From M1 to M18, the project developed a conceptual vision, establishing the state of the art in manufacturing quality technologies. A regulation and trustworthy data management system was defined, along with the specifications guiding the creation of i4Q solutions and key performance indicators. By M9, the i4Q framework was designed with clear and detailed reference architecture, defining viewpoints, KPIs, requirements, and functional specifications. A thorough analysis of various ontologies and data models to support interoperability and data exchange among tools, platforms, and organizations was also conducted. Multiple perspectives, such as business, usage, functional, and implementation viewpoints, were used to describe the reference framework. By M18, the first version of the i4Q solutions was released, outlining the principles, development, design, and communication among solutions. Deliverables and demos containing all necessary information for the development and functioning of these solutions were also published. Subsequently, the experimental base for the i4Q Solutions was initiated. Methodologies were applied in the six pilots participating in the project, along with software tools and technologies developed to meet specified and real-world scenarios and requirements. The exploitation potential of these solutions was also investigated. The first pipelines for the six pilots were prepared, with a set of solutions collaborating in these pipelines to collect data, process it, and provide the required results for each industry. Lastly, a message broker was developed to facilitate communication between the solutions.
From M21 to M36, the i4Q solutions were fully developed and their integration and deployment in the industry environment tool place. Specific i4Q solutions were deployed in each one of the pilots, based on the scenarios and pilots’ needs. During the extension of the project, from M36 to M41, a final tuning of the tools’ integration in the pilots’ sites took place, where some extra features of the tools were added for some pilots, after pilots’ suggestions for the improvement of the tools and the easiest user interaction with machine operators.
During this reporting period, many exploitation activities tool place. A series of tasks have been carried out (e.g. exploitation workshops, Value proposition, buyer persona, business model canvas, an extensive market analysis, customer discovery, go-to market strategy), aimed at gathering and analyzing information to prepare the go-to-market plan for the i4Q solutions. Solutions were also prepared for their exploitation in marketplaces, as well as a detailed plan for the creation of a new start-up was developed.
In conclusion, from M1 to M41, the i4Q project actively participated in various events, conferences, and publications, maintaining a robust dissemination activity with numerous engaging papers and presentations. Additional dissemination materials, providing updates on project progress, i4Q events, workshops, publications, and other exploitable results, include the project website and links to Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube, all of which are publicly accessible.
