Precision manufacturing isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about consistency, durability, and safety. Consider ski boots: behind each product lies a delicate, often hazardous process of surface treatment for pad printing, usually involving manual tasks with toxic chemicals or highly specialized robot programming.
The traditional approach brings multiple problems: health risks, long setup times, and limited adaptability for product variations. It slows innovation, and endangers workers.
AUTOMATHA, supported by ARISE, is setting a new standard for intelligent, human-friendly automation. Through a collaboration between Eureka System and Tecnica Group, we’re bringing together robotics, AI, 3D vision, and plasma technology in one unified system.
At its core, AUTOMATHA replaces hazardous chemical treatments with a plasma torch mounted on a collaborative robot. But what truly sets it apart is how it learns. With video and laser scanning, our system reconstructs 3D models of each product variant. AI then pinpoints the exact treatment zones and generates the robotic path — automatically. No manual programming required. The result? Setup times reduced by over 50%.
Putting People at the Center of Automation
Rather than sidelining workers, AUTOMATHA is designed to amplify their role. Healthier workplaces mean no more exposure to harmful solvents — a big win for occupational safety. Operators are empowered with intuitive tools, shifting from repetitive programming to high-level supervision and quality control. And by reducing both physical strain and the need for advanced robotic skills, work environments become more inclusive and open to a broader, more diverse workforce. By minimizing risk and maximizing skill, AUTOMATHA helps manufacturing become smarter and more equitable.
Open-Source Innovation at Work
Aligned with ARISE’s mission, AUTOMATHA is delivering a powerful ROS2-based 3D reconstruction module that’s ready for reuse across sectors. This plug-and-play module includes advanced 3D model reconciliation for seamless geometry handling across workstations, outlier removal and path generation to ensure accuracy and efficiency in every movement, and rapid deployment tools that shorten deployment cycles for industrial robotics.
We’re building on ROS2 Vulcanexus for robust system integration, and FIWARE middleware for real-time interoperability and smart factory data flow. These components are not just tools — they’re enablers of a more open, collaborative future for industrial automation.
While AUTOMATHA starts with the pre-pad-printing tasks in the sportswear sector, its modular design is easily adaptable to other industries requiring precise, surface-level treatments on variable items. The addressable European market in high-end manufacturing alone is worth between €6 and €8 Billion. Tecnica Group anticipates an ROI of just 18 months on the first deployment, shrinking to 12 for future rollouts. Eureka System aims for €3 Million in revenue by Year 3 through scalable installations, customization services, and recurring contracts.
Most importantly, AUTOMATHA supports the reshoring of manufacturing to Europe, reduces environmental harm, and fosters a more skilled, inclusive workforce — perfectly aligned with the European Green Deal.
AUTOMATHA is more than just a robotics upgrade — it’s a new philosophy for industrial progress. By combining AI, safety, and sustainability, we’re shaping a future where automation uplifts people and powers innovation.
Follow our journey as we transform factories into smarter, safer, and more human workplaces.
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Technical description of the pilot application (Italian)
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