3D printing is in our DNA: AM program paved the way for further growth at Carmo
With a development program supported by Danish AM Hub, Carmo stepped confidently into the future. The implementation of Additive Manufacturing (AM) complements the plastic company’s core services and opens new strategic opportunities.
Industrial-scale 3D printing or Rapid Prototypes with the right materials? The possibilities of 3D printing offer a bright future for companies willing to challenge entrenched workflows. Carmo has experienced firsthand how new technology can revolutionize processes. This transformation began when Carmo partnered with the tech fund Danish AM Hub to integrate Additive Manufacturing into its operations.
– “The AM program with Danish AM Hub allowed us to see the company from a fresh perspective, and the process made us think about how technology can supplement or disrupt our workflows. With 3D printing, we’ve gained a strategic advantage that enables more flexible production and has paved the way for new growth areas. In this way, 3D printing has become part of the company’s DNA.”
Claus Ishøy, CEO at Carmo A/S
A cornerstone of Carmo’s production is Rapid Prototyping, where we can now produce prototypes by combining 3D printing and injection molding in just one to two days – a process that previously took two to six weeks.
Paving the way for AM integration in Denmark
The success of this new technology benefits more than just Carmo. Danish AM Hub, involved from the very start, views the collaboration as a textbook example of successful implementation and utilization of Additive Manufacturing in production.
– “The project has been educational in showing how AM can be incorporated both strategically and operationally within a business. The technology cannot stand alone as a tool to streamline production; it must be integrated into a broader strategy for business development. Companies need to tackle challenges in completely new ways.”
Frank R. Lorentzen, CEO at Danish AM Hub
Green ambitions
In an era of increased focus on ESG and sustainable production, AM offers significant potential for a greener transition. At Carmo, a participant in the UN’s Science-Based Targets initiative, the goal is to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030.
– “AM fundamentally helps us streamline and reduce waste in production. At the same time, the technology allows us to better estimate our CO2 emissions, enabling the development of alternative, significantly lower-emission solutions. We’ve even developed a CO2 calculator for this purpose.”
Claus Ishøy, CEO at Carmo A/S
Consultants at Danish AM Hub also see a bright, sustainable future for Danish AM production companies.
– “Denmark is currently a frontrunner in the Nordics when it comes to integrating sustainability into AM practices, and we must maintain that leadership position. We hope Carmo’s success will inspire more SMEs and startups in Denmark to experiment with these innovative technologies in the future.”
Frank R. Lorentzen, CEO at Danish AM Hub