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Modular Robot Systems and Digital Twins for Resilient SME Manufacturing

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Imagine a factory where the machines are like Lego blocks that you can move and reprogram instantly when customer needs change. It uses a digital mirror of the plant to test changes before they happen in real life. This helps small factories switch production quickly without wasting time or money.

By the numbers
12
consortium partners
8
industrial partners
67%
industry ratio in consortium
The business problem

What needed solving

SMEs in the agri-food and pharma sectors struggle to adapt to sudden demand changes and geopolitical disruptions due to rigid production lines and a lack of digital tools.

The solution

What was built

A system of mobile collaborative robots (RCPMs), AI-driven decision support tools, and digital twins, all managed by an intelligent orchestration platform.

Audience

Who needs this

SME food processing plantsPharmaceutical manufacturersFlexible electronics assembly plantsCustom industrial equipment makers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Pharmaceuticals
SME
Target: Drug manufacturing plant

If you are a drug manufacturing plant dealing with sudden spikes in medicine demand — this project developed reconfigurable production modules that allow you to adapt your line quickly. This ensures you can meet urgent health needs without long downtime.

Agri-food
SME
Target: Food processing facility

If you are a food processing facility dealing with fluctuating seasonal demand — this project developed mobile collaborative robots and AI decision tools. These tools help you reorganize your floor layout on the fly to maintain efficiency.

General Manufacturing
any
Target: Custom parts manufacturer

If you are a custom parts manufacturer dealing with supply chain disruptions — this project developed an intelligent orchestration platform. This allows you to monitor production in real-time and pivot your operations based on available resources.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing for implementing this system?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost structures are not provided.

Can this be scaled to large industrial plants?

The project specifically targets SMEs and uses modular, plug-and-produce components, which suggests a scalable design for various plant sizes.

What are the IP and licensing terms for the software?

The project promotes open-source approaches throughout its development to make it easier for different components to work together.

How does this integrate with existing factory equipment?

It uses an intelligent orchestration platform and defined module interfaces to ensure interoperability between the physical robots and digital tools.

What is the timeline for deployment?

The project period runs from 2023-01-01 to 2026-12-31, indicating that full results and demonstrations are expected by the end of 2026.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily industry-driven, with 8 out of 12 partners coming from the commercial sector (67% ratio). This strong industrial presence, including 4 SMEs across 8 countries, indicates that the developed technology is being built for practical commercial use rather than purely academic research.

How to reach the team

Contact IDENER RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT AIE in Spain

Next steps

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