The Naval Industry, Shipbuilding and the related supply chain in the Adriatic-Ionian region are facing great challenges as they undergo the significant transformation brought by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This shift affects the entire value chain, including production processes, intercompany relations, and human capital development, and requires a fresh adoption of advanced technologies.

The FUTURE 4.0 project developed an experimental knowledge transfer methodology targeted at companies in the sector, aiming to support their transition toward Industry 4.0 and break down innovation barriers between universities, research centers, and enterprises. Tools and models were designed and tested to strengthen competencies, raise awareness of technological trends and needs, and rethink the skill sets required to enable industrial transformation.

Now, with FUTURE 4.0 PLUS, the focus shifts to sharing and valorizing the knowledge capital produced, making it widely accessible—especially to companies and training institutions preparing for a greener and more digital future. To maximize the visibility of the project’s achievements, specific actions will be implemented to disseminate results and practical insights.

Looking toward the Factory of the Future concept, targeted workshops and events will address Industry 4.0 transformation from different angles, sharing research outcomes, showcasing further applications of the learning tools, and reinforcing the network established between academia and enterprises across the Adriatic-Ionian region. New communication materials, such as tutorial videos, will explain the project's main achievements and demonstrate how its knowledge transfer model can be applied in real contexts.

Additionally, the project will highlight the Technological Map and share the most valuable insights from the Pilot Actions through a dedicated web area, where project documentation and analyses—duly reviewed—will be made available for consultation.

Call:
INTERREG V-B Adriatic-Ionian ADRION Programme 2014–2020 – Restricted fourth call for proposals – Priority Axes 1, 2 and 3

Ruolo del Politecnico:
Partner

Responsabile scientifico del Politecnico:
Prof.ssa Maria Pia Fanti (DEI)

SSD:
ING-INF/04 – Automatica

Sito web:
https://future4.adrioninterreg.eu/