Roberto Sasso – Azimut Benetti R&D Dept
Navigating the future of Zero-Defect Manufacturing in marine composites

The luxury yacht industry is pushing the boundaries of digital transformation, and Roberto Sasso, a naval architect and structural engineer at Azimut Benetti, is at the forefront of this evolution.
Speaking at the Digital Manufacturing Industrial Workshop, Sasso will present “Zero-Defect Manufacturing strategies in the marine composite industry”, offering exclusive insights into how the FLASH-COMP project is driving efficiency and sustainability in yacht production. He will also sit on the industry panel with other speakers to discuss these strategies in a wider context.
Azimut Benetti is one of the industrial use cases within FLASH-COMP, one of the projects hosting this event as part of the 4ZDM Cluster. Azimut in this project is testing real-time monitoring and predictive analytics to eliminate defects in composite structures.
With extensive experience in resin infusion processes, material efficiency, and sustainable manufacturing, Sasso will highlight how digital tools are revolutionising composite production. From sensor-driven process control to AI-powered defect prevention, his presentation will showcase the first results from implementing FLASH-COMP technology at Azimut’s Turin facility.
Beyond the technical breakthroughs, Sasso will explore the challenges of digital adoption in high-end manufacturing, workforce training, and the future of sustainable yacht production. Attendees will gain first-hand knowledge of how zero-waste strategies and automation are transforming an industry that demands precision, quality, and environmental responsibility.
Join us on March 26th in Brussels to hear from Sasso and other industry leaders shaping the future of digital manufacturing. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how cutting-edge technologies are setting a new standard for the marine sector.
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