RECENTRE

The manufacturing sector in the Alps plays a relevant role for the economy and for the living conditions of the area. Mechatronics, Automotive, Bioeconomy SMEs are fighting every day to be more efficient, flexible and sustainable. They need to attract skilled employees able to operate in a highly digitized ecosystem. Higher interest rate and reduced attitude to business risk can slowdown SMEs transformation plans. These challenges are addressed by the new EU Strategy, called Industry 5.0. The RECENTRE project rises from this context, with a vision to strengthen the alpine manufacturing sector, making it adaptive, resilient, and forward-thinking. Its primary aim is to accelerate the green transformation of this sector. It will leverage advanced technologies while ensuring worker well-being. RECENTRE integrates green manufacturing, digitalization, and human-focused growth. These components are crucial for achieving flexibility, efficiency, and sustainability, that are all essential for competitive success. The project seeks to pinpoint and disseminate best practices in adopting the Industry 5.0 model to push SMEs' transition plans, emphasizing the "support system" strategy, that enable SMEs to trial new technologies at reduced costs. However, current schemes require refinement to suit Industry 5.0's unique demands.