Smart Industry01 is focused on developing autonomous systems with the goal of further strengthening the Netherlands' position as a leader in high-tech systems and materials (HTSM) by developing advanced concepts and technologies. Initially, the focus is on implementing autonomous systems in manufacturing companies, with the ultimate goal of using this knowledge to promote autonomy in other sectors.

Three Living Labs form the core of the project, where collaborations between educational institutions and local businesses lead to the development and demonstration of new production methods and equipment. Each lab focuses on a specific production archetype: mass production, high mix/low volume production, and process industry. These labs serve as test beds for developing competencies in mass customization within an autonomous factory setting.

Smart Industry03 aims to innovate within three domains: Smart Manufacturing with an emphasis on flexible production technologies and robotics, Smart Working focused on support systems for decision-making and training, and Smart System Engineering with a focus on model-driven engineering and lifecycle sustainability. The core challenge is to realize a production process that can handle small batches and high variability without errors, delays, or costly reprogramming (zero defect, zero delay, zero programming). The project strives to develop an autonomous flexible production line that elevates the principles of Smart Manufacturing from individual production cells to complete lines or factories. This includes developing integrated approaches for production flexibility, solving technological challenges for flexible and error-free production, and organizing necessary methodologies, tools, and conditions.

The focus within Smart Industry05 lies on integrating advanced digital tools and Industry 4.0 standards to make production systems more autonomous. Common components such as digital blueprints and architectures for autonomous manufacturing systems are being developed. The project will aim to enhance the flexibility and faultless production of complex products in small series, through automatic configuration and programming of production processes, including logistics, to eliminate setup times and ensure continuous quality. The results will serve as national standards to strengthen the competitive position of Dutch companies.

The RAMSES project focuses on improving the reliability of new generations of high-tech equipment by integrating Smart Industry technologies. This includes data-driven designing, producing, operating, maintaining, taking in, and recycling of equipment, with the goal of accelerating the feedback loop between maintenance, operations, manufacturing, and design. The project will examine the entire lifecycle of high-tech equipment, focusing on optimizing reliability and functionality in a changing environment. This involves a transition from traditional products to services and implementing new technologies and processes. RAMSES aims to continually improve equipment based on real-time feedback from all lifecycle activities.

Smart Industry09 focuses on developing a data-sharing infrastructure for the high-tech manufacturing industry, allowing companies to share data to achieve their competitive goals. The infrastructure must be flexible and able to share various types of data while companies maintain control over their own data. Collaboration between different parties is essential to realize this infrastructure. The project develops a future vision and blueprint for this infrastructure, including a reference implementation of the required building blocks. The goal is a shareable digital twin, where all aspects of products and processes throughout their lifecycle can be shared and monitored, ensuring interoperability.