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. 

Zero4 Symposium participants in Hyvinkää
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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.

material handling solutions of the future woman working laptop
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How to unlock industrial productivity in a sustainable way?

In recent years, industrial productivity growth has slowed down in developed countries, reflecting vastly 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.

Competitive advantage in manufacturing through integration

Finnish manufacturers are spearheading collaboration towards accelerated growth through the Deepening Integration in Manufacturing (DIM) project. 

The three-year project addresses the dual challenges of green and digital transformation by fostering a community-driven innovation ecosystem. 

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Cranes, robots, and humans working together

The Mixed Fleet research project accelerates the adoption of automation. At Konecranes' factory, overhead cranes and AGVs transport materials in seamless coordination. At the same time, people and the Spot robot dog work safely alongside them. 

The demonstration, jointly executed by Konecranes, Navitec Systems, and VTT, offers a glimpse into the factories of the future, where different machines and humans collaborate effortlessly. 

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HiFive project developing the future of industrial work

Business Finland funded joint development project “Meaningful industrial work in hybrid human-technology-AI teams” (HiFive) has kicked off. The aim of the project is to design and create future industrial workplaces, where people, machines, and AI work seamlessly together.

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Konecranes' Zero4 program to receive 70 M€ from Business Finland

Konecranes today launched its new Zero4 research and innovation program to improve the industrial productivity and competitiveness of Finnish companies. 

Business Finland has granted EUR 70 million to Zero4, part of its broader “Veturi” program that aims to significantly boost research, development and innovation activities in Finland and create hundreds of new jobs in the coming years. 

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