Industrial transformation through digitalization based on 3D printing of metals (Digi3D-skiftet)
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| Coordinator | Örebro universitet - Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 808 823 |
| Project duration | March 2018 - December 2018 |
| Status | Completed |
Important results from the project
The project aimed to increase the knowledge of companies, municipalities, regions, county councils, associations, students and the public with regard to digitalization with a particular focus on 3D printing of metallic materials. The purpose was to show, with concrete examples, the industrial transformation that 3D printing of metallic materials, which has a digital essence, and the associated digitalization mean and enable / implement a dialogue about what this transformation could mean for the participants´ own operations. The project reached its goals.
Expected long term effects
Goal: Workshops in at least 10 cities in the country. Outcome: Workshops held in 15 cities. Goal: A total of at least 300 participants. Outcome: A total of 301 participants. Goal: A total of at least 100 participating companies. Outcome: A total of 135 participating companies. Goal: 100% of the participants gain more knowledge. Outcome: 100%. Objective: At least 30% of the participating companies should have developed or initiated the development of an action plan with a view to this change due to their participation in the workshops. Outcome: 46%. The outcome is based on questionnaires.
Approach and implementation
Open & free workshops were held in 15 cities in Sweden. Each workshop contained two main parts: - Review of the changes with regard to material selection, design, preparation, production, service, aftermarket, purchasing, logistics, organization, business models, etc. due to 3D metal printing & the associated digitalization. - A dialogue about what 3D printing & the associated digitalization could mean in the participants´ own cases (& real cases prepared by the speakers). Appivo AB, IUC Sweden, Uddeholms Svenska AB & Örebro University carried out the project in good collaboration.