Projects & Events

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A living portfolio of projects and events co-developed with industrial partners, researchers, and experts.

Projects

STRATEGY · 2026

Smarticate

Developing the proposition and go-to-market approach for future growth in shopfloor manufacturing software, focused on digitising scheduling, tracking and continuous improvement on the factory floor.

MAINTENANCE · 2026

Burg Group

Maintenance spend analysis identifying key cost drivers with an automated scraping tool, turning scattered spend data into structured insight and measurable cost control.

OPERATIONS · 2026

Food manufacturer

Reviewing planned and unplanned downtime contributors to define key improvement activities, both practical and organizational, translating failure data into predictive maintenance plans.

Events

Upcoming28 OCTOBER 2026

JADS Digitalization Bootcamp for Agri

Active workshop for companies to develop their digitalization roadmap, organised with ZLTO, WUR, HAS and TU/e at JADS in 's-Hertogenbosch. Hands-on and pragmatic, for at least two participants per company (e.g. CTO, COO, CIO). Participation is free of charge.

Upcoming12 NOVEMBER 2026

AI Summit Eindhoven

A summit connecting industry, academia and talent around the latest AI developments in the Brainport region.

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16 SEPTEMBER 2025

Sigga

Exploring opportunities in AI-driven scheduling with industry leaders, researchers and planning experts for Sigga Technologies — a collaborative research sprint combining Sigga's domain knowledge with academic planning expertise.

19 JUNE 2026

OEE Smart Box

Onsite day with the OEE Smart Box: measuring overall equipment effectiveness on the shop floor and translating the data into actionable improvements.

VARIOUS IN 2025, NEXT 28 OCTOBER 2026

Digitalization Bootcamp

Companies work together with experts and students to shape their digital roadmap and identify the first quick wins.

TU/e SME Clinics

5 MARCH 2024

Mainstream Summit

Presenting "Impact of Advancing Technology on Industrial Maintenance & Operations Teams" at the Mainstream Summit in Birmingham.

Mainstream Summit

28 MAY 2026

Planning & Scheduling

Event at Smarticate with 8 (SME) manufacturers and TU Eindhoven to discuss challenges and define a joint project to improve production planning and (partial) rescheduling.

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