PENELOPE

PeneloPe proposes a novel methodology linking product-centric data management and production planning and scheduling in a closed-loop digital pipeline for ensuring an accurate and precise manufacturability from the initial product design.

The project:

• Will provide a closed-loop digital pipeline connecting engineering, management and production for defining a more accurate manufacturing strategy,
• Zero-defect manufacturing strategy,
• Robot-supported manufacturing based on worker-centric solutions,
• Mobile and ubiquitous ICT technologies.

Penelope targets full-scale industrial demonstration in four strategic sectors:

Main objective:

The major goal is to develop a novel closed-loop digital pipeline based on the development of modular and reconfigurable production approach for the manufacturing of high-precision large-scale parts. This solution will be implemented, benchmarked and demonstrated in industrial pilot lines, in real manufacturing conditions, in oil and gas, shipbuilding, aeronautics and bus and coach.

• Industrial real-scale pilot lines
• Programming and setting time reduction up to 60%; process time reduction up to 40%
• European network of didactic factories (easing the access to these technologies) for workforce training

5 Main Pillars of Penelope:

• Design for manufacturing ensuring the quality and high precision
• Digital platform and interoperability
• Worker-centric tools supporting manufacturing precision
• Zero-defect manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence
• Closed-loop digital manufacturing