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MUPROD | Innovative proactive Quality Control system for in-process multi-stage defect reduction

01-11-2011

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31-10-2014

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Description The development of this proactive quality control system will be based on the design and development of new hardware technologies, techniques and software solutions that in turn are based on real-time
Organisation GAMESA ENERGY TRANSMISSION SA
Comments and inspection Technologies and enablers Advanced material processing technologies Mechatronics and robotics technologies Technologies and enablers Control technologies Technologies and enablers Mechatronics
 Machining of small-lot large parts (i.e. planet carriers) for windmill gear boxes in the wind power sector at Gamesa. Result description Context: The continuously increasing demand for energy is leading to the manufacturing of eolic towers that are able to produce more power.
 Control technologies Taxon title Control technologies
 Intelligent machinery components, actuators and end-effectors Taxon description Energy technologies are gaining importance, such as (super)capacitors, pneumatic storage devices, batteries and energy harvesting technologies.

MEGaFiT | Manufacturing Error-free Goods at First Time

01-12-2011

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30-11-2014

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Description Depending on the application, these results can be applied on process lines yielding to a reduction of: defects from 5-15% to below 1%, cost by at least 20%, material and energy consumption by
Comments technologies Technologies and enablers Mechatronics and robotics technologies Several control methods were developed Measurement, sensing, condition and performance monitoring technologies Technologies
 Control technologies Taxon title Control technologies
 Intelligent machinery components, actuators and end-effectors Taxon description Energy technologies are gaining importance, such as (super)capacitors, pneumatic storage devices, batteries and energy harvesting technologies.

MANUCYTE | Self-learning modular manufacturing platform for flexible, patient-specific cell production

01-05-2010

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30-04-2013

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Description This objective will be obtained by combining several advanced technologies, such as: • A modular and scalable plug-in concept for the setup of cell production platforms.
Organisation Chip-Man Technologies OY
 RP 1.4 Manufacturing processes for ‘non-exhaustible’ raw materials, biomaterials and cell based products. Taxon description As these materials demonstrate real value for industrial, energy, construction and health products, there is a need to develop smart manufacturing processes that can work with less defined and controlled

VISTRA | Virtual Simulation and Training of Assembly and Service Processes in Digital Factories

01-09-2011

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31-08-2014

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Description VISTRA aims at the development of a comprehensive platform for simulation, documentation and training of manual assembly processes based on advanced ICT-technologies and concepts, such as auto-generation
Comments technologies Technologies and enablers IoT - Internet of Things Technologies and enablers Information and communication technologies ICT solutions for next generation data storage and information mining
 Mechatronics and robotics technologies Taxon title Mechatronics and robotics technologies
 Domain 3: Digital, virtual and resource-efficient factories Taxon description Factories designed in such holistic and structured way will be more efficient in energy consumption and will provide a safer workplace.

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

01-10-2010

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30-03-2014

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Organisation Convergent Information Technologies GmbH
Comments Technologies and enablers Methods for handling of parts, metrology and inspection Technologies and enablers Advanced material processing technologies Mechatronics and robotics technologies Technologies
 Control technologies Taxon title Control technologies
 Intelligent machinery components, actuators and end-effectors Taxon description Energy technologies are gaining importance, such as (super)capacitors, pneumatic storage devices, batteries and energy harvesting technologies.

WAFERLEVELOPTICS | WaferLevelOptics - Specific Technological Developments to Create an Intelligent and Scalable Production Platform for Glass Optics Manufacturing

01-10-2010

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30-09-2013

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Comments Research priorities Sub-Domain 1.1 Processing novel materials and structures (into products) FoF Partnership SRIA Research priorities Domain 1: Advanced manufacturing processes RP 1.2 Advanced joining technologies
 RP 1.2 Advanced joining technologies for advanced and multi-materials Taxon title RP 1.2 Advanced joining technologies for advanced and multi-materials
 RP 1.9 Integrated manufacturing processes Taxon description Demonstration of greater manufacturing efficiency whilst minimising use of raw materials and energy consumption are equally important.

FLEX-O-FAB | Pilot-scale hybrid roll to roll/sheet to sheet manufacturing chain for flexible OLEDs

01-10-2012

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30-09-2015

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Description The introduction of flexible OLED lighting is hampered by a lack of reliable series production technologies, flexible OLEDs exist in the lab but not yet in the fab.
Comments Technologies and enablers Additive manufacturing Technologies and enablers Advanced material processing technologies Methods for handling of parts, metrology and inspection Technologies and enablers
 Integration of non-conventional technologies and conventional technologies Taxon title Integration of non-conventional technologies and conventional technologies
 RP 1.10 Manufacturing of high performance flexible structures Taxon description Combined benefits from processes, such as plasma, which can enhance functionality whilst also reducing energy consumption should be exploited.

DynaMill | Dynamic manufacturing of thin-walled work pieces by Milling process

01-11-2012

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31-10-2015

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Description For the project, a strong consortium consisting of two research institutes, four manufacturers of key technologies (CAM software, machine tools, clamping devices and tools) and four end users has been
 Overview of defined DynaMill Demonstrator parts Result description Large and midsize turbine blades - Energy sector: Steam turbine blade Material: Alloy Steel Geometry (approx.): 1578mm x 200mm - Energy sector: Turbine blade Material: Steel Geometry
 RP 1.6 Material efficient Manufacturing processes Taxon description Low C,) energy supply, better use of waste streams through recovery and efficiency improvements in manufacturing equipment (e.g. throughflow speed).

SUPREME | SUstainable PREdictive Maintenance for manufacturing Equipment

01-09-2012

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31-08-2015

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Description In continuous production industries (energy, chemical, food, cement or paper sectors) the ratio maintenance costs/added value product is even higher than 25%.
Comments consumption (in %) Additional KPIs Contribution to the reduction of energy use and CO2 emissions Reduction of CO2 emissions (in %) Additional KPIs Contribution to the reduction of energy use and CO2
 Reduction of energy consumption (in %) Taxon title Reduction of energy consumption (in %)
 RP 3.2 Intelligent maintenance systems for increased reliability of production systems Taxon description Furthermore, the improvements in the equipment health state will entail significant energy savings.

ECOMISE | Enabling Next Generation Composite Manufacturing by In-Situ Structural Evaluation and Process Adjustment

01-09-2013

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31-08-2016

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Description (AFP), infiltration (RTI/ RTM) and curing will be developed in order to maximize process efficiency at reduced costs and production time due to less material consumption, higher reproducibility, less energy
Organisation SYNTHESITES INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
Comments custom made parts FoF Partnership SRIA Research priorities Sub-Domain 1.1 Processing novel materials and structures (into products) Domain 1: Advanced manufacturing processes RP 1.2 Advanced joining technologies
 RP 1.2 Advanced joining technologies for advanced and multi-materials Taxon title RP 1.2 Advanced joining technologies for advanced and multi-materials
 Domain 3: Digital, virtual and resource-efficient factories Taxon description Factories designed in such holistic and structured way will be more efficient in energy consumption and will provide a safer workplace.

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

01-09-2013

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31-08-2016

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Comments technologies Technologies and enablers Control technologies Technologies and enablers Mechatronics and robotics technologies Intelligent machinery components, actuators and end-effectors Technologies
 Container-integrated factory prototype Result description environmentally friendly production system for highly customised parts based on a combination of different manufacturing processes including Additive Manufacturing (3D printing), CNC-milling and assembly technologies
 Control technologies Taxon title Control technologies
 Intelligent machinery components, actuators and end-effectors Taxon description Energy technologies are gaining importance, such as (super)capacitors, pneumatic storage devices, batteries and energy harvesting technologies.

ADMACOM | Advanced manufacturing routes for metal/Composite components for Aerospace

01-10-2013

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30-09-2016

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Description The industrial partner Nanoforce will exploit the innovative manufacturing technologies.
Comments Contribution to the reduction of energy use and CO2 emissions Additional KPIs LCIA under preparation Reduction of energy consumption (in %) Additional KPIs Contribution to the reduction of energy use and
 Reduction of energy consumption (in %) Taxon title Reduction of energy consumption (in %)
 RP 1.3 Automated production of thermoset and thermoplastic composite structures/products Taxon description Maximize material performance and hence material efficiency will require improved, new or hybrid joining technologies.

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

01-09-2013

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31-08-2016

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Description The MAN-MADE project will contribute to the achievement of best in class performance, making available advanced anthropocentric workplace technologies, that also support a considerable improvement of worker
Comments Environmental sustainability Manufacturing performance characteristics Reducing the consumption of energy Manufacturing performance characteristics Environmental sustainability By assessing environmental
 Reducing the consumption of energy Taxon title Reducing the consumption of energy Taxon description Efficient energy use, sometimes simply called energy efficiency, is the goal to reduce the amount of energy required to provide products and services.

LIAA | Lean Intelligent Assembly Automation

02-09-2013

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01-09-2017

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Comments Technologies and enablers Human Machine Interfaces Information and communication technologies Information and communication technologies Technologies and enablers IoT - Internet of Things Technologies
 Mechatronics and robotics technologies Taxon title Mechatronics and robotics technologies
 Intelligent machinery components, actuators and end-effectors Taxon description Energy technologies are gaining importance, such as (super)capacitors, pneumatic storage devices, batteries and energy harvesting technologies.

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

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30-09-2017

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Comments and enablers Information and communication technologies Digital manufacturing platforms - data platforms Technologies and enablers Data spaces Information and communication technologies Collaborative
 ProSEco VW Pilot: Personalised support to drivers to optimise energy use Result title ProSEco VW Pilot: Personalised support to drivers to optimise energy use
 Reduction of energy consumption (in %) Taxon title Reduction of energy consumption (in %)

NEXTFACTORY | All-in-one manufacturing platform for system in package and micromechatronic systems

01-09-2013

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31-08-2017

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Description The NextFactory consortium will bring together a multidisciplinary group of leading edge SMEs and academic partners respectively contributing expertise in the new manufacturing technologies and the different
Comments Technologies and enablers Mechatronics and robotics technologies Technologies and enablers Information and communication technologies Technologies and enablers System modelling - digital twins, simulation
 Mechatronics and robotics technologies Taxon title Mechatronics and robotics technologies
 RP 1.9 Integrated manufacturing processes Taxon description Demonstration of greater manufacturing efficiency whilst minimising use of raw materials and energy consumption are equally important.

REBORN | Innovative Reuse of modular knowledge Based devices and technologies for Old, Renewed and New factories

01-09-2013

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31-08-2016

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Description The vision of ReBORN is to demonstrate strategies and technologies that support a new paradigm for re-use of production equipment in old, renewed and new factories; maximizing the efficiency of this re-use
 Final Report Summary - REBORN (Innovative Reuse of modular knowledge Based devices and technologies for Old, Renewed and New factories) Result title Final Report Summary - REBORN (Innovative Reuse of modular knowledge Based devices and technologies for Old, Renewed and New factories)
 RP 2.12 Monitoring, Perception & Awareness on Manufacturing Taxon description In this regard, ubiquitous sensing approaches will actively support engineers in their aim of detecting, measuring and monitoring the variables, events and situations which affect the performance, energy-use

EUROC | European Robotics Challenges

01-01-2014

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31-12-2017

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Description Exploiting synergies across application experts, technology suppliers, system integrators and service providers will speed up the process of bringing innovative technologies from research labs to industrial
Organisation ASCENDING TECHNOLOGIES GMBH
Comments Technologies and enablers Mechatronics and robotics technologies Technologies and enablers Information and communication technologies Technologies and enablers Knowledge-workers and operators Technologies
 Mechatronics and robotics technologies Taxon title Mechatronics and robotics technologies
 Domain 3: Digital, virtual and resource-efficient factories Taxon description Factories designed in such holistic and structured way will be more efficient in energy consumption and will provide a safer workplace.

APPOLO | APPOLO - Hub of Application Laboratories for Equipment Assessment in Laser Based Manufacturing

01-09-2013

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31-08-2017

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Description APPOLO HUB offers service to assess and verify novel laser manufacturing technologies for industrial use.
Organisation ABENGOA SOLAR NEW TECHNOLOGIES SA
Comments and enablers Advanced material processing technologies Integration of non-conventional technologies and conventional technologies Technologies and enablers Advanced material processing technologies
 Integrated electronics for integrated components (Portable sensors unit for environmental monitoring). Result description Each monitoring sensors need dedicated monitoring equipment to detect fire, temperature, gases (CO2, O2, N2), electronics for energy managing and data transfer as well as power unit (batteries) and energy
 Integration of non-conventional technologies and conventional technologies Taxon title Integration of non-conventional technologies and conventional technologies
 RP 1.5 Delivery of new functionalities through (mass production) surface manufacturing processes Taxon description Novel technologies and approaches are needed to embed true smartness into structures and scale-up of all processes is of equal importance.

CLOUDSME | Cloud based Simulation platform for Manufacturing and Engineering

01-07-2013

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31-12-2015

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Description Developing a new business idea or investing in new technologies and methods poses a huge challenge to companies.
 Cloud-based Simulation Templates for Craft Brewers Result description This could lead to over €10,000 per year savings from reduced waste, energy consumption and more efficient cask utilisation and transportation costs.
 Domain 3: Digital, virtual and resource-efficient factories Taxon description Factories designed in such holistic and structured way will be more efficient in energy consumption and will provide a safer workplace.

ADALAM | Sensor based adaptive laser micromachining using ultrashort pulse lasers for zero-failure manufacturing

01-01-2015

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01-01-2018

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Description Miniaturization, advanced high performance materials and functional surface structures are all drivers behind key enabling technologies in high added value production.
Comments , metrology and inspection Technologies and enablers Advanced material processing technologies Mechatronics and robotics technologies Technologies and enablers Control technologies Technologies and
 Periodic Reporting for period 3 - ADALAM (Sensor based adaptive laser micromachining using ultrashort pulse lasers for zero-failure manufacturing) Result description Miniaturization, advanced high performance materials and functional surface structures are all drivers behind key enabling technologies in high added value production.
 Control technologies Taxon title Control technologies
 Intelligent machinery components, actuators and end-effectors Taxon description Energy technologies are gaining importance, such as (super)capacitors, pneumatic storage devices, batteries and energy harvesting technologies.

COMBILASER | COMbination of non-contact, high speed monitoring and non-destructive techniques applicable to LASER Based Manufacturing through a self-learning system

01-01-2015

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01-01-2018

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Comments Technologies and enablers Additive manufacturing Technologies and enablers Advanced material processing technologies Photonics-based materials processing technologies Technologies and enablers Advanced
 Control technologies Taxon title Control technologies
 RP 2.1 Flexible and reconfigurable Machinery and Robots Taxon description control as well as the networking among them, aiming at a significant impact of changeover time/cost, tooling, programming and energy usage of those systems.

FoF-IMPACT | Enhanced impact of the Factories of the Future PPP through technology transfer and expanded community

01-01-2015

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01-01-2017

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Description The clustering of projects results will be supported both by the existing EFFRA Innovation Portal and through the organisation of specific events, oriented either to technologies, application sectors or
 Domain 3: Digital, virtual and resource-efficient factories Taxon description Factories designed in such holistic and structured way will be more efficient in energy consumption and will provide a safer workplace.

FACTS4WORKERS | Worker-Centric Workplaces in Smart Factories

01-12-2014

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01-12-2018

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Organisation Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG
Comments Technologies and enablers Control technologies Technologies and enablers Mechatronics and robotics technologies Intelligent machinery components, actuators and end-effectors Technologies and enablers
 Assessing TRL of HCI Technologies Supporting Shop Floor Workers Result title Assessing TRL of HCI Technologies Supporting Shop Floor Workers
 Smart oriented workplaces in tool production Result description .; Wifling M.Journal title: International Conference on Innovative TechnologiesJournal publisher: IN-TECHPublished year: 2017DOI identifier: 10.5281/zenodo.1466689
 Control technologies Taxon title Control technologies
 Intelligent machinery components, actuators and end-effectors Taxon description Energy technologies are gaining importance, such as (super)capacitors, pneumatic storage devices, batteries and energy harvesting technologies.

FourByThree | Highly customizable robotic solutions for effective and safe human robot collaboration in manufacturing applications

01-12-2014

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01-12-2017

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Description task execution in collaboration with humans in a safe way and are easy to use and program by the factory worker.Consortium partners in this proposal have already achieved relevant results in different technologies
Comments Technologies and enablers Methods for handling of parts, metrology and inspection Technologies and enablers Advanced material processing technologies Mechatronics and robotics technologies Technologies
 FourByThree: Imagine humans and robots working hand in hand Result description Inaki Maurtua, Nicola Pedrocchi, Andrea Orlandini, Jose de Gea Fernandez, Christian Vogel, Aaron Geenen, Kaspar Althoefer, Ali ShaftiJournal title: 2016 IEEE 21st International Conference on Emerging Technologies
 Mechatronics and robotics technologies Taxon title Mechatronics and robotics technologies
 Intelligent machinery components, actuators and end-effectors Taxon description Energy technologies are gaining importance, such as (super)capacitors, pneumatic storage devices, batteries and energy harvesting technologies.
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