Precision Fair unites international leaders in hightech to push precision technology boundaries

Networking Arena: the beating heart of the exhibition floor

In the Networking Arena for non-profit organizations, international interest is also prominent. This year, the Precision Fair welcomes new and returning prominent parties, including EPIC (European Photonics Industry Consortium), MinacNed (Microsystems and Nanotechnology cluster), the Digital Industry Boost project, Regieorgaan SIA, RVO, the International Union for Vacuum Science (IUVSTA), the Iam3D Additive Manufacturing association, FPT VIMAG NEVAT, NEN, Utrecht University and Sirris. These organizations join established names that have long made their mark on the field of precision technology.

Exhibition floor with 375 exhibitors and technological highlights

Exhibitors from the Netherlands and abroad showcase their most advanced technologies and products, from precision tools and measurement instruments to automation solutions and high-tech materials. Highlights on the exhibition floor include:

• At RESONIKS, visitors discover the benefits of AI-driven acoustic resonance analysis for high-volume production lines.
• LouwersHanique demonstrates the latest applications of ductile CNC micromachining for technical ceramics.
• Sirris inspires with the capabilities of ultrashort pulse laser technology for surface functionality.

Young Talent and innovative projects in the spotlight
The Young Talent program showcases the creativity and technical skills of promising student teams presenting impressive projects, including race cars, hydrogen engines and exoskeletons. Visitors can see these teams live on stage for pitches and connect with them in the Networking Arena. During the Best Pitch Young Talent Award on Wednesday, November 13, and the Wim van der Hoek Award on Thursday, November 14, various awards and prizes will be presented to emerging talents and student teams.

Demo Area: a platform for hightech collaboration
The Demo Area offers a platform for the latest advancements in Dutch high-tech collaboration, showcasing twelve prominent demo projects, including initiatives from the NXTGEN program. Visitors can explore projects such as Solico’s digital microfactory for lightweight e-mobility, VSparticle’s third-generation electrolyzers, the Nano-Metrology system, SMART Mechatronics, and RoboSapiens.

Conference Program: knowledge sharing in precision technology and hightech
This year, the Precision Fair’s two-day conference program features renowned speakers from the Netherlands and abroad across four lecture rooms. Highlights include:

• Speakers from European Big Science projects – leading figures from projects like the Einstein Telescope, James Webb Space Telescope, and European Space Agency (ESA) share insights into scientific and technological advancements.
• Prof. Stuart T. Smith from the University of North Carolina, USA – discusses the latest technological breakthroughs in precision technology.
• Presentations marking 40 years of ASML and 75 years of Thermo Fisher Scientific – with reflections on their past and visions for the future.
• Masterclass GD&T in Action: Applying Theory to Practice – conducted by Mikrocentrum instructor Firat Buyukcivelek.
• Mark Boneschanscher, TU/e EIRES – speaks on modular scaling to accelerate the energy transition.
• Paul Blom, VDL ETG – presents on gaining control over contamination in high-tech environments.

Collaborative Partners
The Precision Fair is organized by Mikrocentrum in collaboration with and supported by organizations including CERN, NEVAC, BOM, KIVI, Manufacturing Knowledge Centre, Big Science, Photonics NL, Euspen, EPIC, Holland High Tech, Dutch Precision Technology, Vereniging ION, Enterprise Europe Network, Brainport Industries, VCCN, DSPE, and VDMA.