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NLR

NLR is a leading, globally active research center concerned with aviation and space flight. With its multidisciplinary expertise and unrivaled research facilities, NLR delivers innovative, integrated solutions for complex challenges in the aerospace sector. The activities of NLR cover the full spectrum of Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT & E). With its knowledge and facilities, companies can turn to NLR for validation, verification, qualification, simulation and evaluation. This way NLR bridges the gap between research and practical application. NLR works for both government and industry in the Netherlands and abroad. NLR stands for practical and innovative solutions, technical expertise and a long-term design vision. As a result, NLR's cutting edge technology finds its way into successful aerospace programs from OEMs such as Airbus, Embraer and Pilatus.

Tiny giants

Tiny Giants is a 3D communication studio based in Enschede (Netherlands) that empowers brands with animations, concept visualisation and storytelling. We bring to life what does not exist yet, from your blueprints and storyboards to realistic products and exquisite promotional content.

benchmark

At Benchmark, our mission is to be the Solutions Provider of choice for High Technology OEM Customers. Providing Electronics design and precision manufacturing infused with an obsessive dedication to detail, from concept to production to supply chain. Benchmark Innovative Design Engineering in Almelo focuses on the three market segments Medical, Industrial and Avionics, with the innovation focus on Robust Miniaturized Electronics, Mechatronic, Internet of Things and Advanced User Interaction. Benchmark provides its customers with integrated design services and technology platforms. Our products and systems range from miniaturized medical devices, sensoring, networked and ruggedized electronic products, and high-tech systems. Our Almelo site has about 580 employees and together we have thousands of years of experience behind our front door! Our customers include Airbus, Siemens, ASML, Philips, Fluke, IBM, Thales, and many others. We managed each project to the specific needs of the customer, and are certified to work according to the various applicable standards (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS 9100, FDA, FAA).

Van oossanen

You want your yacht or ship to excel in performance, in terms of efficiency, safety and comfort. Van Oossanen can realise your dream. We are independent naval architects with a wealth of experience. As members of half a dozen America’s Cup design teams and due to our continuous work on motor yachts, we have created cutting edge design technology and used that technology in numerous designs. We are not afraid to innovate and can provide reliable design solutions on short term deadline. We develop new concepts and provide the associated preliminary and final design. Our innovative Hull Forms, like the patented Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF), guarantee your yacht optimal performance at all speeds.

omexom

With today's global energy sector undergoing constant change, Omexom works with its clients in delivering on the promises of the energy transition. Omexom’s expertise in the ﬁeld of power grids allows us to anticipate the impact of renewable energies. We then work to develop storage solutions, make smarter infrastructures and meet new consumption trends. Omexom's solution targets those who produce, transform and transport electricity, including local authorities. As a system integrator, Omexom always and only selects the options best suited for each need, remaining totally independent when it comes to integrating technological options. Omexom is a VINCI Energies brand.

University of Twente

University of Twente is a young, entrepreneurial research university. Our scientists, educators and students are pioneers in fusing technology with social sciences. We call this High Tech Human Touch. Our global awareness identify complex societal matters. Our excellent research and education brings change, progress and innovation to current challenges worldwide: 'intelligent manufacturing systems ', 'digital society ', 'resilient world ', personalized healthcare technologies and 'smart materials '. Our unique cross-disciplinary approach and excellence in research domains such as biomedical engineering and nanotechnology, IT, robotics and geo-information sciences are characteristic. We are a multicultural community of talented, ambitious people with more than 10,000 students, more than 40,000 alumni and 2,600 employees. We have an outstanding track record in value creation, starting up and spinning off new businesses with some 1,000 successful ventures to date.

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Asseaboat

The Company was established in 2010 in Bologna following the commitment of an interdisciplinary working group of engineers, sailors and architects. The group’s goal was to identify innovative and aesthetically sound systems to bring solar energy on board the pleasure yachts. The partnership with Solbian was immediate and the solutions proposed with the brand Asseaboat focused exclusively on solar systems developed around the flexible photovoltaic modules. Light and curved steel structures to support semi-rigid photovoltaic modules and custom-cut deck installations are currently the strengths alongside the consulting activity and the distribution of products and accessories for the nautical sector.

Solbian

In the photovoltaic sector since 2007, Solbian is now an established entity in the manufacturing of flexible solar panels.Born from the encounter between the most important Italian sailor, Giovanni Soldini, and an affirmed physicist, Marco Bianucci, the Turin-based company represents their will to bring solar energy on racing yachts. From the start, Solbian has always invested in technological development: innovation, efficiency, lightness have become with time the core features of Solbian products.

AE group

Transportation over water, will it have a future? How to achieve optimum speed versus power? Can a boat solely be powered by solar panels? Advanced Electromagnetics develops an ultra-high performance electric motor, which is housed in an aluminium pod. Together with Solar Boat Twente we are trying to create an ultimate reliable pod motor that will be used to power, but also to "hover" the boat above the water at elevated speeds. Interested in the expertise of AE and curious about what we could accomplish for you? Contact us for more information.

Sip marine

Sip Marine develops and manufactures high-end propellers and propulsion systems. Here the latest techniques and design tools, like SIPPROP: developed by ourselves, and FineTM/Marine CFD. We take into account all relevant appendages and all surfaces in contact with water and near water: all items that interact with wind and water. Therefore we can accurately visualise, research and optimise our propellers, as well as the hull and appendages for you. At Sip Marine we want to be more than just a propeller supplier. Our goal is to be a partner for our customers. We want continuous improvement of ourselves. One does not become world leader without effort and achievement.

Pillen

Since 1956 Pillen is a specialist in metalworking. A powerful combination of 24/7 machining facilities and 24/7 sheet metal facilities makes Pillen a one point of contact company for you. We also have engineering & measurement facilities in combination with assembly and finishing options for your end products.

Twence

Twence is a source of resources and energy in the region Twente. Via waste streams and biomass, this energy is generated. Moreover, since 2017 Twence also generates solar energy. This way, we actively contribute to the diminishing of CO2 emissions and application of fossil fuels. With 15 municipal shareholders Twence has its roots in the entire region of Twente. Employer of over 240 involved employees and having realised a profit of 100 million euro, Twence is a crucial driving force in the local economy.

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