REMICS and POLO MICS

Accelerating the transition to Industry 5.0 and the Circular Economy in the Made in Italy supply chain.

Two lines of action, one strategic vision

REMICS and POLO MICS are the two project initiatives of MICS Foundation funded under PNRR Call no. 307. Born from the PNRR, they are developed in synergy with Ecosister.

REMICS (Line 1.1.2) aims to raise the technology readiness level – from TRL 3-4 to TRL 7-8 – of collaborative robotics and bio-based material solutions, validating them in real production environments.

POLO MICS (Line 1.1.3b)crea un Polo di Innovazione diffuso nelMezzogiorno, per trasferire tecnologie e servizi avanzati alle PMI.

Together, the two lines cover the entire innovation cycle: from technology validation to dissemination across the regions.

REMICS From the Lab to the Factory

REMICS is an industrial research and experimental development project focused on Industry 5.0: a production paradigm that places people at the centre, combining technological efficiency, environmental sustainability and system resilience.The project is structured into three complementary Work Packages, each focused on a specific area of manufacturing innovation.

ROBOMICS: People at the heart of Industry 5.0

ROBOMICS develops technologies to optimise human–machine interaction in complex work environments with high biomechanical risk.

Research areas include:

Soft Robotics: manipulators for fragile or variable objects, designed for safe interaction with operators.

Exoskeletons: advanced ergonomic devices to reduce biomechanical load and physical fatigue (-30/-40%).

Human Digital Twin (HDT): integration of wearable sensors and artificial intelligence for real-time monitoring of the operator’s psychophysical state.

MARTEMICS: Materials become smart and circular

MARTEMICS addresses the challenge of material sustainability in the manufacturing supply chain through three lines of research:

Bio-based Materials: development of biomaterials derived from agro-industrial waste for applications in fashion, packaging and automotive.

Smart Leathers: functionalised materials with antimicrobial, self-cleaning and conductive properties for high-end design.

Eco-Coatings and Eco-Design: compatible coatings for packaging and design for disassembly to foster industrial symbiosis.

Industrial Demonstrators

The third Work Package validates the solutions developed in real industrial settings, with operational demonstrators in four strategic Made in Italy sectors:

Fashion Exoskeletons for logistics and bio-based materials for technical footwear.

FurnitureFunctionalised (smart) leathers in high-enddesign products.

Automotive & Aerospace Collaborative robots for assembly andsustainable lightweight components.

PackagingSmart solutions with advanced, recyclable coatings.

POLO MICS A Distributed Hub for Southern Italy

POLO MICS (Line 1.1.3b) aims to create an open, shared technology infrastructure in Southern Italy, able to deliver advanced services to SMEs and extend the regional impact of the MICS Extended Partnership.

The Hub is structured into two Work Packages:

Technology Infrastructure and Testing Services

Upgrading the laboratories of the MICS network with new scientific equipment and developing metrology services for SMEs in the following areas:

OR1 – Robotics & AI: services for collaborative robotics, soft robotics and workplace safety (human–machine interaction).

OR2 – Circular Materials: characterisation and prototyping of circular materials, biomaterials and recycled composites.

Laboratory network: Marte, ErgoS, Ricreami, CarMa – Testing sites: Comau, ISS, Sophia High Tech.

Network Engagement and Technology Transfer

The second Work Package connects research and industry through three operational channels:

Events & Open Days: hands-on demonstrations in the Hub’s laboratories and participation in trade fairs.

Specialist Consulting: matching research expertise with the technology needs of SMEs.

Outreach: webinars, scientific publications and institutional storytelling.

A partnership of excellence: 27 organisations

REMICS and POLO MICS are delivered by a consortium of 27 organisations combining expertise in fundamental research, industrial development and business innovation. The partnership is the result of the synergy between MICS Foundation and Ecosister, and covers the entire value chain of manufacturing innovation.