Laatste nieuws in hardware
Dutch-Latvian Alliance Unlocks Vital Airspace for Drone Innovators
Riga, Wednesday 27 May 2026
To bypass domestic airspace constraints, the Netherlands has secured expansive Latvian military grounds for its aerospace startups, accelerating the development of battle-tested autonomous systems across Europe.
The Netherlands Moves to Join European Defence Group to Boost Local Industry
The Hague, Wednesday 27 May 2026
In May 2026, the Dutch government advanced legislation to join European defence group OCCAR, a strategic move unlocking lucrative multinational military procurement contracts for the local hardware industry.
Netherlands Injects €6.6 Million into Vocational Training to Tackle Critical Skill Shortages
The Hague, Wednesday 27 May 2026
Reversing prior budget cuts, the Dutch government is injecting €6.6 million into six regional vocational projects to align student training with local industry needs and combat critical skill shortages.
European Manufacturing at Risk: The Systemic Threat of Chinese Overproduction
Brussels, Tuesday 19 May 2026
A stark French strategic report warns that Chinese overproduction and massive cost advantages now threaten up to 55% of European manufacturing output, urging Brussels to enact immediate protective measures.
Veoneer and SafeFields Partner to Shield Electric Vehicle Passengers from Magnetic Emissions
Eindhoven, Monday 18 May 2026
SafeFields and Veoneer have teamed up to integrate pioneering active cancellation technology into electric vehicles, shielding passengers from magnetic emissions and setting new safety standards for the European market.
University of Twente Reveals 130 Tech Start-Ups Driving Innovation at Kennispark
Enschede, Saturday 16 May 2026
The University of Twente’s Kennispark is propelling Dutch innovation, offering venture capitalists prime early-stage investment opportunities through a robust pipeline of 130 student-run tech companies.