Project description
The DigiMach (Digital Machining) project addresses the uneven digitalisation and fragmentation of expertise in the mechanical engineering sector in the Meuse-Rhine region. With the departure of experienced specialists and dwindling skills, regional industries risk losing competitive advantages and crucial expertise. It aims to improve the digital skills of 150 SMEs through accessible tools, targeted training and support. 20 pilot projects will validate these solutions in real-life environments and increase efficiency for regional manufacturers. DigiMach pools expertise from Dutch, German, Flemish, Walloon and German-speaking East Belgian partners to tackle common challenges, strengthen competitiveness and counteract skills loss through knowledge transfer and upskilling.
DigiMach is funded by the Euregio Meuse-Rhine Interreg programme and has a budget of 3.66 million euros, 50% of which is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), with support from public and private partners. By integrating AI, IoT and robotics, the project improves data-driven decision-making, reduces costs and promotes sustainable growth under Specific Objective SO 1.i, focussing on innovation capacities and technology adoption. DigiMach's holistic approach includes needs analyses to tailor digital tools and training to the challenges of SMEs. A multilingual digital platform supports the cross-border exchange of knowledge, secures expertise and strengthens regional competitiveness.
Funding
Interreg Meuse-Rhine (NL-BE-DE)
Partners
Sirris, het collectief centrum van de technologische industrie, Technifutur, Basse-Meuse développement asbl, WFG Ostbelgien VoG, Maastricht University, Centre de Recherches Métallurgiques asbl, ITA Academy GmbH, Campus Heerlen Management & Development BV
Duration
01.09.2025 - 31.08.2028








































