TWEVO is part of the consortium of the P2030 project “BioPLASTEC – New Sustainable and Digital Technologies for the Processing of Bio-Based Polymers”, an initiative focused on accelerating the adoption of bio-based thermoplastic materials in industry.

The project focuses on the development, application, and industrial validation of solutions based on biopolymers, offering a more sustainable alternative to fossil-based thermoplastics. Through a collaborative approach, BioPLASTEC aims to address challenges such as high costs, limited availability of raw materials, processing difficulties, and the performance requirements of industrial applications.

Structured around eight Products, Processes, or Services (PPS), the project brings together companies and entities from Portugal’s national scientific and technological system, with expertise in biotechnology, polymer engineering, industrial digitalization, sustainability, and product design.

TWEVO is participating in PPS8 – Digital Transformation of Industrial Processes, which focuses on applying advanced digital technologies to optimize production processes. Within this work package, TWEVO will contribute to the implementation of Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Twin solutions to monitor, optimize, and predict the behavior of bio-based polymers during manufacturing.

These technologies will enable the collection and processing of relevant data in real time, supporting waste reduction, defect detection, and compliance with technical and environmental requirements. The development of predictive digital models will also contribute to more efficient resource management, improved energy consumption, and greater process stability, quality, and repeatability.

Through its participation in BioPLASTEC, TWEVO reinforces its commitment to technological innovation and to the development of digital solutions that support a more efficient and sustainable industry aligned with the principles of the circular economy.