SMARTFACT: Emerging technologies for smart factories

Project code:

PR-14332-3    Applied, Multilateral

Call:

JR R&D PROGRAMMES (TRL 3-6)

Financed by:
ID:

ARIS 314-5/2024-421

Duration:

2026 - 2029

Principal Investigator: 

Gregor Dolanc (JSI), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Matjaž Spreitzer (K9)

This program focuses on advanced technologies for Factories of the Future, with emphasis on robotics, automation, and optimization of industrial processes, as well as laser- and plasma-based sensing and manufacturing. It integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning to address key challenges in modern production.

Developed in close collaboration between leading Slovenian research institutions and industry partners, the program ensures strong scientific excellence alongside real industrial relevance and market potential. The consortium combines expertise in robotics, control systems, AI, photonics, plasma technologies, and advanced materials.

Research is organized into four core areas: AI-enabled process control, AI-enabled robotics, laser-based processing for electronics, and plasma-based processing and sensing. Each area advances from fundamental research to prototype development and real-world validation, supporting the transition of innovations to industrial applications and global markets.

This program focuses on advanced technologies for Factories of the Future, with emphasis on robotics, automation, and optimization of industrial processes, as well as laser- and plasma-based sensing and manufacturing. It integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning to address key challenges in modern production.

Developed in close collaboration between leading Slovenian research institutions and industry partners, the program ensures strong scientific excellence alongside real industrial relevance and market potential. The consortium combines expertise in robotics, control systems, AI, photonics, plasma technologies, and advanced materials.

Research is organized into four core areas: AI-enabled process control, AI-enabled robotics, laser-based processing for electronics, and plasma-based processing and sensing. Each area advances from fundamental research to prototype development and real-world validation, supporting the transition of innovations to industrial applications and global markets.