Project

Intelligent Insect Monitoring System - i2MS

A market-readiness project focused on evolving the i2MS trap, product architecture, and software layer into a stronger commercial offer for demonstrations, pilot deployments, and pre-sale activities.

Overview

This workplan focused on helping i2MS move from an early-stage prototype toward a product that could be demonstrated, refined, and positioned for first orders. The project linked mechanical development, mold preparation, software evolution, and commercial readiness into one practical roadmap.

The goal was not only to improve the physical trap, but also to strengthen the supporting data and software environment so the company could present a more complete and credible solution to clients, partners, and early adopters.

  • Duration: 09 months - April 2022 till December 2022
  • Project number: Tech2Market - KAVA n.22144
  • Funding Agency: European Institute of Innovation & Technology Manufacturing
  • Partners: i2MS, Lda - BGI, S.A. - EIT Manufacturing

Main objective: prepare the product for market entry by improving the physical system, the software layer, and the supporting commercial materials.

Focus

The project combined product engineering and commercial preparation so i2MS could present a stronger and more complete solution to the market.

  • Main activities Evolve prototypes to market-ready products and develop the database and front office for pre-sale demonstrations.
  • Expected outcome Support the first 100 units, enrich the database and ML process, and strengthen pre-sale readiness.
  • Commercial value Build stronger materials and evidence for early customer conversations.
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Co-funded by the European Union
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What This Project Delivered

3D optimization

Improved the enclosure design and structural simulation to increase functionality and prepare for industrial production.

Prototype molds

Advanced mold simulation and manufacturing preparation for future injection mold casting.

Software foundation

Developed the database and front office needed to receive field data and prepare the AI and ML workflow.

Commercial support

Created stronger commercial materials to support the first market conversations and pre-sale activities.

Deliverables and timeline

Deliverable Description Deadline
3D Optimization Optimization and structural simulation of enclosure 3D model to improve functionality, mounting, materials validation, and production readiness. 05/12/2022
Prototype Molds Virtual simulation for plastic injection mold casting, optimization, and mold manufacturing. 28/12/2022
Software Development Database and front office development to receive field data, enable image recognition workflows, and present results to end users. 28/12/2022
Brochure Commercial brochure development to support early market and pre-sale activities. 28/12/2022

Impact

The expected result was to support the manufacture of the first 100 units used in the demo farm, feed the database and ML process, and help transform the i2MS system into a stronger beta product.

That beta stage would in turn support the first pre-sale demonstrations and future supply to early customers.

Project assets

  • Product readiness Mechanical and manufacturing maturity for the trap enclosure.
  • Software readiness A stronger data and interface layer to support next product steps.
  • Go-to-market readiness Better materials for demos, presentations, and early sales.
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