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On demand - Sustainable manufacturing of Critical Spare Parts
The basic industry is important to Sweden's economy and is dependent on spare parts in order to function. Supply chains are often global, which has proven vulnerable when events in the outside world have an impact. The project aims to contribute to a resilient and competitive industry, by reducing the risk of disruptions in supply chains.
A greater need to adapt the manufacturing industry based on adjustment needs and negative changes in our surrounding world is the background to the initiative. The project On demand - local and sustainable manufacturing of critical spare parts and components in 2033 will help companies become more resistant to external disturbances and at the same time create new business for local suppliers.
A test arena in a real environment
The initial work is based on creating a test arena where local companies and supply chains can be developed in a real environment, a so-called system demonstrator. The goal is for spare parts to be produced on demand, i.e. based on the customer's needs and delivered locally, quickly and with significantly less climate impact than today. Among other things, the initiative will explore more reliable solutions with 3D printing, where digital files are sent instead of physical components.
Participants will build a market and capacity for on-demand manufacturing, while developing and influencing technology, business models, infrastructure, policy and culture. The work has a long-term vision of ten years, but begins as a four-year project.
Summary
Project name
On demand
Status
Active
Region
Region Dalarna, Region Gävleborg, Region Värmland
RISE role in project
Project manager
Project start
Duration
Four years
Partner
Sandbacka Science Park, Dalarna Science Park, Paper Province, Propell, Karlstad Universitet, Högskolan Dalarna, Högskolan i Gävle
Funders
Vinnova, Region Dalarna, Region Gävleborg, Region Värmland
Coordinators
Project members
