The EEIP team brought the DMaaST project to the World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) 2026 in Wels, Austria, engaging with industry leaders, policymakers, researchers and innovation stakeholders on the future of sustainable manufacturing and industrial resilience.
As one of Europe’s leading conferences on energy efficiency, renewable energy and industrial decarbonisation, World Sustainable Energy Days provided an ideal platform to present DMaaST’s vision for a more connected, flexible and sustainable manufacturing ecosystem.
Bringing Manufacturing-as-a-Service to World Sustainable Energy Days
DMaaST is developing an innovative Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS) framework that enables companies to access manufacturing capabilities, digital services and decision-support tools through collaborative industrial ecosystems.
At WSED 2026, EEIP presented how the project combines digital twins, interoperable data spaces, artificial intelligence and sustainability assessment tools to strengthen manufacturing resilience and improve resource efficiency across Europe.
The project attracted interest from participants working on industrial digitalisation, circular economy solutions and energy transition initiatives, highlighting the growing importance of digital technologies in supporting Europe’s industrial competitiveness.
Why Sustainable Manufacturing Matters
European manufacturers face increasing pressure to reduce emissions, optimise resource use and adapt to rapidly changing market conditions. At the same time, geopolitical uncertainties and supply chain disruptions have demonstrated the need for more resilient industrial ecosystems.
DMaaST addresses these challenges by creating a digital platform that enables manufacturers to collaborate more effectively, share resources and make data-driven decisions.
Through Manufacturing-as-a-Service approaches, companies can access capabilities when needed, improve asset utilisation and reduce inefficiencies across value chains. This creates opportunities for more sustainable production while strengthening competitiveness.
Connecting with Stakeholders at WSED 2026
Representing EEIP at the event, Irene and Olatz engaged with conference participants throughout the week, discussing the role of digital innovation in accelerating Europe’s green and digital transition.
The DMaaST poster presentation generated valuable discussions around:
- Manufacturing-as-a-Service business models
- Industrial digital twins
- Data interoperability
- Sustainability assessment methodologies
- Industrial resilience and competitiveness
- Resource efficiency and circularity
These exchanges provided an opportunity to connect the project with a wider community of stakeholders working towards a more sustainable European industry.
Supporting Europe’s Twin Transition
The discussions at WSED reinforced a key message: achieving Europe’s climate and competitiveness goals requires both digital and green transformation.
Projects such as DMaaST demonstrate how advanced digital tools can help manufacturers improve operational efficiency, reduce environmental impacts and respond more effectively to changing market conditions.
By combining technological innovation with practical industrial applications, DMaaST contributes to the development of a smarter, more resilient and more sustainable manufacturing sector.
Continuing the Journey
As communication and dissemination partner in the project, EEIP will continue promoting DMaaST results and engaging stakeholders across Europe. Events such as World Sustainable Energy Days play an important role in connecting innovation projects with industry needs, fostering collaboration and accelerating the uptake of new solutions.
The conversations held in Wels demonstrated the strong interest in Manufacturing-as-a-Service and digital manufacturing innovation, confirming the relevance of DMaaST’s mission to strengthen European manufacturing ecosystems for the future.
DMaaST (Innovative Modelling and Assessment Capabilities Through MaaS for Manufacturing Ecosystem Resiliency) is funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe Grant Agreement No. 101138648.
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