Ulrich Brorson

Keynote

Pioneering the Future: Manufacturing Innovation at Grundfos

Learn about Grundfos, the world's largest pump manufacturer, and their 80-year history of pioneering solutions for water and climate challenges. Discover how their Advanced Manufacturing Engineering group drives innovation to maintain a competitive advantage, focusing on core technologies, sustainable manufacturing, additive manufacturing, and digital transformation. Explore their systematic approach to innovation, from identifying challenges and developing solutions in collaboration with universities and startups, to successfully implementing projects with a 65% conversion rate. See examples of their innovative solutions, such as eliminating the need for washing processes in sheet metal bending and removing rare earth materials from motors for increased sustainability and supply chain resilience.