DigiMach
A smarter Meuse-Rhine area
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๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ณ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐จ ๐ง๐๐ฑ๐ญ The DigiMach Digital Maturity Diagnosis shows that digital transformation doesn't necessarily require starting with a new technology. For many companies, the first step is about making better use of what already exists and focusing on concrete operational needs. Three takeaways from the diagnosis: ๐ฏ Start with production pain points. Identify where recurring problems, inefficiencies or uncertainty are holding your production back. ๐ Create transparency before pursuing complexity. Make key production information visible and reliable before building more sophistica
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๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐ญ๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ โ ๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ Our Digital Maturity Diagnosis reveals an interesting gap. 55% of participating companies describe their level of digitalization as medium. Yet, when looking at actual digital maturity, nearly 60% operate below the average level across core production areas and system integration. So, what explains the difference? The issue is not necessarily a lack of digital technologies. Many companies already use digital tools across their production processes. But these solutions often remain fragmented and isolated. ๐ Systems are not always connected. ๐ Data is collected, but not always used to support decisions
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๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ฌ ? This is the question behind the ๐๐ข๐ ๐ข๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ. ย Digital technologies are already part of many production environments. But digital maturity is about more than having digital tools: it is about how effectively they are integrated into daily operations, how data is used, and where digital solutions can create real operational value. ย To better understand the current situation, the diagnosis combined three complementary sources: ย ๐ An online survey sent to 440 companies ๐ฌ Workshops with industry representatives ๐ 19 in-depth company interviews ย Together, thes
About Digimach
The DigiMach project was set up for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Meuse-Rhine region. Many skilled workers in this region are due to retire soon. This threatens to result in the loss of important knowledge and experience, which could cause companies to lose their competitive edge. DigiMach aims to solve this problem by helping companies with digitisation. DigiMach's goal is to support 150 SMEs. It does this by offering simple digital tools, special training and practical assistance. To demonstrate that the approach works, 20 pilot projects are being carried out at various companies. DigiMach is unique because it collaborates with organisations from the Netherlands, Germany, Flanders and Wallonia. By working together, companies can share knowledge and learn from each other. There is also an online platform where tools, manuals and practical examples are available in several languages. Modern technologies are used, such as artificial intelligence and robotics. This makes companies smarter, saves them money and helps them work more efficiently. The assistance is tailored to what companies really need. Without DigiMach, companies run the risk of falling behind in the digital world. DigiMach's activities are creating a stronger, future-proof industry throughout the region.
Our partners

Sirris - Collective centre of the Belgian technological industry

Technifutur

Basse-Meuse dรฉveloppement

Economic development organisation of East Belgium

Maastricht University
Center of Research in Metallurgy
ITA Academy GmbH

Hochschule Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences

Brightlands Smart Services Campus
Our co-financers

Walloon Region

Ministry of Economic Affairs
