Sirris Hub Mechatronics and Digitising Manufacturing

The DIH addresses the need of the local industry for practical and advanced knowledge about mechatronics and digitizing manufacturing. The DIH started its activities in 2015. The scope of the initiative is introducing new and digital technologies into products and processes.

The themes for mechatronics are:

• Mechatronical product development
• Smart connected products
• Mechatronical integration in production
• Ecomechatronics

The themes for digitizing manufacturing are:

• Dealing with complexity
• First time right production
• Enabling fast response in production
• Support the operator
• Making the shop floor transparent

The services of the DIH are:

• Industrial feasibility studies
• Research projects for industry
• Sensibilisation and inspiration for new technologies
• Training, Master Classes
• Making the bridge between new technologies and industry

The DIH is linked to the Flemish and Wallonian regional Industry 4.0 policy and linked to Factories of the Future http://www.madedifferent.be/to digitise the industry;