MADE - Manufacturing Academy of Denmark

Overview

MADE – Manufacturing Academy of Denmark was launched as an independent association in 2014 by Danish companies, universities, RTOs, various associations and public and private funds. More than 140 members have now joined the association MADE, including 100 SMEs. MADE aims to facilitate the development of innovative world-class manufacturing solutions in Danish industry, enabling Denmark to compete globally and create employment within Denmark. MADE achieves its goals through the development of strategic partnerships between research institutes, RTOs and industry. MADE strives to support and strengthen the manufacturing industry in Denmark through the implementation of state-of-the-art manufacturing technology via applied industrial research projects, a range of various innovative activities throughout the year, and educational initiatives. MADE has two main platforms where industrial and academic partners work together: 1. MADE SPIR (Strategic Platform for Innovation and Research) which aims to develop and implement Advanced Manufacturing technologies and strengthen the Danish manufacturing ecosystem (suppliers, end user companies, research-focused and educational institutions) 2. MADE Digital which is a platform centered around research and innovation that aims at developing a Danish approach to Industry 4.0. An approach that retains a focus on the many SMEs in Denmark. MADE also aims at positioning and representing Denmark in international platform collaborations. This international representation is made possible through the successful cooperation that is already established nationally between the many partners in MADE. MADE is thus a one-stop shop for Danish and international companies and institutions that use MADE as bridge builder and matchmaker in various EU initiatives. MADE also uses the European network to identify new initiatives that match Danish interests, Danish research and innovation competencies and simultaneously creates strong links to industrial partners. Examples of MADE’s international collaborative engagements are: Horizon2020 and Eureka projects, The IMPACT Growth and I4MS Go-to-Market (SMEs+start-ups focus), Added Value Manufacturing KIC and International associations and networks such as EFFRA, Automation valley (Nürnberg), and North Production R&I Forum Digital technologies.