Progetti

MICS projects put into action the vision of a Circular and Sustainable Made in Italy.

Funded by the Ministry of University and Research, they include 48 applied research activities developed across the 8 Spokes.

More than 100 partners — companies, universities, and research centers throughout Italy — are involved.
Each project addresses a specific challenge: from eco-compatible design to process efficiency, from material traceability to sustainability communication.
The shared goal is to generate measurable, transferable impact for the entire manufacturing ecosystem.

Key figures

  • 146 active projects
  • 8 research domains
  • Over 100 partners involved
Lista Spokes
Spoke 5
PROPOSER
Sapienza Università di Roma
PROJECT LEADER
Luca Fraccascia
Spoke 3
PROPOSER
Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
PROJECT LEADER
Francesco Vizza
Spoke 3
PROPOSER
Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
PROJECT LEADER
Claudia Vineis
Spoke 1
PROPOSER
Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
PROJECT LEADER
Fabrizio Cavani
Spoke 1
PROPOSER
Università degli Studi di Firenze
PROJECT LEADER
Debora Giorgi
Spoke 6
PROPOSER
Politecnico di Torino
PROJECT LEADER
Massimo Messori
Spoke 6
PROPOSER
Politecnico di Bari
PROJECT LEADER
Nicola Parisi
Spoke 2
PROPOSER
Università degli Studi di Firenze
PROJECT LEADER
Elisabetta Cianfanelli
Spoke 2
PROPOSER
Politecnico di Bari
PROJECT LEADER
Fabio Fatiguso
Spoke 7
PROPOSER
Università degli Studi di Firenze
PROJECT LEADER
Filippo Visintin
Spoke 4
PROPOSER
Politecnico di Torino
PROJECT LEADER
Chiara Gastaldi
Spoke 5
PROPOSER
Politecnico di Milano
PROJECT LEADER
Sergio Terzi
Spoke 7
PROPOSER
Politecnico di Bari
PROJECT LEADER
Ilaria Giannoccaro
Spoke 2
PROPOSER
SCM Group
PROJECT LEADER
Andrea Anesi
Spoke 2
PROPOSER
Politecnico di Torino
PROJECT LEADER
Daniela Bosia
Spoke 2
PROPOSER
Università degli Studi di Firenze
PROJECT LEADER
Marco Marseglia
Spoke 3
PROPOSER
Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
PROJECT LEADER
Michele Dondi
Spoke 1
PROPOSER
Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
PROJECT LEADER
Giovanni Emanuele Corazza
Spoke 4
PROPOSER
Stazione Sperimentale per l’Industria delle Pelli e delle Materie Concianti S.R.L.
PROJECT LEADER
Claudia Florio
Spoke 7
PROPOSER
Politecnico di Bari
PROJECT LEADER
Rosa Maria Dangelico, Roberta Pellegrino
Spoke 6
PROPOSER
Politecnico di Milano
PROJECT LEADER
Bianca Maria Colosimo
Spoke 4
PROPOSER
Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II
PROJECT LEADER
Perriccioli Massimo, Rigillo Marina
Spoke 3
PROPOSER
Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
PROJECT LEADER
Pierluigi Barbaro
Spoke 2
PROPOSER
Università degli Studi di Firenze
PROJECT LEADER
Giuseppe Lotti
Spoke 1
PROPOSER
Sapienza Università di Roma
PROJECT LEADER
Lorenzo Imbesi
Spoke 8
PROPOSER
Università degli Studi di Padova
PROJECT LEADER
Ambra Galeazzo
Spoke 6
PROPOSER
Brembo S.p.A
PROJECT LEADER
Carlo Panzeri
Spoke 5
PROPOSER
Università degli Studi di Brescia
PROJECT LEADER
Elza Bontempi
Spoke 8
PROPOSER
Università degli Studi di Brescia
PROJECT LEADER
Devis Bianchini
Spoke 7
PROPOSER
Università degli Studi di Bergamo
PROJECT LEADER
Giuditta Pezzotta, Federico Androdegari
Spoke 3
PROPOSER
Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
PROJECT LEADER
Fabrizio Cavani
Spoke 6
PROPOSER
Università degli Studi di Firenze
PROJECT LEADER
Gianni Campatelli
Spoke 5
PROPOSER
Università degli Studi di Palermo
PROJECT LEADER
Giorgio Domenico Maria Micale
Spoke 1
PROPOSER
Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
PROJECT LEADER
Laura Succini
Spoke 2
PROPOSER
Politecnico di Milano
PROJECT LEADER
Andrea Ratti
Spoke 4
PROPOSER
Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II
PROJECT LEADER
Antonio Lanzotti
Spoke 6
PROPOSER
Brembo S.p.A
PROJECT LEADER
Carlo Panzeri
Spoke 4
PROPOSER
Politecnico di Torino
PROJECT LEADER
Marco Piumetti
Spoke 4
PROPOSER
Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II
PROJECT LEADER
Antonio Lanzotti
Spoke 8
PROPOSER
Politecnico di Milano
PROJECT LEADER
Pierluigi Plebani
Spoke 1
PROPOSER
Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
PROJECT LEADER
Erik Ciravegna
Spoke 2
PROPOSER
Politecnico di Milano
PROJECT LEADER
Paola Bertola
Spoke 1
PROPOSER
SACMI Cooperativa Meccanici Imola Società Cooperativa
PROJECT LEADER
Fiorenzo Parrinello
Spoke 8
PROPOSER
Università degli Studi di Padova
PROJECT LEADER
Daria Battini
Spoke 6
PROPOSER
Politecnico di Bari
PROJECT LEADER
Luigi Maria Galantucci
Spoke 5
PROPOSER
Politecnico di Milano
PROJECT LEADER
Giorgio Locatelli
Spoke 1
PROPOSER
Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
PROJECT LEADER
Michele Zannoni
Spoke 2
PROPOSER
Università degli Studi di Palermo
PROJECT LEADER
Viviana Trapani
Spoke 5
PROPOSER
Politecnico di Milano
PROJECT LEADER
Paola Bertola
Spoke 2
PROPOSER
Politecnico di Milano
PROJECT LEADER
Stefano Maffei
Spoke 4
PROPOSER
Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II
PROJECT LEADER
Giuseppe Mensitieri
Spoke 6
PROPOSER
Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
PROJECT LEADER
Irene Fassi
Spoke 1
PROPOSER
Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
PROJECT LEADER
Gustavo Marfia
Spoke 4
PROPOSER
Politecnico di Milano
PROJECT LEADER
Carlo Mapelli
Spoke 5
PROPOSER
Sapienza Università di Roma
PROJECT LEADER
Giuseppe Bonifazi
Spoke 1
PROPOSER
Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II
PROJECT LEADER
Marcello Cinque
Spoke 7
PROPOSER
Sapienza Università di Roma
PROJECT LEADER
Alberto Pastore
Spoke 4
PROPOSER
Università degli Studi di Padova
PROJECT LEADER
Maria Cristina Lavagnolo
Spoke 7
PROPOSER
Politecnico di Milano
PROJECT LEADER
Stefano Elia, Lucia Tajoli

Projects

BAC – Settori
Development of Eco-Sustainable Materials for Fashion Accessories
Smart, Ultraweight, Sustainable and Totally Recyclable Pultruded Profile
Conversational Intelligence for Robotic Applications in a Circular and Sustainable Factory
Digital twin, Additive Manufacturing (AM), Machine Learning (ML)
Reconfigurable Soft and High-tech Surfaces for Delicate Leather Handling
Additive Manufacturing of Iron-Nickel Based Alloys
Innovative digital methodologies for the in situ fabrication of sensors based on optimized conductive patterns, obtained through intelligent additive manufacturing processes for key Made in Italy sectors
Biocomposite films made from biodegradable polymers and agri-food waste for packaging production
Innovative strategies for sustainable, circular and human-centric footwear manufacturing
Eco Circular Digital Product PASSport
Additive manufacturing with circular, AI-driven innovation for metal components
Rebirth and Challenges of Territorial Enterprise Systems: The Role of Sustainability in Enhancing Made in Italy
An innovative system for realistic textile rendering, 4D barcode traceability, and inclusive multisensory experience
Design and Numerical Simulation Techniques for the Development of Innovative and Sustainable Structural Cores through Robotic Additive Manufacturing
A platform for modeling, managing, and maintaining collaborative manufacturing systems
New Finishing and Reuse of Children’s Clothing
Sustainable Optimization of Additive Processes for Excellence in Made in Italy

MEM

Machine Energy Monitoring
Antimicrobial fabrics: sustainable nature-inspired innovative solutions
PLAnning and Implementation Actions for sustainability and circularity
Distributed, social, interactive, and sustainable fashion showroom and logistics
Long Life Manufacturing for the Circular and Sustainable Transition of Made in Italy Furniture
Circular ECOnomy in the TESSile sector of Sardinia: circular business models and new technology applications
Digital technologies and additive manufacturing processes supporting new high-value, low-cost repair methodologies for a circular and sustainable Made in Italy
Sustainable Ecological Analysis Madeinitaly
Revolutionizing the Textile Industry with Generative Artificial Intelligence
Ecological and Sustainable Recovery of Collagen and Its Use in Circular Economy within the Leather Industry
Recycling of Polyurethanes from WEEE
Project for the recovery of thermoplastic polymer from production waste of Euro 7 CAB/CAD engine air intake systems for vehicles
Nano-Technological Anti-Counterfeiting Strategies for Sustainable Made-in-Italy
Development of an immersive, multi-sensory virtual platform for prototyping and simulation
Acoustic innovation and sustainability through textile reuse
Experimental study and AI-based modeling of solvent separation and recovery processes for the sustainable and innovative recycling of polyamide-based textile waste
Generative AI platform for designing garments from production leftovers
Digital eco-friendly sustainable desk for smart workers and tourists
Observatory on the Sustainable Supply Chain of Native Wools
Thermoplastic elastomers from renewable sources, degradable and recyclable, as a potential alternative to traditional rubber in the footwear industry
Smart high-efficiency servo-drives for textile machinery
Satellitar Analyses on Cellulose for Space
Bridging Predictive Maintenance and Machine Learning for Enhanced Performance and Sustainability
Textile waste REcovery of Fiber
Mechatronics-oriented Digital Thread Ready Platform for Process Optimization
Sustainable Modular Edge Computing Systems for Digital Energy Efficiency Applications
Sustainable processes and products for the tanning industry
Sustainable and Inclusive Work Environments for the Logistics of the Fashion and Lifestyle Sector
Catalytic Approaches for the Chemical Recycling of Plastics
Smart digital Sardinia: artificial intelligence for exporting the new Sardinian brocade
Multiscale Simulations to Optimize the Synthesis and Thermoelectric Properties of Two-Dimensional Metal-Organic Frameworks
Molding Eco-Friendly Furniture Elements from Recycled Cellulose and Waste (Cradle to Cradle Approach)
From waste recovery to valorization of by-products from the agri-food industry
New Solutions for Sustainability and Circularity in the Textile-Fashion Sector
Cognitive Automation for Resilient Environment
Sostenibilità ambientale; Processo di recupero; Minimizzazione delle emissioni nocive
Bio-inspired sandwich composites with 3D-printed biodegradable cores
Biomateriali; Materiali bioplastici; Recupero degli scarti; Produzione circolare; Supporto alle comunità locali