Manufacturing Day 2026

The Additive for Mobility (A4M) project, led by TU Wien, aims to revolutionise the mobility sector by integrating advanced additive manufacturing technologies, such as 3D sand printing and wire-based additive manufacturing. The project focuses on developing a flexible manufacturing cell and innovative technology modules to overcome traditional manufacturing limitations, thereby enhancing sustainability and efficiency in the automotive, aviation, and rail industries. In collaboration with industry leaders, A4M will demonstrate the potential of these technologies through real-world applications.

DATA4CIRC is a HORIZON EUROPE project, launched in November 2024. This EU-funded research project will help Europe transition towards a circular economy. It focuses on three high-impact sectors: agricultural plastics, waste electronics, and the automotive industry (especially catalytic converters) and will establish a framework utilising Digital Product Passports, Digital Twins, and AI-assisted Life-cycle assessments to enhance the traceability of recycled materials and predict environmental impacts. In all of this, the project will take a human-centred approach, building skills and promoting the creation of job.

The main objective of EU.FFICIENT is to create, pilot and validate Communities of Expert Facilitators (CEFs) to improve co-creation processes in Europe, with a focus on personalised training, networking and hands-on learning. Four CEFs will be piloted (Advanced Manufacturing, Mobility, HealthTech and AI/Digital), allowing for cross-fertilisation and effective cross comparison between them.

PreMETS is an ERASMUS+ project aimed at enhancing Predictive Maintenance (PM) practices by addressing the lack of comprehensive PM education in industry, academia, and vocational training. The project aims to share Predictive Maintenance knowledge among education, research, public sector, and business. PreMETS builds and supports effective Predictive Maintenance education systems through a digital platform. This promotes connectivity, inclusivity, innovation, and equal access to high-quality education in Predictive Maintenance.

The Twin City Future Innovation Manufacturing Hub is a cross-border initiative fostering innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth in the manufacturing sector between Austria and Slovakia. Bringing together industry leaders, academia, government, and civil society, the project aims to develop future-proof strategies, support startups, enhance workforce skills, and drive co-creation. Through exploratory missions, pilot programs, and strategic recommendations, 2CFIMH paves the way for a resilient and competitive manufacturing ecosystem in the Twin City region.

The WELDIFY project aims to enable the increased use of recycled materials in the construction and automotive sectors, in particular recycled metals, through the creation of a combination of digital training tools and network for the reskilling and upskilling of the workforce in Europe. The consortium aims to develop and promote content that will emphasise the use of recycled materials, safety protocols, and more environmentally friendly practices in the welding industry. Increased utilisation of technology such as augmented reality, AI, and robotics, will also enable access to the workforce for previously excluded groups.

VET4DATACOOPERATION is an Erasmus+ project designed to strengthen Europe’s manufacturing ecosystem with the skills, tools and confidence needed to participate in data‑driven collaboration. As manufacturing companies increasingly rely on digital processes, data flows and interoperable systems, this project focuses on enabling secure, Gaia‑X‑aligned data exchange and building the competencies required for a resilient and competitive industrial landscape.