As Europe’s furniture industry moves steadily toward more sustainable, human-centric and resilient models, the FURN5.0 project is preparing a unique tool to inspire and support this transition: an Industry 5.0 Guide for the Furniture Sector.
Currently in its final stages of development, the guide will feature 15 in-depth Application Cards showcasing how key Industry 5.0 technologies are already transforming furniture manufacturing, design, and business models. The cards - which have been commissioned to a panel of European experts - will provide practical insights, concrete examples, and expert recommendations, making them an essential resource for companies, designers, and policymakers alike.
The preliminary version of the guide is expected to be available after the summer.
Each card will explore a highly relevant Industry 5.0 application for the furniture sector, including:
- Human-Robot Interaction (HRI)
- Extended Reality in product design and prototyping
- Extended Reality for workforce training and upskilling
- Smart functionalities applied to furniture
- Digital Twin Technologies for product development
- Digital Twins for process safety, productivity, and environmental impact
- Digital Product Passport (DPP) for traceability
- Data Science in manufacturing
- Human-machine interoperability
- AIoT for smart manufacturing
- IoT and connectivity journeys
- Generative AI for custom design and prototyping
- AI-driven knowledge management systems
- Generative AI for marketing and sales optimization
- AI-powered decision-making through data correlation
Each card will follow a structured format to ensure maximum usability:
Technology description: a detailed introduction to the technology and its relevance.
Application in the furniture sector: analysis of how the technology is applied in real-world scenarios.
Solutions & Examples: curated lists of companies, solutions, and best practices from across Europe.
Implementation & Economic Viability: practical assessments of the implementation difficulty and economic potential.
Human & Environmental Factors: analysis of impacts on workers and the environment.
Regulatory alignment: guidance on relevant certifications and regulations.
This initiative reflects the project’s mission to empower Europe’s furniture and furnishings companies to embrace Industry 5.0 models that are technologically advanced, economically viable, and aligned with human and environmental values.
Stay tuned - after the summer, the first edition of this groundbreaking guide will be ready to support your Industry 5.0 journey.
