On the 20th and 21st of June, the Center of Maritime Technologies e.V., CFK Valley e.V., the European Factories of the Future Research Association (EFFRA), and the Fraunhofer Application Center for Large Structures in Production Technology (Fraunhofer AGP) organized a workshop around the theme of materials and production innovation in the Maritime Industry. LEITAT actively participated in this workshop to exchange ideas and learn about recent developments in the field.
The European Maritime Industry is a leading developer and producer of highly complex, one-off products. European-built ships and offshore structures are “XXL” products that have to perform challenging missions, thereby withstanding harsh and hazardous environments. To maintain and extend its market position, system integrators and producers constantly need to adopt and apply the latest technology.
At the same time, Europe is home to various key technology providers that offer high-end solutions for manufacturing technology, production management, and material sciences. The ongoing dynamic development in various disciplines (e.g., additive manufacturing, automation, Industrie 4.0, smart materials) is generating a wealth of opportunities for innovation in production.
The workshop brought together key technology providers and their potential end users, providing an opportunity to initiate cooperation. Shipyards and their partners introduced successful innovation measures already implemented. This part of the program included a guided tour of Meyer Werft, one of the leading European shipyards. Technology providers presented mature technologies that have a high potential to further improve the leading position of Europe’s maritime industry. Opportunities were given to initiate cooperation, discussions, and networking.
Among the speakers were presenters from European shipyards, material research networks, production equipment manufacturers, and research institutes.
