This European project aims to develop Generative AI models and tools for use in manufacturing. The goal is to strengthen the European ecosystem for industrial artificial intelligence and improve the resilience of production systems in the face of digital transformation, global competition and changes to supply chains.
On 25 June, the event 'RETHINKING MANUFACTURING – Shaping the European AI Ecosystem for Manufacturing' took place at Assolombarda. Organized in collaboration with the Politecnico di Milano, the event brought together institutions, researchers and businesses to discuss European artificial intelligence strategies for manufacturing.
It provided an opportunity to discuss the main trajectories of industrial innovation, as well as the collaboration models needed to accelerate the adoption of reliable and scalable AI solutions that are integrated into European production systems. There was a particular focus on the strategic role of industrial data, and the development of shared digital ecosystems.
During the event, euroFMX was presented — the largest European project dedicated to developing generative artificial intelligence (AI) models for advanced manufacturing. The project aims to develop industrial AI models, digital platforms, and tools for analyzing the impact of technologies on production systems.
Project launch activities continued on 26 June with the euroFMX European kick-off meeting held at the Aula Magna Carassa e Dadda of Politecnico di Milano. The meeting brought together consortium partners to share objectives, priorities and collaboration plans, fostering dialogue among research, industry and institutions on the future development of Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions for European manufacturing.
Coordinated by the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano, with Professor Andrea Matta serving as Project Coordinator, the initiative also involves the Departments of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering, led by professor Manuel Roveri, and Department of Management, Economics and Industrial Engineering, led by Professor Marco Taisch.
euroFMX, funded by the Horizon Europe Initiative, brings together a European consortium of over 70 partners, including universities, research centres and industry organizations. Innovalia is acting as co-coordinator alongside Politecnico di Milano.
euroFMX aims to contribute to the development of a European ecosystem for Generative AI in industry, addressing key contemporary manufacturing challenges such as global competition, supply chain vulnerabilities, the digital transition and a shortage of specialized skills.
The project aims to develop advanced models that can integrate industrial data, production process knowledge, and reasoning capabilities. This will enable more autonomous, flexible, and intelligent production systems. In particular, euroFMX will support the development and adoption of advanced Generative AI and Agentic AI models designed to assist and automate decision-making and operational processes across the entire manufacturing value chain.
The Department of Management, Economics and Industrial Engineering at Politecnico di Milano will contribute to the development of artificial intelligence (AI) models for complex production systems and industrial agent-based system architectures. They will also analyze the organizational, technological, and economic impacts of AI and carry out activities related to the ecosystem, dissemination, and ethics of emerging technologies.
euroFMX is part of a broader European strategy to build a European Generative Manufacturing Economy based on reliable, interoperable, and human-centric AI. The goal is to foster new paradigms for designing and managing production systems by integrating advanced AI, digital infrastructure, and industrial expertise within an open and collaborative ecosystem.