Where mechatronics & automotive engineering connect

The Emilia-Romagna Industrial Clust-ER, which brings together companies, research centers, and educational institutions to foster the growth of the region’s mechatronics and automotive sectors.

Clust-ER Mech: Mechatronics and Automotive Engineering

Clust-ER MECH is a private consortium of companies, research centers, and training institutions that share expertise, ideas, and resources to support the competitiveness of the mechatronics and automotive sectors.

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A network of qualified companies, research organizations, and training institutions.

4 Value Chain

The Clust-ER Mechatronics and Automotive Engineering cluster operates through the contributions of value chains—that is, groups of companies, research centers, university laboratories, and other stakeholders in the sector that collaborate on highly specialized topics.

MAMM-ER

The MAMM-ER Value Chain focuses on sustainable, high-performance materials, coatings, and surface treatments to foster smart growth in the automotive and mechatronics supply chains in Emilia-Romagna.
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A&RER

The A&RER Value Chain primarily addresses issues related to the design of measures to ensure interoperability and integration among the components of the physical world, IT tools, and new production processes.
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DaAMa

The DaAMa Value Chain is centered on Industry 4.0 and is dedicated to supporting the transition to a next-generation manufacturing system.
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DRIV-ER

The DRIV-ER Value Chain is dedicated to comprehensive research, innovation, and technological development for all types of vehicles, supporting the region’s automotive industry’s transition toward more sustainable, connected, and smart solutions.
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Events Calendar

Many events organized by Clust-ER MECH, as well as initiatives organized by our members and other organizations in the sector.

Projects

Clust-ER MECH projects bring together businesses, research organizations, and institutions to develop innovative solutions in the fields of mechatronics, powertrain technology, and advanced manufacturing. See all projects

Aerohub Intercluster Project

Aerohub Intercluster Project

EPIC European Project

EPIC European Project

CLOSER European Project

CLOSER European Project

TEAM ENERGIA Intercluster Project

TEAM ENERGIA Intercluster Project

News

News, updates, and events from the Mechatronics and Automotive network in Emilia-Romagna. Discover Clust-ER MECH’s projects, innovations, and opportunities.
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AeroHub at BEX 2026: A Report on the Three Days That Take the Emilia-Romagna Manufacturing Industry into Space
28 September, 2026

AeroHub at BEX 2026: A Report on the Three Days That Take the Emilia-Romagna Manufacturing Industry into Space

GENESIS: The consortium meets in Charleroi to review project progress and engage with stakeholders in Wallonia
11 September, 2026

GENESIS: The consortium meets in Charleroi to review project progress and engage with stakeholders in Wallonia

NEW MASTERCLASSES ON THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY (GENESIS PROJECT)
28 July, 2026

NEW MASTERCLASSES ON THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY (GENESIS PROJECT)

June 2026 Members’ Meeting at the Modena Racetrack: Emilia’s mechatronics ecosystem accelerates toward the future
9 July, 2026

June 2026 Members’ Meeting at the Modena Racetrack: Emilia’s mechatronics ecosystem accelerates toward the future

Nuovi orizzonti in orbita – Microgravity for Industry and Health
1 July, 2026

Nuovi orizzonti in orbita – Microgravity for Industry and Health