In the mechanical engineering industry, patents are not just a perk, but a crucial factor that can make the difference between mediocre growth and exponential expansion. The numbers don’t lie: mechanical engineering companies that patent their innovations see significantly stronger…
Streaming platforms have seen a rise in AI music, generated by AI-powered software like Suno and Udio. The creation of music by machines, however, is still a gray area as there’s no specific legislation to regulate this practice. To make…
Each week, in our Sunday newsletter, we look back on the past seven days. Regarding content, we always do so at the initiative of our cartoonist, Albert Jan Rasker. He chooses a subject, draws a picture, and we take it from…
How does Amazon, one of the world’s largest enterprises, maintain a relentless pace of innovation while embracing its startup roots? Danielle Gorlick, General Manager of Amazon Web Services (AWS) for the Benelux region, was at the LEVEL UP 2024 event…
This week’s grand kick-off event marked the start of MICS: the Mechatronics Innovation Campus Schiedam. Mayor Harald Bergmann of Schiedam opened the event, after which a robot performed the official opening act for this area development, focusing on companies in…
In today’s digital society, the role of media is essential for a functioning democracy. In a new report, the Scientific Council for Government Policy (WRR) warns against the negative influence of Big Tech and social media platforms on information provision…
Starting a company often begins with a spark, a moment that sets a future entrepreneur on an uncharted path. For Rina Joosten-Rabou, co-founder and CEO of Pera, this moment occurred during a job interview, highlighting the limitations of traditional recruitment…
Ten EU countries, including the Netherlands, voted in favor of import duties on EVs from China this morning, while Germany is concerned about possible countermeasures from China. The Chinese government is already threatening duties on European pork and cognac, and…
When Lars Crama stood at a crossroads in his corporate career, he realized he had been chasing the wrong challenges. Despite the success and accolades, something was missing. His journey from being part of corporate life to working with startups…
A recent hack at the police department stole contact information for 65,000 police employees. This includes names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers. According to intelligence and security agencies, it is very likely that a foreign state is behind the attack,…