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PROSPECTS 5.0 · Project

Guide and Tools for Transitioning Your Factory to Human-Centric and Sustainable Operations

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Imagine upgrading your workshop not just with faster robots, but in a way that actually makes workers' lives easier and protects the planet. It's like moving from a 'machine-first' mindset to a 'people-first' one. This effort creates a roadmap and a checklist to help businesses make that switch without guessing.

By the numbers
14
real-world use cases
30
partners
14
countries involved
60%
industry ratio in consortium
The business problem

What needed solving

Companies struggle to balance digital automation with worker well-being and environmental goals. They lack a clear way to measure if their transition to 'Industry 5.0' is actually working or just adding complexity.

The solution

What was built

A set of measurement tools, a maturity model, and a collaborative online platform to track and guide the transition to human-centric industry.

Audience

Who needs this

SME Manufacturing Plant ManagersCorporate Sustainability OfficersIndustrial Digital Transformation LeadsGovernment Policy Advisors for Industry
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Automotive
SME
Target: Parts Manufacturer

If you are a parts manufacturer dealing with rigid automation that ignores worker well-being — this project developed assessment tools that help you balance productivity with human needs. This ensures your workforce stays resilient during digital shifts.

Energy
enterprise
Target: Grid Operator

If you are a grid operator dealing with the pressure to meet green targets while maintaining stability — this project developed guidelines that identify success factors for sustainable transitions. This helps you align tech upgrades with planetary boundaries.

Aviation
mid-size
Target: Aircraft Component Supplier

If you are a component supplier dealing with complex supply chain disruptions — this project developed a maturity model that measures your resiliency. This allows you to identify obstacles before they stop your production.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price for using these tools?

Based on available project data, the project focuses on creating an open collaborative ecosystem and a collaborative platform, but specific pricing for tools is not mentioned.

Can this be scaled to a global industrial level?

The project tests its approach across 14 use cases in 14 different countries, suggesting a design intended for broad European and international industrial application.

Who owns the IP and how is licensing handled?

Based on available project data, the project aims for broad knowledge transfer through an open ecosystem, but specific licensing terms are not provided.

How does this help with EU regulations?

The project provides policy recommendations to inform EU and national strategies for industrial transformation and the twin green and digital transitions.

When will the tools be ready for business use?

The project period runs from 2024-01-01 to 2026-12-31, meaning final results and tools will be consolidated by the end of 2026.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily weighted toward practical application, with a 60% industry ratio comprising 18 industrial partners, including 14 SMEs. This strong business presence, combined with 12 academic and research entities across 14 countries, ensures that the resulting tools are grounded in actual operational needs rather than just theoretical research.

How to reach the team

Contact FLANDERS MAKE in Belgium for partnership or tool access.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to find out how to apply the Industry 5.0 maturity model to your specific production line.