from research. to market Innovation at ITIA-CNR Giacomo Copani RIM Plus Workshop Bruxelles, 17/07/2014

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1 from research. to market Innovation at ITIA-CNR Giacomo Copani RIM Plus Workshop Bruxelles, 17/07/2014

2 The National Research Council of Italy (CNR) Public research body controlled by the Ministry of Research and University More than 100 research Institutes More than 8000 employees Major research organization in Italy ITIA-CNR

3 ITIA-CNR Institute of Industrial Technologies and Automation of the National Research Council of Italy ITIA-CNR performs strategic activities of Scientific Research and Innovation in order to contribute to the development of the Factory of the Future for the Competitiveness and Sustainability of Italian and European Manufacturing Industries. The focus of RTD&I activities is on co-evolving Products/Services, Processes and Production Systems. ITIA-CNR

4 ITIA FIGURES 28%# 29%# 33%# 9%# EU# NATIONAL# REGIONAL# PRIVATE# Currently ITIA is involved into several National and European RTD&I projects European projects (EC FPs) 24 National projects 7 Regional projects 7 Industrial contracts 4 ITIA is COORDINATOR of 2 EC 7PQ Projects ITIA personnel Permanent staff 45 Full Time Temporary staff 48 PhD students 11 Total 104 of which 93 people are RTD&I staff (Senior/Junior Researchers and Technicians) ITIA-CNR

5 ITIA COMPETENCIES ITIA RTD&I Groups: " MBM Manufacturing Business Models " EVA - Enterprise Engineering and Virtual Applications " SCPM - Supply Chain and Production Management " 2MaCS - Machine and Manufacturing Control Systems " IRAS - Intelligent and Autonomous Robot Systems " MEDIS - Micro Enabled Devices and Systems " DASM - Dynamic Analysis and Simulation of Machinery ITIA-CNR

6 The ITIA-CNR mix of activities for innovation ITIA mix for innovation Innovation services and projects Pilot plants Regional and National smart specialization Produce innovation Build the infrastructure for innovation Create the environment for innovation ITIA-CNR 6

7 The ITIA-CNR mix of activities for innovation ITIA mix for innovation Innovation services and projects Pilot plants Regional and National smart specialization Produce innovation Build the infrastructure for innovation Create the environment for innovation ITIA-CNR 7

8 Example 1) Robotized system for stone-working Robotized system for the reproduction of marble artifacts The customer was a system integrator having a contract with a manufacturing SME (benefiting of a regional funding) Enabling technologies: vision systems, robot control Trough the developed solution, traditional marble-working companies can continue their activity in Italy ITIA-CNR 8

9 Example 2) Virtual reality for steel factories System of Virtual reality supporting the configuration and the commercial offering of machines for steel factories The customer was a supplier of machinery for steel production Collaboration with Politecnico di Milano to offer an integrated solution (networking for innovation) Enabling technologies: virtual reality, simulation, systems interoperability The developed solution allows the customer to be more competitive and to offer manufacturers high added value in technology acquisition phase ITIA-CNR 9

10 Example 3) Simulation for improved machinery desing structure Implementation of simulation models, tests, training to designers to improve machines performance (i.e. vibration control, energy efficie ncy, etc.) Several customers in the machine tool industry Enabling technologies: process simulation, process control Customers could offer to the market high-quality machines process components control ITIA-CNR 10

11 Main characteristics of innovation projects ITIA-CNR 11

12 Main characteristics of innovation projects Innovation activities based on research results (enabling technologies) Difficult to cooperate with SMEs unless there is immediate opportunity of funding The effective diffusion of the innovation depends on customers ITIA-CNR 12

13 Main characteristics of innovation projects Innovation activities based on research results (enabling technologies) Difficult to cooperate with SMEs unless there is immediate opportunity of funding The effective diffusion of the innovation depends on customers ITIA-CNR 13

14 Main characteristics of innovation services Innovation activities based on research results (enabling technologies) Difficult to cooperate with SMEs unless there is immediate opportunity of funding The effective diffusion of the innovation depends on customers ITIA-CNR 14

15 Innovation projects: EXPLORE EU FP7 Goals: to unleash the full potential of the knowledge accumulated in European research project to promote and support the exploitation of R&D results, mainly by gathering resources to disseminate (models, case studies, demonstrators) and prepare commercial exploitation, crossfertilisation, education and standardisation Examples of results: web resources and innovation handbook supporting companies innovation capabilities map of regional specializations and research results to match demand and offering ITIA-CNR 15

16 The ITIA-CNR mix of activities for innovation ITIA mix for innovation Innovation services and projects Pilot plants Regional and National smart specialization Produce innovation Build the infrastructure for innovation Create the environment for innovation ITIA-CNR 16

17 ITIA-CNR strategy for Pilot Plants ITIA Research Groups MBM EVA SCPM 2MACS IRAS MEDIS DASM Products/Processes Design Life Cycle Assessment Enterprise Engineering and Virtual Applications Supply Chain and Integrated Logistics Machine and Manufacturing Energy Analysis and Optimization Machine and Manufacturing Control Systems Dynamic Analysis and Simulation of Machinery Manufacturing Technologies Macro Factory ITIA-CNR Pilot system for footwear production, Lab for Design & Mass Customization, Vigevano Micro Factory ITIA-CNR Micro Manufacturing Chain, Milano and Bari Laboratories De Production Factory ITIA-CNR Re/De Manufacturing Pilot Plant, Milano (under construction) Digital Factory VFF - Virtual Factory Framework EC FP7 Project, Coordinator: ITIA-CNR ITIA-CNR

18 Pilot Plant for De-Manufacturing of mechatronics Co-funded by CNR and Lombardy Region ITIA-CNR 18

19 S Pilot Plant for De-Manufacturing of mechatronics 4,40 1,20 1,20 Legenda Trasporto a Nastro Trasporto a Pallet Unità Manuale Unità Automatica Unità Semi-automatica Cella Futura ECS 1,00 3,50 M 2,00 1,00 0,62 5,20 1,25 CES 4,20 PA 1,5 MM 10 0,6 Triturazione Triturazione e separazione e separazione materiale materiale 10 0,80 0,8 3,80 1 1,00 1,00 1,20 Trasporto componenti Trasporto AGV componenti aereo AGV aereo 2,00 1,00 2,00 Nastro trasportatore PCB TL VV 0,80 2,00 1,00 Components warehouse Rework Connectors & PTH 1,00 2,00 In-Circuit 8 and SMT Boundary Auto Rework Test 2,00 2,00 SMT Auto In-Circuit Rework and Boundary Test 2,00 6 Rework PTH 7 7 Rework Connectors Functional + AOI + PCB remove 1,00 8 4,90 0,40 9 M A 0,50 0,50 0,50 0,40 A 0,50 A 0,50 0,50 0,50 6,00 0,40 0,50 0,50 0,50 0,50 0,50 0,50 1,00 Operating Unit Z 5,60 Accesso Accesso manutenzione 4 Functional + AOI + PCB 1,00 remove 1,00 1,00 Test Funzionale ECU 1 M 4,00 0,50 0,50 4,50 1,00 Operating Unit Y 2 Nastri Load/ Nastri Load/ Unload ECU Unload ECU 2,80 2,80 Stazione Disassemblaggio Meccatronico 1,00 1,00 Operating Unit X 4,00 3,00 PCB Warehouse 0,50 0,50 5 A M De-Resinatura 2,00 Area Carico scarico 3,00 3, Pallet 1,40 1,40 2,00 2,00 Cell 1: Robotic Disassembly. Cell 2: PCB Remanufacturing (testing, repair and component disassembly) Cell 3: PCB Shredding and separation. ITIA-CNR

20 The value of a pilot plant 1. Demonstrate technology to companies and offer innovation services ITIA-CNR 20

21 The value of a pilot plant Show recycling companies new concepts of robotics, automation and mechanical processes for recycling Run experiments with manufacturers products to assess the potential of recycling and remanufacturing business models (automotive, white goods, telecommunications) Shred materials as a service to obtain materials powders useful to chemical research and process development ITIA-CNR 21

22 The value of a pilot plant 1. Demonstrate technology to companies and offer innovation services 2. Support machine builders in developing new technologies ITIA-CNR 22

23 The value of a pilot plant Robot manufacturers: New cooperative and safe robot systems for disassembly Recycling machinery suppliers: New automated systems for shredding and materials separation with NIR embedded technology Remanufacturing machinery suppliers: New automated technology for de-soldering and re-assembly of PCBs components Manufacturers of logistics systems: New modular reconfigurable transportation systems ITIA-CNR 23

24 The value of a pilot plant 1. Demonstrate technology to companies and offer innovation services 2. Support machine builders in developing new technologies 3. Support experimental research in new projects ITIA-CNR 24

25 The value of a pilot plant First project CNR-Lombardy Region (2010) National Project Zero Waste PCBs Integrated Technological Solutions for Zero Waste Recycling of Printed Circuit Boards, National Programme Progetto Bandiera La Fabbrica del Futuro Second project CNR-Lombardy Region (2013) National Project WEEEReflex- Highly Evolvable E-was te Recycling Technologies and Systems, Progetto Bandie ra La Fabbrica del Futuro Submission of a European project proposal in the Call WASTE Recycling of raw materials from produc ts and buildings ITIA-CNR 25

26 The value of a pilot plant 1. Demonstrate technology to companies and offer innovation services 2. Support machine builders in developing new technologies 3. Support experimental research in new projects 4. Support the learning factory concept 5. Aggregate internal multi-disciplinary teams of researchers working on common topics ITIA-CNR 26

27 The value of a pilot plant 1. Demonstrate technology to companies and offer innovation services 2. Support machine builders in developing new technologies 3. Support experimental research in new projects 4. Support the learning factory concept 5. Aggregate internal multi-disciplinary teams of researchers working in a common framework 6. Aggregate national partners operating in the same research area ITIA-CNR 27

28 Current situation of pilot plant Not at standard use, yet (inaugurated in 2013) Technology suppliers very interested De-manufacturing companies already in the business are interested They are currently participating to pilot plant activities inside an industrial interest working group Activity of creating the innovation community around the pilot plant How to know that a pilot plant exists (marketing of pilot plants)? ITIA-CNR 28

29 The ITIA-CNR mix of activities for innovation ITIA mix for innovation Innovation services and projects Pilot plants Regional and National smart specialization Produce innovation Build the infrastructure for innovation Create the environment for innovation ITIA-CNR 29

30 The policy-oriented activity ITIA is a promoter of the National Technology Cluster on intelligent Factory and of the Lombardy Cluster on Intelligent Factory May 2012 Ministry of research: Call for proposal of strategic plan and project proposals for Clusters January 2012 Lombardy Region: Call for initiatives oriented to the creation and empowerment of high-technology districts through research, innovation and education Clusters Proposals and evaluation of Ministry/Region Association National Technology Cluster Intelligent Factory Association Lombardy Cluster Intelligent Factory ITIA-CNR 30

31 The role of ITIA in National/Regional Clusters Research( Innova-on( Market( European'Projects' Proge9o'Bandiera' La'Fabbrica'del'Futuro ' Na#onal'and'Regional' Technology'Clusters' on'intelligent'factory' ITIA-CNR 31

32 The role of ITIA in National/Regional Clusters /1 1. Setup clusters governance and structure MINISTERO$ Proge2o$ Proge2o$ OCG$Cluster$ nazionale$ Proge2o$ Regione$1$ Regione$2$ Regione$n$ Cluster reg. Distretto reg. Consorzio Reg. Industria Univ e enti di Ric. Associazioni e altre org. ITIA-CNR 32

33 The role of ITIA in National/Regional Clusters /2 2. Build a stable community of companies with increased capacity of research and innovation 280 organizations 17%$ 7%$ 2%$ 74%$ Companies$ Universi3es$and$ Research$Centres$ Associa3ons$ Technology$Districts$ ITIA-CNR 33

34 The role of ITIA in National/Regional Clusters /3 3. Contribute to define a Regional/National research roadmap through a collaborative process in which companies are involved 11/07/2014 Transmission to Lombardy Region of the document Challenges and S trategic Research Areas of Advanc ed Manufacturing in Lombardy ITIA-CNR 34

35 Establish a link between National/Regional priorities and the European ones Existing Roadmaps Contextualization to the Regional Industry SPIRE EUROBOTICS National Roadmaps EUMAT EFFRA MINAM NANOFUTURE PHOTONICS21 KETS Definition of Regional priorities EFFRA Regional Strategic Research Roadmap ITIA-CNR 35

36 Difficulties Hard to explain companies this complicated governance at National/Regional level Companies, especially SMEs, do not perceive immediately the strategic value of participating to Clusters A strong diffusion activity is needed Essential to have the endorsement of the Institutions ITIA-CNR 36

37 Conclusions Innovation is addressed at different levels in the frame of a coherent strategy (innovation services, infrastructure development, policy and clustering) Important conditions to play this role are: The direct involvement of the institute in the research phase The policy-related activity at European, National and Regional level Hard to cooperate with SMEs in innovation, but pilot plants and Technology Clusters are promising avenues ITIA-CNR 37

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