MARC first off-site meeting

11/26/2024

The first MARC off-site meeting was held in Enköping on 25-26 November. The entire MARC team and the Industrial Advisory Board attended the meeting. It was the first time that MARC's operational plan was discussed, signalling that the MARC project is now in full swing.

The first off-site meeting brought together all 17 MARC staff members from the three research areas to showcase their expertise, research focus, and roles within MARC projects.

The leaders of MARC’s research areas—Jessica Bruch (Portable and Automation), Alessandro Papadopoulos (Robotics and Control), and Mikael Sjödin (Computing Continuum and Digital Infrastructure)—introduced their teams and provided updates on ongoing research initiatives. These insights complemented the vision shared by our Research Center Director, Thomas Nolte. He emphasized MARC's commitment to driving innovation in digitalization and automation, aiming to be Sweden's leading hub for excellence in education and research. Thomas also highlighted key tools and strategies, such as IRR, master theses, future projects, funding plans, and undergraduate programs, as essential pillars of our progress.

We were honored to host members of our Industrial Advisory Board, including Fredrik Hedenfalk (ABB), Catarina Berglund (Automation Region), Anna Bird (MITC), Joao Pedrassoli (Volvo Construction Equipment), and Anna Wenemark (Alfa Laval). Their presence reinforced the critical role of industry collaboration. This partnership is evident not only in our five use cases and research projects but also in our long-term efforts to optimize shared resources and build synergies.