{"id":4225,"date":"2026-03-06T13:12:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T12:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/am-hub.dk\/cases\/heatflow-how-energy-efficiency-became-a-competitive-advantage\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T12:49:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T10:49:04","slug":"heatflow-how-energy-efficiency-became-a-competitive-advantage","status":"publish","type":"cases","link":"https:\/\/am-hub.dk\/en\/cases\/heatflow-how-energy-efficiency-became-a-competitive-advantage\/","title":{"rendered":"Heatflow: How energy efficiency became a competitive advantage"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Heatflow: How energy efficiency became a competitive advantage<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

A redesign in the engine room generated new revenue<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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From necessary cost to new revenue stream<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

What if a necessary cost could become a new source of revenue? Through a strategic redesign of a cooling system, it was possible to convert excess heat into district heating-while also improving efficiency, security of supply, and climate footprint. The case shows how additive manufacturing can be used as a lever for business development in existing facilities. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The case: Overview and context<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

At Heatflow, we looked where few people look: in the engine room. Where systems run reliably, year after year, without anyone seriously questioning whether they also create maximum value. The systems did their job-but they did not work strategically. <\/p>\n

The starting point for our collaboration was a classic design consisting of several assembled parts. It did its job, but left clear potential for improvement. The question was whether it was even possible to design our way out of the problem-and whether energy efficiency could be seen as something other than a necessary cost. The case is interesting because Heatflow succeeded in turning a technical constraint into a strategic asset. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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