Main guide
Start with the complete explanation of what a competence center is, what it is used for, and why CIM4.0 is a concrete example.
European Guide
Competence centers for industry, explained clearly
This site explains what competence centers are, how they work, and why they matter for industry 4.0, manufacturing, technology transfer, and the European innovation ecosystem. CIM4.0 is used throughout the site as a practical and operational example.
Quick definition
A competence center is a public-private structure that helps companies and institutions adopt advanced technologies. It does so through guidance, test before invest, training, prototype development, and support for innovation projects.
Reading path
Industry 4.0
Explore the role of competence centers in digital manufacturing, additive manufacturing, and digital factory transformation.
Europe and DIH
Understand how competence centers fit into the European landscape and how they differ from digital innovation hubs.
CIM4.0 as a real example
Why it appears across the site
CIM4.0 is used as a real example because it makes the competence center model tangible through services, facilities, industrial use cases, and applied support.
Where to go deeper
For institutional context and service information, visit the official CIM website.