Scaling AI-powered Vision Solutions – Irida Labs X AI-MATTERS

“We knew that vision AI could provide valuable insights and measurable data in assessing the quality of welding metal processes and help us streamline operations, but we didn’t have the proper testing facilities or expertise to experiment with the technologies ourselves,” explains Christos Theocharatos, COO, Irida Labs.
AI-MATTERS Newsletter Q2, 2025

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Improving Accuracy & Reliability of Manual Assembly – TRYGONS X AI-MATTERS

“All development and testing were carried out in a structured environment under realistic conditions, without interfering with our ongoing production, something we couldn’t have realistically achieved on our own under normal operating conditions,” says Evagoras Zervas.
Getting started with bin-picking within AI-MATTERS: how NFB Coating is stepping into the future with AI and robotics

Thanks to the support from AI-MATTERS, NFB was able to test whether smart robots can independently pick up and sort metal parts. The initial results? Promising.
AI-powered Workability Assessment with AI-MATTERS: Emphasis DigiWorld

“We knew AI could transform how workability is assessed, but bridging the gap between raw sensor data and actionable insights was a challenge”, explains John Stivaros, IoT R&D Engineer, Emphasis DigiWorld.
Validating AI-based Solutions in Manufacturing Context – CASP X AI-MATTERS

We were able to prove the maturity of our solution and prepare for broader industrial uptake without having to build our own testing ecosystem from scratch. If you’re developing or integrating AI solutions in manufacturing, this is a valuable opportunity to accelerate your progress with confidence.” (CASP)
How AI-Matters enabled Efalia to automate and standardise documentation

Through their collaboration with AI-Matters and support from CEA-List, Efalia was able to accelerate and standardize their coding processes, achieving measurable results. This is their story.
Advanced Factories Open Innovation Challenge 2025 – Tech Meetings DIH4CAT

During the morning session, the Open Innovation Challenge 2025 allowed to organize customized meetings, aimed at in-depth dialogues and connecting different ecosystem needs in view of testing and experimenting digital solutions in different organizations. AI-MATTERS met with various EDIHs to discuss joint collaboration opportunities, not only at the national level, but also at the European level.
Record-breaking event in Denmark offers a glimpse into the future

The scent of local Danish pastry mingled with the sound of buzzing robots and lively conversations as the AI-MATTERS partner Danish Technological Institute (DTI), together with the Danish Industrial Robot Association (DIRA), opened the doors to this year’s robot expo.
AI-MATTERS: A Unique Opportunity for Czech Industry to Harness Cutting-Edge European Artificial Intelligence

This was evident on Thursday, Oct. 31, during the first round table meeting “AI applications in the (high-tech) manufacturing industry,” organized by AI Matters EU consortium partners Brainport Industries, TNO and Eindhoven University of Technology.