Transform your operations for the future of production

You develop how you produce, with new methods, flows and ways of working that actually work in your reality.

It's relevant when your current processes no longer deliver the efficiency or quality you need, or when you want to prepare production for new products, materials or volumes. You leave with a concrete plan for how production can be developed and which steps will have the greatest impact.

You want to see real leverage from digitalisation and AI, not just streamline what already exists but take the business to a new level.

It's relevant when you want to take the next step in digitalisation but are unsure where to start or how to ensure the investment delivers results. We help you find the right solutions for your business and make sure they're actually used.

Increased competition, skills shortages and higher production demands mean more and more manufacturing companies see automation as the next step. But the right automation isn't about streamlining what you already do, it's about changing how you produce. It could be robot cells taking over heavy or repetitive tasks, collaborative robots supporting operators, or AGV systems streamlining material flows.

It's relevant when you know you need to take your production to the next level but aren't sure where to start or what's actually profitable. We help you identify the right level of automation and robotics and implement it in a way that strengthens competitiveness over time.

You get a production environment built around people, with sustainable ways of working, safer environments and operators equipped for new technology.

It's relevant when you want to reduce risks, improve the work environment or develop how operators work with new technology. We combine knowledge of production technology and human factors and work together with you to build a resilient and safe work environment that holds up over time.

You build the ability to think differently and drive change systematically, from idea to actual change across the whole organisation.

It's relevant when change initiatives get started but never land, or when you know you need to transform but aren't sure how to take it from strategy to reality. We help you put structure, governance and buy-in in place.

You design products and flows for remanufacturing, recycling and extended lifespan, creating the conditions for new business models.

It's relevant when you want to reduce material consumption, find new ways to create value from what would otherwise become waste, or shift towards more circular flows. We help you analyse the full lifecycle and identify where the biggest gains lie, both environmentally and commercially.

You strengthen your supply chains and reduce vulnerability to disruptions and increased preparedness requirements.

It's relevant when you want to understand your dependencies or adapt to increased requirements for preparedness and supply security. We help you map vulnerabilities, prioritise actions and build a more robust value chain.

You transform production as conditions change, new materials, new processes or new market requirements.

It's relevant when regulatory changes, new customer requirements or material availability mean your production needs to adapt. We help you understand the implications and carry out the transformation without losing production capability.

You create the conditions for your organisation to sustain and drive change over time.

It's relevant when new technology or new ways of working struggle to take hold in the organisation. We help you build the knowledge and engagement needed for change to stick.

How do we know if we need to rethink or just improve what we already do?

If you keep improving but the results don't follow, or if conditions have changed due to new technology, new requirements or new competitors, it's often a sign that optimisation isn't enough. That may be the time to think differently.

How do we know if we're ready for automation or AI?

You don't need to be ready, that's exactly what we help you find out. We start by understanding your current situation, identifying where the potential lies and what's actually profitable before you invest.

Where do you start when everything feels like it needs to change?

Not everything needs to change at once, and not everything should change. We help you identify what will actually have the greatest impact and put together a plan to carry it out step by step.

How do you make sure the change actually takes hold in the organisation?

New technology and new ways of working often fail to stick because the human side gets overlooked. What's needed varies, sometimes it's training and buy-in, sometimes pilot projects, sometimes clearer ownership within the organisation. We always work with both the technical and the human side, and adapt our approach to your situation.

Can you help us if we don't know where we're going or what we should transform into?

Yes. Many transformations start exactly there. If the situation feels unclear, it's best to start by understanding what's actually going on, what's driving the problems and what needs to change. We help you take that step first.

What does working with RISE look like in practice?

We combine scientific grounding with practical experience from hundreds of industrial projects, which means we can both help you understand what actually works and implement it in your reality. How the collaboration looks is adapted to your situation, sometimes we provide support throughout the journey, sometimes we take on a defined assignment.

Can you help us with sensitive transformations involving total defence or supply security?

Yes, we work under confidentiality and with security clearance, which makes us a trusted partner even in transformations involving sensitive operations or supply-critical value chains.

Do you only work on large projects?

No, we work with everything from focused analyses and certifications to large-scale transformations. What matters isn't the size of the project but whether we can contribute something that actually makes a difference. If you're unsure what you need, get in touch and we'll talk.

Can you help us find funding for our project?

Yes, larger transformations often require resources that are difficult to free up from day-to-day operations. We help you find funding support that makes the transformation possible, whether through European, national or regional research and development programmes.