Are you involved in the wind energy supply chain, for example, in the manufacturing of turbine components? Are you developing technologies that could transform how wind turbines and wind farms are designed, manufactured, monitored and maintained?
The wind energy sector is entering a new phase of industrialisation. Larger turbines, increasing production volumes, cost pressures, labour shortages, supply chain challenges, and sustainability requirements are creating new demands on manufacturing. At the same time, breakthroughs in digitalisation, robotics, advanced materials and artificial intelligence are opening up entirely new possibilities.
To explore these opportunities, TNO is bringing together component suppliers, technology developers, automation experts, researchers and innovation leaders for an interactive workshop focused on the future of wind turbine manufacturing.
The objective is simple: to connect industrial challenges with emerging technologies and identify opportunities for future collaboration and innovation.
Featured Technologies & Innovation Cases
During the workshop, TNO experts and industry innovators will present concrete examples of technologies with the potential to transform the wind energy supply chain, including:
Topics will include manufacturing digital twins, industrial AI, advanced composites, robotics, additive manufacturing and other technologies that can help increase productivity, sustainability and competitiveness across the wind energy supply chain.
Smart Factories & Manufacturing Digital Twins
How can manufacturers create a real-time digital representation of their production environment? Topics include manufacturing digital twins, smart data integration, AI-driven production optimisation, predictive manufacturing and advanced quality control.
Advanced Composite Materials
New material concepts can reduce environmental impact while maintaining performance and manufacturability. Examples include bamboo-fibre composites, thermoplastic composites, and other innovative materials for future wind turbine components.
Robotics, Automation & Industrial AI
Technologies enabling scalable, flexible and cost-effective manufacturing, including autonomous manufacturing systems, robotics, AI-assisted inspection and automated quality assurance.
Additive Manufacturing & Future Production Concepts
Innovations in large-scale 3D printing, rapid tooling, flexible manufacturing and new production concepts that can accelerate industrialisation of the wind energy supply chain.
Key Discussion Question
What innovations do we need to develop to maintain a strong and competitive wind energy supply chain towards 2035?
Why Participate?
The workshop provides an opportunity to:
- Learn about emerging technologies relevant to wind manufacturing
- Share your own innovation challenges and priorities
- Take part in a dedicated pitching session to bring forward your innovative idea
- Connect with technology developers, OEMs and suppliers
- Discover opportunities for improving productivity, quality, sustainability and flexibility
- Contribute to future Dutch and European innovation programmes
Who Should Attend?
We welcome participants from:
- Wind turbine OEMs
- Blade, tower and nacelle manufacturers
- Component suppliers
- Composite manufacturers
- Manufacturing and automation companies
- Robotics and AI providers
- Digital twin and software companies
- Materials and additive manufacturing companies
- Inspection and sensing technology developers
- R&D institutes and universities
Whether you are developing manufacturing technologies or scaling wind energy production, this workshop will help connect challenges with solutions and create opportunities for future collaboration.
Workshop Details
Date: 30 September 2026
Time: 09:30–15:00 – programme starts at 10:00
Location: Energy Cave, At the Park, Kessler Park 1, Rijswijk
Organised by: TNO
Participation: Free of charge, by invitation only
Join Us
We are looking for participants who are willing to look beyond today's manufacturing processes and help shape what wind turbine manufacturing could look like in the next 5–10 years.
If you are interested in participating, please send an email to Lesly.barton@tno.nl before 20 September 2026
Indicate whether you want to give a short pitch during the meeting.
