Completion of the Second Project Milestone – From Concept to a Solution Ready for Implementation

Within the framework of the Recovery and Resilience Facility Programme “Latvia’s Recovery and Resilience Mechanism Plan – Reform and Investment Direction 1.2 ‘Improving Energy Efficiency’, Investment 1.2.1.2.i ‘Increasing Energy Efficiency in Business’”, SIA MASOC KC is implementing the project No. 1.2.1.2.i.2/1/24/A/CFLA/008 – “MASOC KC Support for the Development of Green Products”.

Within this project, SIA Design Tree, in cooperation with SIA Purenn Group, is implementing the research project No. Z.1.5: “Development of Manufacturing Technology and Prototype of a Multifunctional Automated Filling Machine Ensuring Higher Production Efficiency, Work Safety, and Quality Control in the Manufacturing Process.”

Completion of the Second Project Milestone

The second milestone of the research project (October–December 2025) has been successfully completed. During this phase, the focus was placed on the in-depth development of engineering solutions, transitioning from a conceptual level to a technically mature solution ready for implementation.

Key results achieved during the second milestone include:

• Development of a comprehensive engineering concept for the automated filling line using a structured problem analysis approach based on TRIZ methodology, enabling a balanced solution between productivity, dosing accuracy, and system flexibility.

• Creation of a system-level functional 3D model of the production line, covering the entire process from empty container infeed to finished product outfeed. The model allows evaluation of module compatibility, process continuity, and overall system efficiency prior to physical prototype manufacturing.

• Preparation of a complete set of technical documentation required for equipment manufacturing, including mechanical production drawings, assembly drawings, electrical schematics, and a full electrical bill of materials (BOM).

• Development of at least three chemical cleaning product prototypes and initiation of laboratory validation. Measured parameters such as viscosity and flow behavior were used as direct input data for defining filling, accumulation, and capping module specifications.

• Technical and economic evaluation of the production line end-stage functionality, resulting in a justified decision not to include a semi-automatic case packer at this project stage, thereby maintaining system flexibility and optimized investment scope.

The results of the second milestone provide a solid technical foundation for the subsequent project phases, which will focus on practical realization of the equipment and system-level validation under real operating conditions.