The objective of the VIMS (Virtual IoT Maintenance System) project consists in developing and industrializing a new, complete, and integrated digital ecosystem for industrial and manufacturing environments. The core of the VIMS system combines an IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) platform with a digital twin (DT) of the factory or production line. On one hand, the IIoT platform allows to collect and organize data which is harvested directly from the manufacturing process at the shop-floor (from PLC, SCADA, smart sensors…) as well as from other information systems (MES, ERP…). In addition, the data can be post-processed using advanced data analysis tools based on machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) methods in order to obtain meaningful information about the manufacturing process. On the other hand, the DT yields a fully immersive and bi-directional experience in the factory or production line thanks to virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies. Thanks to the DT, operators, engineers and managers will be able to receive and experience the relevant information about the production process even at a different location; in addition, they will be able to control remotely the manufacturing and maintenance processes via the DT. Moreover, several vertical business applications shall be implemented leveraging the core of the VIMS system. These applications are intended to address particular production and maintenance challenges, namely: a) Advanced operation and maintenance solutions (monitorization system in real time, predictive maintenance, asset tracking & optimized inventory) and b) Advanced AR/VR solutions (virtual training, operative guidance, remote assistance and path finding). VIMS system will be developed considering the compatibility with the maximum number of industries and factories, therefore we will assess the performance of the system in 3 real use cases of 2 different industries (aeronautic and pharmaceutical).

Real-Time Simulations (RTS) are widely recognised as a means to support the validation process of systems and procedures up to the highest operational readiness levels and are therefore widely used to support V3 validation campaigns in the SESAR context. With the development of new airspace users and new Air Traffic Management (ATM) concepts in recent years and those expected in the near future (e.g. U-Space, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)), V&V processes have become increasingly complex, with increasing demands on the infrastructures for validating these concepts and operational conditions. A wider diffusion of interoperability between specialised simulators could support the need for improved ATM V&V infrastructures to demonstrate the achievement of validation objectives related to future European ATM concepts. The VISORS project aims at supporting a wide diffusion of interoperability standards among ATM validation platforms. An economic analysis of performing validation processes for ATM/AAM/U-space interoperability concepts and solutions through a multi-site validation architecture will be performed. An experimental demonstration test will be defined and performed to collect data for this analysis. The simulation facilities of different partners of the project will be connected through a prototype platform to develop state-of-the-art interoperability solutions. The security aspect related to data exchange between this platform will be assessed. Furthermore, the impact of this distribution of actors involved in validation activities on state-of-the-art HP assessment methodologies will be evaluated, also considering the possible remote execution of related measurements.

Direct aviation emissions accounted for 3.8% of total CO2 emissions and 13.9% of the emissions from transport in the EU in 2017, making it the second biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions after road transport. In addition, the growing amount of air traffic means that many EU citizens are still exposed to high noise levels. Intensified research and innovation activities are therefore needed to reduce all aviation impacts and emissions (CO2 and non-CO2, noise, manufacturing) for the EU to reach its policy goals towards a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. One of the main levers to decrease CO2 emissions is to reduce the airframe structural weight. As an answer, FALCON’s ambition is to enhance the design capabilities of the European industrial aircraft sector, focusing on fluid-structure interaction (FSI) phenomena to improve the aerodynamic performances of aircraft (unsteady loads). Specifically, FALCON aims to develop high-performance, predictive and multi-disciplinary tools for FSI in aeronautics, in order to reduce the aeroacoustics and aeroelastic instabilities using multi-fidelity optimization. This will also benefit to specific noise emissions generated by flexible and mobile airframe structures when exposed to both low and high-speed fluid flows. To achieve its ambitious goal, FALCON assembles a unique interdisciplinary environment of fifteen public and private institutions and their affiliated entities (from renowned research institutions to SMEs and aircraft high-tier suppliers and integrators) to cover all the required scientific and know-how expertise. Building upon three industrial testcases and tight links with key European partnerships such as Clean Aviation, FALCON delineates a high-impact/low-risk proposal that will significantly contribute to the digital transformation of the European aircraft supply chain.

As commercial aviation has been a major paradigm shift for the development of modern society, we are now facing a new leap in mobility services with the introduction of urban air mobility and urban air delivery. Our lives are now depending majorly on immediacy. From our everyday commute to work to the next-minute delivery on our preferred e-commerce platform, we are not good at waiting-in-line. And this has been mostly backed up by fast but robust technology breakthroughs enabling commercial aviation, satellite navigation and intelligent software. We are now facing a new technology breakthrough that will bring us even more immediacy. Urban Air Mobility (UAM) is finally a plausible reality that will bring multimodal fast commutes inside and around urban areas. Combining conventional means of transport with Urban Air Mobility is not only finally feasible, but it is the way to move forward in these very congested traffic areas. Furthermore, road delivery is congesting the streets of our cities and sub-urban areas for our everyday supplies. However, the urban sky is still unexplored, and as technology advances and regulatory frameworks develop further, Urban Air Delivery (UAD) services becomes a reality that could provide not only faster, but cleaner, delivery services, thus leaving the streets for the, still utopic, recreational cycle and walk arounds. This project will have two main pillars of research, development and operational implementation for Urban Air Mobility and Urban Air Delivery. The two pillars will provide the individual assets towards the main objective of the project: To develop the navigation and positioning requirements for the challenging urban air services, and demonstrate how EGNSS stands as an enabler of this future city sky.

The BATT4EU Partnership's SRIA emphasizes the urgent need for investment in long-term research on Generation 5 (Gen5) battery solutions to overcome the limitations of Li-ion technology and strengthen the EU's industrial autonomy. TALISSMAN’s primary objective is to lead the development of safe, sustainable, high-performance, and cost-effective Gen5 lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) for aerospace and other electromobility applications. By bringing together a multidisciplinary consortium of research institutions and top-tier industry leaders, TALISSMAN will develop and demonstrate two advanced battery pathways in small-scale, multi-layer pouch cell format (TRL4): (i) a hybrid quasi-solid gelled concept (Gen2027) and (ii) an all-solid-state sulfide approach (Gen2030). TALISSMAN will tackle critical challenges hindering LSB industrialization, such as polysulfide shuttling and stabilizing the lithium metal anode/electrolyte interface. These efforts will involve developing optimized materials and components, improving cell design and assembly, and refining manufacturing techniques to ensure compatibility and easy integration with existing Gen3 LIB production lines. Iterative feedback loops will optimize the technology’s techno-economic performance, while advanced characterization techniques and novel modelling approaches will enhance the understanding of reaction mechanisms, performance limitations, and degradation processes. The project will incorporate a Safe and Sustainable-by-Design framework, including essential safety and environmental criteria, and promote efficient resource use through life-cycle assessments, eco-design principles, and innovative recycling processes. Lastly, dissemination, exploitation, and communication activities, rooted in an Open Science approach, will support the project, facilitating the future industrial deployment of TALISSMAN's solutions, and contributing to the establishment of a competitive and sustainable battery industry in Europe.