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Can organisations train their employees in the #IndustrialMetaverse? Think of professionals stepping inside virtual replicas of #manufacturing cells, testing and reviewing system behaviors before they perform any physical changes. And, yes, we made this possible in MODUL4R. Instead of manuals or dashboards, we used extended reality (#XR) for training professionals and: → test procedures interactively → explore failure scenarios → understand systems before touching them Alongside that, they receive AI feedback for → pointing out errors → improving their decisions. For example. We applied this to one of our pilots that focuses on automated capacitor placement on #PCBs. Our solution, equipped the working team with the potential to: ✔️ Study different component geometries. ✔️ Identify potential malfunctions. ✔️ Instantly receive optimisation suggestions. So, no guesswork, no risk on the shop floor. Head over here for all the details: static1.squarespace.com/static/63f3ea0…

Unpredictable disruptions or simple shifts in market demand force manufacturers to change their process chains. And, to do it fast. But, reconfiguring production processes unexpectedly isn’t simple. Multiple objectives need to be aligned all at once: quality, timing, cost, coordination. This is exactly the problem the 𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗟𝟰𝗥 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁, by @EngAtlantis, was meant to solve. It helps teams to 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 on the fly and streamline 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 without relying on trial and error. That's what our tool is built for: 1️⃣ Adopts to different #manufacturing processes, not a fixed setup. 2️⃣ Modular & extensible, not a one-off #processchain tool. 3️⃣ Lets users define modules, process paths, and scenario settings. 4️⃣ Integrates risk evaluation module (e.g. information on failure probabilities) What we saw in practice? → Reduced manufacturing time → Lower hashtag#energy consumption Having the right tool makes the difference between: reacting late vs. adapting early. 😉 Want to see how we did it? Read here: modular-project.eu/news/digital-a… #digitalassistant

In the world of #electronicsmanufacturing, automating through-hole technology soldering (THT) can make a true difference in #PCB assembly. It improves efficiency. It strengthens quality and reliability. That is exactly what we explore in one of the MODUL4R use cases, the Swiss Smart Factory use case. The setup is based on a modular cell architecture, where multiple interconnected devices work together dynamically. Why does that matter? Because our modular approach makes the system easier to adapt in production changes. It allows us to: ✔️ Integrate new components, such as a secondary soldering station, more easily. ✔️ Validate different transport layouts quickly. But what actually moves the needle for the system's flexibility is the 𝟯𝗗 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 by TTS. It plays a dual role: 1️⃣ Working as a 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹, it helps the team to assess performance, compare different configurations, and extract useful statistics. 2️⃣ Working as a real-time 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, it synchronizes with data streams from the robot and transport system to monitor operations in real time. This is what modular #manufacturing looks like in practice. 😉 Greater flexibility. Faster validation. Better visibility into the production process. 🔗 modular-project.eu #DigitalShadow #Automation

At MODUL4R, we have built in-house digital twins for a robot, a quality inspection station and a gantry system. All of which are used for the automated assembly of PCB components. Their digitised replicas allow us to test the entire working cell despite the fact that: 📍 The robot and quality inspection station are in Fulda 🇩🇪 📍 The gantry system is located in Chemnitz 🇩🇪 But there is more 😎 The system is highly flexible, as the gantry’s digital twin can connect directly to the automation logic via an IEC-61499 bridge. In practice, this means the 3D model functions as a surrogate for the physical hardware, allowing for real-time interaction within the control architecture! 🔗 modular-project.eu

What does it take to run manufacturing in a truly modular way? Not just components. Not just #software. But a full portfolio of new solutions! MODUL4R has pushed the boundaries and delivers unique solutions that bring #modular #manufacturing to real life, ready to transform the industry. Get a taste below. And head over to our website to discover how our developments can support manufacturing companies, system integrators, OEMs, and much more 👉 modular-project.eu/exploitable-re…

Modular approach in manufacturing. Challenging and exciting. 3 whole years of astounding research flew by, yet delivered truly rewarding results. Zoom in on the solutions our passionate team of experts brings. From a digital assistant that helps users decide the most suitable process chain design to data-driven digital tools, hybrid #digitaltwins for #simulations and much more. All to help #manufacturing industry transition to being more digital, robust and agile. Come with us on the journey 👇modular-project.eu/exploitable-re…

Stay tuned! 🤩 🔗 modular-project.eu #digitaltransformation #manufacturing #industry40

New year, new goals! For us, that means delivering scalable, robust #digitaltransformation solutions for industrial projects. Here’s a glimpse of a factory-floor #STÄUBLI robot in an end-to-end industrial data pipeline, capturing real-time #data to provide useful insights for the end user. All built on a fog computing architecture. OPC-UA acquires data which the CPSizer (by nxtControl GmbH) processes, acting as both robot controller and gateway. Between the edge and the cloud, a @CORE_Innov_Cen fog orchestration node provides: → Communication → Computation → Policy control This layered approach is the way to attain: ✔️ Modularity ✔️ Low latency ✔️ Data sovereignty Pretty impressive, right? 😉 🔗 modular-project.eu #fogcomputing #industry40 #datapipeline

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱. Upskilling means knowing what skills are needed in the industry and finding training that matches each skill. That's why we've rolled out a collection of #training #courses to bring you all this together: from emerging job profiles in #Data, #AI and more in industries like #electronics, #automotive#aerospace and #windenergy to the resources you need. Check it out ➝ modular-project.eu/training-cours…

Today’s kudos goes to TTS -Technology Transfer System for developing a comprehensive framework for #virtualcommissioning and modular #simulation fully integrated with IEC-61499 standard automation logic. This achievement advances industrial simulation by combining reusable simulation modules with direct automation system connections and real-time shopfloor data integration. 👏 📊 Discover all the details here ➝ modular-project.eu/news/virtual-c…

This week, we gathered in Fulda 🇩🇪 at FFT Produktionssysteme for our pre-final meeting ahead of MODUL4R's completion in June and review meeting. It was a welcome opportunity to look back at the highlights of our work, share breakthrough developments, and set the tone for what’s to come in the months ahead. Together as a team, we continue advancing #manufacturing through digital modularity, a key enabler of future production.

Kick off 2026 with a 2025 throwback… #COREInnovationDays may be over, but we are still feeling that post-event glow. 😌 We are energised by all the innovative tech we heard about during the presentations and the passionate discussions we had in the demo area where MODUL4R was featured. The event - organised by @CORE_Innov_Cen and the @Twin4TwinEU - brought together key stakeholders in Athens 🇬🇷 on 10 December to: ➝ Showcase #Industry40 technologies and innovations ➝ Connect leading voices from Greek industry, international academia, policy-making, and the innovation ecosystem. Here’s to carrying that momentum into the new year!

We wish everyone a lovely holiday season and a wonderful 2026! 🎄 ✨ Thank you for being a loyal fan of our research innovations. Next year promises even more excitement with the anticipation of groundbreaking scientific results. We're thrilled to have you with us on this remarkable path! Happy holidays and a prosperous New Year!

Rewinding our story! ⏲️ As 2025 approaches its final days, we’re looking back on a year of innovation! Dive into our YouTube videos to explore the key topics we tackle, the breakthroughs we have achieved, and the people who make it all possible → @Modul4rProject/featured" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@Modul4rProjec…

You asked for it. We delivered it! Our latest news wrap-up has landed! Here's your quick digest: → New online workshop just around the corner → Opening the door for modular #manufacturing at scale → We are featured in "Release 4.0 of the AIOTI #IoT & #EdgeComputing Landscape Report" → High-tech, high-quality portfolio of online courses teaching skills that pay → Plug-and-produce #automation with MODUL4R → And more Sound interesting? Click here → mailchi.mp/f5080febc0bb/6… Want the next wrap-up in your inbox? Sign up here → gmail.us21.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=af…

The flexible soldering solution from Swiss Smart Factory in the industrial #metaverse! The component's placement and #PCB flipping are simulated in the virtual environment, leading to highly efficient and flexible soldering operations. What's the benefit? Thanks to the #simulation, we can achieve: 🔵 Process improvements 🔵 More robust and reliable workflow 🔵 Evaluation of different scenarios