EuProGigant concludes with the final closing meeting in Darmstadt.
Darmstadt, Germany – 20–21 May 2025 At the final meeting of the EuProGigant project in Darmstadt, an intensive review of a multi-year success story took place – a flagship project that has significantly shaped research with sovereign data spaces in manufacturing in Europe. Experts, project leaders, representatives from partner companies and academics gathered to celebrate past milestones and look ahead to the future.
A day rich in content, marked by innovation
The meeting began with a warm welcome, during which the dedicated project leaders outlined the key milestones and successes of the project to date. An insightful presentation on the origins of EuProGigant offered a captivating glimpse into the innovative drive and the challenges that have defined the project.
Later in the programme, attention turned to the demonstration of pioneering technologies such as the validation platform, component matching and X-Machine. These practical examples compellingly showcased how technological advancements pave the way for sustainable digital production. A keynote panel highlighted the influence of EuProGigant as a lighthouse project within the Gaia‑X ecosystem – a role that is steering Europe into a new phase of digitalisation.
Additional sessions, including impulse talks on practical use cases and future business models, underscored the diversity of data-driven approaches and demonstrated the forward-thinking and pragmatic nature of the discussions.
Reflection and forward-looking perspectives
A particular focus of the day was on reflecting upon the project’s successes. Central to this was the closing film, which vividly documented the project’s milestones and journey. This film served as both a comprehensive summary and an inspiration, marking the end of EuProGigant as the starting point for a new phase of intensive, interdisciplinary collaboration. Concluding remarks called for a dialogue on future projects and the further development of Europe’s data ecosystem.
A highlight of the event was also the guided tour through innovative facilities such as the TEC-Lab, the Flow-Factory and the ETA-Fabrik. These on-site visits provided practical insights into how the project’s accomplishments are concretely paving the way for Europe’s digital future.
Gratitude and new beginnings
The final meeting in Darmstadt was much more than a formal conclusion – it was an energetic forum for reflection, gratitude and a strategic realignment towards a promising future. The commitment of all involved – from large corporations and SMEs to start-ups and research institutions – powerfully demonstrated that cooperation and interdisciplinary exchange are the keys to a resilient and competitive European industry.
The insights and impulses gained from EuProGigant are setting the stage for new projects and initiatives that will sustainably shape Europe’s production landscape in the digital age. In bidding farewell to EuProGigant, a groundbreaking new chapter in Europe’s digital transformation is set to begin.
About EuProGigant
EuProGigant stands for the “European Production Giganet for Disaster-Resilient Self-Orchestration of Value-Added and Learning Ecosystems.” This binational project began on March 1, 2021, and runs for four years. The goal is to establish a cross-location, digitally networked production ecosystem. It is part of Austria’s “FTI Offensive Big Data in Production” program, supported by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation, and Technology (BMK), as well as Germany’s “Development of Digital Technologies” program from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). EuProGigant is a registered EU-wide trademark of TU Wien and TU Darmstadt, both in word and image.
EuProGigant is supported by a consortium from Austria and Germany. The consortium leaders are the Pilot Factory Industry 4.0 at TU Wien and the Institute for Production Management, Technology, and Machine Tools at TU Darmstadt.
Contact person:
E-Mail: dominique.garciamarschall@eitmanufacturing.eu & lukas.schwab@eitmanufacturing.eu
Dominique Garcia Marschall
Lukas Schwab
EIT Manufacturing
