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EU funding (€5,600,241): Twin-model based virtual manufacturing for machine tool-process simulation and control Hor 11 Aug 2015 EU Research and Innovation programme "Horizon"
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Twin-model based virtual manufacturing for machine tool-process simulation and control
Europe is the world’s largest manufacturer of machine tools but this position is threatened due to the emergence of Asian countries. However, Europe has world-class capabilities in the manufacture of high-value parts for such competitive sectors like aerospace & automotive and this has led to the creation of a high-technology, high-skill industry. European machine tool builders, part manufacturers and other agents have to work together to increase the competitiveness of European manufacturing industry. Simulation tools are currently a key complement to European machine tool industry expertise but new integrated approaches are needed. The main objective of Twin-Control is the development of a simulation and control system that integrates the different aspects that affect machine tool and machining performance. This holistic approach will allow a better estimation of machining performance than single featured simulation packages, including lifecycle concepts like energy consumption and end-life of components. This integrated concept will also enhance the necessary collaboration between machine tool builders and part manufacturers. The specific industrial objectives are: • Getting machines that work as designed faster (10% reduction) • Getting production processes that work as planned faster (20% reduction) • To get a first-time-right part manufacturing (75%) • To increase production time trough model-based control (increase of 1-2%) • To reduce energy consumption (25-50%) • Improve machine reliability and increase machine up-time due to a proactive maintenance (2-4.5%) All these will contribute to reduce machine tool life cycle costs (15 %) with a reduction of O&M costs in the range of 25%. The project considers the validation and demonstrator in real production scenarios in aerospace and automotive industries. Added to this, 3 demonstrators will be set-up in three pilot lines for spreading results beyond the project end
Funded Companies:
| Company name | Funding amount |
| Comau France SAS | €393,000 |
| Fundacion Tekniker | €736,250 |
| Gepro Systems SL | €293,750 |
| Marposs Monitoring Solutions GmbH | €488,750 |
| Mecanizaciones Aeronauticas SA | €400,000 |
| ModuleWorks GmbH | €490,000 |
| Predict SAS | €400,125 |
| Renault SAS | €651,783 |
| Siemens Industry Software N.V. | €778,125 |
| Technische Universitat Darmstadt | €442,521 |
| The University of Sheffield | €525,938 |
Source: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/680725
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