The Belgian lighting industry has not been spared from global developments in production process digitisation and innovation. As competition increases, companies need to stand out for their innovation, attractive designs and production processes that allow the manufacture of cost-effective, smaller and personalised lighting solutions. The required technology, such as 3D printing, laser texturing, high-precision machining and cobot-assisted assembly was once uncharted territory for many manufacturers. Groen Licht Vlaanderen, the VLAIO cluster that represents the lighting industry, approached Sirris with the following simple request: to ensure lighting industry companies are aware of these technologies and are supported when they start implementing them.
