Inaugural Lecture
Inaugural lecture: Professor David Bue Pedersen
DTU Construct is very pleased to invite you to join us in the celebration of the inaugural lecture of David Bue Pedersen
Machine Design and Advanced Manufacturing Systems
Abstract:
Denmark is celebrated for its high-quality manufacturing and contemporary, user-centered design, from iconic playware and life-changing pharmaceuticals and medical devices to renewable energy solutions. Yet, as digital transformation, sustainability demands, and accelerated development cycles reshape our industry, Denmark now faces a critical juncture where celebrated traditional practices fall short.
David Bue Pedersen's approach to Machine Design and Advanced Manufacturing Systems is rooted in a holistic, applied systems engineering method tailored to the Danish context, treating manufacturing process chains as systems of systems. This integrated foundation enables a much more effortless adoption of new technologies, processes, and data-driven methods, ensuring that industry remains innovative, adaptive, and competitive.
While Denmark leads in areas such as collaborative robotics, automation, and additive manufacturing, spurred by world-class clusters and dynamic research-industry partnerships, many enterprises still struggle to embrace emerging technologies. Factors such as a reluctance to adopt transformative change, skills shortages, and entrenched legacy processes and workflows persist. Despite strong problem-based learning and industry collaborations in universities, dedicated systems engineering programs are notably absent, leaving a crucial gap in education.
In this lecture, David Bue Pedersen will outline how integrating advanced research into both academia and industry can equip the next generation of Danish engineers with the skills needed to navigate complex, interconnected production systems. By adopting this dynamic approach, the tradition of meticulous craftsmanship and design excellence can be built upon, ensuring that Denmark remains a global leader in forward-thinking manufacturing for the future.
The lecture is followed by a reception from 4 pm to 5 pm, offering an opportunity to network and celebrate David's professorship.
To confirm your attendance, kindly register by 26 March 2025.
Contact
Helle Løvdal Buchardt Continuing Education Coordinator Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering helbu@dtu.dk