LAUDS Factories

📢 Attention entrepreneurs, designers, makers, artists, innovators! LAUDS open call is out! Check the call page on lauds.eu. Are you working on sustainable productions and green solutions? Participate to the Open Call 1 and be part of the EU-funded aiming to building a greener future in Europe. – Participation Artists/creative individuals and technology providers to collaborate on experiments enhancing LAUDS factories' usability and addressing challenges in mobility, energy, and agriculture/food production sectors – Submission Proposals must be submitted by 29 July 2024 at 17:00 (CET) – Prize 240.000 EUR to support at least 6 experiments collaborating with LAUDS Factories Additional Information on lauds.eu for further information and guidance lauds.opencall@inova.business #LAUDSOpenCall #SustainableManufacturing #EUProject

🌍 Help Us Shape the Future of Local Sustainable Production! 🛠️🌱 At the LAUDS Project, we’re reimagining how essential products in energy, mobility, and agriculture/food are created—locally and sustainably. Our Local Accessible Urban Digital Sustainable Factories aim to empower communities with cutting-edge, small-scale manufacturing solutions. Now, we need YOUR voice! We’re launching a public voting campaign to identify the most pressing challenges we should address. Is it renewable energy innovations, smarter urban mobility, or sustainable food production? You decide! 💡 Why participate? Your vote directly influences the priorities of a groundbreaking initiative that’s shaping a more sustainable and resilient future for cities and communities worldwide. 📢 How to join: 👉 Cast your vote here: https://lnkd.in/dSmBhffp 👉 Share your ideas and help us spread the word! 👉 Deadline: 04 March 2025 Let’s work together to build a future where local solutions drive global impact. 💪 #Sustainability #Innovation #LocalProduction #Energy #Mobility #Agriculture #FutureOfManufacturing #VoteNow #EUProject

📖LAUDS quotes aims to inform about sustainable urban manufacturing thanks to the extensive literature retrieved from our team📖 “Circular economy ideals may encourage the making (and re-making) of goods closer to where they are consumed. While consumer trends like just-in-time production of clothing could bring manufacturing closer to home.” Cities of Making (2018). City Report. #LAUDSFactories #LAUDSquotes #SustainableManufacturing #Innovation #EUProject 

Introducing the next project selected in the LAUDS Factory open call: “The My(ne)stery of Matter - An Open Source Mobile Recycling Lab for the Masses”. This project tackles the growing issue of textile waste by taking recycling directly to communities. The “Flying Lab” a mobile recycling unit, empowers people to sort, recycle, and redesign textiles on-site. Equipped with open-source machines, this innovative initiative transforms waste into useful products like bioplastic sheets, custom yarns, and even furniture! The project will be driven by the team composed by Sarah Prien and HILO Textiles (founded by Sara Diaz Rodriguez), combining technical expertise and creative ingenuity, counting with the support of Marion Koelle, Kitty Lysenko and Julia Schmitz. In collaboration with Maker-V10, the project will explore distributed recycling systems and sustainable design, making a tangible impact across Copenhagen neighborhoods. Together, we'll build new models for circular economies and community empowerment. Stay tuned for updates as we unravel the fabric of innovation! 🌍 #TextileRecycling #CircularEconomy #SustainableDesign #CommunityEmpowerment #GreenInnovation

📖LAUDS quotes aims to inform about sustainable urban manufacturing thanks to the extensive literature retrieved from our team📖 “Factories in urban areas are usually associated with negative impacts on their urban environments. However, latest production technology can produce fewer emissions and enables factories to fit in cities by being small and with low or zero emissions.” Christoph Herrmann, Max Juraschek, Peter Burggräf, Sami Kara (2020). Urban Factories: Identifying Products for Production in Cities. #LAUDSFactories #LAUDSquotes #SustainableManufacturing #Innovation #EUProject 

We are delighted to announce “Verdant Ascent: Inclusive Vertical 3D-Printed Garden for Communities” as one of the winners of LAUDS Factory's open call! This project will blend innovation and sustainability to create modular vertical gardens using recycled PLA and advanced aeroponic technology. The team consisting of SuperForma represented by Andrea Elena Febres Medina and Simone Fanciullacci Studio, with the support of FabCity Hamburg, will design a system adaptable to urban spaces, bringing nature to balconies, offices and communal areas while ensuring inclusivity for users of all abilities. With its unique combination of functionality and aesthetics, Verdant Ascent is set to redefine urban farming, promoting sustainable food production and greener, more inclusive communities. Stay tuned for updates on how these creative minds shape urban agriculture! 🌱 #UrbanFarming #VerticalGardening #UrbanSustainability

We’re excited to announce the selection of “AERO: Energy-Saving Air Cleaner Made of Recycled Plastic for Operational Use” as part of the LAUDS Factory open call! This project tackles a critical issue: air pollution by fine particles. Using an innovative gas-liquid amalgam filtration process, AERO efficiently removes fine particles from the air while conserving energy by recycling purified air back indoors. Crafted with sustainability at its core, the device will feature 3D-printed components made from recycled plastic. This initiative is led by the team composed by Damien Weber from Nanotec Filter and Théo FINCK who will ensure the project meets the needs of real-world users. In collaboration with Université de Lorraine, the team will develop and test this innovative solution to ensure its effectiveness, functionality, and ergonomic design. This initiative aims to create healthier work environments while establishing a sustainable model for air filtration systems across Europe. Stay tuned as we clear the path to cleaner air and sustainable innovation! ✨ #SustainableInnovation #CleanAir #Nanotechnology #GreenDesign

📖LAUDS quotes aims to inform about sustainable urban manufacturing thanks to the extensive literature retrieved from our team📖 “Cities have a large environmental impact—they consume 60–80% of natural resources globally, produce 50% of global waste, and 75% of greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing emissions and waste will be a major challenge for cities, and in recent years, transitioning to a circular economy has been proposed by policy makers as a potential solution.” Tanya Tsui, David Peck, Bob Geldermans and Arjan van Timmeren (2020). The Role of Urban Manufacturing for a Circular Economy in Cities. #LAUDSFactories #LAUDSquotes #SustainableManufacturing #Innovation #EUProject 

We’re thrilled to reveal one of the winners of the first LAUDS Factory Open Call “Redesigning Gardens in the Air”! This innovative project reimagines vertical gardening by transforming building facades into vibrant, self-sustaining green spaces. By utilizing excess water from air conditioning units to nourish plants, it enhances urban aesthetics and biodiversity while promoting community involvement in managing these urban prostheses. The project will be carried out by the team led by José María Sánchez-Laulhé from Tejares Once and composed by Fab Lab Sevilla, Nomad Garden, and Ecosistema41, bringing together expertise in architecture, fabrication, and urban ecology. As part of the collaboration with Maker-V10, the team will refine their prototypes using advanced techniques in textiles, electronics, and wood fabrication. Together, we aim to create a sustainable model that bridges design, architecture, and local ecosystems. Stay tuned for updates as this hybrid team brings nature to new heights! 🌿 #GreenSpaces #InnovativeArchitecture #SustainableFuture #UrbanEcology

We’re excited to introduce “Human-Centric Energy Management System (EnMS) Design and Implementation”, a winner of the LAUDS Factory open call! This groundbreaking project, in collaboration with Fab City Hamburg, integrates AI-driven energy optimization with innovative artistic elements. The system will visualize energy usage, engage users with gamification, and enhance factory environments with sensor-supported feedback designs. The project will be developed by the team composed by Umut Ogur (Project Coordinator), Sebla Harnuboglu Ogur (Art Team Leader), Mohamad Jarad (Software Developer), Baris Atay (Software Developer), Egemen Kaan Duman (Game Designer), Gizem Gunbay Buyukada (Visual Artist), blending technical and creative expertise. By combining technology and creativity, this initiative is set to redefine how factories optimize resources while prioritizing worker well-being and sustainability. Stay connected for more updates as we bring innovation and energy efficiency to life! 🌟 #GreenInnovation #FactoryDesign #ResourceEfficiency #EnergyManagement