AMiMO Cluster organizes the first PhDs Workshop dealing with Innovation in Smart Manufacturing

On June 11th, 2025, the ONE4ALL project proudly hosted a joint PhD Workshop in collaboration with sister projects from the AMiMO Cluster, uniting early-stage researchers across disciplines to explore the future of smart manufacturing.

The speakers and participants represented five Horizon Europe projects— ONE4ALL, DMaaST, MARS, Modapto, Modul4r — ccommitted to creating and strengthening synergy and clustering within Horizon Europe initiative.

Held under the title “Emerging Research in Smart Manufacturing: A PhD Round Table on Digital Twins and AI”, the event focused on fostering cross-project connections, showcasing how diverse research themes—from Digital Twins (DT) to Artificial Intelligence (AI)—complement and enrich each other.

The workshop featured two thematic sessions:

• Session 1 spotlighted DT-oriented solutions for Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems (RMS), with talks on energy efficiency, validation techniques, and expert knowledge integration.

• Session 2 centered on AI-driven approaches, including federated learning, predictive maintenance, optimization algorithms, and production scheduling.

As a result, the event successfully promoted knowledge sharing, interdisciplinary dialogue, and future collaboration among researchers working on advanced manufacturing solutions. It marked a significant step toward the consolidation of a strong and connected research community within the AMiMO Cluster, reinforcing the strategic objectives of the Horizon Europe programme.

ONE4ALL General Assembly in Porto

From May 21st to 23rd 2025, the partner HOLOSS hosted in Porto the 5th General Assembly of the ONE4ALL project. This key event marked a significant transition for the project—from strategy and design to hands-on implementation at the pilot sites.

Over the three-day gathering, consortium partners reviewed progress across work packages, aligned on upcoming deliverables, and solidified deployment plans for the project’s two pilot sites: Madama Oliva(Italy) and InnoGlobal Technology(Ireland). This assembly set the stage for real-world validation of ONE4ALL’s innovative technologies in flexible automation, robotics, and Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS).

Strengthening Collaboration with the AMiMO Cluster

The highlights of the event were two joint sessions with DMaaST, ONE4ALL’s sister project:

• A workshop led by common partners – Karlsruher Institut für Technologie and Syddansk Universitet – explored advanced digital modeling approaches,
• A focused session on stakeholder identification— organized by CRIT and Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes —helped ensure that project outcomes align with market and industrial needs.

Throughout the 2 days of meeting, the consortia compared roadmaps, aligned KPIs for flexibility, energy efficiency, and circularity, began drafting joint actions to maximize impact.

In conclusion, the Porto General Assembly reinforced ONE4ALL’s commitment to creating resilient, data-driven, and adaptable manufacturing ecosystems across Europe. With momentum building and strong synergies between partners, the project is poised to deliver impactful results in the next phase.

A heartfelt thank you to HOLOSS for their outstanding hospitality and flawless event coordination. As the ONE4ALL consortium enters this critical implementation phase, the focus now shifts to delivering measurable impact, fostering cross-border collaboration, and driving sustainable transformation in Europe’s manufacturing sector.

ONE4ALL Showcases Smart Automation Innovations at MECSPE 2025

As part of its ongoing efforts to advance industrial automation and foster collaboration across Europe, the ONE4ALL project took center stage at MECSPE 2025, Italy’s premier trade fair for the manufacturing industry, held in Bologna in March 2025.

With over 65,000 visitors in attendance, MECSPE provided an outstanding opportunity to spotlight ONE4ALL’s forward-thinking solutions in smart automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing. CRIT, one of the project’s key partners, led the initiative with a fully branded booth dedicated to ONE4ALL, capturing the attention of industry professionals, researchers, and innovation stakeholders. 

In addition to the booth, CRIT co-hosted a public seminar with Innobotics, diving deep into the core technologies and methodologies being developed within ONE4ALL.

The session sparked meaningful dialogue on the role of automation in improving manufacturing efficiency and adaptability.

Driving Impact and Collaboration

The event fulfilled its mission to:

• Raise awareness about ONE4ALL’s advancements in automation

• Engage potential stakeholders for follow-up actions

• Stimulate interest in the broader dissemination and adoption of project outcomes

By leveraging the visibility of MECSPE, the ONE4ALL project continues to strengthen ties between research and industry, paving the way for a more connected, efficient, and sustainable future in European manufacturing.

Transforming Manufacturing with ONE4ALL

The ONE4ALL Project, funded by Horizon Europe, is set to transform manufacturing processes by enhancing resilience and flexibility (read more here). It focuses on modular and reconfigurable technologies to address the needs of industries with fluctuating demand.

A key innovation within ONE4ALL is the Reconfigurable Cyber-Physical Production Module (RCPM), an autonomous and adaptable robotic system designed to meet the needs of diverse manufacturing environments. The RCPM, designed and developed by INNOBOTICS, consists of three primary components:

• Robotic Arm: A six-degree-of-freedom arm capable of handling payloads up to 18 kg, with a reach of 1400 mm, designed for tasks such as picking, inspection, and end-of-line operations.
• Mobile Base: Equipped with omnidirectional wheels and laser scanners, the base enables precise and agile movement, even in confined spaces.
• End Effectors: Customizable tools designed for specific tasks, ensuring the system’s adaptability to various manufacturing processes.

The system is equipped with advanced safety mechanisms, including Fail Safe Over EtherCAT (FSOE) and safety-certified industrial components such as laser scanners and Safety PLCs.

The RCPM operates with the Intelligent Orchestration Platform (IOP). This software ensures smooth integration with industrial systems. Moreover, it enables tasks like quality checks and end-of-line activities in pharmaceutical and food production.

Reconfigurability is a key feature of the RCPM, which adapts to different production stages by modifying End Effectors and programming. This ensures it meets diverse industrial needs while staying efficient.

Progress and achievements in the first 18 months of ONE4ALL

During the first 18 months of the project (January 2023 to June 2024), the technical partners of the Consortium reached relevant achievements:

• System design: The architecture of the RCPM and its interaction with the IOP were finalized.
• Remote operation testing: Initial testing demonstrated successful remote communication, with the IOP in Spain (managed by Idener) commanding the RCPM located in Italy.
• Prototype development: A first prototype of the RCPM was completed on schedule and is now undergoing internal testing.
• Use case definition: the procedure is still ongoing, and will be completed at the beginning of 2025, with the start of demonstration phase.

Next steps of technology testing

Further development will add new functionalities to the RCPM, improving its performance. Specialized gripping systems are also being designed for specific use cases. These advancements will validate the system’s versatility and effectiveness in real-world settings.

4th ONE4ALL General Assembly in Padova

On the 18th and 19th of September 2024, ONE4ALL consortium gathered for the 4th General Assembly in Padova, hosted by InnoBoTics (IBT). Over these two days, we reviewed our achievements, evaluated progress, and laid out the roadmap for the next phase of the project.

With 18 months of the project completed, this General Assembly was a crucial step in ensuring that the consortium remains aligned on its objectives.

ONE4ALL General Assembly – Day 1

On Day 1, the agenda focused on updates from the various Work Packages. WP1, led by Innoglobal, kicked off with a detailed presentation providing an in-depth look at the environmental and social impacts of the project, highlighting ongoing efforts to assess the sustainability of our innovations.

KIT and IDE provided insights into the progress of their respective work packages (WP2 and WP3), dealing with technical components:

• Data-driven Digital Twin, enabling more accurate simulations and predictions
• Intelligent Orchestration Platform, designed to enhance coordination between machines and operators on the production floor.

Finally, IBT presented its update on WP4, sharing developments in the design of flexible, reconfigurable production systems that seamlessly integrate both physical and digital components. In the afternoon, participants were given the opportunity to visit IBT’s premises to see the cobot technology in action, providing an exciting glimpse into the practical applications of our project’s innovations. The day concluded with a guided tour of Padova’s historic sites and a networking dinner.

ONE4ALL General Assebly – Day 2

Day 2 of the General Assembly opened with discussions on WP6: Dissemination, Exploitation, and Communication, led by EXE and CRIT. This session focused on strategies to effectively share the project’s results with both industrial stakeholders and the broader public. Exploitation plans were also discussed, with a view towards maximizing the commercial impact of the project’s innovations.

Special attention was given to a preview of WP5 by CRIT, as the project’s demonstrators are scheduled to be implemented in January 2025. These demonstrators will serve as a real-world test of the project’s innovations and are expected to play a pivotal role in validating the developed technologies. During the GA, CRIT presented a first proposal about the methodology to be employed for the demonstrators’ implementation.

IDE covered all aspects related to project management (WP7), such as the preparations for the upcoming project review meeting in October 2024, ensuring that all deliverables, financials, and reports are on track. This session also outlined the key steps in the short-term work plan. The day concluded with a review of the first official reporting period, which included evaluating expenses and setting targets for the upcoming phases.

Innobotics and CRIT at R2B 2024: European Innovation for Industry 5.0 on Display in Bologna

On June 26–27, 2024, InnoBoTics S.r.l., in collaboration with CRIT S.r.l., took part in R2B – Research to Business 2024, Italy’s leading event for innovation and technology transfer, held at BolognaFiere.

At Stand A14h in Hall 21, the teams presented two high-impact projects funded under Horizon Europe: MASTERLY and ONE4ALL.

R2B 2024 provided a valuable platform to present ONE4ALL to stakeholders, explore potential collaborations, and gather insights from other European projects and innovation hubs. Events like this are vital for sharing knowledge, testing ideas, and ensuring that technological progress reaches the industries that need it most.

ONE4ALL at ACHEMA 2024: Driving Sustainable Digital Transformation in Process Industries

From June 10–14, 2024, the ONE4ALL project was proudly showcased at ACHEMA 2024 in Frankfurt; the fair is a renowned stage for the chemical, pharmaceutical, and process industries. InnoGlobal, technical project partner, represented ONE4ALL with a stand in Hall 11.1, Booth G10.

As part of its commitment to driving digital and sustainable transformation across European manufacturing, InnoGlobal presented the project alongside two of its flagship technologies: Eyecon² and SmartX.

At ACHEMA, Innoglobal shared the project’s goals, current progress, and future outlook among an international audience of industrial stakeholders, researchers, and technology providers.

Visitors to the booth learned how the ONE4ALL consortium is:

• Developing tools to assess digital and sustainability maturity

• Supporting SMEs in the integration of smart technologies and flexible systems

• Promoting knowledge-sharing and standardization across industries

• Building bridges between research, technology providers, and end users

Innobotics at SPS Italia 2024

nnobotics at SPS Italia 2024: Showcasing Innovation in Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing

On May 28, 2024, Innobotics S.r.l. proudly participated in SPS Italia, held in Parma — Italy’s premier trade fair dedicated to smart, digital, and sustainable industry solutions. As a technological partner of the ONE4ALL project, InnoBoTics was among the forward-thinking companies engaging with the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of manufacturing.

SPS 2024 edition focused strongly on the challenges and opportunities of Industry 4.0, addressing how intelligent systems and sustainable practices are revolutionizing industrial processes.

Throughout the event, InnoBoTics showcased its ongoing contributions to the ONE4ALL project, highlighting cutting-edge solutions designed to promote greater efficiency and flexibility within manufacturing environments. Visitors had the opportunity to engage directly with experts, explore real-world applications of our technologies, and discover how our innovations are helping shape the factories of tomorrow.

ONE4ALL Project Featured at EDI40 2024

ONE4ALL Project Featured at EDI40 2024: Academic Contributions to Energy Efficiency and Digital Twins

From April 23–25, 2024, the ONE4ALL project took part in the 7th International Conference on Emerging Data and Industry (EDI40) in Hasselt, Belgium. The event brought together researchers and industry leaders to discuss how data is driving industrial innovation.

As part of the conference, project partners from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and University of Southern Denmark presented three research papers connected to ONE4ALL. These papers shared new insights on sustainability, energy use, and digital transformation in manufacturing.

The ONE4ALL team used the conference to share real project outcomes with the academic community. By taking part in events like EDI40, the project connects research with real-world impact and build strong links between universities and industry.

Consortium workshop on Exploitation and Replicability of results

On November 13th 2023, ONE4ALL Consortium met for an interactive workshop, with the aim of identifying best routes for the Exploitation and Replicability of project results.

• During the first part of the meeting, EXELISIS (the partner in charge of exploitation activities) provided an exploitation and IPR training session, analysing and commenting on both background and foreground knowledge of ONE4LL beneficiaries. EXELISIS also provided an analysis of available and most appropriate IPR means to be used by partners, to protect the results produced throughout the project implementation and maximise their exploitation potential.
• In the second part of the meeting, EXELISIS coordinated a discussion concerning the replicability of project results and proposed a clear and robust strategy to examine and evaluate the replication potential.

In the next months, it will be possible to analayze and detect the implementation of this strategy designed for ONE4ALL results.

Sister Projects Collaborating In The AMiMO Cluster

The sister projects of the Horizon Europe call HORIZON-CL4-2022-TWIN-TRANSITION-01-03 joined to form a new cluster AMiMO (Automated Manufacturing with Intelligent Modules).

In fact, their primary and common objective is to explore the modularity of production systems that will enable flexibility of production, through the use of cyber-physical modules.

The synergistic collaboration among these research projects will expand their impact beyond individual schemes and contribute significantly to the dissemination and communication of cutting-edge scientific developments.

On 11th October 2023 the representatives of the 4 projects met and engaged in a productive brainstorming during which they have identified the official name of the cluster, the future joint activities and a cluster roadmap covering the years until the completion of the four projects.

Follow updates and news on our communication channels, to discover the next step of this very promising collaboration!

DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE SISTER PROJECTS OF ONE4ALL

MARS Manufacturing Architecture for Resilience and Sustainability represented by ENSAM and Steinbeis Europa Zentrum

Modul4r Industrial Manufacturing strategies for distributed control and resilient, rapidly responsive and reconfigurable supply chains represented by Fraunhofer IWU and CORE IC

MODAPTO MODULAR MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTED CONTROL VIA INTEROPERABLE DIGITAL TWINS represented by ATHENS Technology Centre and Université de Lorrain

One4All technology provider: meet Automationware

Automationware is one of the technology providers of One4all project. It is a leader and expert in disruptive innovation, technology, research applied to mechatronics and advanced robotics, for the robotization of process and factories. 

In this article we have interviewed Automationware to discover more about the applications in One4all use cases.

Which are the solutions you have already implemented and adapted for Industry 4.0?

Automationware is working on a series of projects concerning the Italian production chain and mainly in the food and pharma sectors. Our solutions use mechatronics and robotics (also collaborative and mobile) to redefine the way of making production in factories.

Specific attention is paied to the issue of connecting machines to company management systems, but also foreseeing multi-agent evolutions, scalable and modular according to supply chain evolutions, new machine learning and AI technologies.

Which is the role of robotics in the future of Industry 4.0?

It will be decisive in overcoming some of the difficulties that many companies encounter nowadays:

• to give people roles of competence in the management of the equipment, avoiding processes in the absence of intellectual value.
• to make production more efficient and predictable, especially in processes that require interventions that are potentially dangerous for humans, such as palletisation or human-guided forklift movement.

The robots will have unconventional forms and modalities and therefore they will adapt to the different applications. 

What is your role in One4all project?

Automationware is responsible of Work Package 4, for the development of Innovative reconfigurable cyber-physical production module (RCPM). This means that the technology provider will identify the most suitable robot or module and adapt it to the specific context and peculiarities of the project use-cases.

Moreover, Automationware will be involved also in activities related to the definition of the pilots, the analysis of data collected and standardisation of results.

According to your expertise, what will be the impact of One4all innovations in Industry 5.0?

The impact foreseen is strictly related to the EU indications paradigms in terms of next generation robotics:

• Flexible production systems
• Advanced robotics
• Building Information Management
• Human-oriented Technologies

One4All use cases: Interview with Madama Oliva

Madama Oliva is one of the One4all case studies. It is an international leader in the processing and packaging of distinct types of olives and other products (like lupini beans, tapenades, and many others.)

In this article we have interviewed Madama Oliva to discover more about the demonstration case.

What are the challenges addressed by the project in the Madama Oliva use case?

One of the main objectives of ONE4ALL project for the Madama Oliva application consists in analyzing relevant quantities of olives, developing a system for the pick and place of the discarded fruits with the required speed and precision. Moreover, the application will also target quality control and palletization of different packages in the storage area.

What are the applications for the one4all project in the Madama Oliva case?

The technical partners involved in the demonstration activities are evaluating two main applications int the Madama Oliva use case.

The first application concerns the selection process of olives based on defect and color, by application of collaborative-robots and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The system will identify and remove fruits that do not conform, while the flow of olives runs on a sorting belt. This belt is equipped with several lanes where the discarded fruits must be divided and then classified by type and severity of defects.

The second application is related to the quality control and palletization process of packages, by application of collaborative-robots and AI able to discriminate defective packages

What is the impact that this innovative technology will bring?

The impact of this innovative technology will be lifechanging for Madama Oliva.

It has the potential to increase the quantity of products processed per unit of time, the efficiency in the selection process, and the overall production speed and efficiency. Additionally, it will improve the division of discarded fruit and therefore get a higher percentage of recoverable fruit for other processes and decrease the number of defected pieces shipped.

What is the expected impact in terms of sustainability?

The expected improvements in sustainability for both applications are on different areas:

• redeploy workers in activities with greater added value and not repetitive and alienating, also increasing skills and job satisfaction.
• save energy and water resources, whose use is high due to slowdowns or rework caused by human error.
• reutilization of the raw products will be increased since the collaborative-robots will improve the amount of waste by making it more homogeneous and reusable in other processes.

ONE4ALL 2° Consortium Meeting

On 14th and 15th June the partners of ONE4ALL project joined for the second time in presence in Dublin.

The meeting commenced with an overview of the project’s current status, outlining milestones achieved, and highlighting key outcomes. Partners actively engaged in sharing their findings, acknowledging successes, and discussing potential modifications to enhance project efficacy.

Throughout the meeting, partners engaged in constructive debates to identify and address any obstacles hindering progress. The discussion encompassed a wide range of topics, including resource allocation, technological advancements, timeline adjustments, and stakeholders’ engagement strategies. The goal was to develop actionable plans that would pave the way for smoother project implementation.

The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to collaboration and a clear list of next-step actions for the following 6 months.

Premises inspection at Madama Oliva, one of the Project case studies

On 8th March 2023, CRIT, Automationware and Innoglobal have been visiting the premises of Madama Oliva. The company, in fact, will be one of the case studies of ONE4ALL Project.

During the meeting and inspection, the partners have discussed the characteristics that the cobots will need to have, as well as the possible implementations inside the factory.

Madama Oliva, located in the centre of Italy, is a company leader in the processing of fresh table olives of different types. In addition, the product range is enriched with olive pestates, lupins and snacks. Most of its production still relies on manual and human processing, which require an high level of focus and longer timing, for instance in the selection of olives (discarding the lower quality products) and packing of cans on pallets or in boxes.

The consortium of ON4ALL Project is committed to finding innovative strategies to adapt the potentialities of cobots inside the factory, augmenting its productivity and keeping the quality of products intact.

ONE4ALL Kick-Off Meeting in Seville

ONE4ALL Project Officially Launched in Seville: A New Step Toward Industry 5.0

On February 2–3, 2023, the kick-off meeting of the ONE4ALL project took place in Seville, Spain, marking the official start of this ambitious Horizon Europe initiative. The event gathered representatives from all eleven project partners, offering an opportunity to align strategies, define priorities, and set the course for the months ahead.

Over the two-day meeting, partners presented their planned contributions, discussed the project structure, and outlined key milestones and deadlines. The consortium also agreed on coordination strategies to ensure smooth collaboration and timely delivery of results. The event not only laid the foundation for technical and operational work but also strengthened the spirit of cooperation among the partners.

What is ONE4ALL?

Launched in January 2023 and funded under Horizon Europe, the ONE4ALL project focuses on accelerating the transition of European manufacturing toward Industry 5.0. The initiative brings together a diverse group of partners—including technology developers, research centers, and innovation experts—working to design and deploy flexible robotic solutions tailored to the evolving needs of industrial plants.

The core objective is to enable smarter, more adaptive, and human-centric production environments. The solutions developed through ONE4ALL will not only support digital transformation but also address sustainability, resilience, and worker empowerment.