What is Zero4?

Zero4 is a research and innovation collaboration and ecosystem led by Konecranes. We are bringing together ecosystem partners, universities, research institutes, and customers to revolutionize material flows.

Key figures

80

Partners currently in the ecosystem

50

M€, Invested to Zero4 project partnerships by Business Finland

12

Co-funded projects currently ongoing

News & Events

Explore our past events and discover what’s coming up next.

Humanoid robot at Konecranes

Exploring the future of human–machine collaboration

Konecranes and Business Finland organized Robotics Day, a discussion and networking event to discuss the evolving robotics landscape. The event brought together around 100 participants, including researchers, SMEs, and representatives from large corporations, all eager to explore the future of human–machine collaboration. 

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Zero4 Symposium participants in Hyvinkää

Innovation and collaboration take center stage at Zero4 Symposium

Konecranes brought together industry leaders, academics, and innovators to explore the future of intralogistics at the program event in Hyvinkää. Held at Konecranes Headquarters, the Symposium attracted approximately 100 attendees from different organizations, universities, and research institutions.

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material handling solutions of the future woman working laptop

How to unlock industrial productivity in a sustainable way?

Industrial productivity growth has slowed down in developed countries in the past years, reflecting on both national economies and export. The world not only faces the challenge of stagnating industrial productivity, but also rising energy needs, resource consumption, and emissions. Businesses have a central role in solving this challenge. 

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