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In 1600, William Shakespeare focused on Denmark when writing Hamlet<\/em>, widely considered one of the most powerful and influential works of world literature. Today, additive manufacturing technology providers and manufacturers are focusing on Denmark as they rewrite the future of manufacturing. <\/p>\n

Danish AM Hub<\/a> aims to lead the way in using AM technology for sustainability by leveraging the country\u2019s renewable energy system.<\/p>\n

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And with a new investment of \u20ac5.4 million from the Danish Industry Foundation<\/a>, the Hub will drive innovation forward with AM experts and the many thousands of agile and innovative Danish small and medium-sized manufacturers.<\/p>\n

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Green Denmark<\/strong><\/p>\n

Denmark has been widely recognised as a pioneering country in the green transition. Experts from Yale and Columbia Universities refer to the country as leading the world on climate action in the newly released 2020 Environmental Performance Index<\/a> (EPI). The EPI<\/a> demonstrates Denmark\u2019s leadership through a number of examples of the green transition. <\/p>\n

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This includes facts such as Denmark\u2019s reduction in CO2 emissions and that 47% of electricity was sourced from wind power in 2019<\/a>. Researchers also highlight current plans to at least triple offshore wind capacity by 2030 through the construction of two energy islands with an initial capacity of 2 GW each, and Denmark\u2019s 70% reduction target by 2030 <\/a>enshrined in the new Climate Act. <\/p>\n

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The Danish green energy system has attracted major investments, best illustrated by tech giants\u2019 investments in data centres. Apple\u2019s massive data centre in Viborg is now online and will be supported by new wind energy investments<\/a>. Just before Christmas, Microsoft announced<\/a> the most significant investment in its 30-year history in Denmark, naming Copenhagen as the location for its next sustainable data centre region. Both centres will be powered by 100% Danish renewable energy. <\/p>\n

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AM for a Sustainable Future<\/strong><\/p>\n

Led by Danish AM Hub, the Danish renewable energy sector will now also play a key role in unlocking the sustainable potential of additive manufacturing.<\/p>\n

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\u201cEver since the Bronze Age, we have manufactured using moulds or milling methods. Additive is a new production method with huge potential to reduce material use, transport and waste,\u201d says Danish AM Hub CEO Frank Rosengreen Lorenzen. \u201cOne of the pitfalls, however, is the high energy consumption per part, which is why we need to deploy the technology in countries such as Denmark with a large share of renewable energy.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

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Just as some of the world\u2019s largest tech giants have focused their resources and investments on Denmark to leverage the Danish renewable energy system, major manufacturers and technology providers are now joining forces to unlock the sustainable potential of additive manufacturing.<\/p>\n

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Danish AM Hub Leading the Way<\/strong><\/p>\n

Already close to 50 organisations \u2014 from EOS and Stratasys to LEGO and Grundfos \u2014 are joining forces in the AM Hub to unlock the sustainable potential of additive manufacturing in Denmark, testing initiatives that can move sustainable production forward.<\/p>\n

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Partners and investors have been supporting the Danish AM Hub\u2019s objectives. The recent \u20ac5.4 million funding from the Danish Industry Foundation underscores the commitment across Denmark to the future of sustainable, advanced technology development and deployment. <\/p>\n

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Danish AM Hub is set to work with Danish experts and the many thousands of agile and innovative Danish small and medium-sized manufacturers to test a number of initiatives, including, among others:<\/p>\n