XXL Pilot Factory

The XXL Pilot Factory offers cutting-edge, modular, and flexible digital solutions for the manufacturing and assembly of large-scale components. Serving as a lighthouse initiative, it showcases how digital technologies can revolutionize one-of-a-kind, large-scale manufacturing across diverse sectors such as aerospace, shipbuilding, transportation, and energy.

The XXL Pilot Factory demonstrates a strong commitment to worker-centric innovation, aligned with the principles of Industry 5.0, by ensuring that human skills remain central to manufacturing processes while benefiting from digital advancements. The integration of VR/AR applications, collaborative robotics, and digital assistance tools enhances worker productivity, safety, and quality. These solutions empower employees by reducing physical strain, providing real-time guidance, and preserving their industry knowledge and skills.

The XXL Pilot Factory combines technologies, expertise/competences and infrastructure as general-purpose and versatile testbeds, supporting the industry transition toward a modular and reconfigurable manufacturing of large-scale components.