Mission and Vision:

Fostering innovation and enhance competitiveness in the manufacturing sector through the strategic implementation of these transformative technologies.

Scope:

This working group focuses on the exploration, adoption, and integration of cutting-edge technologies to drive the development of "smart factories" and "Factories of the Future." Our scope includes adoption on manufacturing sector of: 

  1. Internet of Things (IoT): Implementing IoT solutions to enable real-time monitoring and control of manufacturing processes.
  2. Edge Computing: Utilizing edge computing to process data locally, enhancing response times and operational efficiency.
  3. Artificial Intelligence (AI): Leveraging AI to optimize production workflows, predict maintenance needs, and improve decision-making processes.
  4. Robotics: Incorporating advanced robotics to automate complex and repetitive tasks, improving precision and safety.
  5. Big Data Analytics: Harnessing Big Data to analyse extensive datasets for insights that drive innovation and operational improvements.
  6. Factories of the Future: Developing frameworks for next-generation factories that are resilient, adaptive, and digitally integrated.
  7. Digital Innovation Hubs: Collaborating with Digital Innovation Hubs to provide resources, training, and support for the successful adoption of these technologies.

Objectives:

Policy and Standards

Define the methodology for applying AI, IoT, and Edge continuum technologies and solutions to processes for sustainable manufacturing.

Research and Innovation

Contribute to the development of innovation topics and related projects by providing thought leadership and insights.

Create interfaces and everyday activities with relevant European partnerships and flagship projects.

Support members in finding EU funding opportunities and facilitate consortia building.

Technology

Promote the advantages of using AI, IoT and Edge continuum technologies and solutions in manufacturing.

Collaborations:

EIT Manufacturing

Leadership:

Chair:  Alessandro Liani (Video Systems)

Co-Chair: Michail Beliatis (Aarhus University)

Deliverables:

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