Industry–Academia Collaboration
Joint applied research with universities and research centers, especially in AI-driven automation and industrial digitalization.
Eindhoven · Brainport Industries Campus
European applied research center for data science, AI and smart sensors
ELiAR BV is the Netherlands branch of ELiAR, working with partners at Brainport Industries Campus to turn industrial challenges into innovative, sustainable solutions.
Collaboration & Partnerships
How we work with partners
We collaborate closely with industrial partners, universities, and research organizations to develop applied, industry-ready solutions. Our approach is use-case driven: real challenges from production environments are translated into research topics and validated through pilot deployments.
EU Project Experience
Active participation in EU-funded programs (e.g. Horizon Europe, ITEA, cascade calls), contributing domain knowledge, data, and industrial-grade systems.
Pilot & Real-Factory Deployments
Validation of research outcomes directly on textile dyeing machines and industrial processes.
International Network
Strong presence in Türkiye and Europe, with an R&D office at Brainport Industries Campus (Eindhoven), enabling close collaboration with EU partners.
R&D Experience
Examples of international collaboration
ELiAR contributes to international innovation programmes as an industrial partner with real-world manufacturing use-cases. Below are examples of recent collaborations, focusing on energy, quality and transparency in production.
MIRAI – Machine Intelligence for IoT & Edge
Use case design and development for ITEA as a project partner. We apply distributed AI at the edge to adapt PID temperature control on dyeing machines using controller data and steam-pressure context.
Benefit: Reduced steam consumption and improved right-first-time repeatability.
Funded by: ITEA/Eureka
DIGITbrain – Dyeing temperature control
Experiment design and implementation for Horizon DIGITbrain Project. We build a digital twin of the dyeing temperature phase and implement PI-based adaptive control for anomaly detection on the DIGITbrain platform.
Benefit: Higher right-first-time accuracy and better sustainability.
Funded by: Horizon2020
Mind4Machines – Real-time fabric-trolley tracking
Experiment design and implementation for Horizon Mind4Machines project. We integrate indoor positioning with an analytics layer to track fabric trolleys in real time and analyze movements to reveal bottlenecks.
Benefit: Stronger WIP traceability and decision support for scheduling, boosting factory efficiency.
Funded by: Horizon2020
NebulOuS – DYEMAC maintenance
Experiment design and implementation for Horizon NebulOuS project. We deliver predictive maintenance and condition monitoring for dyeing dosing equipment over the cloud–edge continuum via the NebulOuS Meta-OS.
Benefit: Fewer stoppages and quality drifts with a smaller environmental footprint.
Funded by: Horizon2020
Research Areas
Core research areas supported by real-world deployments
Anomaly Detection, Digital Twins & Predictive Maintenance
Unified time-series fault detection, machine/process digital twins, and predictive models for simulation, optimization, and minimizing downtime.
LLM & Agentic AI Platforms for Industry
Fine-tuning LLMs/SLMs on industrial data, running compact models on edge hardware, LLM-based agents for anomaly detection, reporting, and orchestration, and digital assistants for industrial operations.
Adaptive Process Control & Scheduling
AI-driven adaptive control systems for industrial automation, intelligent production planning and scheduling, real-time optimization of manufacturing processes, and dynamic resource allocation for improved efficiency and throughput.
Smart Sensors & Connectivity
Intelligent sensing, real-time data acquisition, sensor fusion, and tailored sensing hardware paired with robust wired/wireless links (5G, Wi‑Fi 6, LoRaWAN) to meet vertical-specific constraints and reliability needs.
Smart Sensors & Connectivity
Our smart sensor solutions integrate intelligent sensing capabilities with robust connectivity options to enable real-time data acquisition and analysis in industrial environments.
Real-World Applications
- Textile Dyeing: Conductivity, pH, and color sensors for the textile industry.
- Textile Dyeing: Measuring precise amount ofliquid salt by using conductivity sensors.
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Anomaly Detection, Digital Twins & Predictive Maintenance
Our solutions for anomaly detection, digital twins, and predictive maintenance leverage advanced time-series analysis and machine learning to identify faults, simulate processes, and predict maintenance needs. These technologies help minimize downtime and optimize industrial operations.
Real-World Applications
- Textile Dyeing: Predictive maintenance for dyeing machines and dosing equipment
- Process Optimization: Digital twins for temperature control and energy optimization
- Quality Assurance: Anomaly detection in production processes
- Equipment Monitoring: Condition-based maintenance for industrial machinery
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LLM & Agentic AI Platforms for Industry
We develop and deploy Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SLMs) specifically fine-tuned for industrial applications. Our agentic AI platforms enable intelligent automation, anomaly detection, reporting, and orchestration in industrial environments.
Real-World Applications
- Industrial Reporting: Automated generation of production reports and insights
- Process Orchestration: AI agents managing complex industrial workflows
- Decision Support: Digital assistants providing real-time recommendations
- Quality Analysis: LLM-based analysis of production data and trends
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Adaptive Process Control & Scheduling
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Our adaptive control systems and intelligent scheduling solutions use AI to optimize industrial processes in real-time. These systems adapt to changing conditions, optimize resource allocation, and improve overall efficiency and throughput in manufacturing environments.
Real-World Applications
- Temperature Control: Adaptive PID control for dyeing processes
- Production Scheduling: AI-optimized scheduling for textile manufacturing
- Process Adaptation: Real-time adjustment to changing production conditions
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Interested in collaborating with ELiAR BV? We are open to new partnerships at Brainport Industries Campus and across Europe. Share your idea or challenge and we will get back to you.