The Netherlands is a frontrunner in Europe in terms of a strong digital economy. This is partly due to a national network of knowledge and test centers (field labs). Hundreds of SMEs are collaborating on more innovative production processes for the manufacturing industry. These new processes offer higher efficiency and more flexibility.
Innovation within Smart Industry is essential to maintain and further expand the leading position of the Dutch industrial sector. Intensive collaboration between knowledge organisations and the business sector is a prerequisite for this.
In the field of innovation known as Smart Industry, many technologies and concepts converge to digitize industrial processes and enhance productivity. Holland High Tech supports this development in the Smart Industry innovation domain, driving innovation through strategic programs and public-private partnerships.
The development and adoption of Smart Industry applications are crucial for labour productivity growth. They also cater to the growing demand for high-tech products and services. Holland High Tech stimulates innovation in the field of Smart Industry for consortia of research organisations and companies with subsidies from the government's PPS Innovation Scheme.
Smart Industry is one of the innovation domains of Holland High Tech, the top sector for High-Tech Systems and Materials. In this innovation domain, the application of the latest knowledge from various technologies comes together. The development and adoption of Smart Industry applications are crucial for labour productivity growth. They also cater to the growing demand for high-tech products and services. We stimulate innovation in the field of Smart Industry for consortia of research organisations and companies with subsidies from the government's PPS Innovation Scheme. Look at the overview of Holland High Tech for details on our funded R&D programmes and projects.
The multidisciplinary nature of Smart Industry requires the use of a wide range of technologies, including:
The Smart Industry Innovation Domain has an impact on various aspects of industry:
These aspects make Smart Industry crucial for the Netherlands' technological advancement.
Smart Industry overlaps with various other innovation domains:
Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) contribute to faster data acquisition and processing.
3D imaging, machine vision, and advanced image analysis techniques make it possible to monitor and optimise production processes accurately.
These technologies are essential for the development of advanced robotics and automation systems in data-driven manufacturing.
Improving energy efficiency is one of the goals of Smart Industry. New materials for batteries, electrolysers, and thermal storage systems make it possible to achieve that goal.
Semiconductor technologies are fundamental to the development of the sensors, microchips, and integrated circuits that form the backbone of Smart Industry.
Smart manufacturing processes require an interdisciplinary approach to achieve optimally integrated applications.
Innovation is essential for the Netherlands. We are working on smart innovations to address urgent transitions: Dutch solutions for global challenges. With technological innovation and unique expertise, we, as a country, anticipate future safety, autonomy, job security, and income. Holland High Tech amplifies the impact of innovation. Discover more about how we do this through our focus on urgent transitions and the innovation domains that provide solutions.
