EFM is an open platform for showcasing various aspects of production. 

This EFM showcase platform presents representative examples and interactive demonstrators that show manufacturing industrialists future technologies that will help them improve their competitiveness in the global marketplace. Through a suite of case studies, physical demonstration, simulations, multimedia presentations and reports and implementations, the EFM website provides a one-stop shop for finding out about advanced manufacturing technologies.

The EFM showcases cover the following themes:

• • Digital Manufacturing
  • Network and Virtual Enterprise
  • Intelligent Machines and Automation
  • Innovative Manufacturing
  • Knowledge Based Manufacturing
  • Eco Manufacturing
  • New Business Models for Sustainability

EFM is a joint effort of the members of the I*PROMS network and displays advances in modern production technologies and methodologies. It is meant to serve as a collaborative platform for creating new ways of thinking and sustainable partnership.