Small and medium-sized production companies face many challenges in decision making about planning, maintenance, and other operational processes due to challenges of high variety in customer demand, configurations of the production processes, technologies used and so on. Operation Digital Twinning is …

This article discusses the development of simulation models in the energy education of tomorrow, in order to gain deeper insight into the functioning of technical installations. The related research focuses on designing a method to simulate complex hydraulic systems and to incorporate these simulations …

"In education, acquiring digital skills is becoming increasingly important. At the same time, the possibilities of MS Excel in technical fields are endless. Combining these two aspects shows us how fun and engaging it can be to have students perform simulation calculations in Excel. The principle of …

In 2030, more than 80% of the Dutch population will live in urban areas. This rapid urbanization brings significant challenges, such as air pollution, a shortage of green spaces, heat stress, and other urgent issues that threaten our living environment, but it also offers opportunities: the chance to …

Collaborating with industry partners, the study investigates the use of digital design and robotic technology to optimize the utilization of residual wood. By employing computational design, custom products can be generated from mixed wood batches, enabling circular applications previously unattainable …

Dit project richt zich op de ontwikkeling van een robuust en energiezuinig Automatic Meter Reading (AMR)-systeem voor analoge meters in industriële omgevingen. Het systeem maakt gebruik van beeldherkenning om meterstanden automatisch uit te lezen, zelfs onder uitdagende omstandigheden zoals slechte verlichting, …

This research investigates the digital and physical draping of fully-fashioned knit textiles, aiming to address challenges faced by knit manufacturers in achieving accurate virtual prototypes. Through a combination of literature review, case studies, and controlled experiments, methods for creating digital …

Steeds vaker worden digital twins gebruikt om de publieke ruimte anders te organiseren. Dat heeft invloed op het welzijn van burgers. Maar de meeste burgers hebben weinig kennis over die technologie, zien Anne-Marie Sweep, Brishna Nader en Bart Wernaart. Hoe bevraag je hen dan toch over wat ze wel of …

The urban energy transition is crucial for a sustainable future. To support this transition, Digital Twins are employed in an increasing fashion, providing decision makers with data-driven insights from mainly technological perspectives. Based on a case study of a neighbourhood in a Dutch municipality, …

Contextgericht onderwijs wordt steeds belangrijker voor het opleiden van toekomstige zorg- en ICT-professionals. Studenten moeten niet alleen technische of zorginhoudelijke kennis opdoen, maar vooral leren hoe hun werk past binnen de complexe praktijkcontext. Die praktijk is sterk in beweging door digitalisering …