In today’s fast-changing industrial landscape, manufacturing must become more resilient, flexible, and intelligent to meet evolving demands. That’s the vision behind AI-MATTERS — a cutting-edge network dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and autonomous systems within European manufacturing.
What is AI-MATTERS?
AI-MATTERS stands for AI in Manufacturing, Testing and Experimentation Facilities Network for European Industries. It brings together a consortium of 22 partners from 8 countries, connected through 7 major nodes and one satellite node. This collaborative 5-year initiative, supported by €30 million in European Union funding, focuses on accelerating the development and deployment of AI-driven solutions to transform the manufacturing sector.
Driving Innovation for Resilient and Flexible Production
Manufacturers face increasing challenges—from supply chain disruptions to changing customer demands and the need for sustainable practices. AI-MATTERS tackles these challenges by fostering the use of intelligent, autonomous systems that enable flexible production lines capable of adapting in real-time.
The network offers a unique infrastructure where AI and robotics innovators can test, validate, and demonstrate their technologies in realistic manufacturing environments. By doing so, AI-MATTERS helps companies, especially startups and SMEs, bridge the gap between research and real-world application — ensuring innovations are market-ready and meet strict quality and safety standards.
Building a Stronger European Industrial Ecosystem
AI-MATTERS is more than just a testing facility; it’s a collaborative ecosystem connecting industry leaders, research institutions, and technology developers. The project promotes knowledge sharing, joint experimentation, and standardization efforts to accelerate AI adoption across European manufacturing sectors.
With a substantial budget of €30 million, AI-MATTERS is set to become a cornerstone for Europe's digital industrial transformation—strengthening competitiveness, sustainability, and resilience.
