The manufacturing industry and the importance of talent investments
Door Tech2B op Feb 25, 2025 9:16:50 AM
The manufacturing industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. While technologies such as automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI) are playing an increasingly significant role, one crucial factor remains irreplaceable: people. The report Putting Talent at the Cen …
MBD is the Future, Despite Challenges in Data Sharing
Door Tech2B op Feb 6, 2025 9:23:36 AM
The current challenges in exchanging Model-Based Definition (MBD) models should not be a reason for manufacturing companies to halt MBD implementation. This is emphasised by Wim Ottenhoff, PLM Business Consultant at Emixa Industry: "We should focus on solutions, not problems." The ben …
Easily select the right Suppliers
Door Sjors Hooijen op Jan 27, 2025 12:35:51 PM
In today's dynamic market, outsourcing production offers significant advantages such as flexibility in capacity, risk diversification, procurement benefits, and the potential to reduce production costs—all without requiring substantial investments in automation, training, or machinery …
Dutch High-Tech sector: The engine behind private R&D expenditures
Door Tech2B op Jan 27, 2025 11:40:26 AM
The Dutch high-tech sector plays a key role in the development of a digital, sustainable, healthy, and secure society. With leading companies such as ASML and Philips at the forefront, the sector remains by far the largest private investor in research and development (R&D) in the …
Collaboration and innovation for businesses in the region.
Door Tech2B op Jan 27, 2025 11:25:59 AM
In the Dutch TechZone, everything revolves around connection and innovation. With a digital ecosystem that brings together companies in the region, shares knowledge and expertise, and contributes to economic growth. A great example is the collaboration with Thalens PPS BV, a leading h …
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 …
Providing a unique value proposition as a Tech Hub or industry association
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.
