On June 13, 2024, Mr. Dimitris Kourkoumpas from CERTH presented the ECOFACT project at the 12th Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing Conference. The event, themed “Hands-on Innovation and Technologies for a Net Zero Future,” brought together leading professionals and experts from both the Greek industry and the international community. The conference served as a platform to emphasise energy efficiency as a cornerstone for sustainability and industrial growth.
The discussions at the event centred on real-world applications of innovative technologies such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, smart maintenance and service supply chains, smart operations, and big data. Through practical case studies and examples, attendees gained valuable insights into how these innovations are transforming manufacturing environments to meet energy and sustainability goals.
In his presentation, titled “Innovative IoT-based practices for advanced energy-efficient and sustainable manufacturing within ECOFACT”(available here), Mr. Kourkoumpas provided an overview of ECOFACT, our Horizon 2020 project aimed at revolutionising energy management in manufacturing industries through cutting-edge digital solutions. He outlined ECOFACT’s scientific and technological objectives and highlighted the project’s four demonstration cases, each implemented across various industrial sectors. These cases showcase the real-world potential of ECOFACT’s innovative solutions.

Central to Mr. Kourkoumpas’s presentation was the high-level management platform developed within ECOFACT. This platform is designed to enhance energy efficiency, streamline operations, and reduce costs across manufacturing processes. He also shared the project’s anticipated impacts, which include reductions in energy demand and life cycle costs, improved environmental performance, and the development of standardized energy-efficient practices tailored for European industries.
As the world continues its march toward a net-zero future, ECOFACT stands at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing, developing innovative solutions that drive both energy efficiency and industrial performance.
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