Digitalization & New Technologies

Many manufacturing and production plants are designed for continuous operations. This default setup is incompatible with leveraging the new energy demand flexibility markets. Therefore, reaping any benefits requires changes to manufacturing processes. What are the first steps?

The global energy market is experiencing a paradigm shift towards sustainable and decentralized solutions. Key drivers behind this transition are demand flexibility services that accrue significant financial benefits for energy-intensive industries, including manufacturing and processing.

Digitalization, the green transition and geopolitical drivers of change shape the operating environment for Etteplan and our customers.

The global battle against climate change also transforms the realm of energy. One novelty is the energy flexibility demand market, which can significantly benefit manufacturing industries. What exactly is happening, and what is the role of smart factories and Industry 5.0?

Warming climate and its global effects are visible and affect the operations of companies and organizations. The amount of greenhouse gas emissions that intensify the global warming, i.e. the carbon footprint, must be reduced in all sectors globally. Calculating the current state of carbon footprint (baseline) is vital for companies to understand how much emissions are caused from the operations, and which factors are causing the biggest carbon footprint. After calculating the baseline, actions for reductions can be planned by drawing up a climate roadmap.

Thanks to technological advancements in processors and printed, flexible electronics, wearable MedTech – devices that can be worn on the body for various health measurements – have become more and more available today. Due to changes in demographics and advancements in treatment, the demand for such devices is also growing fast.

Model-Based Definition (MBD) is a technique that replaces traditional 2D drawings with 3D models, allowing for greater efficiency, accuracy, and clarity in the manufacturing process. With MBD, product information is conveyed through the 3D model rather than separate drawings, annotations, and specifications.

In many cases, companies realize they lack suitable human resources in-house to manage their digital transformation ambitions. Etteplan’s premium service provides a new hassle-free and cost-efficient solution. Now you can get a top-level senior expert, for instance, to kick off and lead a green transition R&D development process.

Industry 5.0 is making its way to manufacturing, but manufacturers are still figuring out how to make the most out of their 4.0 transformation. This article covers the basic steps to kickstart efforts toward a more ethical, sustainable, and human-centric industry.