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Message from the editors
Ian Gibson looks back on how the Innovatie Nu magazine has developed over the past year since it started. He acknowledges the support of the local manufacturing companies who have contributed to this special issue that highlights some of their recent developments and achievements.
AI hub East Netherlands
The AI hub East Netherlands is a new technology hub that will drive Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation in the region and connect to other initiatives in the Netherlands and Europe.
RegioDeal Twente
Twente aims to become a leader in high tech developments, and since the beginning of the corona crisis, new projects have accelerated their shift to more innovative technologies.
Advanced Manufacturing Center
An ecosystem that aims to support the digital reformation of the manufacturnig industry across East Netherlands.
Industries in the spotlight
K3D: Masters in 3D metal printing
K3D is a 1-stop-shop for 3D metal printing, operating from two centers in the Netherlands. Their services are applicable to specific target markets, such as the aircraft industry, oil and gas industry, medical supply and sales, food tech and high tech industry.
LELY: New circular barn system for livestock
Lely presents a new barn system for separating mineral flows and converting emissions into value; Lely Sphere.
IMS: Getting aligned – high performance at high speed
Integrated Mechanisation Solutions (IMS) has gained an expert position and a considerable track record in this field.
Trioliet: Premium feeding technology
Trioliet view it as their duty to provide optimal, sustainable solutions for the mechanised and automated feeding of cattle on professional dairy farms all over the world.
Riwald Recyling: High-tech circular hub
Today consumer society relies heavily on raw materials to satisfy increased production and consumption. Imagine a world where almost no new raw material is needed.
Royal Grolsch: Getting greener
Royal Grolsch has always been strongly connected to the East Netherlands, with its origins in the Achterhoek and current location in Twente. The well water is still extracted from wells in Enschede and Hengelo and there are numerous initiatives with regional companies and institutions regarding sustainability in the broadest sense of the word.
BOLK: Innovating transport, logistics and warehousing
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year, Bolk Transport in Twente is up and running. With subsidiaries throughout Europe and approximately 400 employees, Bolk is an innovative transport, logistics and warehousing partner and as such fulfils an essential role within the manufacturing industry chain.
VMO: The vital link connecting the East Netherlands manufacturing industry
The Verenigde Maakindustrie Oost (VMO) fulfil their promises: they unite and support the manufacturing industry in the east of the Netherlands in all areas related to manufacturing entrepreneurship.
VIRO: Smart model systems engineering exploits dormant potential
New, advanced production technologies improve efficiency and decrease time-to-market: both aspects that strengthen your company’s competitiveness.
Novel-T: Eyes on the future
How your business stays agile in a rapidly changing market.