Production and processes
Future Manufacturing Technologies – Manufuture
The manufacturing sector in Europe today faces intense and growing competitive pressure on several fronts. In the high-tech sector, other developed economies pose the greatest threat. In more mature traditional sectors, manufacturing is increasingly migrating to low-wage countries such as China and India. Moreover, additional challenges such as the shortening life cycle of enabling technologies, environmental and sustainability issues, the socio-economic environment and the regulatory climate put further pressure on European manufacturing.
Key documents
Vision Document - 2004
“MANUFUTURE – Assuring the Future of Manufacturing in Europe. A vision for 2020”
Strategic Research Agenda – 2006
“MANUFUTURE – Assuring the Future of Manufacturing In Europe. Strategic Research Agenda”
Last updated on: 2011-02-17