DEFINITION:

Includes Innovative Manufacturing equipment at components and system levels. Including mechatronics, control and monitoring systems.

OBJECTIVE:

Implement advanced intelligent systems to allow first time right high productivity operations.

(Source: SMART report, paragraph 4.1.4)

SUBDOMAINS:

1. Advanced on-line processes monitoring and control systems. Development of measurement systems, sensors and indicators algorithms for process diagnosis
2. Automate non-destructive inspection operations
3. Advanced product and production tools metrology with real time control
4. Robotic toolbox including light automation and collaborative robotics
5. Flexible manufacturing systems
6. Autonomous parts transport