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.
Where mechatronics & automotive engineering connect
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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Active Members
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.
CNA Network 2026 – High-Impact Connections for the Mechanical Industry Supply Chain
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
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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