The centre will perform multidisciplinary research on next-generation manufacturing techniques. This will create a basis for the Norwegian goods manufacturing industry to compete in global markets.

Host institution: SINTEF

Research partners: NTNU

Company partners: Benteler Aluminium Systems Norway AS, Elko AS, Ekornes ASA, Hansen Protection AS,  Kongsberg Automotive AS, Nammo Raufoss AS, Pipelife Norge AS, Plasto AS,  Ragasco AS, Raufoss Technology AS, Teeness ASA, Volvo Aero Norge AS

Budget: NOK 160 million over eight years

Director/contact: Project Director Jan Ola Strandhagen
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Administration:
Janne I. Myran
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NORMAN will undertake continuous product development in areas that include: the vehicle, aviation and engineering industries; the food industry; electronics; defence; furniture manufacture; and textiles. Just as important as the products themselves are the manufacturing processes and the value chains that underlie them.

Each project will result in the production of a demo-version or prototype. NORMAN will share premises with SINTEF in Trondheim and will also have its own department in Raufoss Science Park.