Special session on Optomechatronics and Metrology
The NL R&D Workgroup Mechatronics and VSL are organizing a special morning session in Delft on 20 March 2026. During this open event you can meet experts from industry and research working in the field of (opto-) mechatronics. The aim of the program is to create insight into the research and development activities on (opto-) mechatronics in the region of Zuid-Holland, stimulate networking, and explore (joint) research opportunities between OEMs, SMEs, and knowledge institutes.
The Dutch R&D Workgroup Mechatronics serves as an advisory body to program council member Ton Peijnenburg (VDL ETG) of the Mechatronics & Optomechatronics innovation domain at Holland High Tech. The workgroup brings together leading experts from industry, knowledge institutes, and OEMs to discuss strategic R&D. For companies and knowledge partners active in mechatronics and optomechatronics R&D, the workgroup forms a valuable ecosystem where technological expertise, challenges, route planning, and valorization converge.
This session at VSL offers the opportunity to become acquainted with the Dutch R&D Workgroup Mechatronics.
For whom
The working group encourages representatives active in mechatronics or optomechatronics to attend the meeting.
Programme
9:45 AM: Welcome with coffee and tea
10:30 AM: Intro by chair of NL R&D Workgroup Mechatronics by Joost Bolder (ASML)
10:35 AM: Metrology for (opto-) mechatronics by Walter Knulst (VSL)
11:00 AM: (Opto-) mechatronics in the region Zuid-Holland by Pieter Kappelhof (HiDelta)
11:15 AM: Break
11:30 AM: Pitches from hightech companies in the Delft area
12:10 PM: Moderated Panel Discussion by Just Herder (TU Delft)
12:45 PM: Lunch with opportunity to visit labs of VSL
14:00 PM: End of programme
When and where
Date: 20 March 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 14:00 PM
Location: VSL, Nationaal Metrologisch Instituut, Delft
More information and registration
For more information and registration, please visit the VSL website. Please note: space is limited.