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We had a fantastic time at the Precisiebeurs this week. A great show of innovation, collaboration and dedication in the Dutch hightech ecosystem. A big thanks to our project partners, visitors and of course to the organisation, Mikrocentrum. TNO | Solico Engineering B.V.| VSPARTICLE | Technolution | Douna Machinery B.V. | Viasat | Itility | LeydenJar | XR4industry | Supplydrive | MKG (Metaal Kennis Groep) | MSG Precision & Tooling | Holland High Tech | High Tech NL | Marc Hendrikse

That's a wrap for day one at the Precisiebeurs! Have you already visited the NXTGEN Hightech partner area? Come and have a chat about the latest innovations of our project partners, at stands 118A to 118G! TNO | Solico Engineering B.V. | VSPARTICLE | Technolution | Douna Machinery B.V. | Viasat | Itility | LeydenJar | XR4industry | Supplydrive | MKG (Metaal Kennis Groep) | MSG Precision & Tooling

The Dutch are more and more ambitious 🌌! 📣 Share with us: How do you help enable European sovereignty and security? A position paper by the Dutch satcom industry was released yesterday at the Satcom Summit, with Kees Buijsrogge, Peter van Uhm, Jeremy Godet, Tjerk Opmeer, Rob Postma, Guustaaf Stavenije, Harald Hauschildt, Bernie Buijs Bert Meijvogel Will Crowcombe Aymard de Touzalin Bob Dirks Lisa Burke Leveraging our strong heritage in #semiconductors, #radar, #ultraprecision #optics manufacturing, and #space instrumentation, along with recent investments in #quantum technology and optical #satellite communication, this paper present reliable and trustworthy Dutch solutions. TNO Vector Project leader Sabine Kerssens : "It’s encouraging to see an industry jointly take shape around key technologies identified by our government, it’s a significant step towards successful valorisation and scaleup growth in Europe." NXTGEN Hightech Program Manager Erik Fritz adds: "The innovation coming from our consortium partners drives the ambition for the future. This paper helps steer the laser satcom activities towards common goals, strengthening the effects of our collaboration.” We thank the partners in our ecosystem for coming together and strengthening the laser satellite communication proposition: AAC Clyde Space Airbus Netherlands B.V. Axient BRIGHT integrated Photonics Celestia STS Demcon FSO Instruments IBS Precision Engineering ISISPACE Group LioniX International Magnetic Innovations BV Photonis Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum Signify Single Quantum TNO VDL Groep & VTEC LASERS & SENSORS LTD. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eWhg7aFM

[⬇️ English below] NXTGEN Hightech neemt op 13 en 14 november deel aan de Precisiebeurs. Samen met onze project partners laten we hier de kracht van het Nederlandse ecosysteem zien. Deze projecten en partners zijn aanwezig: Stand 118: NXTGEN Hightech project - Satelliet-Satelliet (Viasat) Stand 118A: NXTGEN Hightech project - Digitale micro-fabriek voor lichtgewicht e-mobility (Solico Engineering B.V.) Stand 118B: NXTGEN Hightech project - Derde generatie electrolysers (VSPARTICLE) Stand 118C: NXTGEN Hightech project - (nano) Metrologie systemen (Technolution) Stand 118E: NXTGEN Hightech project - Alkalina (Douna Machinery B.V.) Stand 118F: NXTGEN Hightech project - Autonomous factory (TNO) Stand 118G: NXTGEN Hightech Smart Industry pavillion (Itility, LeydenJar, XR4industry, Supplydrive, MKG (Metaal Kennis Groep), MSG Precision & Tooling ) [ENGLISH] NXTGEN Hightech will participate in the Precision Fair on November 13 and 14. Together with our project partners, we will showcase the strength of the Dutch ecosystem. These projects and partners will be present: Stand 118: NXTGEN Hightech project - Satelliet-Satelliet (Viasat) Stand 118A: NXTGEN Hightech project - Digitale micro-fabriek voor lichtgewicht e-mobility (Solico Engineering B.V.) Stand 118B: NXTGEN Hightech project - Derde generatie electrolysers (VSPARTICLE) Stand 118C: NXTGEN Hightech project - (nano) Metrologie systemen (Technolution) Stand 118E: NXTGEN Hightech project - Alkalina (Douna Machinery B.V.) Stand 118F: NXTGEN Hightech project - Autonomous factory (TNO) Stand 118G: NXTGEN Hightech Smart Industry pavillion (Itility, LeydenJar, XR4industry, Supplydrive, MKG (Metaal Kennis Groep), MSG Precision & Tooling )

[⬇️ English below] Ultra-nauwkeurige, hoogtechnologische machines en apparatuur - dat is waar we binnen NXTGEN Hightech aan werken. Op 13 en 14 november laten diverse project partners hun vorderingen zien tijdens de Precisiebeurs in Den Bosch. In aanloop naar het event sprak Innovation Origins met partners VSPARTICLE en Technolution en programmadirecteur Monika Hoekstra over de innovaties die binnen het programma ontwikkeld worden. "Elk van de projecten binnen NXTGEN Hightech heeft het potentieel om in de toekomst een aanzienlijke impact te maken, en in veel gevallen zien we dat nu al", vertelt Hoekstra. Lees het volledige artikel hier: https://lnkd.in/es66YkAH [ENGLISH} Ultra-precise, hightech machines and equipment – that’s what we’re working on within NXTGEN Hightech. On November 13 and 14, various project partners will showcase their progress at the Precision Fair in Den Bosch. Leading up to the event, Innovation Origins spoke with project partners VSPARTICLE and Technolution, as well as program director Monika Hoekstra, about the innovations being developed within the program. "Each of the projects within NXTGEN Hightech has the potential to make a significant impact in the future, and in many cases, we are already seeing that", says Monika Hoekstra. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eTdtDHSZ #NXTGENHightech #Innovation

[⬇️ English below] ⚡ Er is momenteel veel te doen rondom de energietransitie in Nederland. Binnen ons energie domein richten we ons op het vormgeven van een groenere toekomst. Onze project partners werken bijvoorbeeld aan nieuwe batterijtechnologie, groene waterstof en efficiëntere energieomzetting. Domeintrekker Andre Schilt legt in deze video uit waarom dit zo belangrijk is. 🌍 Voor al ons NXTGEN Energie nieuws, volg: Energie | NXTGEN Hightech 🔗 Lees hier alles over het Energie domein: https://lnkd.in/e6PsakcV ⚡ There is currently a lot of focus on the energy transition in the Netherlands. Within our energy domain, we are working on shaping a greener future. Our project partners are, for example, working on new battery technology, green hydrogen, and more efficient energy conversion. In this video, domain lead André Schilt explains why this is so important. 🌍 For all our NXTGEN Energy news, follow: Energie | NXTGEN Hightech 🔗 Read everything about the Energy domain here: https://lnkd.in/e--Q-nwF #Energy #NXTGENHightech

[⬇️ English below] 💻 Deze week vond de PIC Summit plaats in Eindhoven. Binnen NXTGEN Hightech dragen we met diverse projecten bij aan de verdere ontwikkeling van fotonische chips. Domeintrekker Ivan Stojanović: “Het is duidelijk dat de ontwikkelingen binnen de geïntegreerde fotonica snel gaan. In de breakout sessie ‘Attacking the Market’ benadrukten zowel Airbus als SuperLight Photonics het enorme potentieel van fotonische geïntegreerde circuits. Het betaalbaarder maken van deze chips en het waarborgen van consistente kwaliteit is een topprioriteit - iets waar we aan bijdragen met de ontwikkeling van apparatuur binnen NXTGEN Hightech.” Weten wat we precies doen binnen dit domein? Ivan legt het haarfijn uit in deze video. 🤖 Voor al ons NXTGEN Semicon nieuws, volg: Semiconductors | NXTGEN Hightech 🔗 Lees hier alles over het semicon domein: https://lnkd.in/eZXEUa-j 💻 This week, the PIC Summit took place in Eindhoven. Within NXTGEN Hightech, we are contributing to the further development of promising photonic chips through various projects. Domain lead Ivan Stojanovic: ” Integrated photonics is on the verge of a breakthrough. In the ‘Attacking the Market’ breakout session, both Airbus and Superlight Photonics highlighted the remarkable potential of photonic integrated circuits. Making these chips more affordable and consistently high-quality is a top priority—something we are enabling through equipment development within NXTGEN Hightech.” Want to know more about what we’re doing in the Semicon domain? Ivan explains it all in this video. 🤖 For all our NXTGEN Semicon news, follow: Semiconductors | NXTGEN Hightech 🔗 Read everything about the Semicon domain here: https://lnkd.in/esSskXZ9 #Semicon #NXTGENHightech PhotonDelta

𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗥𝗲-𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 - 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Join us at the Re-using Recycled TPC event, where industry leaders will discuss innovative approaches to thermoplastic composites recycling and sustainability. Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/ezF3GZbC 🗓 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: ▸ Keynote by Navied Tavakolly (KIA-CE) on Innovation for Circularity: Opportunities for material recycling ▸ Insights from Volker Mathes (AVK German Association for Fiber Reinforced Plastics/Composites) ▸ Updates on TPC recycling from Tessa ten Cate (TNO) ▸ Presentation on Thermoplastic Composites Products Manufactured with Recycled Fibers and Fabrics from Menno Hensbroek (Cato Composites BV) 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 will complete the day’s agenda. ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Brightlands Materials Center | TNO | CompositesNL #sustainability #recycling #circulareconomy #ennovation #brightlandsmaterialscenter #TPCRecycling

This week the Systems Workforce Summit took place in Delft. Around 200 industry professionals came together with one joint goal: taking action on the need tor a systems workforce to tackle societal challenges. Our program manager Systems Engineering Twan de Wit looks back on an encouraging event: “It was a truly impressive international gathering. The urge for action was widely felt, which underlines the importance of what we’re doing with NXTGEN Hightech.” We’d like to extend a big thanks to Delft University of Technology for making this possible, as well as all of our project partners working extensively towards a bright future. Systems Engineering | NXTGEN Hightech | Brainport Eindhoven | ASML | Canon Production Printing | Demcon | TNO-ESI | Thermo Fisher Scientific | Fontys University of Applied Sciences | Hi Delta | Holland Innovative | KROHNE Solutions | Philips | Prodrive Technologies | Sioux Technologies | Thales | Eindhoven University of Technology | University of Twente | Vanderlande | VDL Groep

For the hightech sector, systems engineering is an essential discipline. That's why it's crucial that we stand together to prepare our future workforce to meet the complex demands of the sector. Join NXTGEN Hightech and the Delft University of Technology on October 8 & 9 at the Sytems Workforce Summit to delve deeper into the challenges surrounding this topic, and to look at how we can establish the next generation of system engineers. More information and to register: https://lnkd.in/dWNFvK9y