About us

MAKE is an industry driven open ecosystem launched in June 2024 by 16 founding industry partners and Technology industries of Finland with the goal to involve all stakeholders throughout the industrial value chain to network, share knowledge and solve shared challenges, drive manufacturing innovation and growth.

The ecosystem´s mission is to maximize the global competitiveness of the Finnish manufacturing industry.

Through collaboration across the value chain MAKE
brings positive impact on global customers and the Finnish society, now and in the future.

Building the Future
of the Manufacturing Industry, Together!

Strength in collaborative development.

”All companies interested in the development of manufacturing are welcome to join. There is strength in collaborative development, and in the future, more and more experts from different companies will have the opportunity to learn from each other and enhance the capabilities and competitiveness of Finnish manufacturing industry”

Juha Päivike, Director, Logistics Chain & Ecosystems, Wärtsilä and Chair of the Board, Make in Finland

MAKE in Finland Expert Networks

Expert networks (ExNets) offer a forum where different company experts from all organisation levels can collaborate closely with one another. Each expert network offers opportunities to share and learn best practices from peer professionals, plan co-development & innovation actions together, and receive support for competence development and influencing activities.

ExNet 1

Machining, Manufacturing and Materials

Develop and optimize machining and manufacturing processes, improve productivity and quality, and manage material usage efficiently.

ExNet 2

Design, Assembly, Quality and Logistics
Develop a wide range of operations and strategies related to product and service design, assembly and quality processes, efficient management of materials and finished products, as well as logistics.

ExNet 3

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and sustainability
Enhance and develop both strategically and operationally themes related to HSE (health, safety, and environment) and sustainability.

ExNet 4

Data Driven Manufacturing
Explore and develop the enhancement and optimization of manufacturing processes by utilizing data and advanced technologies.
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MAKE is first and foremost a community of partners.

Our ecosystem unites from large to small and medium-sized manufacturers, alongside with service providers.

Through its large portfolio of activities, it provides a strong collaboration platform for

  • Expertise and knowledge sharing,

  • Co-development & innovation,

  • Competence development and

  • Strategic influencing.

It creates an environment where sustainable growth accelerates and innovation flourishes.

By working as one, we amplify the impact for each partner and elevate the Finnish manufacturing sector.