CIRC4Bio – Advancing Circular Economy in Biomass Refining
CIRC4Bio exemplifies an innovative approach to advancing circular economy principles within the biotechnology sector. Co-funded by LIFE, the EU’s environmental and climate action financial instrument, the project focuses on converting multi-source biomass into high-value products while minimising environmental impact. Z Prime plays a crucial role in evaluating biorefinery plant requirements and developing a comprehensive Biowaste […]
WAVETAILOR – Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing (LBAM)
The WAVETAILOR project pioneers sustainable Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing (LBAM) by employing robust Digital Twin technology. This innovation ensures first-time perfect assemblies and achieves an 80% reduction in scrap. Z Prime’s platform integrates bespoke Intelligent Data Acquisition, analytics, machine learning, and AI solutions to optimise the manufacture of high-precision aerospace products with complex geometries. Challenges […]
CLASCO – Climate Neutral and Digitalised Laser-Based Surface Functionalisation of Complex Geometry Parts
The CLASCO project aims to revolutionise additive manufacturing (AM) through a digitalised, climate-neutral approach using laser-based surface functionalisation. Z Prime is implementing a universal, AI-driven digitalised process plan for creating functionalised AM parts with complex geometries, focusing on improving efficiency, quality, and environmental sustainability. Challenges The additive manufacturing industry often grapples with inefficiencies due […]
Valzeo – Process Monitoring for Industrial-scale IoT Applications
The Valzeo project focuses on enhancing process monitoring for industrial-scale IoT applications. Z Prime leads the development of AI-driven solutions for environmental remediation and biofuel production, providing system performance optimisation through their unique platform. This initiative integrates machine learning (ML) and AI to build a robust software application and platform for Industrial IoT (IIoT) standards. […]
R3volution – AI-Driven Risk Management of Water Reuse
The R3volution project focuses on developing a smart digital tool for decision support, risk management, and process optimisation for water reuse. Z Prime leads the development of the data management platform and system risk management integration within this tool, providing advanced AI-driven solutions to enhance system performance and sustainability. Challenges Water scarcity and the […]
HYDROUSA – Innovating Water Management for Coastal Regions
The HYDROUSA project, funded by HORIZON2020, addresses water scarcity in coastal regions and islands through innovative, nature-based solutions. Coordinated by the National Technical University of Athens, this initiative has a budget of 12 million Euros and involves Z Prime alongside 26 other partners from across Europe and the Mediterranean. Challenges Coastal regions and islands […]
Is Genomics of Industrial Processes the future of real-time quality control and efficiency in manufacturing?
Productivity. Efficiency. Quality. If these are to be anything more than just admirable buzzwords in modern, complex manufacturing, the complex processes behind them need to modernised too. Enter Genomics of Industrial Processes. Genomics of Industrial Processes is an advanced AI methodology that transforms how manufacturers predict, prevent and manage defects in real-time. Inspired by […]
Sustainable Manufacturing: How AI is Driving Green Initiatives
95% of manufactured goods include chemicals and as the 4th largest industry in Europe, oxidative chemical conversion processes in manufacturing account for 5% of the EU’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. With headline-grabbing stats like those it is easy to understand why sustainability has become a critical focus for manufacturers worldwide. As environmental regulations tighten and […]
Industry 5.0: The Next Frontier in Manufacturing
Our modern industrialism, changed to motives of public service,will provide means to remove every injustice that gives soil for prejudice”– Henry Ford, 1922 While the lofty claim by Henry Ford way back over 100 years ago that modern industrialism could solve society’s ills may not have come to pass, it is equally clear that people […]
The Industrial Applications of Genomics of Industrial Processes: Enhancing Quality and Efficiency Across Sectors
The pressure on industries to maintain high-quality standards while maximizing efficiency is significant and unrelenting. But, traditional methods of quality control and defect detection are often insufficient. This article explores the business benefits, implementation strategies, and challenges of adopting Genomics of Industrial Processes in industrial environments. In our previous blog, we introduced Genomics of Industrial […]
