Insight
Insight
MADE FAST will be developing and validating innovative digital solutions in Danish manufacturing companies that aim at increasing flexibility, agility and sustainability while at the same time providing talent. Apply now and get access to demonstration projects.
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MADE - Manufacturing Academy of Denmark - is a non-profit association with the mission to make Denmark the world’s leading manufacturing nation through research, innovation, collaboration and education.
"The key to success in MADE FAST is close teamwork and knowledge sharing across industries, which is something society and the industry are exhibiting in this era of brand new market conditions”.
Nigel Edmondson
Director of MADE
The new MADE FAST research platform deploys a holistic approach with five interconnected work streams addressing each level of the manufacturing system:
WS1: Sustainable manufacturing business models and value chain design
WS2: Value chain execution and optimization
WS3: Agile production systems based on intelligent modules and digital twins
WS4: Digitalization of manufacturing processes
WS5: Digital support for a talented workforce
It makes a difference when public and private partners jointly invest in research and innovation in manufacturing. Thus, the work streams emphasize collaboration and innovation across the ecosystem and aim to apply the research in industrial pilots and demonstration projects.
“A unique tradition of collaboration and mutual trust has enabled the Danish manufacturing industry to keep being innovative and adapt to market changes, thus constantly being able to deliver high quality products on time. With the new MADE FAST innovation platform, which aims to enhance flexible, agile and sustainable production across the entire eco-system, Denmark will continue to be a leading manufacturing nation.”
Björn S. G. Bøg
Special Advisor at Invest in Denmark
MADE FAST is an offshoot off the MADE DIGITAL research platform, aiming at accelerating the digital transformation of Danish manufacturing companies.
Including the five work stream subjects from MADE FAST, small and medium sized manufacturing companies can apply to take part in demonstration projects in the following areas:
Moreover, SME’s can also apply for demonstration projects in the field of materials. Material is one of the key elements to increase efficiency, sustainability and innovation in advanced production in Denmark. Demonstration projects in the field of material could be 3D printing, application of coatings, composite materials or general knowledge on materials in advanced production processes, etc.
Supported with public and private funds MADE is a joint national initiative launched in 2014 between the manufacturing industry, Research & Technology Organisations (RTO’s), universities and various public and private associations.
Exploiting the Danish strength of collaboration MADE links industry, research and innovation and share the results with the entire manufacturing eco-system. Thus, the aim is to generate, share and implement the newest knowledge and to ensure future skills by enhancing education in all levels.
MADE applies research in Danish manufacturing companies to help improve productivity and drive growth. MADE research focuses on strengthening Danish manufacturing companies in three general fields:
213 private companies (mainly manufacturers)
3 RTO’s
5 Universities
8 educational institutions
35 demonstration projects
21 innovation conferences
17 Open Labs
15 company visits
Applying manufacturing research – how does it work?
MADE is project partner in the EU initiative C-Voucher. The Danish SME, Thürmer Tools has been selected by as one of the winning project proposals. Thürmer Tools want to develop a circular approach to 3D-printed tools made of metal. The circular approach makes it possible to transform worn out tools into metal powder, which then can be used to produce new items. Thereby, the supply chain becomes sustainable.
The Danish manufacturer of quality bathroom and kitchen fixtures VOLA, has opened an innovative factory of the future enabled by a large number of collaborative robots. Vola’s factory of the future is a unique solution to factory automation, where the robots support Vola’s employees by automating the many logistical process, ensuring productivity and product quality.
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and FORCE Technology have developed an automated solution for inspecting the surface of wind turbine blades using a robot scanner system. The robot can scan the surface with a 3D scanner, a structured light scanner using infrared light to collect 3D point clouds from the blade surface.
Please contact our dedicated advisor:
Title: Special Advisor - Logistics, Distribution & Production
Area: Kolding
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +45 5144 8613
