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EMC2-FACTORY | Eco Manufactured transportation means from Clean and Competitive Factory

01-10-2011

30-09-2014

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Energy Simulator for Machine Tools

Rapid Simulation Tool

Dynamic Energy Value Stream Monitoring

Eco-Factory Holistic Perspective

Energy Profile for Manufacturing Execution Systems

Feasibility of FSW as Assembly Technology in Aerospace

Green Control Processor

Life Cycle Evaluation Tool

Model Predictive Eco-Control Strategies

New Minimum Quantity Lubricant TI Machining Technology

Strategy for Environmental Assessment and Optimization of Aeronautic Manufacturing Plants

Wireless and Passive SAW Sensors

Result items:

Energy Simulator for Machine Tools

Rapid Simulation Tool

Dynamic Energy Value Stream Monitoring

Eco-Factory Holistic Perspective

Energy Profile for Manufacturing Execution Systems

Feasibility of FSW as Assembly Technology in Aerospace

Green Control Processor

Life Cycle Evaluation Tool

Model Predictive Eco-Control Strategies

New Minimum Quantity Lubricant TI Machining Technology

Strategy for Environmental Assessment and Optimization of Aeronautic Manufacturing Plants

MEGaFiT | Manufacturing Error-free Goods at First Time

01-12-2011

30-11-2014

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Additive manufacturing demonstration line

The process is highly suited for the creation of high performance machine parts

Micro-forming demonstration line

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Additive manufacturing demonstration line

The process is highly suited for the creation of high performance machine parts

Know4Car | An Internet-based Collaborative Platform for Managing Manufacturing Knowledge

01-09-2011

31-08-2015

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AR tools for training

Assembly Line balancing agent

Assembly Sequence Generation agent

Assembly Sequence Generation algorithm

Augmented Reality Instructions

Intelligent data management for a seamless and robust data availability

Manufacturing Knowledge Management infrastructure including knowledge model

Markerless Object recognition and tracking

Modules for registration, remote assistance and visualization

Platform for cross-supply Chain Engineering

Similarity Measurement Tool

Variability management service

ice NET Cloud PDTec

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Assembly Line balancing agent

Modules for registration, remote assistance and visualization

TAPAS | Robotics-enabled logistics and assistive services for the transformable factory of the future

01-10-2010

30-03-2014

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Experimental evaluation of the complete system

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Experimental evaluation of the complete system

CAPP-4-SMES | Collaborative and Adaptive Process Planning for Sustainable Manufacturing Environments

01-12-2012

30-11-2015

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Machine Availability Monitoring Module

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Machine Availability Monitoring Module

DIPLAT | Enabling advanced functionalities of Diamond and other ultra-hard materials by Integrated Pulsed Laser Ablation Technologies

15-01-2013

14-07-2016

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Solid polycrystalline diamond core drill

Tangential laser finishing

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Tangential laser finishing

Production of ultrahard tools (diamond, PCBN)

DYNXPERTS | Plug and Produce Components for Optimum Dynamic Performance Manufacturing Systems

01-07-2010

30-06-2013

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Demonstrator 1: 5F Heavy Duty Spindle Head Installed in SORALUCE FL6000 Milling Machine Machining Steel C45 Parts

Demonstrator 2: Advance Control Loop Demonstrator

Demonstrator 3: 5F High Speed Spindle Head Installed in BIZKOR Machining Center Machining T7075-T6 Aluminium Parts

Demonstrator 4: Magnetorheological Damper Integrated with a Swivel Type Fixturing System for Automotive Applications

Demonstrator 5: One Station Fixture with an Integrated Self-Tuning Eddy-Current Damper Installed in SORALUCE SV6000 Milling Machine Machining Steel C45 Parts

Demonstrator 6: Adaptive Fixturing Device.

Demonstrator 7: Adaptive Solution for Chatter Free Machining

Demonstrator 8: HPC Absolute Calibrator Demonstrator

Demonstrator 9: Wireless Communicated High-Speed Spindle

Machine Tool Component 1: Roughing 5F Milling Head

Machine Tool Component 2: 5F Magnetically Levitated High Speed Milling Head

Machine Tool Component 3: Magnetorheological Damper

Machine Tool Component 4: Eddy Current Damper

Machine Tool Component 5: Adaptive Fixturing Device

Machine Tool Component 6: Adaptative System for Chatter Free High Speed Machining

Machine Tool Component 7: Wireless Monitored High Speed Spindle

Sensor/Actuator/Hardware Result 1: High Force MICA Actuator

Sensor/Actuator/Hardware Result 2: UC65 Controller

Sensor/Actuator/Hardware Result 3: HPC Absolute Dynamic Calibrator

Software Result 1: Active Damping Function for Heavy Duty machines

Software Result 2: Stability Function for Heavy Duty Machines

Result items:

Demonstrator 1: 5F Heavy Duty Spindle Head Installed in SORALUCE FL6000 Milling Machine Machining Steel C45 Parts

Demonstrator 2: Advance Control Loop Demonstrator

Demonstrator 3: 5F High Speed Spindle Head Installed in BIZKOR Machining Center Machining T7075-T6 Aluminium Parts

Demonstrator 5: One Station Fixture with an Integrated Self-Tuning Eddy-Current Damper Installed in SORALUCE SV6000 Milling Machine Machining Steel C45 Parts

Demonstrator 6: Adaptive Fixturing Device.

Demonstrator 7: Adaptive Solution for Chatter Free Machining

Demonstrator 8: HPC Absolute Calibrator Demonstrator

Demonstrator 9: Wireless Communicated High-Speed Spindle

Machine Tool Component 1: Roughing 5F Milling Head

Machine Tool Component 5: Adaptive Fixturing Device

Machine Tool Component 6: Adaptative System for Chatter Free High Speed Machining

Machine Tool Component 7: Wireless Monitored High Speed Spindle

Sensor/Actuator/Hardware Result 1: High Force MICA Actuator

Sensor/Actuator/Hardware Result 2: UC65 Controller

Sensor/Actuator/Hardware Result 3: HPC Absolute Dynamic Calibrator

Software Result 1: Active Damping Function for Heavy Duty machines

Software Result 2: Stability Function for Heavy Duty Machines

AUTORECON | AUTOnomous co-operative machines for highly RECONfigurable assembly operations of the future

01-10-2011

30-09-2014

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AGV with autonomous Navigation system

Dexterous gripper consumer goods

Dexterous gripper-automotive

Flexible feeding cell - CONSUMER GOODS Industry

Flexible gripper as a whole product

Flexible packaging cell - CONSUMER GOODS Industry

Line level control software

Lockable joint mechanism

Mobile robotic manipulator

Reconfigurable assembly cell - AUTOMOTIVE Industry demonstrator

“Pino” pins for grasping parts via holes

Result items:

Line level control software

Reconfigurable assembly cell - AUTOMOTIVE Industry demonstrator

CABLEBOT | Parallel Cable Robotics for Improving Maintenance and Logistics of Large-Scale Products

01-11-2011

31-10-2014

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COGIRO: Europe biggest cable-driven parallel robot for fully controlled handling and assemblying of heavy parts in large workspaces

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COGIRO: Europe biggest cable-driven parallel robot for fully controlled handling and assemblying of heavy parts in large workspaces

IFACOM | Intelligent Fault Correction and self Optimizing Manufacturing systems

01-11-2011

30-04-2015

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3D volumetric compensation algorithms for zero-defect manufacturing

A Fuzzy-net based method for online adjustment suggestions for of vital process parameter(s) to prevent part quality defects

Alesamonti DEMO

An improved method for calibrating vibration sensor

Apparatus and method to minimize large parts deformations due to clamping

Application of XRF method to measure the silica content in ceramic slurry

Artificial Neural Network method for slurry control and optimization

Automatic assembly, tack welding, full seam welding of jet engine Turbine Rear Frame

Development of hardware system solutions for closed loop analysis and controlling of manufacturing process parameters in real-time

Development of two guidelines for the efficient proof of capability of (1) many and (2) complex measurement processes

EMA DEMO

GKN DEMO

Generic algorithm for selecting best fitting parts for an assembly

Georg Fischer Agie Charmilles DEMO

Insert cutters wear monitoring for torical milling tools

Measurement and quasi real-time compensation of machine tool geometric errors

Measurement solutions for parts thickness

Method for in-process detection of stabilization of surface generation in RAP

Method for on the machine surface defects detection and location recording

Method for on the machine total surface characterization and process validation

Method for tool change in automatic RAP

Numerical Control integrating and interfacing IFaCOM advanced sensor systems

Online defect detection and process adjustment method and software for WEDM

Real-time control of Robotic Automating Process / sensors, SW, robot control

Robot programming method for robot vision control in assembly and tack welding

SPC for small and single batch production

Sensorized arm for Robot Assisted Polishing

Signal processing algorithms for sensor fusion feature extraction on Wire EDM voltage and current signals

Strecon DEMO

Tool change and crash detection in a RAP machine based on relative regression models.

Uniform and controlled slurry making processing using advanced monitoring solutions

Vision and force control: Improved methods in assembly

Result items:

3D volumetric compensation algorithms for zero-defect manufacturing

A Fuzzy-net based method for online adjustment suggestions for of vital process parameter(s) to prevent part quality defects

Alesamonti DEMO

An improved method for calibrating vibration sensor

Apparatus and method to minimize large parts deformations due to clamping

Application of XRF method to measure the silica content in ceramic slurry

Development of hardware system solutions for closed loop analysis and controlling of manufacturing process parameters in real-time

Development of two guidelines for the efficient proof of capability of (1) many and (2) complex measurement processes

EMA DEMO

Georg Fischer Agie Charmilles DEMO

Insert cutters wear monitoring for torical milling tools

Measurement and quasi real-time compensation of machine tool geometric errors

Method for in-process detection of stabilization of surface generation in RAP

Method for on the machine surface defects detection and location recording

Method for on the machine total surface characterization and process validation

Method for tool change in automatic RAP

Online defect detection and process adjustment method and software for WEDM

Real-time control of Robotic Automating Process / sensors, SW, robot control

SPC for small and single batch production

Sensorized arm for Robot Assisted Polishing

Signal processing algorithms for sensor fusion feature extraction on Wire EDM voltage and current signals

PRACE | The Productive Robot Apprentice

01-11-2011

31-10-2014

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Demonstrator PRACE (Automatica 2014)

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Demonstrator PRACE (Automatica 2014)

PHOCAM | Photopolymer based customized additive manufacturing technologies

01-06-2010

31-05-2013

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Advanced ceramics for customized products for textile machinery - Fabrication of a demo yarn guide using the developed preparation software

Ceramic foundry cores for turbine components

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Advanced ceramics for customized products for textile machinery - Fabrication of a demo yarn guide using the developed preparation software

Textile machinery components

APPS4AME | Engineering Apps for advanced Manufacturing Engineering

01-12-2012

30-11-2015

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Delivery Time Estimation App

Experience Retrieval App

Knowledge Management Framework

Requirements Communication App

Short-term Scheduling App

Vehicle Routing Planning App

Result items:

Delivery Time Estimation App

Experience Retrieval App

Requirements Communication App

Short-term Scheduling App

AMCOR | Additive Manufacturing for Wear and Corrosion Applications

01-11-2012

31-10-2015

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3D-HIPMAS | Pilot Factory for 3D High Precision MID Assemblies

01-10-2012

30-09-2015

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Flexible 3D high precision MID platform

High-performance plastics for laser direct structuring (LDS)

Joining processes on advanced 3D MID system carriers

New improved metal plating processes for ultrafine pitch LDS MID

Ultra-fine pitch 3D micro structures by laser direct structuring

Result items:

Flexible 3D high precision MID platform

Joining processes on advanced 3D MID system carriers

New improved metal plating processes for ultrafine pitch LDS MID

Ultra-fine pitch 3D micro structures by laser direct structuring

LPKF has planned and set up the prototype machine capable of creating conductive structures with line/pitch of 25/25 µm. It is now located at the HSG-IMAT for demonstration and further process developement. LPKF plans to further improve the machine and adopt it into their product portfolio.

HI-MICRO | High Precision Micro Production Technologies

01-10-2012

30-09-2015

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CT Metrology machine with Nanofocus source

Precision ceramic knocker for high-end watches

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Precision ceramic knocker for high-end watches

This demonstrator is a critical part in a high-end watch.

HIPR | High-Precision micro-forming of complex 3D parts

01-11-2012

31-10-2015

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15t Press micro-manufacturing pilot line

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15t Press micro-manufacturing pilot line

AREUS | Automation and Robotics for EUropean Sustainabile manufacturing

01-09-2013

31-08-2016

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Robot Energy efficient Trajectories and eco-modes/ acceleration profiles library

PLC software tool for energy optimal control of robot stations

Multi-robot scheduling and optimization software tools

AREUS LCA METHODS VIRTUAL LAB

AREUS SMART AUTOMATION CELL

DC Power Supply System

DC-Robot architecture

Energy-efficient high precision assembly of aerospace components

Single and Multi-Robot Energy Consumption simulation

software tool for LCA and LCC of Robotic Production Systems

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Robot Energy efficient Trajectories and eco-modes/ acceleration profiles library

PLC software tool for energy optimal control of robot stations

Multi-robot scheduling and optimization software tools

AREUS LCA METHODS VIRTUAL LAB

DC Power Supply System

DC-Robot architecture

Single and Multi-Robot Energy Consumption simulation

software tool for LCA and LCC of Robotic Production Systems

CASSAMOBILE | Flexible Mini-Factory for local and customized production in a container

01-09-2013

31-08-2016

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VALERI | Validation of Advanced, Collaborative Robotics for Industrial Applications

01-11-2012

31-10-2015

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FiaD | Factory-in-a-day

01-10-2013

30-09-2017

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MAN-MADE | MANufacturing through ergonoMic and safe Anthropocentric aDaptive workplacEs for context aware factories in EUROPE

01-09-2013

31-08-2016

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Assessment Module

Level of relevance chosen according to the level of labour-intensiveness of the sector. More labour reflects in a higher relevance of this human-centred assessment tool (e.g. for sustainability-aware provision of human-centric services for workers)

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Assessment Module

LIAA | Lean Intelligent Assembly Automation

02-09-2013

01-09-2017

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Simulation for Human Robot Cooperation

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Simulation for Human Robot Cooperation

ROBUSTPLANET | Shock-robust Design of Plants and their Supply Chain Networks

01-10-2013

30-09-2016

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Framework for supply chains

Optimal configuration strategies in production networks

Production System Opportunistic Maintenance Planning

Reconfigurable manufacturing systems

Robust planning and scheduling for assembly lines

Simulation and Navigation Cockpit

Supply chain configuration tool

Result items:

Optimal configuration strategies in production networks

Production System Opportunistic Maintenance Planning

Reconfigurable manufacturing systems

Robust planning and scheduling for assembly lines

Simulation and Navigation Cockpit

PROSECO | Collaborative Environment for Design of AmI enhanced Product-Services Integrating Highly Personalised Innovative Functions with Minimal Ecological Footprint along Life Cycle and of Their Production Processes

01-10-2013

30-09-2017

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ProSEco Desma Pilot: Support remote condition based maintenance for shoe manufacturing machines

ProSEco Electrolux Pilot: Support remote condition based maintenance of home appliances

ProSEco Ona/Alberdi Pilot: Lean based design of ECO driven services around machines

T-REX | Lifecycle Extension Through Product Redesign And Repair, Renovation, Reuse, Recycle Strategies For Usage&Reusage-Oriented Business Models

01-10-2013

30-09-2016

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(KER 2.1)Methodology to support the development of a Service-Oriented Business Models (Business Model reference framework)

(KER 2.2)Methodology to support the redesign of the product-solution (Design-for-X reference framework.

(KER 2.3)Methodology for the design of support services (Service Engineering Reference Framework)

(KER 4.1)ULMA New STR (Short Term Rental) Business Model in the forklift trucks sector

(KER 4.2)ESENERGIA Batteries sulfation restrain (by pulses) and on-line monitoring embedded hardware.

(KER 5.1)FIDIA development of a CBM SW for the Machine Tool CNC

(KER 5.1)IMATECNO Electro-Spindle improved design

(KER G1)T-REX Service-Oriented (SO) business modelling process and toolset

(KER G2)T-REX platform and tools for an easy to deploy PdM solution for Fleet-Wide Asset Health Management

In a general way the easy-deploy-PdM-methodology and tools can be applied for the condition monitoring and health asessment of any manufacturing process, from assets, to production lines and further to fleet level.