Over the past 2.5 years, the AI-MATTERS project has made substantial progress in strengthening Europe’s capacity for AI and robotics adoption within the manufacturing sector. As a Testing and Experimentation Facility (TEF), our objective is to provide European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and technology providers with accessible, high-quality services that facilitate the testing, validation, and implementation of advanced AI technologies in real-world industrial settings.
Our work contributes to building a more resilient, flexible, and competitive manufacturing ecosystem across Europe.
Key Developments to Date
Since the project’s launch, the AI-MATTERS consortium has delivered several notable outcomes:
Development of Over 250 AI and Robotics Services
We have established a comprehensive portfolio of AI- and robotics-based services tailored to the diverse needs of the manufacturing industry.
Structured Customer Journey
A clearly defined customer journey has been implemented to support SMEs in navigating the service offer—from initial engagement to successful experimentation and uptake.
Delivery of Services to SMEs
We have initiated the provision of services to SMEs across Europe, aligned with their specific technological challenges and innovation goals.
Publication of User Success Stories
The first user stories have been published, demonstrating the tangible outcomes of service delivery and showcasing successful applications of AI in manufacturing.
Expansion of the Service Portfolio
In response to evolving market demands, the AI-MATTERS service offer continues to grow. New competencies and infrastructures have been developed to ensure relevance and impact.
Website Redesign for Improved Usability
The official AI-MATTERS website has been redesigned to enhance user experience, simplify navigation, and facilitate direct access to services and project contacts.se the look and feel of the portal but also to improve usability, accessibility, and engagement — especially for SMEs who may be less familiar with EU-funded innovation programmes.
Current Status (as of October 2025)
- 90+ services are currently being provided
- Numerous contracts signed across multiple countries
- Several cross-border use cases underway
An increasing share of services delivered directly to SMEsnd technology providers find the right AI solutions – faster, more intuitively, and in their own language.
User Stories in the Spotlight
Want to know how AI-MATTERS is making a difference?
Explore our user stories section to learn how companies across Europe are using our services to:
- Improve production efficiency
- Reduce costs
- Increase agility and competitiveness
The collaboration between the bakery, Robot Nordic, and DTI has demonstrated what tomorrow's production can offer − especially when the right...Read More
Thanks to their collaboration with AI-MATTERS, Lentis Technologies was able to develop standardize products in an industry which is otherwise...Read More
"We knew that vision AI could provide valuable insights and measurable data in assessing the quality of welding metal processes...Read More
“All development and testing were carried out in a structured environment under realistic conditions, without interfering with our ongoing production,...Read More
Thanks to the support from AI-MATTERS, NFB was able to test whether smart robots can independently pick up and sort...Read More
"We knew AI could transform how workability is assessed, but bridging the gap between raw sensor data and actionable insights...Read More
We were able to prove the maturity of our solution and prepare for broader industrial uptake without having to build...Read More
Through their collaboration with AI-Matters and support from CEA-List, Efalia was able to accelerate and standardize their coding processes, achieving...Read More
Explore our Service Catalogue
Our service portal is your gateway to over 250 verified services offered by trusted partners across Europe. You can:
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Evaluation of customer’s control strategies and algorithms for smart electrical grids against different use cases....
Evaluation of the performance offered by different advanced algorithms for autonomous navigation. through test batteries...
AI-based software for manufacturing where each application feature works as per the identified software requirements
Increased accuracy in data extraction, reduced manual effort, faster access to structured information, improved data...
Robots & 3D vision:This inspection is volumetric in nature, for metallic and non-metallic materials, and...
This service enables the experimentation with AI in the context of safety management and flexible...
Research & Develop practises on how to deploy and ensure the reliability of an AI...
Assessment of collaborative system for task such as inspection, sanding, finishing, pick & place
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