Over the past 2.5 years, the AI-MATTERS project has made substantial progress in strengthening Europe’s capacity for AI and robotics adoption within the manufacturing sector. As a Testing and Experimentation Facility (TEF), our objective is to provide European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and technology providers with accessible, high-quality services that facilitate the testing, validation, and implementation of advanced AI technologies in real-world industrial settings.
Our work contributes to building a more resilient, flexible, and competitive manufacturing ecosystem across Europe.
Key Developments to Date
Since the project’s launch, the AI-MATTERS consortium has delivered several notable outcomes:
Development of Over 250 AI and Robotics Services
We have established a comprehensive portfolio of AI- and robotics-based services tailored to the diverse needs of the manufacturing industry.
Structured Customer Journey
A clearly defined customer journey has been implemented to support SMEs in navigating the service offer—from initial engagement to successful experimentation and uptake.
Delivery of Services to SMEs
We have initiated the provision of services to SMEs across Europe, aligned with their specific technological challenges and innovation goals.
Publication of User Success Stories
The first user stories have been published, demonstrating the tangible outcomes of service delivery and showcasing successful applications of AI in manufacturing.
Expansion of the Service Portfolio
In response to evolving market demands, the AI-MATTERS service offer continues to grow. New competencies and infrastructures have been developed to ensure relevance and impact.
Website Redesign for Improved Usability
The official AI-MATTERS website has been redesigned to enhance user experience, simplify navigation, and facilitate direct access to services and project contacts.se the look and feel of the portal but also to improve usability, accessibility, and engagement — especially for SMEs who may be less familiar with EU-funded innovation programmes.
Current Status (as of October 2025)
- 90+ services are currently being provided
- Numerous contracts signed across multiple countries
- Several cross-border use cases underway
An increasing share of services delivered directly to SMEsnd technology providers find the right AI solutions – faster, more intuitively, and in their own language.
User Stories in the Spotlight
Want to know how AI-MATTERS is making a difference?
Explore our user stories section to learn how companies across Europe are using our services to:
- Improve production efficiency
- Reduce costs
- Increase agility and competitiveness
Bots in the bakery: Robots and AI lift the baking at Mette Munk
The collaboration between the bakery, Robot Nordic, and DTI has demonstrated what tomorrow’s production can offer − especially when the right…Read More
Process Automation Solution – Lentis Technologies X AI-MATTERS
Thanks to their collaboration with AI-MATTERS, Lentis Technologies was able to develop standardize products in an industry which is otherwise…Read More
Scaling AI-powered Vision Solutions – Irida Labs X AI-MATTERS
“We knew that vision AI could provide valuable insights and measurable data in assessing the quality of welding metal processes…Read More
Improving Accuracy & Reliability of Manual Assembly – TRYGONS X AI-MATTERS
“All development and testing were carried out in a structured environment under realistic conditions, without interfering with our ongoing production,…Read More
Getting started with bin-picking within AI-MATTERS: how NFB Coating is stepping into the future with AI and robotics
Thanks to the support from AI-MATTERS, NFB was able to test whether smart robots can independently pick up and sort…Read More
AI-powered Workability Assessment with AI-MATTERS: Emphasis DigiWorld
“We knew AI could transform how workability is assessed, but bridging the gap between raw sensor data and actionable insights…Read More
Validating AI-based Solutions in Manufacturing Context – CASP X AI-MATTERS
We were able to prove the maturity of our solution and prepare for broader industrial uptake without having to build…Read More
How AI-Matters enabled Efalia to automate and standardise documentation
Through their collaboration with AI-Matters and support from CEA-List, Efalia was able to accelerate and standardize their coding processes, achieving…Read More
Explore our Service Catalogue
Our service portal is your gateway to over 250 verified services offered by trusted partners across Europe. You can:
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Evaluation and characterization of advanced algorithms for applications in operational processes (manufacturing – warehouses – logistics) and demand forecasting.
Evaluation of the performance, quality, and accuracy of results offered by different advanced algorithms for…
Proof-of-concept for technology providers
Support to Hardware/Software technologies development and validation through integration support and testing (interoperability, connectivity, compatibility)…
Identification of parts characterized by infinite geometries & material variation
Evaluation of ability to leverage existing technology modules to cope a higher variety of parts…
ChatBot-Pipeline
Report (benchmark comparison) and access to a ChatBot pipeline
Proof-of-concept for technology providers in the field of laser-based micro manufacturing for micro Additive Manufacturing
Support to Hardware/Software technologies development and validation through integration support and testing (interoperability, connectivity, compatibility)…
Evaluation of alternative, complementary or improved autonomous navigation strategies for specific use cases – SLAM 2D-3D
Evaluation of customer’s autonomous navigation strategies against different use cases. Analysis of performance. Proposal and…
Prototyping and small pre-series production to validate the technology for specific components production.
Design and production of small series of functional prototypes. Experimentation and validation of the designed…
Automatic generation of collision-free trajectories
This service has two strategies: the static one referring to programming the trajectory after perceiving…
Model-based solutions for hazard and safety analysis
This service aims at analysis of safety and hazards of industrial prototypes.The model-based approach will…
Proof-of-concept for technology providers in the field of liquid state composite processes, thermoseeting prepregs manufacturing and thermoplastic composites
Support to Hardware/Software technologies development and validation through integration support and testing (interoperability, connectivity, compatibility)…
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