The Mission of I*PROMS Network of Excellence is to:

• assemble a critical mass of world-class researchers focused upon jointly generating the innovative design and manufacturing concepts, tools and techniques needed to realise I*PROMS's vision of a knowledge-based "Autonomous Factory";
• establish a common research infrastructure to support researchers within the Network;
• develop a strategy and mechanisms to sustain Network activities beyond the EC funding period;
• provide EU industry, through research training/ education, with a constant flow of qualified specialists adept at designing, managing and maintaining knowledge-based Autonomous Factories;
• contribute to social welfare improvement and sustainable growth of the economy in the EU through knowledge-based manufacturing.