 | BIBA-Bremer Institut für Produktion und Logistik GmbHBIBA - Bremer Institut für Produktion und Logistik GmbH is an engineering research institute developing technical and organizational solutions for tasks from various areas of production technology as well as from other related scientific disciplines and puts them into practice both in SMEs as well as multinational companies. The institute is directly linked to the University of Bremen, Faculty of Production Technology. The research unit “ICT applications for production (IKAP)” prepares, develops and realises methods and tools to support co-operative, inter-organisational enterprise networks. The research concentrates on efficient and effective collaborative design and production processes by applying innovative information and communication technologies (ICT). |
 | Institute of Communication and Computer SytemICCS is a non-profit private law body associated with the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens. ICCS was established in 1989 by the Ministry of Education of Greece in order to promote research and development activity in all diverse aspects of computer and telecommunications systems and their applications. The Information Management Unit (IMU) of ICCS will participate in UPTIME. IMU is a multi-disciplinary Unit engaged in research and development activities in Information Technology Management. The mission of IMU is to enable the development of knowledge-driven organizations and its main focus it to design, develop and validate innovative models, methods and tools that leverage the creation, sharing and use of information and knowledge at the individual, team and organizational levels. |
 | Rina ConsultingRina Consulting S.p.A. (formerly D’Appolonia S.p.A.), integrates all the engineering consulting companies of the Rina Group becoming the largest fully independent Italian firm providing consulting & engineering services to Clients belonging both to the public and the private sector. The company operates in the markets of Energy, Transport and Infrastructures, Industry, Oil & Gas, Power, Renewables, Space & Defence, Industry sectors and investor support. With a staff of about 1700 engineers, scientists and associated professionals located in more than 20 offices worldwide, Rina Consulting offers high-end services to investors, promoters, operators and contractors, as well as to insurers and public administrations, to support their initiatives. All Rina Consulting services are performed at the highest professional level, understanding and complying with Client’s needs and requirements while taking into due consideration sustainability and health, safety and environmental targets. |
 | Mews PartnersMews Partners is an independent management consulting firm that has been dedicated to the improvement of its customers’ operational performance for the past 20 years. Mews Partners combines value chain expertise (Innovation, R&D, MRO and Services, Management), methodology (Lean Transformation, IT Governance) and human values (customer proximity, team spirit) to deliver tangible results. Mews Partners has developed a recognized expertise on PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) & Lean Engineering / Lean Product Development. |
 | Pumacy Technologies AGPumacy Technologies AG is a leading provider of knowledge and data management solutions. Founded in 2000, Pumacy is a spin-off from the Produktionstechnisches Zentrum (PTZ) which includes the Institute for Machine Tools and Factory Management IWF of the Technical University Berlin and the Fraunhofer-Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK.
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 | SUITE5 Data Intelligence SolutionsSUITE5 is an Information Technology Solutions and Services SME, founded by a set of talented and creative people with a strong background in the ICT domains and with excellent management skills. Motivated by the unprecedented technological advancements of the Web2.0 era and the outstanding research results that led to such developments, the people behind Suite5 joined forces in order to transform research and innovation activities into real-life applications that generate tangible impact to society and business.
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 | Ubitech LimitedUBITECH is a leading, highly innovative software house, systems integrator and technology provider, established to provide leading edge intelligent technical solutions and consulting services to businesses, organizations and government in order to allow the efficient and effective secure access and communication with various heterogeneous information resources and services, anytime and anywhere. UBITECH enables real-time valid information processing and decision-making, the realization of intelligent business environments, and B2B and B2C transactions by providing high added-value business –oriented and –based solutions. |
 | IsadeusISADEUS supports companies to improve the performance of their current processes and to offer innovative Product-services by mobilizing Web and linked data technological standards: Business improvement projects management, Models and data engineering, Standardization strategy and plan, System engineering and requirements management, Innovation monitoring, stakeholders and change management, Business cases build-up, Risks and opportunities management and Training and coaching. ISADEUS helps the companies to innovate by accelerating the deployment of information Norms and Standards, enabling them to create sustainable growing value. ISADEUS has a significant experience in Plant and Product Information/Documentation systems and a good knowledge of the academic works in the field of PLM and IoT. Standardization is a critical issue for the enterprises, which will deploy digital tools to use the data produced all along the lifecycle of the capital facilities, goods and services. |
 | FFT Produktionssysteme GmbH & Co. KGFFT is Tier-1 supplier of several OEMS in the Automotive sector, such as BMW, Ford, Mercedes, General Motors and Volkswagen. Therefore, FFT can offer long lasting and in-depth experience in the design, installation and operation of manufacturing systems. Being a maintenance service provider in the aerospace sector FFT is responsible for different kinds of manufacturing equipment from different manufacturing areas and will contribute experiences concerning the needs, requirements and best practices in service provision as well as the know-how gained during the development of the “FFTMaintain” in-house solution to support maintenance services. |
 | Whirlpool EMEA SpAWhirlpool Corporation is the world’s leading global manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances. In Europe, Whirlpool EMEA SpA relies on approx 26.000 employees, has a sales presence in over 30 countries and an extremely articulated and strong footprint. In Europe Whirlpool produces and commercializes a wide array of products including: washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, fridges, freezers, ovens, microwaves, hobs and hoods, and is leader in the refrigeration and laundry segments, while being the number one player for the white goods sector in several countries including UK, Italy, Poland, France and Russia. The European head quarter is located in Milan (Italy) where the growth and development strategy of the EMEA region is defined. In Italy, besides the managerial centre, Whirlpool owns its Centre of Excellence for Research in Cassinetta, Italy (Varese district), and in Fabriano, employing approx 750 international researchers and technicians working on the development of innovations which are transferred to all European businesses of the group. The Research Division has acquired over the years expertise in numerous areas such as manufacturing, materials, mechanical design, thermodynamics, energy transmission, energy efficiency, etc. that enable the company to undertake significant and challenging research projects. Strategic collaborations with several universities and research centers from all around Europe support Whirlpool needs. |
 | M.J.Maillis S.A. Industrial Packaging Systems and TechnologiesM. J. Maillis group is manufacturing and distributing complete secondary packaging systems, machines & packaging materials in Strapping, Wrapping and Case Handling including also hand strapping tools. The Group is headquartered in Athens, Greece and operates in 18 countries throughout Europe, North America and Asia.
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