ESI Robotics has received funding of 901.58 thousand euros to digitize companies in the automotive sector as part of the "DIH 4 Global Automotive" project and under the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan.
As part of this project, we will share our know-how in collecting and analyzing data from the shop floor to help companies digitize and optimize their industrial processes. In addition, we will implement virtual assistants to support industrial production and improve activities on the shop floor.
As cybersecurity is extremely crucial, this project aims to strengthen security in the digitalization of industrial networks. The focus on the performance and monitoring of secure communication networks in the industry will contribute to a more resilient and secure production environment.
With total funding of 4.55 million euros, the "DIH 4 Global Automotive" project is an initiative that intends to become the digital innovation hub of the automotive sector, focusing on the development of innovative concepts, products and components for the car of the future. DIH 4 Global Automotive aims to support SMEs in leveraging the digital transformation of the value chain at product and process level, positioning companies and startups for the future of mobility.
"ESI Robotics is proud to join this project which aims to promote changes in production processes in the automotive sector associated with Industry 4.0 and the Factory of the Future. Our participation in this project reaffirms its commitment to innovation and leadership in the industry's digital revolution and proves that the company is a key player in the digital revolution in the automotive sector in particular."
Gil Sousa, Co-Founder of ESI Robotics
Led by Mobinov - the Portuguese Automotive Cluster Association - the consortium includes a total of nine companies and entities from the scientific system, including ESI Robotics, Continental Advanced Antenna, Matching Ventures and proGrow. DIH 4 Global Automotive also includes a business incubator in Figueira da Foz (IEFF) and entities such as CEiiA, Instituto Superior Técnico, and INESC TEC.
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