Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Advanced Manufacturing at the University of Twente, which provides research support for manufacturing industry in the East of the Netherlands, is expanding its efforts this week. Today the new facility opened: the Advanced Manufacturing Centre (AMC) on Kennispark next to the university in Enschede. The AMC is open for business and will offer manufacturers the opportunity to experience and explore future possibilities towards implementing smart industry solutions.
The AMC provides a unique platform in the Netherlands where companies can test out ideas and alternatives so that they can be provided with the best possible information before committing to significant investments. This is particularly important for small businesses who cannot afford to undertake their own research and development.
The venue is built around two major demonstrators, one based around the metal 3D printing process chain and the other based around a reconfigurable, modular, assembly process. Both are highly automated and supported by sophisticated digital twins driven by real-time data.