Smart industricenter is a regional platform in Värmland that offers workshops, seminars, and courses on automation, additive manufacturing, robotics, and AI for local manufacturing firms. By providing hands‑on access to equipment, organized networking events, site visits, and tailored consulting, it helps small and medium‑sized companies evaluate and implement advanced technologies to improve their competitiveness.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Companies in Värmland often lack local access to hands‑on training, networking, and expert guidance for adopting advanced technologies such as automation, additive manufacturing, and AI, which hampers their ability to stay competitive.
Solution
Smart industricenter provides a regional platform that delivers workshops, seminars, and courses focused on automation, 3D‑printing, robotics, and artificial intelligence. By partnering with industry leaders, educational institutions, and public agencies, it offers practical, on‑site training and facilitates collaboration through focus groups and networking events. The centre also coordinates visits to technology firms and hosts expos that showcase emerging manufacturing methods. Participants receive direct exposure to equipment, expert instruction, and peer discussion, enabling them to evaluate and implement new technologies within their own operations. Ongoing support is offered through tailored consulting and connections to a network of technology partners.
Target Audience
Primary customers are small and medium‑sized manufacturing and engineering companies in Hagfors and the wider Värmland region seeking to adopt automation, 3D‑printing, or AI technologies.
Features
- Structured workshops and seminars on automation, additive manufacturing, robotics, and AI delivered by partner experts
- Hands‑on access to industrial equipment such as Formlabs SLA 3D printers and robotic systems during training sessions
- Organized focus groups and networking forums that connect local firms with technology providers and research institutions
- Coordination of site visits to advanced manufacturers (e.g., Uvån Hagfors Teknologi, Uddeholm) for real‑world insight
- Annual industry expos (e.g., Smart industriEXPO) featuring demonstrations, lectures, and vendor exhibitions
- Customized consulting to match specific technology needs with appropriate partner solutions