Danish AM Report 2021: Potential for a sustainable future

Mention 2020 and you inevitably mention the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 shaped most of the past year, creating increased awareness of AM technology as a powerful tool—even in times of crisis.

The acute demand for medical equipment activated, among other things, “Maker” movements, which 3D printed protective equipment and were able—with short response times—to deliver it to hospitals in need. In addition to hospitals, SMEs with global supply chains were severely affected by the crisis due to production shutdowns and logistical delays around the world. This created a need to produce locally instead, and AM technology is an obvious option here—something several Danish manufacturing companies also experienced and adopted.

Despite the pandemic, the green agenda remains important—if not more important. AM technology holds significant sustainable potential, which many Danish manufacturing companies have already experienced, but which many more must and will discover.
The link between AM and sustainability is close and highly relevant, and together with our ecosystem stakeholders, Dansk AM Hub has a role in highlighting this—especially to manufacturing companies. Therefore, we continuously launch initiatives with a focus on sustainability, so that the Danish ecosystem is developed around AM technology.

In addition, industrial metal 3D printing must be further developed. Metal AM opens up a wealth of new opportunities, but is not yet widespread among Danish manufacturing companies. However, several service providers and educational institutions have engaged in development projects in this area, enabling Danish companies to access knowledge about metal AM and test the technology.

Download the report below and read more about this. Here you can also get a status update on AM in Denmark and learn more about both AM developments in the past year and what Dansk AM Hub is looking ahead to in 2021.

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Download the Danish AM Report 2021:

Facts about the report

• Dansk AM Hub published the “Danish AM Report” for the first time in early 2019. This year’s report is the third in the series, which annually takes the pulse of developments within AM.
• The report is aimed at stakeholders in the Danish AM ecosystem as well as Danish manufacturing companies, especially SMEs.
• If you have any questions, please contact info@am-hub.dk.

About Dansk AM Hub

Dansk AM Hub is Denmark’s national focal point for Additive Manufacturing, with the aim of strengthening the competitiveness of Danish industry by promoting the use of Additive Manufacturing and 3D printing. There is a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises and the development of new business models that can lead to growth, innovation, and sustainable solutions.

Dansk AM Hub is initiated and developed by Industriens Fond.