About AI-MATTERS
AI-MATTERS is the Testing and Experimentation Facility to validate new AI technologies in a manufacturing context. With a partner network all over Europe, AI-MATTERS is ready to validate your latest technology solution in AI and robotics in our facilities using real-world manufacturing data, or help you apply new technology to address your manufacturing needs – with potential financial aid.
AI-MATTERS is co-funded by the European Commission and sources at national/regional level.
Service in the spotlight: Cable-Driven Robotics for Large-Scale Manufacturing
Handling large and heavy components remains a major challenge in industries such as aerospace, shipbuilding, and energy. As part of the AI-MATTERS portfolio, TECNALIA Research & Innovation demonstrates how cable-driven robotic systems enable precise, safe, and efficient handling across large workspaces without requiring major changes to existing production facilities.
By reducing manual effort, improving operator safety, and increasing operational flexibility, this innovative solution helps manufacturers optimize complex handling processes and accelerate their journey towards smarter, more scalable production. Read the full Service in the Spotlight article to discover how cable-driven robotics can benefit your manufacturing operations.
AI-Powered Defect Detection for Laser Welding
Detecting welding defects at an early stage is essential for ensuring product quality and reducing production costs, yet reliable inspection remains a challenge in laser welding applications. As part of the AI-MATTERS portfolio, AIMEN Centro Tecnológico and New Infrared Technologies demonstrated how AI-powered defect detection, supported by high-quality synthetic data, can improve the reliability of quality inspection in remote laser welding.
The approach enables faster development and validation of AI models while reducing the need for extensive real-world training data, giving manufacturers greater confidence to deploy AI solutions in production. Read the full article to discover how AI can enhance quality assurance in manufacturing.
How SOFIA MED used AI to automate quality control in metal manufacturing
Quality control remains a time-consuming and repetitive task for many manufacturers, often relying on manual inspections that can lead to inconsistencies. As part of the AI-MATTERS portfolio, the Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation (LMS) supported SOFIA MED in validating an AI-powered quality control solution under realistic production conditions before full deployment. The results demonstrated high automation coverage, strong decision accuracy, significantly reduced processing times, and secure on-premise data handling.
By testing the solution with real production data, the company gained the confidence to invest in AI with reduced implementation risk. Read the full article to discover how AI can transform quality control in manufacturing.
Industrial AI Copilots for Smarter Decision-Making
Artificial Intelligence is evolving from a tool that analyzes production data into a decision-support partner for manufacturers. As part of the AI-MATTERS portfolio, MADE – Competence Center Industria 4.0, in collaboration with Zerynth, demonstrated how an Industrial AI Copilot enables users to interact with production data through natural language, making complex information accessible across the organization.
By accelerating decision-making, reducing downtime, and empowering employees beyond IT specialists, this solution illustrates how conversational AI can help manufacturers turn data into actionable insights while supporting a more efficient and resilient production environment. Read the full article to learn more.
Validating Autonomous Mobile Robots in Real Manufacturing Environments
Developing autonomous mobile robots is only the first step—proving they can perform reliably in dynamic industrial environments is the real challenge. As part of the AI-MATTERS portfolio, the Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation (LMS) supported LinkRobotics in validating its AI-powered localization and navigation technology under realistic factory conditions.
The testing demonstrated accurate localization, reliable navigation, robust obstacle avoidance, and stable mapping performance, providing the evidence needed to confirm the solution’s readiness for industrial deployment. By enabling validation in real-world manufacturing environments, AI-MATTERS helps technology providers reduce risk, build confidence, and accelerate the adoption of AI and robotics innovations. Read the full article to learn more.
AI-Driven Robot Control for Flexible Manufacturing
Industrial robots are highly precise, but traditional systems often rely on fixed programming that limits their ability to adapt to changing production requirements. As part of the AI-MATTERS portfolio, ARENA2036 and BOW (now evolving into OLO Robotics) demonstrated how AI-driven robot control can increase the flexibility of existing robotic systems in real manufacturing environments.
By enabling robots to respond to production changes with less reprogramming, manufacturers can improve operational agility, validate new automation concepts in a safe setting, and enhance productivity without replacing existing equipment. Read the full article to discover how AI is making industrial robotics more adaptable.
AI-MATTERS Service in the Spotlight: Reliable Object Recognition for Real-World Manufacturing
Object recognition is a key enabler of industrial automation, but real production environments present challenges that go far beyond laboratory conditions. As part of the AI-MATTERS portfolio, ITA – Instituto Tecnológico de Aragón supports manufacturers in testing and validating object recognition algorithms under real industrial conditions, helping to improve detection accuracy, reduce process errors, and ensure reliable AI performance in complex manufacturing environments.
By giving companies the confidence to deploy computer vision solutions at scale, this service helps bridge the gap between successful prototypes and robust industrial applications. Read the full Service in the Spotlight article to learn more.
How AI-MATTERS works
AI-MATTERS helps technology providers and manufacturing companies collaborate on real-world experiments with AI and robotics. By offering access to test facilities, data, and expert support, it enables tech developers to validate and mature their solutions in realistic production settings, while allowing manufacturers to explore the potential of AI for their specific challenges without upfront investment. AI-MATTERS focuses on startups, scale-ups, and SMEs—though larger companies can also join—and aims to boost the resilience and flexibility of the European manufacturing sector by accelerating the deployment of intelligent, autonomous systems.
If you would like to know how AI-MATTERS works and want to know what’s in it for you, head to our ‘how it works’ page, where you can get detailed information on how you can become part of the AI-MATTERS ecosystem.
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Upcoming events
- July 28 – 30: European Conference on Crashworthiness of Composite Structures (ECCCS), 4th Edition – Spain
- August 19 – 20: DALO Industry Days – Denmark
- August 26: TechBBQ – Denmark
