ZITU AND ENGRANAJES LORENZO DRIVE INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

In a context where digitalisation and process optimisation are essential for the competitiveness of the manufacturing sector, ZITU and Lorenzo Gear Factory have joined forces in the OptimAI project, an initiative that applies artificial intelligence to improve production planning. The project is part of the European AIRISE programme, which has the support and dissemination of AFM Cluster as an ambassador, and is funded by Horizon Europe. It aims to transform the management of industrial processes, increasing operational efficiency and promoting more sustainable production.

Production planning in industry remains a complex challenge. Coordinating resources, minimising downtime and adapting to unforeseen events in the supply chain requires advanced solutions. OptimAI responds to this need through algorithms developed by ZITU that apply artificial intelligence to generate the optimal planning of manufacturing orders, dynamically adjusting the schedule according to machine availability, production priorities and demand of Engranajes Lorenzo. In this way, Engranajes Lorenzo can optimise the use of its resources, reduce waste and guarantee a more agile and sustainable production.

Thanks to this technology developed by ZITU, factories can operate with greater precision and flexibility, adapting quickly to changes in demand or machine availability. The ability to adjust production planning in real time allows Engranajes Lorenzo to avoid wasting time and money, giving it a competitive advantage while modernising and optimising its processes.

OptimAI represents a step forward in the digitalisation of the manufacturing sector and contributes to the progress towards Industry 5.0, a model where technology and sustainability are integrated to create smarter and more environmentally responsible factories. With the support of AIRISE and Horizon Europe, the collaboration between ZITU and Engranajes Lorenzo demonstrates how artificial intelligence can be a driver of change in industry, helping companies to become more efficient, resilient and sustainable in an increasingly demanding market.