ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PROGRAM
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Together with regional government and partners, the Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Advanced Manufacturing (FIP-AM) has developed the Advanced Manufacturing Program (AMP) to establish a transitional framework towards Manufacturing 4.0 and empowering manufacturing industries in the Eastern part of the Netherlands.
The Advanced Manufacturing Program (AMP) provides subsidies through the RegioDeal supported by the Province of Overijssel and the Dutch state. It aims to encourage rapid development of Twente and other regions in the East Netherlands by forming an Advanced Manufacturing hub with an outward looking European image. With this the AMP greatly enhances the region’s reputation and business climate.
Within the AMP, the Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Advanced Manufacturing at the University of Twente develops innovation projects around manufacturing technology themes. Every AMP project is built around solid industrial collaboration, empowering companies with relevant knowledge and new technological and industrial methodologies, Through the hub, these can be shared with other high-tech manufacturing industries in the region.
Member companies of the AMP can solve their specific technology problems and answer their market-oriented questions. This is achieved by developing and creating demonstrators that offer participating companies direct technological insight. FIP-AM then utilises workshops and master classes to further disseminate this newly acquired knowledge.
The Advanced Manufacturing Program (AMP) is a funding program that helps us support you in your transformation to Manufacturing 4.0. This is made possible through the Regio Deal supported by the Province of Overijssel and the Dutch State.
Are you a metal processing company in need of assistance in preventing quality issues due to worn-out tools such as milling cutters and bits?
If so, you can join a consortium of other companies with similar experiences and take part in an AMP-subsidised project. The objective of the project is to develop a predictive model for when these tools can be replaced in a timely manner.
FIP-AM@UT, together with Novel-T, are organising a workshop on the application of Autonomous Guided Vehicles and Mobile Robots (AVGs and AMRs) for the manufacturing industry on Thursday 13 April. During the workshop, our experts will be on hand to discuss individual requirements. For more information and free registration for the workshop, download the ad.
If you are experienced in this matter and willing to share your knowledge, we’d like to hear from you.
We have been busy lately with the launch of 6 new AMP projects.
MachViz focuses on a real-time augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR) shop floor visualisation. M3Dsoles (pronounced med soles) researches the application of 3D-printed podiatric soles. In MIND, a study is underway to optimise the production of industrial drones. Dive looks at the efforts manufacturing companies are making towards diversity and inclusion in their workforce. AutoKID is developing an inspection tool incorporating AI for laser welding. Lastly, Volle Bak aims to create a sustainable basis for cities through a smart waste management solution.
