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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.

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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.

Transfiere, European Meeting on Science, Technology and Innovation took place in Málaga Spain on 15-17 February 2023.

This is the main R&D&I meeting in Southern Europe to share scientific and technological knowledge, promote innovation and connect science and business.

Transfiere has closed its 12th edition with the participation of more than 4,300 professional visitors who have had the opportunity to connect with 500 companies, entities and institutions that drive innovation. The forum held one of its most ambitious editions with a programme of contents in which more than 420 experts took part and debated topics of maximum interest for scientific and technological development around more than 80 thematic panels.

PeneloPe was represented at the session: ‘

Tech Transfer and methodology for market-uptake: INTEGRADDE as a success story’ on Wednesday 15th February 2023.

Programme of the event here.

The session was moderated by Graciela Garrido Grela. Head of Sales at FundingBox
The Speakers were:

• Manuel Correché. Technology transfer manager at FundingBox
• María Páez. Marketing manager at FundingBox
• Fernando Sánchez. R&D Director at AIMEN Centro Tecnológico

PeneloPe was presented as a sister project of INTEGRADDE, introducing the upcoming Expression of Interest and expected advances.

On 13 April 2022, after the prestigious Red Dot Award, VDL Bus & Coach, PeneloPe’s Partner has won another important design prize: the jury of the iF Design Award has honoured the new generation Citea with an award in the category ‘Product automobiles/vehicles)’.

The iF Design Award was introduced in 1954 and is awarded annually by the iF International Forum Design. This year there was a record number of entrants: 10,776 products and projects were eligible for an award. Winners include big names such
as Porsche, BMW Group and Sony. Red Dot and iF are widely regarded as the most important design awards in the world. From the jury rapport of the iF Design Awards 2022: “A scalable, sustainable solution for cities transitioning to net-zero. Innovations like a single piece of curved composite framing not only cut weight but create a more open, inviting interior. Developed alongside the most important drivers associations, the driver cabin also sets new standards for ergonomics, steering adjustments and dashboard space.”

All the information here!

In April 2022, the company VIRTEK (external to the project’s consortium but collaborating in PeneloPe) visited AIMEN’s installations to make a demonstration of their proyection tool that will be implemented in IDESA’s Pilot Line.

Below, some pictures of the visit.