As English is now the working language in high tech, acquiring sufficient language skills is as important as a strong background in math. Universities and higher vocational education institutions should better prepare future engineers for an English-spoken career, says Marcel Pelgrom.
What is becoming increasingly important in processes in industry are overview, insight and visualization. This is where the concept of digital twins makes its appearance. During the Digital Twin Conference in Eindhoven on 31 October, Guido van Gageldonk (Unit040) will talk you through the why, how and what, and the do’s and don’ts.
After developing a physical therapy device for the rehabilitation of stroke victims, Senseglove augmented its scope. Now, the Yes!Delft start-up is using simulators to give trainees at Volkswagen, Google Deepmind and other customers a virtual ‘feel’ for the job.
With many companies increasingly depending on data, analytics and AI, the quality of the data and the stability of data pipelines are of increasing importance. Make sure you give your data the attention it deserves.