EURAMET’s European Metrology Network for Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced manufacturing has been identified by the European Commission as one of the key enabling technologies (KET). These KETs are predicted to increase industrial innovation by addressing societal challenges and creating innovative and sustainable economies. Developments in the field of advanced manufacturing are progressing rapidly, particularly accelerated by digitalisation technologies, demanding appropriate evaluation methods, measuring devices, guidelines and standards for quality control of manufacturing processes and products in multiple industries. The metrology needs of these industry sectors are regularly surveyed on workshops by the European Metrology Network (EMN) and prioritised according to the advice of the EMN’s Stakeholder Council, which is currently consisting of 13 industry representatives. These metrology needs are published in the Strategic Research Agenda (SRA) and are regularly revised to address the most recent metrology requirements in the field of advanced manufacturing. The SRA serves as a guide for decision-makers from industry and politics, and scientists who apply for funding of their research. This article introduces the purpose of the SRA and a new approach for a planned ongoing survey of stakeholder needs on the EMN website.