Introducing AI-MATTERS
Framed under the DIGITAL Europe Programme, the AI-MATTERS project brings together a consortium of major organizations from eight European countries (Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, The Netherlands, and Spain) to create a world-class reference network of testing and experimentation facilities (TEF) for AI in manufacturing.
The project, with a total budget of 60M€, is co-funded by the European Commission under the Digital Europe Programme and sources at national/regional level.
Get to know the nodes: Germany
In every newsletter, we put the spotlight on one of AI-MATTERS’ nodes. In this edition, the German node presents itself.
The German node has their main facilities at the Stuttgart campus of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, the University of Stuttgart and the adjacent ARENA2036 e.V., which is a research campus focused on agile production.
The services offered by the German node focus on AI technologies for small and mid-sized companies in the field of assembly and engineering, including advanced human-robot collaboration in manufacturing. The Fraunhofer Institute IPA initially focusses on supporting all partners in defining their testing and experimentation services based on common rules and quality criteria. Furthermore, common operating principles are driven, and a service-pricingmodel is harmonized across the network. Additionally, IPA will offer services related to human-robot collaboration, autonomous mobile robots, and computer vision, among others. Jointly with ARENA2036, IPA will perform the physical setup of the German Node.
ARENA2036 offers AI-based services for improving designs and ensuring quality inspection, which includes a testing infrastructure at ARENA2036 for AI technology using 5G/6G networks. AI-driven services support industrial mobility through automated guided vehicles and robot-based bin picking. Furthermore, the Institute of Electrical Energy Conversion of the University of Stuttgart will offer services related to improved reliability and optimal control of electric drives, among others.
The German Node has a second site located in Braunschweig at the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), the German national metrology institute. The PTB contributes its vast knowledge onprecision measurement and on providing calibration and testing services,including digital calibration certificates. The PTB will offer services related to metrology applications in the manufacturing field. It is planned to extend its existing internet-based service for testing of 3D data evaluationalgorithms with AI-based evaluation algorithms.
Unlocking the Power of AI in High-Tech Manufacturing
Artificial Intelligence, there is currently no way around it. AI is revolutionizing the high-tech manufacturing industry, driving efficiency, precision, and innovation.
So, what can Artificial Intelligence and we at AI-MATTERS EU do for your high tech manufacturing business?
AI-MATTERS has created an extensive AI-service catalog across 8 European countries with Testing and Experimenting Facilities (TEFs), where SMEs are invited to come to test and experiment with AI solutions, and increase the applicability and maturity those AI technologies.
These services mainly conform around 4 key challenges:
- Human-Robot Interaction
- Factory Floor Optimization
- Circular Economy
- Other emerging and enabling technologies
Possible business results could entail:
- Enhanced Production Efficiency
- Predictive Maintenance
- Quality Control
- Customization and Flexibility
- Automation of production processes
In our Service Catalog, you can find an overview of all available services, filtered by challenge and by country.
DIGINOVATION Conference Brno – October 9
The Czech AI-MATTERS node is co-organizer of the DIGINOVATION Conference on October 9th in Brno, Czech Republic. At this conference, the latest developments in industry, digitization and artificial intelligence are presented in a varied and interesting program.
More information about this event (Czech spoken) and registration can be found below.
AI-MATTERS present at World Manufacturing Forum, Milan, October 14 -15
On October 14 and 15, the World Manufacturing Forum will take place in Milan, Italy. The event, organized by the World Manufacturing Foundation, will bring together experts from the manufacturing sector to discuss the innovative paths that are redefining the technological future. Italian AI-MATTERS consortium partner MADE – Competence Center Industria 4.0 will participate in the event and represent AI-MATTERS in various programme components.
Round table session: ‘AI applications in the (high-tech) manufacturing industry’- October 31st
AI-MATTERS’ Dutch node, consisting of Brainport Industries, TNO and Technical University Eindhoven, organizes a roundtable session on AI applications in the (high-tech) manufacturing industry on Thursday afternoon, October 31st.
Manufacturing companies, AI technology providers and system integrators will discuss the challenges and needs of the industry and the role AI can play. AI-Matters offers its testing and experimentation facilities to the participants, allowing them to test applications of AI without having to make large investments upfront.
For more information on this event (Dutch spoken) and registration click the button below.
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Upcoming Events
- October 9 DIGINOVATION Conference
- October 14-15 World Manufacturing Forum
- October 31 Round Table session Dutch Node
