Why Autonomous Factories Are Essential
Door Tech2B op Jan 14, 2025 12:40:50 PM
In the NXTGEN High Tech project, concepts for autonomous factories and supply chains are being developed, with digitalisation playing a key role. Smaller manufacturing companies will need to adapt as well, says Jeroen Broekhuijsen, CTO of Smart Industry at TNO. "If we all keep watchin …
Collaboration between Dutch TechZone and Tech2B: Strengthening Regional Procurement and Networking in the Industry
Door Tech2B op Sep 18, 2024 4:00:28 PM
In a joint effort to strengthen the regional economy, Dutch TechZone and the Collaborative Business Associations have launched a new project in partnership with Tech2B. This project aims to enhance regional procurement and networking within the manufacturing industry in the regions of …
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Door Tech2B op Sep 18, 2024 3:39:18 PM
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Performance of Value Chains: The Driving Force Behind Digitalisation
Door Sjors Hooijen op May 15, 2024 12:15:58 PM
Digitalisation is indispensable in the manufacturing industry to enhance agility and efficiency; to continue production in a time of tight labour markets, and to achieve sustainability goals, such as the European targets for reuse and recycling. Above all, digitalisation is crucial fo …
The Netherlands Needs to Catch Up in the Fields of Digitalisation and AI
Door Sjors Hooijen op Apr 9, 2024 9:13:12 AM
Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy Micky Adriaansens Advocates for a Comprehensive Approach to a Healthy Business Environment. The Netherlands Needs to Catch Up in the Fields of Digitalisation and AI.
Diversity as a Driver for Innovation in the Industry
Door Tech2B op Sep 29, 2023 12:53:01 PM
Nienke Vergeer is convinced that teams with a greater diversity of skills and backgrounds can solve digitalisation challenges more quickly and efficiently. "If you want to make an impact, the industry is a great place to do it."
Paving the Way for an Innovative Reconciliation Method in High-tech Ecosystems
Door Sjors Hooijen op Aug 3, 2023 9:21:00 AM
Digitisation: the recipe for growth without additional employees. The exact level of Dutch productivity growth is a matter of debate. Was it really 0.2 percent in recent years, or does the net percentage turn out higher when corrected for inflation figures? The fact remains that a pro …
To innovate smarter, compete in the International Ecosystem
Door Sjors Hooijen op Jul 17, 2023 5:11:48 PM
China is just as smart as us, perhaps even smarter because they have more people, and they have just as much money. But what gives the Dutch high-tech industry an international lead is that we innovate more smartly. “We've moved from collaborating to innovating together. We do this in …
The Impact of Connectivity, Platforms, and Digitalisation
Door Sjors Hooijen op Jun 28, 2023 11:05:50 AM
Royal Metaalunie chairman Mark Helder on the opportunity for the Dutch manufacturing industry: Supply chain automation as a prerequisite for growth In recent years, the frontrunners in the manufacturing industry have accelerated digitisation, putting them even further ahead of the pac …
Gateway to capacity, machinery, expertise, testing, and knowledge.
Door Tech2B op Jun 21, 2023 1:57:30 PM
The Drechtsteden-Gorinchem region is known for its close-knit cluster of manufacturing industries, with a high density of SMEs and a relatively tight ecosystem, primarily focused on the maritime and offshore sector. Today, Smart Delta Drechtsteden, Duurzaamheidsfabriek, InnovationQuar …