Digital Innovation
Hub Industrial
of Galicia

IX Asamblea de DIHGIGAL

Vigo, 28 de junio de 2023

DIHGIGAL celebró su IX Asamblea, en la que se destacaron los avances logrados en la transformación digital de la industria gallega. Durante el evento se presentaron los resultados de más de 60 proyectos de digitalización desarrollados en 2022, los cuales involucraron a 115 pymes y contaron con un presupuesto de 20 M€. Además, se presentó el plan de actividades para el año 2023.

La asamblea contó con la participación de representantes de todo el ecosistema de DIHGIGAL, que aglutina a 545 entidades, incluyendo empresas tractoras, pymes y entidades de innovación. Este ecosistema tiene un impacto significativo en la economía regional, representando el 33% del PIB y generando más de 52.000 empleos.

En la Junta Directiva previa a la Asamblea, empresas destacadas como ACLUNAGA, Bosch, CINFO, Nueva Pescanova y Stellantis, bajo la presidencia de TIFS (TIFluid Systems), establecieron las líneas de trabajo para el próximo semestre, centrándose en tres pilares fundamentales: ecosistema, tecnología y financiación.

Desde su creación como Hub para la Digitalización de la Industria de Galicia a finales de 2020, DIHGIGAL ha desarrollado proyectos y servicios adaptados a las necesidades de la industria, obteniendo reconocimientos como el European Digital Innovation Hub de la Comisión Europea y el Gold i-Space de la Big Data Value Association. Estos logros han estimulado un aumento en la actividad del hub, abordando cada vez más desafíos de la industria gallega y promoviendo su transformación digital.

Durante 2022, DIHGIGAL participó en 62 proyectos que involucraron a 112 empresas y movilizaron más de 20 M€. Estos proyectos se centraron en tecnologías como visión artificial, IoT, analítica de datos e inteligencia artificial. Además, se lanzó el Nodo de IA de DIHGIGAL en 2022, coordinado por la Universidade da Coruña y el Instituto Tecnológico de Galicia (ITG), con el objetivo de concentrar las capacidades de Galicia en Inteligencia Artificial y promover proyectos en esta área. En 2023, este nodo se complementó con el Nodo de HPC de DIHGIGAL, coordinado por el Centro de Supercomputación de Galicia (CESGA), que comparte objetivos con el anterior y pone a disposición de las pymes gallegas sus recursos, incluyendo un nuevo computador cuántico.

Además de los nodos, DIHGIGAL continúa con su labor de dinamización del ecosistema. En 2022, se llevaron a cabo 7 jornadas y grupos de trabajo, con más de 100 asistentes, que generaron 37 ideas de proyectos concretos. Durante el primer semestre de 2023, se realizaron otras 7 jornadas, con más de 60 asistentes, que dieron lugar a 33 ideas de proyecto adicionales. Estas ideas son clave para la generación de nuevos proyectos en 2023. En ese sentido, durante el primer semestre se presentaron 25 propuestas de proyecto que optan a financiación pública a nivel nacional y europeo. Estas cifras reflejan claramente la dinámica de DIHGIGAL, donde se construyen proyectos que se ajustan a las necesidades y desafíos planteados por las empresas, completando así el ciclo necesario para avanzar en la digitalización empresarial: definir retos, desarrollar proyectos con impacto directo y obtener financiación.

Al finalizar la sesión, los miembros de DIHGIGAL destacaron la importancia del trabajo realizado hasta el momento y expresaron su compromiso con lograr una mayor visibilidad pública. Además, reiteraron su compromiso con el desafío pendiente de impulsar la transformación digital para posicionar a la industria gallega en una posición de liderazgo competitivo a nivel global.

DIHGIGAL se consolida como el único espacio de trabajo para la transformación digital de la industria gallega, donde las ideas generadas en el ecosistema se materializan en proyectos tecnológicos ideales para acceder a ayudas públicas especializadas.

Únete a DIHGIGAL y sé parte del impulso de la transformación digital en la industria gallega. Juntos, podemos aprovechar las oportunidades tecnológicas y promover la innovación para asegurar un futuro exitoso para nuestra industria.

Industry 4.0 Digitalisation Projects – IG240

🚢💡Discover the tool developed by VICUS DT to optimise the design of naval propellers and improve ship efficiency! 🌊⚙️

At the Best Practices Project Presentation Day, we had the privilege of learning the details of this project from Blanca Acebes, representative of VICUS DT. This Galician company, specialised in ship design and naval propulsion using computational fluid simulation (CFD) methods, has stood out for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the design and analysis of underwater structures👏.

VICUS DT, with its 15 years of experience, has established itself as a benchmark in the field of naval propulsion engineering. Its approach covers four fundamental areas: electrodynamics, propulsion, aerodynamics and structural analysis. Its team of 15 experts works to develop more reliable and accurate designs that meet the demands of today’s naval world.

The problem addressed in this project lies in the complexity of the calculations and the lack of accessible tools for shipowners, technical offices and propeller designers. In particular, it seeks to solve the challenge of the noise radiated by the propellers when working under the wake of the ship. Naval calculation and propeller design involve highly complex equations and processes, which require advanced computational capabilities. This makes access to such tools difficult for the users who really need them, such as shipowners and shipyards🚢.

It is in this context that VICUS DT has taken up the challenge🚀of making these surveys more accessible and understandable to users by developing a web application. This tool allows shipowners to enter basic parameters of their vessels, providing a preliminary solution and bringing users closer to experts who can provide personalised advice. With an initial focus on the analysis of propeller radiated noise, this application is especially useful for shipowners facing difficulties on 10-15 year old vessels, where it is difficult to foresee and solve this problem.

In terms of the technologies used, VICUS DT has employed advanced computational capabilities and specialised software licences for each area of study. They have carried out the automation of complex calculations through Python programming, as well as the use of tools such as Rhino, StarCCM+ and SimCenter. These technologies have allowed VICUS DT to create the necessary basis to develop this web application and provide accurate and fast results📊.

The project has reached several significant milestones. It started with internal automation tests to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the tool. Then, beta testing was conducted with nearby customers to refine and improve the application. Finally, all tools and functionalities were integrated into the web application, using high-throughput numerical testing. The joint work of VICUS DT’s naval engineers and expert programmers has been instrumental in achieving these results, backed by the specialised software licences they hold.

📈 The developed application has become a user-friendly, functional and quick-response tool. Users only need to fill in the requested data, and the application automatically provides a preliminary response. This data is stored to allow for a more complete and personalised response from the VICUS DT team. In addition to its practical functionality, the web application also serves as an effective way to show customers the capabilities and added value that VICUS DT can offer.

🙌💼 It is important to highlight that this project has been possible thanks to the co-financing of several entities, the Galician Institute for Economic Promotion (IGAPE), the Xunta de Galicia and the European Regional Development Fund, in the framework of the Operational Programme 2014-2020.

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Industry 4.0 Digitalisation Projects – IG240

💡Diexfe, a leading company in the distribution of electrical material, is carrying out a digital transformation project that is revolutionising the way it works and guaranteeing its business success in a constantly evolving market. With more than 40 years of history and a continuous adaptation to the markets, Diexfe Diexfe has decided to address several key challenges in order to remain competitive.

One of the main objectives of this project is to improve the security and protection of Diexfe systems against possible cyber threats. To achieve this, the latest cybersecurity technology has been integrated, such as UTM services, thus strengthening the protection of the company’s data and infrastructure.

In addition, aware of the importance of having a robust and scalable infrastructure, Diexfe has strategically migrated its servers to the powerful PowerEdge platform. These new servers not only guarantee optimal data storage and processing capacity, but also ensure service continuity in the event of hardware failures.

Process automation has also been a priority in this transformation project. Diexfe has implemented advanced algorithms to optimize stock management and demand forecasting, enabling them to make more accurate and efficient decisions. In addition, customized dashboards have been developed to provide real-time information for agile and strategic decision-making in areas such as purchasing, sales and management.

The results of this project have been extraordinary. Diexfe has experienced a significant improvement in the security of its systems, providing peace of mind to the company and its customers. In addition, with the new servers and the automation of processes, they have achieved greater operational efficiency and more accurate stock management, which translates into greater resource efficiency and greater competitiveness in the market🔒💻.

This project has not only strengthened Diexfe’s position in the market, but also highlights the importance of collaboration between entities and investment in the digitization of companies to drive economic growth and innovation in the region💪.

In conclusion, Diexfe has taken a major step towards digital transformation, implementing cutting-edge solutions in security, infrastructure and automation. Their commitment to excellence and constant adaptation to market demands has enabled them to ensure business success in a highly competitive environment.

🤝It is essential to highlight that this project has been co-financed by IGAPE – Instituto Galego de Promoción Económica, the Xunta de Galicia and the European Regional Development Fund of the 2014-2020 operational program. This collaboration between the entities demonstrates the commitment to support innovation and business development in the region, and highlights the recognition of the importance of projects such as Diexfe’s to drive digital transformation and economic growth.

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