EFFRA

Celebrating 15 Years of EFFRA 🚀 As we enter 2025, we’re proud to mark a momentous milestone: 15 years of the European Factories of the Future Research Association (EFFRA)! 🎉 This journey has been defined by #collaboration, #innovation, and a shared vision for the future of European manufacturing. To celebrate this achievement, we’re thrilled to launch our 15th Anniversary Magazine – a unique publication that reflects on our past and sets the stage for what lies ahead. 🌟 What’s Inside the Magazine? ✔️ A timeline of key achievements showcasing our evolution since 2009. ✔️Exclusive interviews with industry pioneers on AI, digital twins, and other transformative technologies. ✔️A visionary article by our Chairman on re-industrialisation and the green transition. ✔️Stories of young talent driving innovation and the role of skills for the next generation. ✔️Inspiring case studies highlighting how EFFRA has supported start-ups and SMEs to create real-world impact. 💡 Looking Ahead The magazine also explores the future of manufacturing, from digital transformation to strategies for resilience and sustainability. 📖 Access the Magazine Here: https://lnkd.in/e53PuNsm #EFFRA15Years #Innovation #Sustainability #EuropeanManufacturing #Collaboration #EUProjects Željko P. Olaf Pannenbäcker George Chryssolouris Sotiris Makris Maurizio Gattiglio José Carlos Caldeira Adrian Harris Herman Derache Johan Svenningstorp Juliane Heß Riikka Virkkunen Patricia Wolny Nicoletta Casanova FEMTOprint SA Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation IMA Group Enrico Callegati Joaquim Menezes IBEROMOLDES Group Thelma Annweiler Arctech Robotics Giulia Artibani Cornelia Amihalachioae Sam Davis William Davis Marco Taisch

One week left! 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/e_JTn_g5 Let’s drive the future of manufacturing together! 💡

🎉 Celebrating 15 Years of Innovation: EFFRA’s 2024 in a nutshell! As we wrap up an extraordinary year, EFFRA proudly presents a special December newsletter edition celebrating 15 years of advancing European manufacturing innovation. 👏 2024 has been remarkable! Highlights include: ★ Welcoming 10+ new members and launching six thematic working groups ★ Hosting the Manufacturing Partnership Days and European Manufacturing Conference ★ Participating in more than 40 Events ★ Supporting 88 MiE projects, driving €9.4 billion in activities ★ Collaborating with different Partnerships, Associations and Companies ★ Publishing two white papers ★Launching the #StrongerEuropeThroughManufacturing petition Together, let’s continue driving innovation and collaboration. 💪 Discover the full story in our December newsletter here - https://lnkd.in/egqj9Dtr #Innovation #Manufacturing #EFFRA #MadeInEurope Giulia Artibani Cornelia Amihalachioae Željko P. Olaf Pannenbäcker

🚀 Support a Stronger Europe Through Manufacturing Research! EFFRA believes in the power of manufacturing to drive Europe’s economic growth, innovation, and global competitiveness. To ensure that research and innovation in manufacturing continue to receive the attention and funding they deserve, we’ve launched the EFFRA petition: 👉 Sign the petition here! https://lnkd.in/gp4k2jPy 💡 Why is this important? Manufacturing is at the heart of Europe’s transition to a sustainable, digital, and resilient economy. Investing in manufacturing research is not just about technology - it’s about creating high-quality jobs, fostering innovation, and building a stronger, more independent Europe in an increasingly competitive global landscape. By signing this petition, you’ll help amplify the call to prioritise manufacturing research as a cornerstone of Europe’s future. 📢 Let’s unite for a stronger Europe! Share this post, spread the word, and make your voice heard by signing the petition today. Together, we can secure the support needed for impactful manufacturing innovation. #EFFRA #MadeInEurope #ManufacturingResearch #Innovation #SustainableFuture #DigitalTransformation Željko P. Cornelia Amihalachioae Giulia Artibani Olaf Pannenbäcker EIT Manufacturing Maurizio Gattiglio Manufuture ETF (European Technology Platform) Marco Taisch Riikka Virkkunen Herman Derache Juliane Heß José Carlos Caldeira Enrico Callegati Sergio Gusmeroli Giuseppe Padula Delegazione di Confindustria presso l’Unione europea IBEROMOLDES Group CECIMO

🚨 Deadline Extended for Innovate Together Call 2024! 🚨 We’re thrilled to announce that the Innovate Together Call 2024 submission deadline has been extended to 14 January 2025, 17:00 CET! This Call, co-financed by EFFRA, EIT Manufacturing, and DG RTD, aims to foster collaboration between innovators and industry leaders to drive sustainability, innovation, and competitiveness in European manufacturing. 🔍 Focus Areas: 1️⃣ First-Time-Right Manufacturing – Achieving zero-defect, zero-waste efficiency. 2️⃣ End-of-Lifecycle Management – Enabling circular economy practices. More info - https://lnkd.in/eA_k7eQu Ana Lucić, MBA Željko P. Giulia Artibani Cornelia Amihalachioae #InnovateTogether #FundingOpportunity #GreenDeal #HorizonEU #Innovation #Manufacturing

📢 LIVE NOW: Engaging presentations and discussions at the annual flagship event "DRIVING #EU PROSPERITY: THE FUTURE OF #KNOWLEDGEVALORISATION". The panel "Unlocking innovations: drivers and facilitators for industry-academia co-creation" emphasized the importance of a meaningful, well-facilitated and intermediated dialogue and cooperation between the #industry and #academia to boost #research outcomes valorisation, but also listed the challenges in this context, in terms of work cultures differences, complexities in ensuring alignment and convergence within the scopes of work, #technologytransfer etc. EFFRA itself, its practices and work approaches are an eloquent example of productive industry-academia collaboration and co-creation together with the #EuropeanCommission for the last 15 years. The event ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eDGRFeD6 features international perspectives and hosts a variety of sessions covering #business-academia collaboration, socially responsible #licensing, #standards for #innovation, #citizenscience, insights from EUIPO and EPO on the role of academia and #SMEs, an awards ceremony etc. Watch the event online here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eAx7YS_W

Day 1 of the European Partnership Stakeholders Forum 2024: Celebrating 20 Years of Collaboration! Yesterday marked the exciting start of the European Partnership Stakeholders Forum 2024, commemorating two decades of European Partnerships driving #innovation and #cooperation across the continent. The day was filled with inspiring speeches from distinguished leaders shaping the future of research and innovation in Europe. Keynote Highlights from Day 1: 🔑 Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Start-Ups, Research, and Innovation, outlined her vision for bolstering the EU’s innovation landscape. Her priorities include: 1️⃣Strengthening Europe's research ecosystems. 2️⃣Accelerating EU innovation progress. 3️⃣Focusing on strategic, transformative technologies. 4️⃣Building a more inclusive and collaborative European research union. 5️⃣Shaping an ambitious successor to Horizon Europe to sustain excellence in innovation. 🔑 Giorgio Gori, MEP and Vice-Chair of the ITRE Committee (Industry, Research, and Energy), discussed the legislative perspective on the future of EU research (FP10): 1️⃣Advocating for a significantly increased budget to enhance European research capacities. 2️⃣Proposing a dedicated EU program for research and excellence to streamline efforts. 3️⃣Ensuring openness, accessibility, and administrative simplicity in EU research initiatives. 🔑 Laszlo Bodis, Deputy State Secretary for Innovation and Representative of the Hungarian Presidency, emphasised the remarkable impact of European Partnerships: 1️⃣Driving collaboration among diverse stakeholders. 2️⃣Effectively leveraging resources for maximum impact. 3️⃣Aligning research and innovation with Europe’s strategic objectives. 4️⃣Mobilising financial commitments across public and private sectors. We look forward to today's discussion! Stay tuned for more updates!

Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva, opening the European Partnership Assembly. Happy to see that Ms Zaharievas’ first public appearance and public speech is at the Bluepoint building where EFFRA has its seat (though next year we will move to the EU Quarter closer to the EC and EP). The Commissioner emphasised the role of Partnerships and that such coordinated initiatives move innovation forward in Europe. We must stop the innovation drain and improve access of capital in Europe . The Made in Europe Partnership specifically was mentioned in the Commissioner’s speech. #MiE #EFFRA #strongeuropethroughmanufacturingresearch #madeineurope #EUProjects

Ekaterina Zaharieva European Commission kicking off her public appearence as Commissioner by opening the European Parnerships Stakeholders Forum 2024 and highlighting the role of #ERA and European partnerships. Great to be involved in the strategic discussions about powerful partnerships in #FP10 as representative of #MadeInEurope EFFRA #eralearn

📢 Live Now: Dissemination Event on Digital Tools for Manufacturing! Željko P., Secretary General of EFFRA, opened this event, organised by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA), alongside remarks from Gianluca Comunello, Head of Sector, HaDEA, and Rosita Georgieva, Project Advisor at HADEA. The event is showcasing transformative projects in: 🔄 Sustainability & Circularity: Tools advancing the circular economy. 🧑💼 Human-Centrism & Upskilling: Innovations for worker safety and skill development. ⚙️ Operational Efficiency: Platforms boosting productivity in manufacturing. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/417tiTp #Sustainability #DigitalInnovation #CircularEconomy #Manufacturing