iRel40 – Intelligent Reliability 4.0

iRel40 (Intelligent Reliability 4.0) is a European research project funded under Horizon 2020 (ECSEL JU Grant 876659), aimed at improving the reliability of electronic components and systems across the full value chain—from design and materials to manufacturing and integration.

• Targets a reduction in failure rates by 30–50% and aims to double the lifetime of components.
• Applies AI, physics-of-failure methods, digital twins, and hybrid modeling for early defect detection.
• Organized into 6 technical work packages involving simulation, materials, testing, industrial pilots, and use case validation.
• Contributes to sustainable electronics and protects over 25,000 jobs across 75 sites in 13 countries.

The project brings together more than 75 industrial and academic partners across Europe, led by Infineon Technologies AG. The Universidad Carlos III de Madrid contributes through reliability modeling, data analysis, and system verification activities.

Coordinator: Infineon Technologies AG (Germany)

Duration: May 2020 – April 2023

Total Budget: €103.5 million (€24.9M from the EU)