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Sustainable manufacturing can leverage the revolutionary advances in productivity and efficiency without the drawbacks of waste or pollution. Within this issue of InnovatieNU the power of sustainable manufacturing will be revealed, the path a low-carbon reality and a green, high-tech industry.
Featured
Using digitisation to quantify the true costs of production
Over the past 100 years, industrialisation has taken hold of almost all sectors of the economy and has been characterised by continuous cost optimisation, time savings and quality improvements. However, the resulting overproduction has led to a rapid increase in resource consumption and CO2 emissions.
Lessons learned
Impact of responsible leadership on business growth
Responsible leadership is about making sustainable business decisions that take into account the interests of all stakeholders in a company, as well as the environment and society at large.
Why it’s time for every manufacturer to prioritise CSR
Manufacturing is a sector that continues to undergo substantial reforms, particularly in the case of those which have an inherently negative impact on the environment.Today, we call this consciousness corporate social responsibility, or CSR.
Automated Fibre Array System
A case study based on the collaboration between PHIX and FPC@UT to develop a precision assembly cell to produce fibre array units (FAUs) with polarisationmaintaining fibre (PMF).
Spotlight
Using AI to provide sustainable solutions
Transitioning to more sustainable practices is one of the key challenges for industry, both now and in the future. Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have already helped manufacturers more accurately forecast consumer demand, automate specific processes and improve control of production processes and systems in real time.
A transparent and sustainable chain
Sustainability, health and the environment are key words in everything Uzin Utz do, at all levels of their organisation.
AMC NU
Advanced Manufacturing Program
Find out what existing and potential projects are being explored by FIP-AM@UT.
Sustainability
Airborne wind energy systems
On the constant search for sustainable energy solutions, Airborne Wind Energy Systems might be the future of renewable energy. But what are they and how do they work?
Moving Forward
Get the door. It’s domino’s
FEST have undertaken a project with international pizza conglomerate Domino’s, which required the team to come up with creative ideas to facilitate an innovative pizza-making process.
Technology & innovation
CO2 zero
Tata Steel is one of the world’s leading and most CO2-efficient steel companies. They are committed to developing high-quality new products and services that contribute to the quality of life. From lightweight cars to sustainable packaging, steel is an essential part of modern society.
Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM)
Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) is probably the least talked about of various additive manufacturing (AM) processes. Find out more about it.
Evolving manufacturing paradigms
Since manufacturing erose two centuries ago, it has evolved through several paradigms from Craft Production over Mass Production to Lean manufacturing and Mass Customization, addressing the needs of market and society.
Resilience in the strategic management
The Corona pandemic has been revealing the fragility of the manufacturing industry for more than a year now: The often existence-threatening challenges ranged from disrupted supply chains to severe drops of demand in strategic customer segments and corresponding liquidity bottlenecks.
Sustainable consumption & production policies
The EU is leading global efforts in the fight against climate change, by supporting the transition to a lowcarbon, sustainable economy. Through its empowered financial system, the EU steers the economy to a more sustainable future, by strongly supporting green investments.
Shaping tomorrow’s manufacturing responsibly
Manufacturing is no longer considered to be just the process of producing things. Changes in consumerism and societal attitude have led to a fundamental shift in the way manufacturers do business.