Innovative technologies can dramatically change the future of manufacturing. In particular, these technologies improve agility of world-wide supply chains.
Taylor-made equipment produced by Additive Manufacturing Technologies enables new approaches to manufacturing in the future (--> Additive Manufacturing).
Modular Production adds flexibility and agility to manufacturing. The EU-project "F3-Factory" has demonstrated this approach successfully (--> Modular Factories)
Linking Modular Production, Additive Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 opens up significant opportunities for a more sustainable future (--> IoT Manufacturing Approach).
Fuel Cells to generate power and heat represent an interesting option for a sustainable, hydrogen-based energy system (--> Fuel Cell).
Application of these technology concepts in various areas will lead to new - sometimes even disruptive - solution.
The application of Modular Design Concepts to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing is demonstrated for Personalized Medicine.
Fuel Cells can be used in Decentralized Energy Systems for Housing Application. During a transition phase the fuel cells could be fed with methane gas, later green hydrogen would replace methane.