzsche, L. (2014). Smart Work Design - Improving Ergonomics and Efficiency of Assembly Processes by Virtual Production Planning. Presentation at the conference "Assembly Engineering 2014" of the Automotive Circle International, Bad Nauheim: 18.02.2014

Fritzsche, L. (2013). Prevention excels Correction - Early Ergonomic Assessment as part of the Product Development Process. Presentation at the conference "Assembly Systems Intensive - Ergonomics Optimization in Automotive Final Assembly", Hanover: 01.10.2013

Fritzsche, L. (2012). Preventive ergonomic design and process optimization - examples of combining ergonomics and efficiency. Presentation at the conference "Faktor Mensch in der Automobilproduktion", Stuttgart: 04.07.2012

Fritzsche, L. (2011). Interactive Preproduction Planning and Ergonomic Assessment with ema -Introducing the "Editor for Manual Work Activities". Presentation at the "Applied Ergonomics Conference", Orlando, FL, USA: 23.03.2011

Fritzsche, L. (2010). Good Ergonomics is Good Economics - Empirical evidence on the relationship between ergonomic workplace design and productivity in car assembly. Presentation at the MTM user conference, Heilbronn: 16.04.2010

IIC 2025 - Innovation in Digital Factory & Production Planning, Research Island@IIC, 24.09. - 25.09.2025, Chemnitz

Eckstein, S., Holl, M., Kopp, V., Tröster, M., Schneider, U. & Bauernhansl, T. (). Systematic creation of a standardized test environment for the evaluation of exoskeletons in the care sector.

Becker, N. & Fritzsche, R. (). Digital development of a production line for the fully automated and adaptive assembly of multi-shaped aircraft doors made of thermoplastic composites.

Kaiser, A., Ebitsch, O., Hermsdorf, H. & Hofmann, N. (). Dynamicus2024 - Extension of the Dynamicus anthropometry model by 3D body scans.

Schönleber, M., Kosara, G., Saffert, A-S., Spitzhirn, M., Pan, W., Gentili, L. & Linner, T. (2025). Comparison of a proven airless and a robot-assisted spraying technology using digital simulation and real tests.

Knott, V., Rack, R. & Bengler, K. (). Industry 5.0 in engineering education: A practical approach to human-centered production with Digital Twin

Hertel, D., Grzona, P. & Thürer, M. (). Digital twins as a key technology in factory planning and its software development

Wittstock, E., Spitzhirn, M., Pfeiffer, F. & Klimant, F. (). Metasafe - Safety assessments in the Industrial Metaverse.

Drees, T., Weidner, R. & Kuhlenkötter, B. (). Comparison of real and simulated human shoulder joint kinematics for work at and above head height.

Halim, J., Ahmad, T., Bdiwi, M., Ihlenfeldt, S. & Spitzhirn, M. (). Zero-shot generation of vacuum gripper poses for objects of unknown geometry - A no-code approach to combine planning simulation and real robot application.

Killich, N., Jansing, S. & Deuse, J. (). Intelligent planning: The method kit for the industrial engineering of the future.

Grässler, I., Pottebaum, J., Rarbach, S. & Vollenkemper, F. (). Simulation for ecodesign - better data quality in life cycle assessment through simulated production data.

Ünlü, A. & Kluth, K. (). Simulation-based evaluation approach for ergonomic handling analysis of assembly tools.