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Enterprise Systems Engineering

At CESE, we use the knowledge generated in research to provide high value-added niche services to industrial enterprises in areas such as Manufacturing Systems Design, Manufacturing Systems Planning and Management, Collaborative Platforms, Supply Chain Strategy, Manufacturing Intelligence or Construction Information Management.

Our mission is to advance the scientific knowledge in enterprise systems engineering, fostering high impact management and ICT systems, and generating innovative services for industrial organisations.

We want to be recognised as a leading research centre in enterprise systems engineering and as a first choice in helping industrial organisations to achieve sustainable, high-performance levels.

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Systems Engineering and Management

Researchers support the manufacturing industry by anticipating disruptions in supply chains

Over the next three years, a group of European researchers, including a team from INESC TEC, will work on the development of management models to support the manufacturing industry – namely small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); the goal is to identify potential disruptions in current and future supply chains. This work will take place within the European RISE-SME project, focusing on four industrial ecosystems: Agro-food, Digital, Mobility and Transportation, and Textile.

11th March 2024

INESC TEC seeks to help companies embrace digital transformation at lower costs

Digital transition, innovation, business empowerment, financing, disruptive technologies; and a certainty: 2024 will be a year of opportunities for companies that are willing to take risks. Close to 100 participants gathered at Palácio do Freixo to get to know ATTRACT project, coordinated by INESC TEC. 

08th February 2024

Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains: Researchers Develop New, People-centred Management Models

Over recent years, there have been several social, economic, and environmental changes leading to the transformation of supply chains. The European project ReSChape focuses on this exact question, analysing the impact of said changes and presenting strategies and management models to improve the supply chains' sustainability and resilience. The project also aims to ensure that people are at the centre of businesses.

16th November 2023

INESC TEC participated in Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing international conference

How can science and technology support the industry in the digital transformation process, contributing to the creation of more sustainable manufacturing systems and supply chains? A group of INESC TEC researchers participated in the 32nd edition of the FAIM2023 International Conference to present the work developed by the institution in flexible automation and intelligent manufacturing - focusing on Deep Reinforcement Learning, Augmented Reality and Digital Twin solutions.

25th July 2023

INESC TEC develops strategic and technological plan for the Advanced Production Systems sector in the Entre Douro and Vouga region

On May 9, INESC TEC presented the i4.0 strategic and technological plan for the Advanced Production Systems (SAP) sector in the Entre Douro and Vouga region, developed within the scope of the SAP 4.0 project; the event took place at the SIMOLDES group test centre, in Oliveira de Azeméis. The session also featured the presentation of a success case within the scope of digitalisation, promoted by the company SIMOLDES PLÁSTICOS S.A.

12th June 2023

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Featured Projects

RISESME

Resilient industry supply chain enhancement fo SMEs

2024-2026

RENEE

FLEXIBLE REMANUFACTURING USING AI AND ADVANCED ROBOTICS FOR CIRCULAR VALUE CHAINS IN EU INDUSTRY

2024-2027

BeamAutoLogSim

Evaluation of automated logistic scenarios for a structural steel production line using Simulation

2023-2024

DTNARR3AUTO

Preparação de Sistemas de Automação para Integração no MES/ERP

2023-2024

INNOAQUA

Innovative Approaches for an Integrated Use of Algae in Sustainable Aquaculture Practices and High-Value Food Applications

2023-2027

TIIM_TS

Transportes Integrados Inter-Municipais no Tâmega e Sousa

2023-2023

PFAI4_4eD

Programa de Formação Avançada Industria 4 - 4a edição

2023-2023

Estaleiro40

Consultoria avançada para digitalização dos processos de receção e gestão do estaleiro da Amorim Florestal

2023-2024

BOWI_EyeSense

Eyetracking Technology for Monitor Attention Span

2023-2023

C2T_CODI

Digital Twin CODI

2023-2023

BOWI_ARRobot

Improved automation system sales and deployment using augmented reality

2023-2023

BOWI_ViaNN

Vianet Neural network

2023-2023

BOWI_DmPlan

Innovation for Demand Planning

2023-2023

FIT4NMP

FIT-4-NMP Innovation Workshops

2023-2023

Blue_Bioeconomy

BLUE BIOECONOMY INNOVATION PACT

2023-2025

EITM_RIS_Hub_2023

EIT Manufacturing RIS Hub 2023

2023-2023

Confacts2

Multi-layer Connected Factories with hybrid conventional and digital components

2023-2024

BLOCKCHAINPT

BLOCKCHAIN.PT - AGENDA “DESCENTRALIZAR PORTUGAL COM BLOCKCHAIN”

2023-2025

tExtended

Knowledge Based Framework for Extended Textile Circulation

2022-2026

NEXUS

Innovation Pact - Digital and Green Transition

2022-2025

TF_Competition

iiLab Learning Factory Network

2022-2022

DIGI4PLAST

DIGITAL TWIN NA NEUTROPLAST

2022-2023

AgendaTransform

Agenda para a transformação digital do setor florestal para uma economia resiliente e hipocarbónica

2022-2025

GIATEX

Gestão Inteligente da Água na ITV

2022-2025

ReSChape

Reshaping Supply Chains For Positive Social Impact

2022-2025

ATTRACT_DIH

Digital Innovation Hub for Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Computing

2022-2025

PRODUTECH_DIH

PRODUTECH DIGITAL INNOVATION HUB

2022-2025

Produtech_R3

Agenda Mobilizadora da Fileira das Tecnologias de Produção para a Reindustrialização

2022-2025

Drivolution

Agenda Drivolution

2022-2025

KT2022

Prestação de Serviços KAIZENTECH 2022

2022-2022

OptiLog7Fluxos

Otimização do sistema logístico da área Litografia para 7 fluxos de produção

2022-2023

Metal4Future

Workshop Metal4Future

2022-2022

BE@T

Bioeconomia para Fileira Têxtil e Vestuário

2022-2025

DTNARR3PROC

Reengenharia dos Processos de Negócio e Definição de Requisitos de Negócio para o Ecossistema Informação

2022-2023

BioShoes4All

Projeto Integrado BioShoes4All

2022-2025

TEXPACT

Pacto de Inovação para a Digitalização do Têxtil e Vestuário

2022-2025

Fundicao4

Workshop Industria 4.0 para o Setor da Fundição

2022-2022

SoTecInFactory

Social And Technological Innovation Factory For Low-Carbon And Circular Industrial Value Chains

2022-2025

VOXPOP

Prestação de serviços de monitorização e avaliação dos impactos da transição digital do projeto “VOXPOP”

2022-2023

PFAI4_3ed

Programa de Formação Avançada Industria 4 - 3a edição

2022-2022

FORM_I40

Formação Indústria 4.0

2022-2022

ECOSSISTEMA

Proposta de intervenção no âmbito da implementação do ECOSSISTEMA INFORMAÇÃO

2022-2024

SEMINARIOI4.0_2_AEfeira

Seminário Digitalização de Processos e Indústria 4.0

2022-2022

SEMINARIOI4.0_2_AE

Seminário Digitalização de Processos e Indústria 4.0

2022-2022

DTNARR

Transformação Digital na Industrial Alimentar de Cereais

2022-2022

ConFacts

Multi-layer Connected Factories with hybrid conventional and digital components

2022-2022

Demo4Green

Green Manufacturing: Demonstra??ng technologies to fight Climate Change

2022-2022

IESMA_SSchool

Innovation & Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Manufacturing Summer School

2022-2022

GreenAPS

Green Advanced Planning & Scheduling

2022-2022

TECH2MARKET

Technology to Market for Competitive Manufacturing in Europe

2022-2023

Hi_reV

Recuperação do Setor de Componentes Automóveis

2022-2025

eLOG

Sustainable parcel delivery: a decision support tool for the assessment and design of innovative services

2022-2023

CORKMES2

Digitalização e Protocolo de Comunicação MES/Automação

2021-2022

ACCAGCI2

Linha de Aglomeração v2

2021-2022

ACCDS

Sistema de Implementação de automação

2021-2022

MAGPIE

sMArt Green Ports as Integrated Efficient multimodal hubs

2021-2026

JCRroadmap

Proposta de intervenção no âmbito da implementação do ROADMAP

2021-2022

SIACEDV_A_FEIRA

Caraterização AS-IS e desenho de roadmap estratégico no âmbito dos Sistemas Avançados de Produção - AEF

2021-2023

SIACEDV_A_OAZEMEIS

Caraterização AS-IS e desenho de roadmap estratégico no âmbito dos Sistemas Avançados de Produção - AECOA

2021-2023

C2T_Digi4Plast

Proposal for maturity assessment and definition of an implementation roadmap for Digital Twin

2021-2021

C2T_CIMA_TWIN

Diagnosys of E.CIMA's industry 4.0 maturity level and road map to implement a cima's digital twin

2021-2021

C2T_Marina_Twin

Evaluation of the Marina Racewear Digital Twin maturity

2021-2021

C2T_MoDal

MobyFly Digital

2021-2021

DTwin4Qual

Digital Twin for Predictive Quality

2021-2021

EduDevRIS

Education programs development in RIS countries

2021-2021

DEO

Digital Enhanced Operator

2021-2023

CircThread

Building the Digital Thread for Circular Economy Product, Resource & Service Management

2021-2025

SADCoPQ

Sistema de Apoio à Decisão no Controlo Preditivo da Qualidade na Indústria Metalomecânica da Precisão

2021-2023

BCSSelection

Serviços de consultoria de apoio na seleção de uma solução de pintura robotizada para a Ribalde

2021-2022

ACCMESL2

ACC MES - CRM Linha 2

2021-2021

ACCMESAGCI

ACC MES Aglomeração CNM AGCI

2021-2021

CNi40FOOT

Smart Supply Chain Sustentável no Cluster do Calçado

2021-2023

Zypho 4.0

Desenvolvimento de soluçôes inteligentes de recuperação, armazenamento e gestão de energia térmica em edificios de serviços

2021-2023

OptiLog

Otimização do sistema logístico da área Litografia

2021-2022

PE21007ADS

Pronic Manutenção evolutiva Parque Escolar

2021-2024

SERVASIS

Caracterização AS-IS da Servicorte, principal fornecedora de matéria prima e componentes metálicos da Ribalde.

2021-2021

CLAMTEX

Digital Transformation Training for Clusters

2021-2021

DT4PV

Digital Twin of a Photovoltaic Power Plant

2021-2022

GBYPLN_EVO

Consultoria em planeamento e escalonamento de evolução da ferramenta GBYPlanning

2021-2022

SSPM

Student Success Prediction Model

2021-2022

JCRi40ERP

Proposta de intervenção no âmbito da digitalização e indústria 4.0

2021-2021

Equipari40

Trituração MES i4.0

2021-2021

OnlineAIOps

Online Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations

2021-2023

FFNewHQ

Farfetch New Headquarters Project Consultancy

2021-2024

AI_Sov

AI Sovereignty

2021-2021

M_Nest_II

Network for Empowering People in Added-Value Manufacturing Systems and Technologies

2021-2021

EIT_RIS_Hubs_2021

EIT Manufacturing RIS Hubs 2021

2021-2022

ManuSkills

Manufacturing Skills Observatory and Competencies Framework

2021-2021

REDVILE

AR/VR for Training and Learning

2021-2022

iFishCan

Intelligent waste & loss monitoring test bed for the Fish Can industry

2021-2022

AM_HLP

Additive Manufacturing for Hospitals - Learning Program

2021-2021

MESPARTNERSHIP

Licensing and consultancy in Planning and Scheduling

2020-2026

PSD

Plataforma de Sistemas Digitais

2020-2020

APSPARTNERSHIP

Licensing and consultancy in Planning and Scheduling

2020-2026

SOMESi40

Implementação do Sistema MES trakSYS.

2020-2021

BSLINESIM

Simulation and optimization of a robotic welding and painting line for accessories for earthmoving and cargo handling machines

2020-2021

ACCMES40V

Amorim Cork Composites & Indústria 4.0 V

2020-2021

AIMES40I

Amorim Irmãos & Indústria 4.0 V

2020-2021

AI_REGIO

Regions and DIHs alliance for AI-driven digital transformation of European Manufacturing SMEs

2020-2023

BetterFactory

Grow your manufacturing business’ — ‘Better Factory'

2020-2024

GREAT

High Precision Bending and Cutting machines for Metal Industry 4.0

2020-2021

PFAI4.0

Programa de Formação Avançada Industria 4.0

2020-2021

iiLab

Ampliação da Infraestrutura Tecnológica do INESC TEC para a Transformação Digital da Indústria

2020-2023

EIT_MAT40_BULH

Digital Transformation at Bulhosas (Irmãos), S.A.

2020-2020

DTatQUALITY

Digital Transformation at JASIL

2020-2020

DTatENERTERMO

Digital Transformation at ENERGIE INT LDA

2020-2020

REV@CONSTRUCTION

Digital construction revolution

2020-2023

STVgoDigital40

Mobilizador Têxtil

2020-2023

PRODUTECH4SC

PRODUTECH sustentável & circular - soluções inovadoras, sustentáveis e circulares com impacto na fileira das tecnologias de produção

2020-2023

Replant

Implantação de estratégias colaborativas para a gestão integrada da floresta e do fogo

2020-2023

PAC

Portugal AutoCluster for the Future

2020-2023

Greenshoes

GreenShoes 4.0 - Calçado, Marroquinaria e Tecnologias Avançadas de Materiais, Equipamentos e Software

2020-2023

NEWSAT

Development of a compact integrated sensor and satellite for earth observation

2020-2023

COVID19_3D

Assisting the prevention and control of COVID-19 with 3D printing solutions

2020-2021

XPlantcode

PLANTCODE restrição - Extensão de funcionalidade

2020-2020

ACC_APA_Shelf

Estudo e desenho do Layout da zona de estantes

2020-2020

ZeroDefects40

Advanced decision making for zero defects manufacturing

2020-2020

EIT_M_RIS_Hubs

EIT Manufacturing RIS Hubs

2020-2020

DigTrafoRIS

Digital Transformation in RIS

2020-2020

M_NEST_RIS

Creating cross-European networks of Partners with complementary competences in targeted AVM technologies

2020-2020

M_NEST_I

Network for Empowering People in Added-Value Manufacturing Systems and Technologies

2020-2020

SIFOREST

Elaboração de Estudo de identificação das capacidades e competências dos agentes setoriais regionais para a implementação de sistemas de informação partilhados no âmbito da gestão organizacional e gestão florestal

2019-2021

ConnectedFactories2

Global-leading smart manufacturing through digital platforms, cross-cutting features and skilled workforce

2019-2022

PSETSE

Reorganization of the Production System at ENERGIE Thermodynamic Solar Energy

2019-2020

CrossLOG

AUTOMATIC MIXED-PALLETIZING FOR CROSS-DOCKING LOGISTICS CENTERS

2019-2023

STEEL40

STEEL40 - Proposta de Prestação de Serviços Consultoria Especializada em Tecnologia Industrial

2019-2019

T4CDTKC

Training 4 Cotec, Digital Transformation Knowledge Challenge - Elaboração de Programa de Formação “CONHECER E COMPREENDER O DESAFIO DAS TECNOLOGIAS DE TRANSFORMAÇÃO DIGITAL”

2019-2021

NantongSIM

SIMULATION OF THE GREENFIELD NANTONG COMPONENTS FACTORY

2019-2019

NDTECH

NDtech 4.0 - Smart and Connected - Estudo e Caderno de Encargos

2019-2019

AR40II

Rollout AF1, AF3

2019-2019

AIsales

Amorim Distribuição e Sales I4.0

2019-2019

DesafioEM2022

Desafio EM 2022

2019-2020

AI_PLN_F2

Evolução da ferramenta de planeamento da produção e integração com ERP – SAP, Fase 2, Implementação

2019-2020

PortoAmbiente

ESTUDO SOBRE A RECOLHA SELETIVA DE RESÍDUOS URBANOS COMERCIAIS

2019-2020

AI-PLN-F1

Evolução da ferramenta de planeamento da produção e integração com ERP – SAP

2019-2020

ACCLAMIN

ACC Laminadoras

2019-2019

I4IPTE

Consultoria especializada para caracterização do modelo operatório da empresa e melhoria operacional

2019-2019

ARi4.0

Serviços de consultoria na implementação MÊS industria 4.0

2019-2019

i4BDLE

Proposta de prestação de serviços de consultoria à Brasão de la Espada

2019-2019

ETMA4.0

Serviços de consultoria especializada em organização industrial

2018-2019

DCTL-Injection-PT

Shoe Injection Machine Planning Tool

2018-2019

StoSS

Sectorization to simplify and solve

2018-2022

PFF_SIM18

Simulation model of the PFF production system

2018-2020

Refinacao4.0

Serviços de consultoria especializada para desenvolvimento e operacionalização de provas de conceito

2018-2019

NMP-REG

Aquisição de serviços para desenvolvimento de uma agenda regional para a promoção da adoção das nanotecnologias, materiais avançados e processos avançados de produção pela indústria transformadora da região norte

2018-2019

opti-MOVES

Quality management of intermodal public transport services: diagnosis and optimization

2018-2022

GOTECFOR

Tecnologia para a mobilização e aproveitamento de Biomassa Florestal na agroindústria

2018-2020

ACCi40

Domínio da automação dos processos industriais e integração com o sistema MES TrakSYS

2018-2019

OLIVA

Desenho de um novo layout produtivo (com a integração das secções de Laminação, Inspeção, Corte e Costura) e desenho do sistema de logística interna flexível

2018-2018

COATING4.0

ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF AN INNOVATIVE REMOTE PROCESS MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING SOLUTION (4.0)

2018-2019

Tec-FEL

Logistics 4.0: Technologies for flexible and eco-efficient logistics

2018-2021

SimOptBoF

Simulation and Optimization of the Foil Factory Plant

2018-2018

DIVA

Boosting innovative DIgitech Value chains for Agrofood, forestry and environment

2018-2021

GLP-i4.0

Refining 4.0 Project - Study

2018-2018

NewShoeFactory

Estudo e conceção de modelo organizacional e operacional de uma nova unidade industrial para produção de calçado

2018-2018

MANU-SQUARE

MANUfacturing ecoSystem of QUAlified Resources Exchange

2018-2021

RTDT

Real Time Dispatch Tool

2018-2018

SmartSL4.0

Comercialização do software Sistema SmartSL

2018-2018

LM_Escalona

Projeto do Motor de Escalonamento

2018-2021

CFERRA

Serviços de consultoria especializada em organização industrial

2017-2018

MDIGIREC

Context Recommendation in Digital Marketing

2017-2018

Fasten

Flexible and Autonomous Manufacturing Systems for Custom-Designed Products

2017-2021

FAMEST

Footwear, Advanced Materials, Equipment's and Software Technologies

2017-2021

PRODOMOI

Diagnóstico das oportunidades de melhoria na operação industrial

2017-2018

NEXT-NET

Next generation Technologies for networked Europe

2017-2019

PRODUTECH_SIF

Soluções para a Indústria de Futuro

2017-2022

3SLM

Sistema Inteligente para a Gestão da Iluminação Pública

2017-2019

Chatbot_Intelligence

Chatbot Intelligence: Finding Patterns in Chatbot User Behaviour and Performance

2017-2017

PTECH_SERV_i40

Estudo nichos-oportunidades para a fileira das tecnologias de produção. Desenvolvimento de novos modelos de negócio, produtos e serviços no contexto da industria 4.0

2017-2017

PTECH_VASERV

Estudo de suporte ao desenho e conceção de serviços de valor acrescentado

2017-2017

RPS

RPS-Rico Production System

2017-2017

RIDDIG

Fábrica Digital

2017-2019

MANUFACTUR4.0

Desenvolvimento e implementação de tecnologias inteligentes e inovadoras nos setores industriais naval e metalomecânico

2017-2020

PAINT_APS

Consultoria de apoio à implementação de uma solução de APS

2017-2017

Palcus

Sistema de Controlo de Máquinas Cénicas

2017-2017

SimBoF

SimBoF - Simulation model of the BoF production system

2017-2017

Carpa

Avaliação e definição de layout para unidade industrial

2017-2017

SilosL

Plano de ação para a excelência peracional do sistema logístico

2017-2017

Viladeste

Prolongamento da Linha Amarela até Vila D'este - Alternativas de Intervenção

2017-2017

ScalABLE4.0

Scalable automation for flexible production systems

2017-2020

BIOTECFOR

Bionegócios e Tecnologia para a valorização eficiente dos recursos florestais endógenos no Norte de Portugal e Galiza

2017-2020

SmartRetail

Plataforma para Agentes e Retalhistas

2016-2018

ROGER

Routing Optimization of the Greenfield components factory

2016-2017

PROGROW2

Proposta de prestação de serviços de consultoria e apoio técnico

2016-2017

MESAI

Recomendações no âmbito da implementação de um Sistema MES

2016-2017

DM4Manufacturing

Aligning Manufacturing Decision Making with Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

2016-2021

Futuring

Futuring European Industry

2016-2018

3GEnergy

3GEnergy - Sistema Integrado de Gestão de Energia e Manutenção

2016-2018

ADIRA_I4.0

Desenvolvimento de soluções tecnológicas e de software Industria 4.0 aplicadas a bens de equipamento.

2016-2020

AdaptPack

Desenvolvimento de sistemas robóticos de paletização adaptativos e modulares de elevada flexibilidade

2016-2019

ATM

Advanced tools management

2016-2018

MAPPLE

Planeamento da produção com otimização energética

2016-2018

BI4UP2

Business Intelligence (BI) Tool

2016-2017

EasyManufacturing

Engineering the new production system

2016-2016

EasyFlow

Collaborative and efficient logistics towards more sustainable forest suplly chain

2016-2019

TimeWriting

Serviços de Investigação e desenvolvimento Plataforma Time Writing

2016-2016

CMLDM

Consultadoria em Machine Learning e Data Mining

2016-2018

PrecisionCork

PRECISIONcork - Medida e Controlo em Linha de Parâmetros Chave de Processo e de Qualidade de Produto

2016-2018

PlantSetup

Simulação e assessoria à operação da nova unidade industrial

2016-2017

FlexLayout

Definição e avaliação de layout para nova unidade industrial

2016-2016

BEinCPPS

Business Experiments in Cyber Physical Production Systems

2015-2018

FASCOM

Fashion Cognizant Manufacturing

2015-2017

ProGrow

Núcleo Desenvolvimento Software Growintel

2015-2016

iMAN

iMAN - Intelligence for advanced Manufacturing systems

2015-2019

SMILES

SMILES - Smart, Mobile, Intelligent and Large scale Sensing and analytics

2015-2019

SmartSL

Design and Development of a managment application of the stitching automatic conveyors of Paredes de Cura section

2015-2016

PRODUTECH_Plan

Comercialização do Software Motor de Escalonamento

2015-2017

MANTIS

Cyber Physical System based Proactive Collaborative Maintenance

2015-2018

SGM

Prestação de serviços em matéria de desenvolvimento de produto

2015-2015

WMF2015

World Manufacturing Forum 2015

2015-2016

EU-GREAT

European guide and recommendations for the combined funding of large-scale RDI initiatives

2015-2016

CASMOV2

Investigação e desenvolvimento em SW de automação e de interfaces móveis de monitorização e controlo

2014-2015

BI4UPX

Desenvolvimento de 3 Data Marts e consultoria especializada para desenvolvimento de modelos preditivos de apoio à gestão, no âmbito do projeto BIA - Balcão Integrado de Atendimento

2014-2015

GlassWind

Serviços de desenvolvimento de produto

2014-2015

BM2PIS

Production and Information Systems

2014-2015

SMARTVALV

Conceção e desenvolvimento de uma válvula industrial inteligente

2014-2015

FLOW-SIM-LT

Simulation Model of the furniture production line

2014-2015

Cap@CIDADE

Survey and mapping of activities and informational objects and process modelling

2014-2016

PFF_SIM

Perceber e estruturar o processo de formação WIP e os requisitos de espaço para buffers tendo em conta o aumento de volume

2014-2015

N&N-ESPP

Melhoria de Processos Produtivos

2014-2015

MSAC

Consulting in industrial organization and operations planning

2014-2015

VR2Market

VR2Market: Towards a Mobile Wearable Health Surveillance Product for First Response and other Hazardous Professions

2014-2019

SPI

Production and Information Systems

2014-2015

E2Web

Innovation dynamics in aeronautics and Embraer in Évora: towards a distributed platform for entrepreneurial initiatives, new employment and skills development

2014-2018

SPS

Specialised consulting to improve a manufacturing system

2014-2014

FOCUS

Advances in FOrestry Control and aUtomation Systems in Europe

2014-2016

MOFFS

Make to Order Fast and Smart Scheduler

2014-2015

RCE

Platform to manage information and knowledge for the European collaboration network of players in the textile and clothing sector

2014-2015

GNOSIS

Knowledge Management for the improvement of manufacturing equipment and tools in the stone industry

2014-2015

PLM4all

Low-cost Toolbox to help Manage the Lifecycle of Manufacturing Equipment

2014-2015

BI4UP

Business Intelligence (BI) Tool

2014-2014

BSHM

Automatic identification of pathologies in steel-concrete connectors in Composite Bridges

2013-2014

COOL

Paper cutting optimisation module

2013-2017

LOG-Config

Internal Logistics Configuration System

2013-2014

FLUPLAN

Prestação de serviços de I&D, em matéria de consultoria tecnológica e desenvolvimento de software

2013-2015

STAMINA

Sustainable and reliable robotics for part handling in manufacturing automation

2013-2017

EXPLORE

EXPLORE - Extended exploitation of European Research Project's Knowledge and Results

2013-2015

PMD

Performance measurement and management

2013-2013

ProdExport

Specialised consulting as part of project "Produce better, Export more"

2013-2016

Micro-Fab

ADIRA Micro Fábrica

2013-2015

HFAPS

Specialised consulting to improve a manufacturing system in the electronics sector

2013-2013

Proj-Plan

Multi-criterion scheduling and optimisation for projects in a production environment

2013-2014

SmartManufacturing

Smart Manufacturing and Logistics

2013-2015

APPS4aME

Engineering Apps for advanced Manufacturing Engineering

2012-2015

ESPP

Extended Shoe Production Planning

2012-2013

ESI

Business Process Engineering and Information System

2012-2013

CRITICAL

Desenvolvimento de software visando a integração do software "Motor de Escalonamento" com o software "cmNavigo"

2012-2013

JOP

Production process optimisation

2012-2012

StableCargo

Cargo stability analysis in container transportation: a hybrid optimisation - heuristics framework

2012-2015

FoodSupplyChain

Stimulating innovation in the food supply-chain through smart use of ICT: assisting SME's participate in digital supply chains in the single market

2012-2014

CONNECTOR

Support services for the Auto-Gration Connector

2012-2013

Serow

Sectoring and Routing Optimisation for Waste Management - theory into practice

2012-2015

FoodManufuture

Conceptual Design of a Food Manufacturing Research Infrastructure to boost up innovation in Food Industry

2012-2013

NEWALK

Materials, components and technology for the footwear of the future

2011-2014

ADVENTURE

Adaptive Virtual Enterprise ManufacTURing Environment

2011-2014

HighSpeedShoefactory

Model to manufacture customised footwear

2011-2014

PROsumer.NET

European Consumer Goods Research Initiative - Networking European Technology Platforms addressing Design-based Consumer Goods Industries and Related Research and Technology Fields

2011-2013

Produtech-PSI

New Products and Services for the Manufacturing industry

2011-2014

PRODUTECH_PTI

Innovative processes and technologies for the manufacturing industry

2011-2014

KEP

New models to enhance kidney transplants

2011-2014

CPackBenchFrame

A thorough benchmark framework for computational experiments in Cutting and Packing problems

2011-2013

PowerTextilesXXI

Collective R&D initiatives with the participation of companies within the Textile and Clothing Industries

2011-2014

SIAC-Calcado-TI

Collective Actions for the footwear sector

2011-2012

PadinhoXXI

Products and Services, Process Reorganization and Internationalization

2010-2012

SIIARI

System to increase the use of Artificial Intelligence in Industrial Robotics

2010-2012

Coordinator

High-performance hybrid algorithms to manage short-term power generation

2010-2013

CORENET

Customer Oriented and eco-friendly networks for heathy fashionable goods

2010-2013

P&R-II

Simplification of Information Material Flows

2010-2010

EaGLeNest

Efficient Geometric Library for Nesting Problems

2010-2013

SCIDT

Tool to obtain anthropometric variables with an integrated e-mail platform

2010-2010

NODES

Network engineering systems in uncertainty contexts

2010-2013

Cogninet

Cognitive Semantics in Collaborative Networks

2010-2012

SysMAP

Modular and intelligent production equipments

2010-2013

Lucios

Product, services and process development and engineering and Organization and Management of Information Technologies

2010-2012

Auto-gration

Assisting SMEs to participate in global digital supply chains in the automotive sector

2010-2012

SIBAP

Integrated System to Balance Complex Manufacturing Systems

2009-2011

Shoe-ID

Innovative system to manage the chain of value of the footwear industry

2009-2012

VFF

Holistic, extensible, scalable and standard Virtual Factory Framework

2009-2013

Fadis

Methodology and tool for decision-making on internationalization

2009-2011

Fit4U

Framework of Integrated Technologies for User Centred Products

2009-2012

Net-Challenge

Innovative Networks of SMEs for Complex Products Manufacturing

2009-2012

REMobi

Network of Excellence for Mobility

2009-2011

Minerva

Innovative Maintenance Management Solution for Industrial Companies

2009-2012

Dinamic

Methodology to promote and disseminate innovation activities in European SMEs

2009-2011

H-Know

Advanced Infrastructure for Knowledge Based Services for Building Restoring

2009-2011

eBiz-Tcf

Harmonization of eBusiness processes and data exchanges for SMEs in the textile/clothing and footwear sectors

2009-2009

Enabler-SPRY

Framework for demand forecast in the retail industry

2008-2009

Agilplan

System to speed up network planning in the footwear sector

2008-2010

Crome

Creativity in Optimization with Metaheuristics

2007-2010

PMCOLNET

Multiparadigm approach to manage performance in collaborative networks

2007-2010

IzaroGrey

Maintenance and licensing of the new versions of the "IZARO GREY" software module

2007-2018

AC-DC

Automotive Chassis Development for 5-Days Cars

2006-2010

Team
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Laboratories

Laboratory of Industrial Robotics and Automation

Publications

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2024

Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Approach to Dynamically Balance Multi-manned Assembly Lines

Authors
Santos, R; Marques, C; Toscano, C; Ferreira, M; Ribeiro, J;

Publication
Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering

Abstract
Assembly lines are at the core of many manufacturing systems, and planning for a well-balanced flow is key to ensure long-term efficiency. However, in flexible configurations such as Multi-Manned Assembly Lines (MMAL), the balancing problem also becomes more challenging. Due to the increased relevance of these assembly lines, this work aims to investigate the MMAL balancing problem, to contribute for a more effective decision-making process. Therefore, a new approach is proposed based on Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) embedded in a Digital Twin architecture. The proposed approach provides a close-to-reality training environment for the agent, using Discrete Event Simulation to simulate the production system dynamics. This methodology was tested on a real-world instance with preliminary results showing that similar solutions to the ones obtained using optimization-based strategies are achieved. This research provides evidence of success in terms of dynamic resource assignment to tasks and workers as a basis for future developments. © 2024, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.

2024

A Value-Oriented Framework for Return Evaluation of Industry 4.0 Projects

Authors
Tostes, AD; Azevedo, A;

Publication
Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering

Abstract
Organizations can transform their businesses and create more value by adopting Industry 4.0 initiatives. During evaluating these projects, the decision-maker must assess significant uncertainties (risks) resulting from socio-technical, economic, and financial factors. One of the main objectives of this study was to identify the necessary building blocks to develop a framework for project implementation in high-risk scenarios, as in the case of Industry 4.0. A multi-criteria framework divided into three stages was proposed, integrating knowledge from Front-End-Innovation (FEI), Innovation Decision Process (IDP), Traditional Project Evaluation Methods, and Real Options Valuation (ROV). The first step is to identify an investment opportunity. The second step is the definition of a business model. The third step is the simulation of different implementation strategies to give managerial flexibility to decision-makers to decide the best strategy to mitigate risks. A real case study was used to test the framework. According to the results, managers can use this framework to create different project implementation scenarios and determine the best strategy to mitigate risks. However, we must still understand whether uncertainties behave discretely, dynamically, or both, the interactions between elements, and how to calculate them to improve our model. © 2024, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.

2024

Semantic Asset Administration Shell Towards a Cognitive Digital Twin

Authors
Moreno, T; Sobral, T; Almeida, A; Soares, AL; Azevedo, A;

Publication
Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering

Abstract
Manufacturing industry is experiencing another revolution towards the digitalization of industrial processes. Different value chain actors must share specific and sensitive data according to business and data requirements. Digital architectures must ensure seamless and comprehensive communications between actors according to agreed-upon vocabularies. The digital representation of machines and other types of equipment, including crucial information about their static and dynamic operational data, is made possible by the ontological modelling of Asset Administration Shells (AAS), which is proposed in this paper as modular and semantically interoperable resources. These Cognitive Digital Twins are herein defined with de facto domain ontologies that model the semantics of the current operation, status and configurations of assets. This paper reports a proof-of-concept technical implementation that demonstrates an innovative digital architecture that connects and communicates active and modular Digital Twin of a machine in a bi-directional, connecting this asset to a digital manufacturing service provider. © 2024, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.

2024

Application of Augmented Reality to Support Manufacturing Resilience

Authors
Ramalho, FR; Moreno, T; Soares, AL; Almeida, AH; Oliveira, M;

Publication
Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering

Abstract
European industrial value chains and manufacturing companies have recently faced critical challenges imposed by disruptive events related to the pandemic and associated social/political problems. Many European manufacturing industries have already recognized the importance of digitalization to increase manufacturing systems’ autonomy and, consequently, become more resilient to adapt to new contexts and environments. Augmented reality (AR) is one of the emerging technologies associated with the European Industry 5.0 initiative, responsible for increasing human-machine interactions, promoting resilience through decision-making, and flexibility to deal with variability and unexpected events. However, the application and benefits of AR in increasing manufacturing resilience are still poorly perceived by academia and by European Manufacturing companies. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to contribute to the state of the art by relating the application of AR with current industrial processes towards manufacturing systems resilience. In order to cope with this objective, the industrial resilience and augmented human worker concepts are first presented. Then, through an exploratory study involving different manufacturing companies, a list of relevant disruptive events is compiled, as well as a proposal with specific ideas and functionalities on how AR can be applied to address them. In conclusion, this research work highlights the importance of AR in coping mainly with disruptive events related to Human Workforce Management and Market/Sales Management. The AR application ideas shared a common thread of availability and delivery of information to the worker at the right time, place, and format, acting on the standardization and flexibility of the work to support manufacturing resilience. © 2024, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.

2024

The Impact of the Fit Between Supply and Demand Uncertainty and Supply Chain Responsiveness on the Performance of Portuguese Companies

Authors
Zimmermann, R; Ferreira, MDF; Moreira, AC;

Publication
Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering

Abstract
This paper analyses how the harmonization between supply and demand uncertainty and supply chain responsiveness (SC fit) impacts business performance. The study analyses data obtained from a sample of 179 manufacturing companies from Portugal. The business performance of companies with different types of SC fit (high-high fit and low-low fit) and misfit (positive and negative) were analyzed and discussed. The results indicate that SC fit is positively related to business performance, economic and productivity, and commercial performance separately. This study advances the literature as the results indicate that SC fit positively affects both commercial and economic, and productivity performance. In contrast, previous empirical studies have mainly addressed the impact only on financial and operational performance. © 2024, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.

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11Papers in indexed journals

2020

4R&D Employees

2020

8Proceedings in indexed conferences

2020