The Institute of Technology and Exploitation in Radom has obtained nearly 15 million PLN in co-financing from European Union funds for the implementation of the ProtoHub 4.0 project. Thanks to this investment, a modern infrastructure will be created that will enable rapid prototyping of machines and devices as well as the development of innovative technologies for enterprises.
New Research and Technology Project in Radom
The ProtoHub 4.0 project assumes the creation of a modern system for building prototypes of machines and devices, based on advanced digitization of machines, research equipment, and production processes. The investment aims to strengthen the technological potential of the institute and increase enterprises’ access to modern tools supporting the development of innovations.
More than 40 scientists and engineers from various research areas of the institute are involved in the project implementation, including, among others, from the Surface Engineering Centre, the Tribology Centre, the Bioeconomy and Eco-Innovation Centre, and the Mechatronics and Prototyping Centre.
Laboratories of First Runs Will Be Created
One of the key elements of the project will be the establishment of the Laboratories of First Runs, which will enable comprehensive testing and launching of new technologies as well as prototypes of machines and devices.
Enterprises from all over Poland looking for support in the field of designing, testing, and implementing modern technological solutions will be able to use the ProtoHub 4.0 infrastructure.
Modern Technologies for Industry
The planned technological and research infrastructure will include, among others:
- modern CNC machining stations,
- robotic production systems,
- material testing stations,
- 3D printing technologies,
- digital twins of production processes.
These solutions are intended to meet the growing needs of manufacturing and engineering companies, which are increasingly using Industry 4.0 technologies.
Over 27 million PLN for Project Implementation
The project is being implemented under the European Funds for Mazovia 2021–2027 program, which supports the development of research, innovation, and cooperation between science and business.
The total value of the undertaking is 27,047,000 PLN, of which 14,955,500 PLN comes from European Union funding.
Source: Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Technology and Exploitation