Dr. Oscar Salgado, Coordinator of the ZDZW project and co-chair of the 4ZDM Cluster, believes the answer is a resounding yes. At the Digital Manufacturing Industrial Workshop in Brussels on the 26^th of March, he will showcase how ZDZW is pioneering inspection-as-a-service to drive sustainability and efficiency in industrial production.
 
A Mechanical Engineer with more than 17 years of experience, Salgado is an expert in kinematics, vibroacoustics, digital twins, and Industry 4.0 technologies. He has led cutting-edge industrial projects across vertical transportation, wind energy, railway, and machinery sectors, making him a key player in condition monitoring and digital manufacturing.
 
At the event, Salgado will present how ZDZW is developing a catalogue of IoT-powered non-destructive inspection technologies, ensuring cost-effective defect prevention, rework, and repair across the entire product life cycle. Key highlights include:
Real-time defect detection through IoT-based inspection technologies
Digitally enhanced repair solutions to minimise waste and extend product life
Cost-effective ‘Inspection-as-a-service’ model, improving ROI for manufacturers
 
By integrating advanced digital inspection into manufacturing, ZDZW is proving that zero-waste production is not just an ideal, but an achievable reality.
 
As a co-organiser of the 4ZDM Cluster event, Salgado will also play a key role in shaping discussions on Zero-Defect Manufacturing, digital automation, and sustainable production, ensuring that policy and industry stakeholders leave with practical insights into the future of manufacturing.
 
Join us in Brussels on the 26^th of March to discover how ZDZW is revolutionising quality control for a more sustainable, waste-free future.