MaaSAI takes shape: towards a new manufacturing model with the participation of Factor

Second plenary session in Bordeaux: aligning strategies and consolidating the consortium’s common roadmap

Last week, Factor Ingeniería participated in the second plenary meeting of the European MaaSAI project, held in Bordeaux alongside the rest of the consortium. The meeting marked a key milestone in reinforcing coordination, sharing insights and major developments, and continuing to build a shared strategy around the Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS) model, where we lead one of the pilot initiatives.

Synergy and commitment in Bordeaux

One of the highlights of this session was the synergy and strong commitment shown by all partners. Working sessions were held with the five members of the Advisory Board, who will accompany and oversee the project over the next 30 months. It was also an excellent opportunity to strengthen collaboration among the various European partners within the consortium.

Pilot 1:  enhancing supplier-customer process efficiency

Factor Ingeniería is leading Pilot 1, which focuses on optimizing the supplier–customer relationship through intelligent technologies. The progress so far has been highly positive: a solid foundation has been laid and we are advancing on schedule. This pilot is expected to have a significant impact within the project, as it aims to improve efficiency across the value chain-an essential aspect for the adoption of the MaaS model.

"We are confident that Pilot 1 will deliver real value to the industrial supply chain through the integration of smart technologies into key processes", says our Director of Innovation, Alfredo Giménez.

Valuable input from the Advisory Board

The meetings with the Advisory Board were particularly enriching. Their strategic insights helped identify the project’s key challenges and proposed targeted actions for its development. Their experience will be crucial in ensuring MaaSAI has a tangible impact on European industrial ecosystems.

A transformative model for European industry

The Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS) model represents a paradigm shift toward more flexible, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing. Its evolution will enable companies -especially SMEs- to access advanced manufacturing capabilities without requiring large upfront investments. This transformation democratizes access to innovation and strengthens the competitiveness of the European industrial fabric.

Next steps

Factor Ingeniería now enters the implementation and validation phase of the solutions developed in Pilot 1, in close cooperation with the consortium partners and the Advisory Board. With this shared goal in mind, we remain committed to building a robust, scalable MaaS ecosystem aligned with the real needs of the industrial sector. Step by step, we move towards smarter, more connected, and more sustainable manufacturing.