Our project MASTERLY together with AGILEHAND, SMARTHANDLE, and HARTU project represent a cohesive consortium of sister projects with a shared mission—to conduct cutting-edge research and development in intelligent workpiece handling across entire production lines. By leveraging their diversity and distinctive characteristics, these projects collectively strive to create efficient, flexible, reconfigurable, and data-driven agile factories.
The handling of products and components plays a pivotal role in the manufacturing industry, where optimization leads to heightened productivity while minimizing production costs and time. The contemporary landscape, characterized by the increasing complexity and customization of products, along with a shift towards a circular economy, necessitates the establishment of novel assembly and disassembly lines capable of handling a diverse array of workpieces. Consequently, there is a growing demand for innovative smart automated handling systems.
All projects secured funding through the Horizon Europe HORIZON-CL4-2022-TWIN-TRANSITION-01-04 – Intelligent work piece handling in a full production line (Made in Europe Partnership) (RIA).
They share a common objective and vision. Collaborating synergistically, these initiatives pool their resources and expertise, forming an influential powerhouse that raises awareness and engages stakeholders and the wider public in the pursuit of sustainable manufacturing practices. This collaborative endeavor not only enhances the visibility of each project’s significant research outcomes but also fortifies the bonds and cooperation among various EU-funded research initiatives. Beyond individual accomplishments, the Cluster emerges as a driving force propelling us toward a more sustainable and advanced manufacturing future.
