{"id":28630,"date":"2023-10-09T21:17:46","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T19:17:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.risc-software.at\/referenzprojekte\/metafacturing\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T17:53:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:53:36","slug":"metafacturing","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/www.risc-software.at\/en\/referenceprojects\/metafacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"EU project metaFacturing: Digitalization in the production of metal parts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The EU-funded Horizon Europe project &#8220;Data and Metadata for advanced Digitalization of Manufacturing Industrial Lines&#8221; (metaFacturing) aims to significantly advance digitalization in the production of metal parts &#8211; particularly in casting and welding.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>In particular, this should reduce waste and costs. At the same time, operation is simplified. This is achieved by developing a digital twin based on efficient process simulation, data standardization and data consolidation.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach brings together all available process data &#8211; such as material data, process measurements, quality control and product validation. This creates automatic feedback for process control. In addition, the process model is to be used for training employees in production, so that the training of skilled workers also benefits.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Demonstrator projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two demonstrator projects are planned for implementation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Casting of metal parts:<\/strong> Decision support for process improvement with the aim of increasing product quality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Welding of structural parts:<\/strong> Improving efficiency and quality by combining data from process planning, the ongoing process and quality analysis. The results are fed back into the process by reconfiguring sensors and actuators. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strong international consortium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The project consortium comprises 13 international partners from five countries. Industry and application partners are working closely with research institutions. Thanks to the involvement of local companies such as Fill GmbH, Fronius GmbH and Nemak, Upper Austria as a business location also benefits directly from the results.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contribution of RISC Software GmbH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RISC Software GmbH contributes its expertise in the areas of mathematical hybrid modeling, data analysis and data engineering. This includes data pre-processing and integration in particular. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RISC Software GmbH is also responsible for managing the WP3 work package, which is concerned with defining the data processing strategy. It is also responsible for data cleansing and integration to ensure seamless collaboration between different systems. Another important aspect is the investigation and expansion of AI algorithms and technologies. This improves the automatic conversion of process information so that system settings can be optimized.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/metafacturing.eu\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project website<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cordis.europa.eu\/project\/id\/101091635\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CORDIS entry<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/metafacturing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn page of the project<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"479\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.risc-software.at\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_268784457-1024x479.jpg\" alt=\"Industrial\" class=\"wp-image-1501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.risc-software.at\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_268784457-1024x479.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.risc-software.at\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_268784457-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.risc-software.at\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_268784457-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.risc-software.at\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_268784457-1536x719.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.risc-software.at\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_268784457.jpg 1920w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.risc-software.at\/app\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Logo-Color-metaFacturing-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28693\" style=\"width:256px;height:256px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.risc-software.at\/app\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Logo-Color-metaFacturing-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.risc-software.at\/app\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Logo-Color-metaFacturing-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.risc-software.at\/app\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Logo-Color-metaFacturing-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.risc-software.at\/app\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Logo-Color-metaFacturing-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.risc-software.at\/app\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Logo-Color-metaFacturing.png 1080w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"84\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.risc-software.at\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/logo-ERASMS.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.risc-software.at\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/logo-ERASMS.png 396w, https:\/\/www.risc-software.at\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/logo-ERASMS-300x64.png 300w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Co-financed by the European Union.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Metafacturing - Overview\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rF_hdlBRs4I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"has-risc-greywhite-color has-risc-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\">The research project is funded by the European Union with the no. 101091635.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project partners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metafacturing.eu\/assets\/imgs\/partners\/partners-map.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-risc-grey-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Project short title:<\/strong> metaFacturing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project long title:<\/strong> Data and Metadata for advanced Digitalization of Manufacturing Industrial Lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Funding call:<\/strong> HORIZON-CL4-2022-RESILIENCE-01<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project partners:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>KU Leuven (consortium leader)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LKR Light Metal Competence Center Ranshofen GmbH  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AIT Austrian Insitute of Technology GmbH (third-party provider)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Ghent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EWF (European Federation for welding joining and cutting)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fronius International GmbH<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nemak Europe GmbH<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VITRONIC Dr.-Ing. 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H.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instituto de Soldadura e Qualidade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LTH Castings, ULITKI D.O.O.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget volume (total):<\/strong> 5,768,142.75 euros<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>of which funding (total):<\/strong> 4,997,762 euros<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Term:<\/strong> 36 months (01\/2023 &#8211; 12\/2025)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-contact-form-7-contact-form-selector\">\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f663-o1\" lang=\"en-US\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"663\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form 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