WORKER-CENTRIC TOOLS ASSISTING IN THE EXECUTION OF THE LABOUR-INTENSIVE TASKS BOOKLET

Penelope is a new Industry 4.0 solution to further innovation in intelligent, efficient and flexible manufacturing for high-precision large parts.

The project, supported by the European Commission and launched in November 2020, is taking advantage of the new horizons in manufacturing, opened by Industry 4.0, to develop a novel closed-loop digital pipeline based on the development of modular and reconfigurable production approach for the manufacturing of high-precision large-scale parts.

Together and for a period of 48 months, PENELOPE´s extensive and multinational partnership of 31 European organizations, led by AIMEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE, is developing an end-to-end digital manufacturing solution for a flexible and more precise manufacturing of large-parts in novel connected factories. PENELOPE relies on a modular, flexible and worker-centric approach, targeting key labour-intensive and non-ergonomic tasks while preserving workers’ knowledge and skills. Penelope´s solution will allow factories to release highly customised and value-added products while reducing reconfiguration time.

This booklet is the outcome of three PeneloPe deliverables:

• Safe, modular and flexible robotics technologies showcasing pre-pilot demonstrators for flexible and safe collaborative robots operating in large-part high-precision manufacturing applications led by COMAU with the collaboration of the project partners Airborne, LMS, TECNALIA, JASO, UNIMORE, K-Loops, Fraunhofer IGP, AIMEN, DGH, TNO, TU Delft, SAMXL and the University of Coimbra.

• Intuitive human-robot collaborative solutions showcasing pre-pilot demonstrators featuring HRI/C at both cognitive and physical level led by LMS with the collaboration of the project partners AIMEN, TECNALIA, DGH and the University of Coimbra.

• AR/VR tools showcasing the AR/VR tools assisting in manufacturing, supervision and in-situ repair led by TTPSC, with the collaboration of other project partners LMS, BIBA, CEA List and IPC.

Access the booklet here! 

All of PeneloPe Scientific Publications available in Zenodo!

Access the PeneloPe Community in Zenodo here. 

PeneloPe First Newsletter is now out!

Access the Newsletter here! 

PeneloPe’ Demonstrator, VDL Bus & Coach, wins prestigious ‘Red Dot’ again for design of the new generation Citea

The jury of the world’s most prestigious design competition, Red Dot, gave the award in the ‘Product Design’ category to the new generation Citea. The electric buses from VDL Bus & Coach are entirely based on an electric drive train and have
trend-setting features. The jury praised the “high design quality and excellent
design”.

The Red Dot Award has been awarded annually in several categories since 1955 by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Essen, Germany. This year, the organisation had a record number of entries. The Red Dot Award for the new Citea generation will be presented on 20 June. “The fact that VDL emerged as the victor from such a strong group of participants is testament to the exceptional quality of the product,” judged Professor Dr Peter Zec, founder and CEO of the Red Dot Award. “In an evaluation process lasting several days, the entries from all over the world were examined in detail and assessed by experts for their design quality and degree of innovation.”

👉 Download here the Press Release: EN—Press-release-Red-Dot-Award-2022-for-design-new-generation-VDL-Citea.pdf

From PeneloPe we couldn’t be prouder! Congratulations to the VDL Bus & Coach Team for this tremendous acomplishment!

The New 4ZDM Website is LIVE!

This new online platform is the the European Home for Zero Defect Manufacturing. 
The 4ZDM Cluster is a European initative around the Factories of the Future Zero Defect Manufacturing priority that aims to promote the adoption of zero-defect production and quality control systems by the industry. 

This is a initiative launched by the European Projects: PeneloPe, OPTIMAI, i4Q, Data4Zero and InterQ. 

Take a look at the 4ZDM website here: https://zdmanufuture.org/

VDL Bus & Coach, PeneloPe’s Partner, wins iF Design Award

On 13 April 2022, after the prestigious Red Dot Award, VDL Bus & Coach, PeneloPe’s Partner has won another important design prize: the jury of the iF Design Award has honoured the new generation Citea with an award in the category ‘Product automobiles/vehicles)’.

The iF Design Award was introduced in 1954 and is awarded annually by the iF International Forum Design. This year there was a record number of entrants: 10,776 products and projects were eligible for an award. Winners include big names such
as Porsche, BMW Group and Sony. Red Dot and iF are widely regarded as the most important design awards in the world. From the jury rapport of the iF Design Awards 2022: “A scalable, sustainable solution for cities transitioning to net-zero. Innovations like a single piece of curved composite framing not only cut weight but create a more open, inviting interior. Developed alongside the most important drivers associations, the driver cabin also sets new standards for ergonomics, steering adjustments and dashboard space.”

All the information here!

PeneloPe at FAIM 2023: PeneloPe wins the best extended paper and presentation!

Penelope Coordinator, AIMEN, and the PeneloPe Parners Fraunhofer IGP, ESI, UNIMORE, Universidade de Coimbra and ATOS have participated in the FAIM2023 International Conference that took place on June 18-22, 2023.

The Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing International Conference series has been run in 26 cities in 14 countries in Europe, America, and Asia, addressing both technology and management aspects. The 32nd FAIM International Conference, FAIM2023, is the milestone of 32 years of continuous presence in the international manufacturing scene. It also signifies a landmark in the Conference’s steering, organizational and scientific standards.

FAIM2023 was hosted by Polytechnic Institute of Porto, together with other Universities of the North of Portugal, whose are the main support for research and development of the industry sector mainly located in the North of Portugal.

The theme of FAIM2023 was establishing bridges for more sustainable manufacturing systems.

PeneloPe was featured through different actions during the event:

• PeneloPe won the best extended paper and presentation! The paper from UNIMORE was titled: ‘A method for the assessment and compensation of positioning errors in industrial robots’. Authors (CONGRATULATIONS!) Sergio Ferranini, Pietro Bilancia, Margherita Peruzzini and Marcello Pellicciari.
• Fraunhofer IGP also presented a paper on ‘Automation of Fitting Pipe Manufacturing in Shipbuilding’ whose authors are Klara Pejić, Konstantin von Haugwitz, Martin-Christoph Wanner and Wilko Flügge.
• Marcello Pellicciari from UNIMORE had the pleasure to present a keynote speech in which he will also talked about penelope.
• And last, but not least, Félix Vidal from Aimen presented a conference paper at the special session managed by Pedro Neto from Universidade de Coimbra on ‘Flexible and modular robotic manufacturing of large component‘. The authors of the paper were Félix Vidal from AIMEN and PeneloPe project coordinator, Lucía Alonso from AIMEN, Patrick de Luca from ESI Group and Roberto Castillo from ATOS Spain.
• Learn more about the event here: https://www.faimconference.org/

Penelope, proud member of the Horizon Results Booster

Horizon Results Booster (HRB) is an initiative of the European Commission, which aims to bring a continual stream of innovation to the market and maximize the impact of publicly funded research within the EU.

The Horizon Results Booster (HRB), is making waves in the world of innovation and research as it brings forth a continuous stream of groundbreaking technologies to the market while maximizing the impact of public-funded research within the EU. Among the standout participants in this prestigious program are Penelope, Optimai, and I4Q, who have been active members since March 2023 and have been reaping the benefits of various services, particularly in Dissemination and Exploitation Strategy.

One of the crucial services provided to these exceptional projects by the Horizon Results Booster has been strategic Dissemination and Exploitation. This support has allowed Penelope, Optimai, and I4Q to effectively communicate their groundbreaking research, technologies, and cluster initiatives to a wider audience, including potential investors, industry partners, and stakeholders.

Notably, the 4ZDM cluster, championed by the collaborative efforts of Penelope, Optimai, and I4Q, has emerged as a standout project within the Horizon Results Booster program. This transformative cluster initiative is a highly technology intensive and strategic manufacturing approach. The Dissemination services offered by HRB have been instrumental in highlighting the significance and potential of the 4ZDM cluster, garnering attention from industry leaders and reinforcing its position as a game-changer in the manufacturing sector.

The journey of Penelope, Optimai, and I4Q within the Horizon Results Booster is only just beginning and will help these projects develop and achieve great goals.

Be part of the Manufacturing revolution, Join the Penelope Community!

Are you passionate about cutting-edge advancements in manufacturing? Excited to be part of a dynamic community that’s shaping the future of precision engineering? Look no further! and join the PENELOPE online community!

PENELOPE stands for Precision Engineering for Novel and Enhanced Large Optics Production Ecosystem. The mission is to develop a unique closed-loop digital pipeline that’s founded on modular and reconfigurable production techniques.

As a member of the PENELOPE community, you’ll be at the forefront of manufacturing excellence and can access the following:

• News and Updates: Stay up to date with the latest developments in Industry 4.0, digital manufacturing, cutting-edge technologies and much more.
• Events: Participate in webinars, workshops, and virtual conferences led by industry experts and thought leaders.
• Insightful Articles: Dive deep into articles, research papers, and case studies that showcase the impact of modular production approaches and digital pipelines in the manufacturing realm.
• Discussions: Connect with fellow enthusiasts, professionals, and innovators in the manufacturing industry. Share your insights, learn from others, and engage in meaningful conversations.
• Networking Opportunities: Build valuable relationships with individuals who are shaping the future of precision engineering.

Join today and be part of the manufacturing revolution in Europe!

Safe the future with manufacturing innovation!

The ESCAPE ROOM where you will get hands-on experience on Industry 4.0 while playing with your friends. 

In this online escape room, you will be cracking a code to unlock a message from the future by solving puzzles and challenges related to the world of advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0.

You and 2 friends (connected through a common platform e.g. Zoom) must use your knowledge and skills to find clues to crack the code and save humanity. 

Play now here:  👉 http://bit.ly/3IDEcXF

PENELOPE is featured in the EU Valorisation Week as a best practice

The EU Valorization Week held in 25-28 April 2023 provided professionals with a unique platform to exchange experiences, explore methodologies, and foster peer learning focused on sustainability, intellectual asset management, and industry-academia cooperation. The event aimed to facilitate networking, trend exploration, and the sharing of expertise, ultimately fostering collaboration and shaping the future of sustainable development and collaborative ventures.

PENELOPE is a European project that develops a novel closed-loop digital pipeline based on the development of modular and reconfigurable production approach for the manufacturing of high-precision large-scale parts. The project’s outstanding achievements led to its feature on the EU Valorization Week webpage as a Success Story, symbolizing the acknowledgment of the consortium profound knowledge and expertise in the domains of research and innovation.

The inclusion of PENELOPE in the EU Valorization Week webpage reflects the project’s status as a leading force within this esteemed forum, showcasing it’s remarkable progress in research and innovation. It also underscores its potential for transformative change that lies within the intersection of collaboration, sustainability, and intellectual asset management

To discover this PENELOPE’s Success Story click HERE.