We welcome all readers to the 2nd issue of the SMARTHANDLE newsletter!We are pleased to announce the publication of the 2nd issue of the SMARTHANDLE newsletter! The project started in January 2023 and consists of 14 partners from 6 countries (Greece, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Luxemburg, and Belgium). Our strong consortium has been working together to develop, deploy, validate, and promote smart and versatile manufacturing solutions within the 3 years duration of the project. Best wishes, The SMARTHANDLE team |
We welcome all readers to the 2nd issue of the SMARTHANDLE newsletter!We are pleased to announce the publication of the 2nd issue of the SMARTHANDLE newsletter! The project started in January 2023 and consists of 14 partners from 6 countries (Greece, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Luxemburg, and Belgium). Our strong consortium has been working together to develop, deploy, validate, and promote smart and versatile manufacturing solutions within the 3 years duration of the project. Best wishes, The SMARTHANDLE team |
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SMARTHANDLE's presence in events |
SMARTHANDLE's presence in events |
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The SMARTHANDLE project was presented at the 10th Hybrid Production Systems workshop organised by Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation, during the ERF2024 conference in Rimini, Italy.
The areas mainly addressed during the workshop were Agile Production, Robotics, AI, BigDataValue, Autonomy, Collaborative Robots and Cybersecurity in Robotics.
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The SMARTHANDLE project was presented at the 10th Hybrid Production Systems workshop organised by Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation, during the ERF2024 conference in Rimini, Italy.
The areas mainly addressed during the workshop were Agile Production, Robotics, AI, BigDataValue, Autonomy, Collaborative Robots and Cybersecurity in Robotics.
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| On June 20th LMS organised a workshop onInnovative AI Strategies for Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems: from Process Planning to Palletonline with the following two sessions. Innovative Strategies for Effective Process Planning in Manufacturing Moderator: D. Andronas, LMS
Industrial needs drive developments in process planning for dynamic production environments, a field characterized by the demands of effectively managing handling schedules and resource allocation while adapting to operational disruptions. This session will discuss recent advancements from the SmartHandle project, aimed at innovating task representation and scheduling for both humans and robots in manufacturing settings. Participants are invited to engage and provide feedback, exploring initial insights and the transformative potential these innovations could have on efficiency and productivity. Optimization of Pallet Loading Configurations in Industrial Automation Moderator: D. Andronas, LMS
Palletizing in manufacturing presents a formidable challenge, particularly when dealing with irregularly shaped objects. For decades, researchers have been trying to solve this problem, as it plays a critical role in automating industrial processes, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs. This workshop will explore the challenges of the palletization process, examine state-of-the-art solutions, and highlight recent progress within the SmartHandle project. Innovative solutions for the robotic palletization of aluminum profiles, developed in the context of the SmartHandle’s metal industry case, will be presented to demonstrate their application in an industrial environment. Participants are invited to actively participate in an open discussion, where they will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. |
On June 20th LMS organised a workshop onInnovative AI Strategies for Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems: from Process Planning to Palletonline with the following two sessions. Innovative Strategies for Effective Process Planning in Manufacturing Moderator: D. Andronas, LMS
Industrial needs drive developments in process planning for dynamic production environments, a field characterized by the demands of effectively managing handling schedules and resource allocation while adapting to operational disruptions. This session will discuss recent advancements from the SmartHandle project, aimed at innovating task representation and scheduling for both humans and robots in manufacturing settings. Participants are invited to engage and provide feedback, exploring initial insights and the transformative potential these innovations could have on efficiency and productivity. Optimization of Pallet Loading Configurations in Industrial Automation Moderator: D. Andronas, LMS
Palletizing in manufacturing presents a formidable challenge, particularly when dealing with irregularly shaped objects. For decades, researchers have been trying to solve this problem, as it plays a critical role in automating industrial processes, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs. This workshop will explore the challenges of the palletization process, examine state-of-the-art solutions, and highlight recent progress within the SmartHandle project. Innovative solutions for the robotic palletization of aluminum profiles, developed in the context of the SmartHandle’s metal industry case, will be presented to demonstrate their application in an industrial environment. Participants are invited to actively participate in an open discussion, where they will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. |
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On June 25th, TECNALIA represented SMARTHANDLE at the Madeira Digital Transformation Week, #MDT2024, along with our sister projects, AgileHand Project, HARTU project, and MASTERLY Project EU! Our coordinator, Arantxa Renteria Bilbao, has been there, participating in the workshop "Soft and deformable products manufacturing", presenting the use case of SMARTHANDLE: "Intelligent handling of flexible and delicate objects: the case of contact lenses manufacturing". The SMARTHANDLE initiative applies its developments in three use cases for the consumer goods, metallurgy and automotive industries. |
On June 25th, TECNALIA represented SMARTHANDLE at the Madeira Digital Transformation Week, #MDT2024, along with our sister projects, AgileHand Project, HARTU project, and MASTERLY Project EU! Our coordinator, Arantxa Renteria Bilbao, has been there, participating in the workshop "Soft and deformable products manufacturing", presenting the use case of SMARTHANDLE: "Intelligent handling of flexible and delicate objects: the case of contact lenses manufacturing". The SMARTHANDLE initiative applies its developments in three use cases for the consumer goods, metallurgy and automotive industries. |
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| "Enhancing AI-Driven Motion Planning in Dual-Arm Robotic Manipulation" |
"Enhancing AI-Driven Motion Planning in Dual-Arm Robotic Manipulation" |
"The industrial landscape continuously evolves by prioritizing reconfigurability towards addressing the ever-increasing market demands for personalized products. Robotics can emerge as a pivotal enabler through the embodiment of intelligent resources ready to produce new products in a repeatable and efficient manner." Read the full article |
"The industrial landscape continuously evolves by prioritizing reconfigurability towards addressing the ever-increasing market demands for personalized products. Robotics can emerge as a pivotal enabler through the embodiment of intelligent resources ready to produce new products in a repeatable and efficient manner." Read the full article |
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| "Revolutionizing Industrial Handling Operations: KUKA's Innovations in the SMARTHANDLE Project" |
"Revolutionizing Industrial Handling Operations: KUKA's Innovations in the SMARTHANDLE Project" |
"KUKA is working on the development of novel motion algorithms to plan and execute industrial tasks on single- and multi-arm robot systems. Based on task descriptions, which combine CAD data and geometric constraints, algorithms can calculate feasible motions through exploiting robot and process redundancies. ." Read the full article |
"KUKA is working on the development of novel motion algorithms to plan and execute industrial tasks on single- and multi-arm robot systems. Based on task descriptions, which combine CAD data and geometric constraints, algorithms can calculate feasible motions through exploiting robot and process redundancies. ." Read the full article |
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| "SMARTHANDLE Architecture: Integrating Innovation for Enhanced Production Efficiency" |
"SMARTHANDLE Architecture: Integrating Innovation for Enhanced Production Efficiency" |
"The SMARTHANDLE architecture defines how the SMARTHANDLE modules and external systems work and are integrated for seamless operation in multiple levels. It also addresses aspects of the integration process and specifies software tools such as Docker and Github. " Read the full article |
"The SMARTHANDLE architecture defines how the SMARTHANDLE modules and external systems work and are integrated for seamless operation in multiple levels. It also addresses aspects of the integration process and specifies software tools such as Docker and Github. " Read the full article |
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| "Human perception for collaborative robotic environments in SMARTHANDLE project" |
"Human perception for collaborative robotic environments in SMARTHANDLE project" |
"Human-robot collaboration (HRC) is a growing topic of interest. Rather than replacing humans, collaboration enables both humans and robots to work together. This eliminates the need for robots to be kept separate from the workforce for safety concerns. The advantages include boosting efficiency, productivity, and flexibility on production lines, while also playing an inclusive role by assisting workers with physical disabilities or seniors to stay productive." Read the full article |
"Human-robot collaboration (HRC) is a growing topic of interest. Rather than replacing humans, collaboration enables both humans and robots to work together. This eliminates the need for robots to be kept separate from the workforce for safety concerns. The advantages include boosting efficiency, productivity, and flexibility on production lines, while also playing an inclusive role by assisting workers with physical disabilities or seniors to stay productive." Read the full article |
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| "Dissasembly of EV batteries: A challenge" |
"Dissasembly of EV batteries: A challenge" |
"Current battery packs are not designed to be easily disassembled. The spaces between the modules are narrow and the joining technologies are mostly irreversible (e.g. glued parts, welded plates, single-use screws), leading to difficult non-destructive disassembly. Flexible objects (such as cables and hoses) can be in unpredictable positions." Read the full article |
"Current battery packs are not designed to be easily disassembled. The spaces between the modules are narrow and the joining technologies are mostly irreversible (e.g. glued parts, welded plates, single-use screws), leading to difficult non-destructive disassembly. Flexible objects (such as cables and hoses) can be in unpredictable positions." Read the full article |
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| "Revolutionizing Robotic Automation: The Role of Machine Learning in 6D Pose Estimation" |
"Revolutionizing Robotic Automation: The Role of Machine Learning in 6D Pose Estimation" |
"The flexibility promised by vision-based pose estimation contributes to the goal of the SMARTHANDLE research project in advancing European automation technology. Pilot use cases with parts from small and transparent to large and shiny cover a wide range of tasks that await automation and need perception solutions that can comprehensively address these challenges." Read the full article |
"The flexibility promised by vision-based pose estimation contributes to the goal of the SMARTHANDLE research project in advancing European automation technology. Pilot use cases with parts from small and transparent to large and shiny cover a wide range of tasks that await automation and need perception solutions that can comprehensively address these challenges." Read the full article |
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| "SMARTHANDLE - Advancing Human-Centric Robotics for Future Work Environments" |
"SMARTHANDLE - Advancing Human-Centric Robotics for Future Work Environments" |
"SMARTHANDLE, a research and innovation action (RIA), is committed to developing robotic solutions that effectively support European industry. The project recognizes the significance of new collaborative setups that focus on synergistic relationships between humans and robots that combine the strengths of humans and machines to achieve shared goals. " Read the full article |
"SMARTHANDLE, a research and innovation action (RIA), is committed to developing robotic solutions that effectively support European industry. The project recognizes the significance of new collaborative setups that focus on synergistic relationships between humans and robots that combine the strengths of humans and machines to achieve shared goals. " Read the full article |
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| "ALUMIL participates in the European Research Project SMARTHANDLE" |
"ALUMIL participates in the European Research Project SMARTHANDLE" |
"The Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems & Automation of the University of Patras and ALUMIL are designing a robotic arm for packaging heavy-duty, large-sized, and multi-variant aluminium profiles to be pilot-tested at our factory in Kilkis." Read the full article |
"The Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems & Automation of the University of Patras and ALUMIL are designing a robotic arm for packaging heavy-duty, large-sized, and multi-variant aluminium profiles to be pilot-tested at our factory in Kilkis." Read the full article |
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One core ambition of European Union is to enhance the impact and effectiveness of its funding programs by promoting collaboration and mutual learning between projects and stakeholders of similar calls, leveraging each one's strengths and resources to achieve common goals. SMARTHANDLE embraces this ambition and emphasizes the importance of establishing synergies and clusters with partners of various backgrounds (academia and industry) to facilitate technology transfer, training and skill development. SMARTHANDLE has agreed upon common activities with the three projects of same European call: MASTERLY - (Nimble Artificial Intelligence driven robotic solutions for efficient and self-determined handling and assembly operations), HARTU - Handling with AI-enhanced Robotic Technologies for flexible manufacturing), AGILEHAND - Smart Grading, Handling and Packaging Solutions for Soft and Deformable Products in Agile and Reconfigurable Lines Read more |
One core ambition of European Union is to enhance the impact and effectiveness of its funding programs by promoting collaboration and mutual learning between projects and stakeholders of similar calls, leveraging each one's strengths and resources to achieve common goals. SMARTHANDLE embraces this ambition and emphasizes the importance of establishing synergies and clusters with partners of various backgrounds (academia and industry) to facilitate technology transfer, training and skill development. SMARTHANDLE has agreed upon common activities with the three projects of same European call: MASTERLY - (Nimble Artificial Intelligence driven robotic solutions for efficient and self-determined handling and assembly operations), HARTU - Handling with AI-enhanced Robotic Technologies for flexible manufacturing), AGILEHAND - Smart Grading, Handling and Packaging Solutions for Soft and Deformable Products in Agile and Reconfigurable Lines Read more |
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The consortium of SMARTHANDLE consists of 14 partners from 6 countries (Greece, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Luxemburg, and Belgium) who will join forces to develop, deploy, validate, and promote smart and versatile manufacturing solutions within the 3 years duration of the project. |
The consortium of SMARTHANDLE consists of 14 partners from 6 countries (Greece, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Luxemburg, and Belgium) who will join forces to develop, deploy, validate, and promote smart and versatile manufacturing solutions within the 3 years duration of the project. |
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