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Several projects have been funded in the last years focused on the optimization of intralogistics processes, such as INCLUSIVE and L4MS, so this project could be an Innovation Action. The Projects should be oriented to provide solutions mainly for SMEs, which are those with more difficulties to not only invest in process automation, but also in implementing data-driven self-learning systems to optimize production and manage flows in complex production lines.
It is convenient to define the meaning of “Critical machinery components” from the point of view of the topic requirements, because someone could consider that they are “critical parts that need to be fully operational to keep the equipment in operation”. Taking into account the text provided to complement the information included in the title of the topic, it seems there are more components that are difficult to source easily in Europe, because they are nowadays mainly manufactured abroad, or because of the reliance on raw materials or parts that are only available in specific countries, with whom there are no ‘reliable’ trade relations. The focus should be on developing manufacturing solutions (product design, digitalization, re-manufacturing) to enable the fabrication in the EU of critical components of solar panels, batteries, fuel cells, electrolysers, wind energy turbines, among others, machinery/equipment which are key to reach the objective of zero emissions by 2050. Additionally, advanced manufacturing solutions should enable the fabrication of these components without the use of critical raw materials.
It is necessary to establish significant energy consumption reductions thanks to the tools to be developed in the projects (at least 30%). Apart from it, not only energy consumption is a relevant aspect to be reduced to realise net-zero manufacturing processes: Significant improvements (decrease) should be achieved in waste generation and water, oil and other fluids consumption. Waste and fluid consumption reduction should be also required in the topic and innovative solutions and the systems to manage processes in a more efficient way should be required.
Innovative re-manufacturing approaches are relevant for the transition to circular economy, so we recommend requesting them in the topic description. The solutions to be developed in the project should allow retaining the function of the product or at least enable reuse, instead of opting in a very early stage for product recycling.
Innovative and cost-effective/easy-implantable quality control systems need to be integrated in manufacturing companies, together with digital twins and AI to allow virtual commissioning, repair and maintenance to optimize production lines.
Projects should be focused on sectors producing key elements to ensure net-zero emissions EU and allow EU autonomy, such as, wind turbines, batteries, electrolysers, fuel cells and structures and components of aircrafts, cars and ships. Integration of electronics into molded parts it is a key topic, like polymer composites with a higher use of recycled materials, ultra-light weight metal alloys, etc.
Material transition should not be restricted to bio-based materials. These materials could be one option but there are many other materials which should replace in a higher degree current raw materials (i.e. secondary materials coming from “urban mines”), and for which manufacturing solutions could enable more efficient processing. Secondary aluminium or recycled AM powder are some examples.
Manufacturing solutions allowing local repair / re-manufacturing of high-added value components (The next level of circular economy). The solution should be cross-sectorial and for components relevant to achieve the objectives of net-zero emissions EU, such as, wind turbines, aircrafts (aerostructures), ships (vessel), among others.
Several projects have been funded in the development of decision-making tools at value network level: AIDEAS, MARS, DiCIM. In theory, the sharing of information between several companies in a value chain may seem interesting, but it implies giving access to process data, the management and sharing of which may be risky for some companies in the value chain.
Several projects have been funded in the last years focused on the optimization of intralogistics processes, such as INCLUSIVE and L4MS, so this project could be an Innovation Action. The Projects should be oriented to provide solutions mainly for SMEs, which are those with more difficulties to not only invest in process automation, but also in implementing data-driven self-learning systems to optimize production and manage flows in complex production lines.
It is convenient to define the meaning of “Critical machinery components” from the point of view of the topic requirements, because someone could consider that they are “critical parts that need to be fully operational to keep the equipment in operation”. Taking into account the text provided to complement the information included in the title of the topic, it seems there are more components that are difficult to source easily in Europe, because they are nowadays mainly manufactured abroad, or because of the reliance on raw materials or parts that are only available in specific countries, with whom there are no ‘reliable’ trade relations. The focus should be on developing manufacturing solutions (product design, digitalization, re-manufacturing) to enable the fabrication in the EU of critical components of solar panels, batteries, fuel cells, electrolysers, wind energy turbines, among others, machinery/equipment which are key to reach the objective of zero emissions by 2050. Additionally, advanced manufacturing solutions should enable the fabrication of these components without the use of critical raw materials.
It is necessary to establish significant energy consumption reductions thanks to the tools to be developed in the projects (at least 30%). Apart from it, not only energy consumption is a relevant aspect to be reduced to realise net-zero manufacturing processes: Significant improvements (decrease) should be achieved in waste generation and water, oil and other fluids consumption. Waste and fluid consumption reduction should be also required in the topic and innovative solutions and the systems to manage processes in a more efficient way should be required.
Innovative re-manufacturing approaches are relevant for the transition to circular economy, so we recommend requesting them in the topic description. The solutions to be developed in the project should allow retaining the function of the product or at least enable reuse, instead of opting in a very early stage for product recycling.
Innovative and cost-effective/easy-implantable quality control systems need to be integrated in manufacturing companies, together with digital twins and AI to allow virtual commissioning, repair and maintenance to optimize production lines.
Projects should be focused on sectors producing key elements to ensure net-zero emissions EU and allow EU autonomy, such as, wind turbines, batteries, electrolysers, fuel cells and structures and components of aircrafts, cars and ships. Integration of electronics into molded parts it is a key topic, like polymer composites with a higher use of recycled materials, ultra-light weight metal alloys, etc.
Material transition should not be restricted to bio-based materials. These materials could be one option but there are many other materials which should replace in a higher degree current raw materials (i.e. secondary materials coming from “urban mines”), and for which manufacturing solutions could enable more efficient processing. Secondary aluminium or recycled AM powder are some examples.
Several projects have been funded in the development of decision-making tools at value network level: AIDEAS, MARS, DiCIM. In theory, the sharing of information between several companies in a value chain may seem interesting, but it implies giving access to process data, the management and sharing of which may be risky for some companies in the value chain.