The IMAGINE project aims to develop an innovative management framework for dynamic manufacturing networks. The framework will include a methodology, ICT platform, and monitoring tools to enable end-to-end management of manufacturing supply chains. A consortium of 15 organizations from 11 countries is carrying out the project over 3 years. It will be validated in 5 industrial living labs and aims to make manufacturing networks more flexible, visible and accessible to SMEs.

1. http://www.imagine-futurefactory.eu
Project Presentation

2. Innovative End-to-end Management of Dynamic
Manufacturing Networks
http://www.imagine-futurefactory.eu
• IP Project, co-funded by the European Union under the Virtual Factories and
Enterprises theme (FoF-ICT-2011.7.3, Grant Agreement No: 285132)
• Project start: September 2011
• Duration: 36 months
• Project Coordinator: INTRASOFT International S.A.
• 15 different organisations from 11 different countries
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Project Overview
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The IMAGINE Consortium
3 leading IT industry corporations
2 specialized SMEs
7 leading IT Research organisations
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5 Living Labs

4. Context
Limited point-to-point connections
between Business IT & Factory
Automation
• No global visibility
• No timely reaction to problems &
changes
• No easy entry points for SMEs
From static & inflexible to dynamic on
demand manufacturing networks
Network
Management
Product
Lifecycle
IT
Support
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5. • A novel management method for effective and cost-efficient DMN management in
the form of the IMAGINE Management and Monitoring Framework:
– The IMAGINE DMN lifecycle management methodology
– The IMAGINE ICT Platform
• Development, pre-commercial demonstration and experimentation, and strong
validation via a 5 Living Labs approach:
– Aerospace and Defense domain (EADS)
– Multi-site single factory context (Fraunhofer IPA)
– Furniture Manufacturing domain (AIDIMA)
– Car Manufacturing domain (FIAT)
– Engineering domain (UoW/WMCCM)
Objectives & Contribution (1/2)
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6. • Recommendations and Best Practices for Solution-oriented Networked
Manufacturing
• Contribution to Standards
• A program of Education, Training and Specialist Courses in networked
manufacturing, the Benefits and Risks of DMNs, the need for to open up data and
support visibility across the networked manufacturing enterprise
• Spreading Excellence by disseminating knowledge and research results, and close
collaboration with relevant EU projects
• Commercial Exploitation of the IMAGINE Framework that will help SMEs to
compete in the post financial crisis environment
Objectives & Contribution (2/2)
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7. • Relies on end-to-end
integrated ICT solutions
that effectively enable
the management of
networked manufacturing
supply chains
• Is market-oriented with
focus on value chain
streamlining and support
for innovative business
models
IMAGINE DMN Framework
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End-to-end management of DMN
Production
Project
O1.1
O1.1
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O1.1
.2
O1.2
O1.2
Planning Manufacture DeliverSourcing
SC1
SC2
SC4 SC5
SC3
SC6
DesignConfigure
Monitor &
Manage
blueprint blueprint blueprint blueprint
Collaboration platform & Information Bus
CRM ERP SPC WMS APS LIMS
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8. IMAGINE DMN Framework
Lifecycle
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An innovative flexible service
engineering methodology
that supports and guides
developers when developing
large-scale, complex
manufacturing applications
on integrated collaborative
manufacturing management
systems
Monitoring &
Management
Suite
Simulation
Production Integration Bus
CRM ERP SPC WMS APS LIMS
Partner
Blueprint
Repository
Manufacturing
Blueprint
Repository
Quality
Assurance
Blueprint
End-to-end
Production Process
Repository
End-to-End
Manufacturing Design
Suite
Network
Configuration
Blueprint
Customizer
Profile
Selector
Profile
Composer
Simulation
Network
Configuration
Monitor
Compliance
Assurance
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9. The central component of
the IMAGINE framework
will provide:
– correct and timely
information to
manufacturing from the
rest of the business
– timely and accurate
updates on actual
production from
manufacturing to the
rest of the business
IMAGINE DMN Framework
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
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10. A source of knowledge for
the DMN lifecycle
To accumulate and
modularize the knowledge
needed to help manage
enterprise resources,
product life cycles, supply
chains, partner
relationships, operational
planning, manufacturing
process execution,
compliance regulations and
safety issues lifecycle
IMAGINE DMN Framework
Blueprint Model
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11. • Driven by the blueprints
• Provides the technical
backbone to support the
DMN lifecycle and integrate
virtually all the aspects of the
virtual manufacturing
network and processes
• Designed to monitor end-to-
end processes against plant
metrics
• Will enable performance
analytics of end-to-end
manufacturing processes for
impact analysis and
production performance
optimization
IMAGINE DMN Framework
DMN Platform
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12. • Definition of the IMAGINE Framework and associated DMN lifecycle
• Design and development of the ICT IMAGINE Platform
• Demonstration and evaluation of the envisaged benefits of IMAGINE according to
the Living Lab approach
• Creation of awareness of the benefits of networked manufacturing and, in
particular, the enabling solution offered by the IMAGINE Framework within the EU
manufacturing community, especially targeting SMEs
• Divided in 7 interdependent Work Packages
Strategy & Workplan (1/2)
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13. Strategy & Workplan (2/2)
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WP2: Technology
Foundation and
Architecture Specification
- IMAGINE use cases
-Architecture of the IMAGINE
components and platform
WP6: Stakeholders
Engagement and
Dissemination Activities
- Dissemination and communication
of the project
- Attraction of stakeholders
WP5: Evaluation and
Market Deployment
- Impact Assessment of the end-to-
end DMN Management approach
-Business model for the DMN
management
WP1: Novel Approach to
DMN Management
- A novel end-to-end management
methodology
- Suitable case studies
WP4: Living Lab Demonstrations
5 Living Labs (Aerospace and Defense,
multi-site single factory, Furniture
Manufacturing, Car Manufacturing,
Engineering)
WP3: Design, Development
and System Integration
- Design, development, integration
and testing of the IMAGINE
platform
- Quality assurance
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Expected Impact
Large Industries
• Agile value chain streamlining
• New business models based on
sustainable value creation
• Economy of scope and scale
• Dynamically respond to global
competition
• Improved efficiency, adaptability
and collaboration
• Smart recourse management
within a supply network
SMEs
• Collaborative entrepreneurial
innovation
• Favorable business environment
and access to wider markets
• Boost competitiveness
• Joining of complementary skills
and capacities
• Brand building and reputation
management – better visibility
• Sharing of risks and recourses
Research
• End-to-end management of
manufacturing networks
formulated for the product’s
lifecycle
• Sustainability concerns integrated
within next generation enterprise
• Integrated information pipelines
across the supply networks
• Bi-directoral technology and
knowledge exchange
Trade Associations
• More dynamic business
ecosystems in their industry of
influence
• Better negotiation and consulting
power
IT Industry
• Opening up new market
opportunities for ICT products
and services
• ICT support for a more social and
sustainable enterprise
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15. Target Audience
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EU Manufacturing
Enterprises
Standardization
Organisations
IT Industry
Research
Communities
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16. More details:
http://www.imagine-futurefactory.eu
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Get Involved
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IMAGINE
partners
Special Interest Group #1
IMAGINE Industry Community
Special Interest Group #2
IMAGINE Scientific Community
General Stakeholders
IMAGINE Partners’
Supply Chain Collaborators
IMAGINE Collaborators Network
(SMEs)
Join the IMAGINE
Specific Interest Groups
for collaboration during
the different phases of
the project!

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