Inspiration and recognition during Techport excursion to Brainport Industries and KMWE
On Tuesday, September 10, 30 participants from IJmond left for Eindhoven to visit Brainport Industries. Renée Versteegde-Derks gave a tour of the campus building and Saartje Jansen showed us how the campus-based Summa College operates. Then managing director John Blankendaal told us about the history, the way of working together and the challenging future of Brainport Industries and the campus. Astrid van Deelen of Brainport Development gave a clear presentation on how Brainport deals with training, technology promotion and the tight labor market. We had Mark van Lieshout tell us about the Experience Center, where there are various test setups and demos. An inspiring example for the development ofthe Techport Innovation Center. Edward Voncken, CEO of KMWE, then showed us, together with colleagues through a tour of the impressive company, how KMWE gives substance to 'Manufacturing the Future'. We ended the afternoon with drinks that lasted too short. There is much more knowledge and inspiration to exchange. So: to be continued! For now, we thank Brainport Industries and KMWE for their hospitality, and the participants for their enthusiasm and commitment.
The excursion was organized as part of the Techport Green Incubator(Just Transition Fund) program.
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