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Are you passionate about cutting-edge advancements in manufacturing? Excited to be part of a dynamic community that’s shaping the future of precision engineering? Look no further! and join the PENELOPE online community!

PENELOPE stands for Precision Engineering for Novel and Enhanced Large Optics Production Ecosystem. The mission is to develop a unique closed-loop digital pipeline that’s founded on modular and reconfigurable production techniques.

As a member of the PENELOPE community, you’ll be at the forefront of manufacturing excellence and can access the following:

• News and Updates: Stay up to date with the latest developments in Industry 4.0, digital manufacturing, cutting-edge technologies and much more.
• Events: Participate in webinars, workshops, and virtual conferences led by industry experts and thought leaders.
• Insightful Articles: Dive deep into articles, research papers, and case studies that showcase the impact of modular production approaches and digital pipelines in the manufacturing realm.
• Discussions: Connect with fellow enthusiasts, professionals, and innovators in the manufacturing industry. Share your insights, learn from others, and engage in meaningful conversations.
• Networking Opportunities: Build valuable relationships with individuals who are shaping the future of precision engineering.

Join today and be part of the manufacturing revolution in Europe!

🤖 “Industrial Robots (IR) are currently employed in several production areas as they enable flexible automation and high productivity on a wide range of operations”

This is the paper published by PeneloPe partners Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia

Authors:
✍ Sergio Ferrarini
✍ Pietro Bilancia
✍Roberto Raffaeli
✍ Marcello Pellicciari
✍ Margherita Peruzzini

Access the full publication in Zenodo HERE

For more news and updates on the Penelope Project, join our Community and be part of the Manufacturing revolution.

The ESCAPE ROOM where you will get hands-on experience on Industry 4.0 while playing with your friends. 

In this online escape room, you will be cracking a code to unlock a message from the future by solving puzzles and challenges related to the world of advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0.

You and 2 friends (connected through a common platform e.g. Zoom) must use your knowledge and skills to find clues to crack the code and save humanity. 

Play now here:  👉 http://bit.ly/3IDEcXF

Top notch engineers developed a software framework to generate and execute robot programs for a scanning application automatically. This framework is unique due to its ability to adapt to different part geometries without requiring additional programming or configuration steps.

The robot understands that it has to scan an object, automatically creates a digital reconstruction and generates the correct paths. No matter what shape or form, slightly larger, smaller or in this case: double curved. Think of a robot that can determine where to drill a hole or weld a part.

This new technology is extremely valuable for the aerospace industry, with a high mix of complex shapes in a low-volume production setting.

For more information read our Penelope project page and join our Community

Horizon Results Booster (HRB) is an initiative of the European Commission, which aims to bring a continual stream of innovation to the market and maximize the impact of publicly funded research within the EU.

The Horizon Results Booster (HRB), is making waves in the world of innovation and research as it brings forth a continuous stream of groundbreaking technologies to the market while maximizing the impact of public-funded research within the EU. Among the standout participants in this prestigious program are Penelope, Optimai, and I4Q, who have been active members since March 2023 and have been reaping the benefits of various services, particularly in Dissemination and Exploitation Strategy.

One of the crucial services provided to these exceptional projects by the Horizon Results Booster has been strategic Dissemination and Exploitation. This support has allowed Penelope, Optimai, and I4Q to effectively communicate their groundbreaking research, technologies, and cluster initiatives to a wider audience, including potential investors, industry partners, and stakeholders.

Notably, the 4ZDM cluster, championed by the collaborative efforts of Penelope, Optimai, and I4Q, has emerged as a standout project within the Horizon Results Booster program. This transformative cluster initiative is a highly technology intensive and strategic manufacturing approach. The Dissemination services offered by HRB have been instrumental in highlighting the significance and potential of the 4ZDM cluster, garnering attention from industry leaders and reinforcing its position as a game-changer in the manufacturing sector.

The journey of Penelope, Optimai, and I4Q within the Horizon Results Booster is only just beginning and will help these projects develop and achieve great goals.

Last week, Universidade de Coimbra had a productive visit to the esteemed Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation (LMS) facilities in Patras, Greece.

During their meeting, representatives from the Universidade de Coimbra and LMS focused on integrating technologies for the PeneloPe EU project

The integration work conducted within the framework of the PeneloPe project was both challenging and rewarding. The work performed by these two organizations was a success and it helped to overcome obstacles and achieved significant milestones.