On 4–5 November 2026, the DMaaST consortium gathered in Karlsruhe, Germany, for a two-day consortium meeting hosted by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). The meeting brought project partners together to review progress, exchange knowledge and coordinate the next steps towards smarter, more resilient and sustainable manufacturing ecosystems.
The meeting provided an important opportunity to reflect on the work undertaken across the project and discuss how the consortium’s activities contribute to its shared objectives. Through constructive exchanges and collaborative planning, partners strengthened their common understanding of current progress and upcoming priorities, ensuring that the project continues to move forward in a coordinated manner.
Strengthening Cooperation and Aligning Project Priorities
Collaboration between partners is central to the DMaaST project. Bringing together different areas of expertise and perspectives, the consortium is working towards innovative approaches that support the digital transformation of manufacturing and contribute to more efficient, adaptable and sustainable industrial systems.
During the Karlsruhe meeting, partners exchanged insights from their ongoing activities, discussed project developments and identified priorities for the next stages of implementation. These discussions provided an opportunity to connect work across the consortium, address common challenges and maintain alignment around the project’s objectives.
Beyond the technical and organisational discussions, the meeting highlighted the importance of face-to-face collaboration. Meeting in person encourages open dialogue, facilitates knowledge exchange and reinforces the strong working relationships that are essential to a collaborative European research and innovation project.
Building on the Momentum of Karlsruhe
The two days in Karlsruhe reaffirmed the consortium’s commitment to advancing the DMaaST vision through continued cooperation and shared expertise. As the project progresses, maintaining close coordination between partners will remain essential to translating research and innovation activities into meaningful developments for the manufacturing sector.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) for hosting the consortium and for the excellent organisation, warm welcome and hospitality throughout the meeting.
With renewed momentum and a shared understanding of the work ahead, the DMaaST consortium looks forward to continuing its collaboration and progressing towards smarter, more resilient and sustainable manufacturing ecosystems.