Intelligent Systems is excited to enter a new project collaboration with RiACT, CTAG, Stellantis, and BEKO Europe to bring the Advanced Manufacturing Management Platform (AMMP) to market. The project and platform promises to create a significant boost for the European manufacturing industry, embracing the Smart Manufacturing paradigm.
Project participants joined for kick-off. Intelligent Systems: Thomas Hæstrup, Niki Nicolas Grigoriou, Pia B. Munch and Martin B. Sørensen, RiACT: Anna Sophia Langfrits, Magnus Philip Ritzau, Francesco Rovida and Bjarne Grossmann. CTAG: Angel Dacal Nieto, Online: Stellantis: Michal Gigac, Martin Rival, Beko: Enrica Bosani, CTAG: Mario Acosta Photo: Intelligent Systems, image may be reproduced in connection with news reporting about the project.
The innovative solution of AMMP
AMMP is a software platform designed to manage and control robotic assets in factories and is an evolution combining Intelligent Systems’ and RiACT’s industrial software platforms. The aim is to make automation and robotics plug-and-play, vendor-independent and easy to use – via drag-and-drop configuration and no-code programming.
Illustration: How the Advanced Manufacturing Management Platform (AMMP) covers both high-level and low-level controls. RiACTs platform focuses on program and control of robots and automation devices. Intelligent Systems’ platform focuses on controls, management and configuration of complete factories and warehouses. Photo: RiACT, image may be reproduced in connection with news reporting about the project.
RiACTs platform focuses on programming and control of robots and automation equipment in robotic cells – a part of what can be considered low-level control and integration.
Intelligent Systems’ platform focuses on controls, management and configuration of complete factories and warehouses – integrating automation, robotics and digitalization – providing intelligent control and monitoring of production, material flow and intralogistics. This is also called high-level control and integration.
The AMMP project integrates the two companies’ platforms into one integrated platform that covers both high-level and low-level control and management. AMMP collects data and visualizes the production across different types of robot brands and types as well as different types of automation.
AMMP aims to address the critical needs of modern manufacturing by integrating collaborative robotics, digital twins, and advanced operational management. This platform will provide manufacturers with a scalable, user-friendly, and efficient solution for monitoring, optimizing, and controlling production lines across various industries.
Illustration: Why factories seek robotic automation. Photo: Intelligent Systems, image may be reproduced in connection with news reporting about the project.
Traditionally, low-level systems for robot control and high-level systems for factory monitoring are separated, requiring distinct competencies. AMMP merges the best competencies from low-level robot control to high-level monitoring into one simple solution.
The AMMP platform will include:
- Real-Time Monitoring: Enabling manufacturers to track and manage operations and performance metrics in real time.
- Digital Twin Technology: Providing virtual replicas of manufacturing plants for testing, monitoring, and optimization without impacting physical production.
- Collaborative Robotics: Simplifying interactions between humans and robots in the manufacturing environment.
- ERP, MES, and WMS/WCS Integration: Supporting smooth communication with enterprise and manufacturing execution systems.
Participants
The Advanced Manufacturing Management Platform (AMMP) project is supported by EIT Manufacturing. EIT Manufacturing is a public-private partnership, co-funded by the European Union and is one of the nine Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KIC) supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).
EIT Manufacturing’s purpose is to improve people’s lives through sustainable manufacturing and their mission is to connect manufacturing players by promoting talent and entrepreneurship to accelerate sustainable innovation in Europe.
Intelligent Systems bridge the gap between digitalization, automation, and robotics. What sets us apart from others is our expertise know-how in creating software for mission-critical systems and the ability to tie IT and OT together to ensure they work seamlessly and efficiently.
Founded in 2006, Intelligent Systems are specialists that develop and provide high-level control systems for smart warehouse and smart factories, i.e. WMS/WCS, MES, MFS/TCS and SCADA/intelligent system monitoring and experienced experts and architects with in-depth knowledge of best practices within larger automated logistics systems.
We solve some of the most demanding and complex challenges for customers, where the typical approach is inadequate. Intelligent Systems are used by some of the world’s leading turnkey solution providers and have significant experience in delivering software control systems for mission-critical solutions. This includes international project management and delivery capabilities. Intelligent Systems have delivered in 30 countries with a unique track-record of on-time delivery and satisfied customers. Intelligent Systems has delivered 46 installations and are currently supporting 43 live sites worldwide.
Founded in 2019, RiACT has developed a universal operating system that simplifies and enhances automation in manufacturing. The platform offers seamless integration across multiple robot brands and industrial devices, enabling faster setup, streamlined operations, and reduced maintenance complexity.
RiACT contributes to AMMP’s advanced capabilities by providing flexible and modular control of robot cells. The system supports configuration, programming, and deployment for various applications, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of robotics vendors. This integration enhances the scalability and adaptability of manufacturing processes, driving more efficient operations across diverse industrial environments.
The Automotive Technology Centre of Galicia (CTAG) is a R&D&i organization that supports the automotive and Manufacturing sector. As EITM Core Partner, CTAG aims to facilitate and coordinate the innovation and value creation on Manufacturing sites.
In AMMP, CTAG will help to gather requirements and define the use cases, perform pre-industrial evaluations of the technology to develop (with a test and experimentation facility with robots from different brands), facilitating the integration and final validation, and with communication and dissemination actions.
Beko Europe is a leading home appliances business, committed to improving the lives of its customers through a wide range of innovative and sustainable household products and solutions.
Stellantis Slovakia is a leader in the production of small vehicles in B-mainstream segment. Currently producing the new generation of the Citroën C3 and preparing the launch of the new generation of the Citroën C3 Aircross and Opel Frontera SUV models. Stellantis carmaker generates almost 4400 direct jobs and employs almost 20000 people through its suppliers located in Slovakia.