Vibration control in industrial equipment through the use of smart dampers.

Vibrations are one of the main challenges in many industrial environments. Their presence directly affects process precision, product quality, equipment productivity, and maintenance costs. Sectors such as large-component manufacturing, mining, and the maritime industry face problems every day arising from complex dynamic phenomena that limit the performance of production assets.

The MITIGA project was created in this context. Its objective is to develop a new generation of smart damping technologies capable of improving the dynamic behavior of industrial machines, equipment, and processes. To this end, the project combines advanced vibration absorption solutions, active and passive damping systems, integrated sensors, continuous monitoring, and artificial intelligence to increase the stability and reliability of industrial systems.

CHALLENGE

MITIGA’s main challenge is to develop systems capable of responding intelligently to complex and variable vibrations generated under real operating conditions, whether forced or self-excited.

To achieve this objective, the project investigates new dynamic control strategies and develops smart dampers capable of adapting to different industrial environments. These systems integrate actuation, detection, and real-time analysis capabilities, enabling continuous monitoring of the dynamic condition of equipment and the prediction of potential issues before they affect production.

Another major challenge addressed is the incorporation of artificial intelligence technologies to interpret large volumes of data from sensors, identify behavior patterns, detect anomalies at an early stage, and generate knowledge that supports operational decision-making.
The technologies developed will be validated in three representative industrial applications: large-component manufacturing using high-precision fixtures, industrial ventilation systems used in mining, and the machining of components for marine propellers.

OUTCOME

MITIGA will enable the development of new solutions to improve the dynamic stability of industrial equipment and significantly reduce the impact of vibrations on production processes.

Among the main developments, HIGH-DYN FIXTURE stands out: a smart modular fixture equipped with a damping system that increases dynamic stiffness in the manufacturing of large components. The project also develops SMOOTH FAN, a solution for industrial ventilation systems that reduces resonances and vibrations, increasing reliability and reducing maintenance requirements.

In the field of naval machining, MITIGA develops ENHANCED PART MACHINING, an advanced solution that integrates active vibration-reduction technologies to improve productivity and the quality of manufacturing processes for propeller components.

In addition to these applications, the project also develops high-value cross-cutting technologies, such as new control strategies based on the Virtual Vibration Absorber (VVA) concept, smart monitoring platforms based on machine learning, and dashboards for remote monitoring of the dynamic behavior of equipment.

Thanks to these developments, MITIGA will help increase industrial productivity, reduce downtime, lower maintenance costs, and improve the quality and reliability of manufacturing processes.

MEMBERS

The MITIGA project has been funded with the support of the State Research Agency (AEI) and the Ministry of Science and Innovation, within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, through NextGenerationEU funds. The MITIGA project consortium is made up of SORALUCE, FUNDIVISA, ZITRON, and IDEKO.