WP1: NEW AUTOMATION PROCESSES, PRODUCT & INTERNAL VALIDATIONS
In this work package it has been studied the viability and testing the feasibility of several automation process on: plastic items damage asses and classification, repair quality automatic inspection, pallets dismantling, layer-pads new repair process and small cracks repair by heat.
Another objective reached has been to be able to better trace when a plastic part has been repaired using our improved plastic thread. We have selected and tested new materials and new formulations. Regarding product traceability by RFID (Radio Frequency) technology, it has been implemented the three phases: hardware definition, hardware installation and system verification.
The results obtained have been the incorporation of the machine line to produce our own plastic thread; new materials and formulation mixes have permitted to obtain a plastic thread with better impact resistance mechanical properties; a successful pilot project for data capture and processing for a future I4.0 Manufacturing.
WP2: DEVELOP PARTNER NETWORK FOR COMMERCIAL SCALING & ON-SITE VALIDATIONS
The goal has been to obtain agreements with local companies in different countries for future expansion.
The following activities have been done:
- A suitcase with repaired samples kit for show and demonstrations.
- Small workshops have been visited to become part of PRS Repair Workshops Network.
- Three Subsidiaries have started its activities in 2019-2021: Termens (Lérida-Spain), Benifaió (Valencia-Spain) and Puebla (Mexico).
- Three new Subsidiary will be launched in 2022.
PRS has also visited new plants of clients to increment the number of different references than can be repaired.
The results obtained have permitted PRS to substantially increment the number of references to be repaired, and to provide repair clients carbon footprint savings certifications.
WP3: DEVELOPMENT OF CUSTOMER SERVICE PROCESSES
The goal has been to develop procedures and materials to:
- Allow our Subsidiaries (PRS Delegations) to carry out commercial, marketing, service and post service tasks.
- Allow our own internal Workshops Network to provide service and post service tasks.
We have reviewed our service processes and carried out ISO 9001 and 14001 audits.
A set of materials (videos, brochures, leaflets, etc.) and tools (tutorials, applications, procedures) have been designed to carry out commercial, service and post service tasks.
We have defined our strategy to tackle CO2 emissions.
WP4: IPR, EXPLOITATION, BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATION UPDATED PLANS
The objectives have been to guarantee the protection of our technology and expertise, as well as to draw the first way to exploit it, while guaranteeing that enough financing is available to accomplish the goals indicated in the business plan.
Our business plan has received a substantial update, resulting in a new Strategy Plan.
The results obtained in WP4 are:
- Two new patent requests were placed, and existing patents, utility models, and trademarks were extended to other countries.
- A Communication and Communication actions plans were drawn, and communication and dissemination results KPIs measured.
- An updated Business Plan.
- A dossier and elevator pitch for investors.
WP5: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
For project management, monthly Administrative & Technical meetings have been held. Technical meetings have been held independently.
The risk and quality indicators have been updated. Each WP leader has identified the risk indicators and has continuously monitoring the technical progress.
PRS's CEO and Board of Directors have designed and have continuously updating a plan to train people and to incorporate new staff.
The results of WP5 have been:
- Finalization of the SMEI Phase2 Project and its activities.
- Project risks and quality indicators
- Defined a Human Resources Plan and incorporated key staff
