The object for which this Association is established is the coordination of innovative national initiatives and activities for industrial plant systems (“smart factory”) at the European level for the purpose of strengthening Europe-wide cooperation on such initiatives and institutions, in particular by exchanging information on projects and activities. Together with European and international public, private, and non-governmental organizations, the Association shall also promote international information and experience exchange and conduct workshops, seminars, conferences and other events. Part of the Association’s object is also the participation in European funded projects as well as applying for and receiving corresponding funding.