EU PROJECTS
RoboMould – Digitalisation and robotisation of mould finishing operations in the glass industry
| Project code | PK.1.1.12.00263 |
|---|---|
| Type of activity | IRI S3 – Increasing the development of new products and services resulting from research and development activities |
| Total project value | EUR 2,701,098.41 |
| EU co-financing | EUR 1,816,634.47 |
| Implementation period | 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2029 (36 months) |
| Beneficiary | HSTEC – Staklarski sustavi d.o.o. |
| Partners | University of Zagreb Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER), OMCO Croatia d.o.o. |
About the project
The RoboMould project addresses the shortage of skilled labour and the complexity of manual mould finishing in the glass industry, a process that is extremely difficult to automate because of its high demands on precision and quality.
Project objective
To develop three innovative products – an advanced finishing tool and two robotic cells, one for micro-drilling and one for grinding/polishing of moulds. By integrating precision mechanics, artificial intelligence, digital twins and laser technologies, the project enables the digitalisation and robotisation of these critical processes.
Expected results
- prototypes validated in an operational environment (TRL 7–8)
- uniform mould surface quality (Ra ≤ 0.2 µm)
- 30–50% shorter processing time
- 20–30% longer mould service life
- lower consumption of abrasive materials and chemicals, and less waste
This project is funded by the European Union. The content of this page is the sole responsibility of HSTEC – Staklarski sustavi d.o.o.
