Dutch International Precision Conference
Dutch International Precision Conference
Tuesday November 11 2025
Location: Mikrocentrum, De Run 1115 5503 LB Veldhoven.
Theme: Collaborative Innovation in the Brainport region
The term “Dutch collaborative Innovation in the Hightech” refers to a model of collaboration in the Netherlands where businesses, research institutions, and government entities work together in a transparent, open manner to drive innovation, particularly in high-tech industries. The Netherlands is known for fostering a strong innovation ecosystem, particularly in sectors like semiconductor technology, high-tech manufacturing, intelligent agriculture and clean energy.
Dutch culture is a unique blend of pragmatism, collaboration, and innovation, with a deep emphasis on sustainability, open communication, and interdisciplinary approaches. The typical Dutch approach is based on Dutch culture that encourages curiosity, creativity, and a highly efficient work ethic and last but not least open innovation, which translates well into the high-tech industry.
In this conference you will meet the Dutch way of system architecting, system engineering, designing and realisation of high complexity systems. Renowed speakers from the high tech ecosystem will give you insight, speakers from amongst others OEMs (ASML, Trumpf, Nikhef) High Tech suppliers (VDL, Mitutoyo) and institutes (TNO, Technical Universtity, Eindhoven).
Nice speakers, Networking, Inspiration, Creation of ideas, Collaboration. It will be an amazing experience!
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Last year we organized this conference at Mikrocentrum. This link will take you to last year’s program.
Organizing Committee
Hans Krikhaar
Julie van Stiphout
Collaborative Innovation in the Brainport region
Program (Time schedule click here)
1. The unique characteristics of Brainport's deeptech ecosystem.
Speaker: Georges L. Romme (Sjoerd), professor in Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Eindhoven University of Technology
The Brainport-Eindhoven region has developed into a leading location for deeptech entrepreneurship in Europe. Against all odds, it has transformed itself from a region that heavily depended on the multinational company Philips, into a diverse and fast-growing deeptech ecosystem. While this success has not gone unnoticed, there is not yet a clear account of how and why the Eindhoven region emerged as a global hotspot for deeptech innovation and entrepreneurship. Moreover, such an account might provide an exemplary model of a collaborative ecosystem, one that provides an alternative to the “winner-takes-all” entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley.
2. How ASML evolved into THE EUV lithography supplier in the world
Martin van den Brink emeritus CTO ASML
ASML is a Dutch multinational company and the world’s leading supplier of photolithography systems for semiconductors founded in 1984. Recently retired CTO of ASML, Martin will speak about the technology development at ASML from the start of ASML to the future including the important role of collaboration with all parties involved. During his speech he likes to involve the audience to discuss this great example of collaborative innovation.
3. High Tech Manufacturing
Ton Peijnenburg CTO VDL-ETG
High-tech manufacturing refers to the production of advanced and complex products using cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, automation, and innovation. It typically involves industries that require high levels of research and development (R&D), skilled labor, and sophisticated processes (Semiconductor, Space, Medical, Automotive). Ton will tell about how VDL migrated from a manufacturing-only company into a co-developing partner for OEMs, including engineering
4. Einstein telescope (ET)
Jürgen van Gorp Research Foundation Flanders Belgium Business Developer Einsteintelescope
The Einstein Telescope (ET) will be a next-generation gravitational wave (GW) observatory designed to be ten times more sensitive than current detectors like LIGO (USA) and Virgo (Italy). It aims to open a new era of precision GW astronomy, allowing scientists to observe the universe in ways never before possible. The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany would like to build the Einstein Telescope in our three-border area: the Meuse-Rhine Euregio. For that purpose, the ET prototype – ETpathfinder – is already being built in Maastricht, Netherlands. It is a pioneering research and development laboratory serving as a testing ground for technologies essential to the Einstein Telescope. The FWO aims to be the leading funding partner for researchers in Flanders. Nikhef is the Dutch partner and is also involved in the technical design as part of the ET Organisation. By offering financial support and promoting international cooperation, we create a favourable climate for this world-class scientific instrument.
5. Opto-mechatronics, kernel of high tech system development
Jan Nijenhuis, TNO
Opto-mechatronics integrates optical components and technologies with mechatronic systems to create smart devices that use light-based sensors, actuators, or control systems alongside mechanical, electronic, and software elements. TNO, the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research is an independent, not-for-profit research institution established in 1932. TNO’s technology areas are High Tech Industry; Energy & Materials Transition; Mobility & Built Environment; ICT, Strategy & Policy; Healthy Living & Work; Defence, Safety & Security. Jan Nijenhuis, opto-mechatronic systems engineer for over 34 years, will present the results of the important role of opto-mechatronics in space and astronomy applications. He will also address the importance of collaboration with technology partners.
6. Collaborative High Tech EUV light source development
Matthias Wissert, VP R&D EUV Lasersystems Semiconductor Trumpf
TRUMPF is a German company specialized in high-tech industrial machinery and laser technology. TRUMPF developed pulsed CO₂ lasers with megawatt-class peak power and high beam quality to efficiently create plasma from tin droplets.The lasers operate at 10.6 μm wavelength. This laser-driven EUV source is critical for machines made by ASML. Trumpf collaborated with Fraunhofer IOF (Jena) on advanced mirror coatings and with Zeiss for EUV beam delivery. TRUMPF has been recognized with two prestigious awards for its groundbreaking contributions to Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography (Deutscher Zukunftspreis 2020). In December 2024, TRUMPF and ZEISS were jointly awarded the Werner von Siemens Ring, one of Germany's highest honors for advancements in technical sciences.
7. Japanese research and development in the Netherlands, how it works
Hidaka Kazuhiko, President of Mitutoyo Research Center Europe
Mitutoyo is a leading Japanese company specializing in precision measuring instruments and metrology solutions founded in 1934. The company is globally recognized for high-quality calipers, micrometers, coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), indicators, and other measurement tools. Since 1981, Mitutoyo is present in the Dutch eco-system. The European Research Centre of Mitutoyo focusses on nanometrology, calibration, product development. During the presentation Mitutoyo will express how they experience researching and developing in the Dutch high tech ecosystem.
8. From challenges to Opportunities: Korea’s Semiconductor Industry and the Netherlands
Dr.Hak-Kyung Sung, Chairman of the Operating Committee of the Materials, Parts, and Equipment (SoBuJang) Technology Convergence Forum & Chairman of the SoBuJang Technology Convergence Research Association
Dr. Hak-kyung Sung, former Senior Vice President of Samsung Electronics, brings nearly three decades of experience driving the company's global leadership in production and manufacturing technologies. Over his 18-year executive career, he led numerous advancements in semiconductor and display equipment, and micro-LED displays. He concurrently worked closely with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to strengthen innovation across the entire supply chain. Driven by a strong belief in open innovation, Dr. Sung initiated the Samsung Sourcing Fair, creating crucial opportunities for collaboration—especially with SMEs and startups—to integrate into Samsung's supply chains. Since leaving Samsung in 2021, Dr. Sung has continued this mission of fostering connections as the Chairman of the SoBuJang Technology Collaboration Forum (SoBuJang being the Korean abbreviation for Materials, Components, and Equipment), a Korean organization that supports SMEs in the semiconductor, display, battery, and high-tech manufacturing sectors. He will present on the Korean semiconductor ecosystem and avenues for international cooperation.
Prices
Conference Partcipation €395,00 excl VAT included lunch and drinks. Members of DSPE, Mikrocentrum and Brainport Industries receives 20% discount. Please send an email for the promocode.
Table top stand €1.495,00 excl VAT. Your exhibition stand during the symposium wil have a of space 8m², including
electricity and a standing table. One participation is free of charge.
Conference dinner €75,00 excl VAT. This dinner (buffet style) will be served at 6pm.
Complete Program November 11 2025
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09:30 – 10:00 10:00 – 10:15 |
Doors open Welcome Chairman |
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10:15 – 10:45 |
Georges L. Romme |
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10:45 – 11:15 |
Martin van den Brink |
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11:15 – 12:00 |
Break / visit to the exhibition |
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12:00 – 12:30 |
Ton Peijnenburg |
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12:30 – 13:00 |
Jürgen van Gorp |
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13:00 – 14:00 |
Lunch / visit to exhibition |
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14:00 – 14:30 |
Jan Nijenhuis and Wouter Jonker |
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14:30 – 15:00 |
Matthias Wissert |
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15:00 – 15:30 |
Break / visit to the exhibition |
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15:30 – 16:00 |
Hidaka Kazuhiko |
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16:00 – 16:20 |
Dr Sung Hak Kyung, Chairman of Sobujang Forum |
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16:20– 16:45 |
Conclusion of the day |
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16:45 – 18:00 |
Drinks / snacks visit to exhibition |
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18:00 |
End of the program |
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18:00 – 20:00 |
Buffet (need registration) |
Disclaimer:
Please note that this program may be subject to change. The details provided, including schedules, locations, and activities, may be altered due to unforeseen circumstances. No rights can be drawn from the information provided, and the organizers are not liable for any changes or inaccuracies.
