How do we engineer systems, products and processes for a dynamic world?
Overview
Welcome to the seminar and workshop on the future of manufacturing
How can industry prepare for tomorrow’s challenges – and what role can research collaborations play in driving industrial transformation?
Swedish and European research is intensifying to maintain a strong position in science and technology. Research contributes new knowledge, skills, and ways of working that make a difference when applied in practice.
A central question we ask is:
How do we need to act in a world that is changing faster than ever?
Background
This event is part of the pre-study project DRIVE PR, within the framework of Vinnova’s programme Advanced Digitalisation. The project explores how risk, variation, and uncertainty can be managed more effectively through digital tools and infrastructure.
The goal is to develop a shared vision and a proposal for a larger national project planned for the period 2026–2032.
Who should participate
The seminar is open to everyone who wants to contribute to the design of strategic initiatives within Sweden’s innovation programmes. We welcome your knowledge, ideas, and experiences from working with product development and production.
If you see a need for change – driven by both threats and opportunities – this is an occasion to discuss how industry and academia can address these together.
Organisers
Chalmers University of Technology together with Advanced Digitalisation, Product Development Academy, Swedish Production Academy, Net Zero Industry, Wingquist Laboratory, Design Society and SIG PM.
Venue and time
Chalmers Johanneberg, Virtual Development Laboratory, Chalmers Tvärgata 4C, Gothenburg
8 September 2025, 09:30–17:00
9 September 2025, 08:30–15:00
Contact person: Professor Ola Isaksson, tel. +46 (0)31 772 82 02
Programme 8 Sep
09:30 Coffee/tea
10:00 Introduction and information from Vinnova’s Impact Innovation: Advanced Digitalisering, NetZero Industry och DRIVE PR (pre-study within Advanced Digitalisation)
10:30 Keynote: Professor John Clarkson, Cambridge University.
Engineering Better Engineers: Reflections on the development of a systems approach to engineering that has been applied from healthcare improvement to policy development more recently to innovation and engineering.
11:15 Industrial inputs (representatives from Wingquist industry partners) and introduction to the afternoon.
12:00 Lunch
13:00–17:00 Workshop: How do we reach the goals and visions for an innovative Swedish and European manufacturing industry 2040?
17:00 Networking with light refreshments.
Programme – 9 September
08:30 Coffee/tea
09:00 Summary and feedback from Day 1.
09:30 Group work on how to build on the insights and shape vision and strategy for continued work within DRIVE PR. We will also discuss how collaboration between industry and academia needs to be developed to make a difference.
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Summary and plan for continued work.
14:30 Closing with coffee.
NOTE: Short registration time – see above!
Accommodation
There are plenty of accommodation options in Gothenburg, including a wide range of both hotels and hostels. Listed below are some examples of hotels close to Chalmers Campus Johanneberg.
The hotels listed above are only a few of the multiple accommodation options in Gothenburg.
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Ola Isaksson
- Full Professor, Product Development, Mechanical Engineering
Ola Isaksson
- Full Professor, Product Development, Mechanical Engineering
