The main goal of COG-LO is to create the framework and tools that will add cognition and collaboration features to future logistics processes by: 1) Introducing the Cognitive Logistics Object (CLO) by adding cognitive behavior to all involved Logistics actors and processes; 2)...

The manufacturing industry has been evolving rapidly, and the adoption of digital information and computing is the latest frontier. Digital manufacturing is paving the way for Industry 4.0 an industrial revolution characterised by connectivity, intelligence and flexible...

Hybrid lean-agile manufacturing systems are emerging as smart approaches that can connect industry with cyber-physical systems. They can also support the manufacturing of new and personalised products. The EU-funded Better Factory project will create a network of artists and...

The EU-funded Change2Twin project (part of I4MS) helps manufacturing SMEs in their digitalisation efforts to deploy digital twins. The concept of digital twins is one of the big game-changers in manufacturing and allows companies to significantly increase their global...

The CloudiFacturing innovative solution integrates software and hardware platforms to assist manufacturing SMEs and their demand for advanced cloud- or HPC-based ICT solutions. The EU-funded DIGITbrain project will extend CloudiFacturing with an augmented digital-twin concept...

SMEs can benefit significantly from adopting digital technologies. However, few have the resources and know-how to do so. The EU-funded DIH-World project therefore aims to accelerate the uptake of advanced digital technologies by European manufacturing SMEs. Furthermore, it aims...

Tech suppliers and public bodies face a number of challenges when attempting to accelerate digital uptake by European manufacturing SMEs and mid-caps. The EU-funded I4MS4Ts project aims to address these challenges by contributing to the ICT Innovation for Manufacturing SMEs...

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Laser-based advanced and additive manufacturing (LBAAM) technologies play an important role in furthering digital production and offer important advantages to the companies that adopt them. However, barriers such as high investment costs, complex technology and system integration...

Robots and autonomous systems that use human-like strategies and knowledge are an important component in the development of Europe's industry. Under the vision of Value Of Joint EXperimenation in digital technologies, the EU-funded VOJEXT project aims at providing a business and...