The ecosystem in which the technology and talent of the future come to fruition
Mechatronics Innovation Campus Schiedam (MICS) will be the leading hotspot of the mechatronics industry. Within this ecosystem, companies, visitors, educational institutions and governments work together to realise the technology of the future. Cooperation, knowledge transfer and the ready availability of talent combine to create innovative strength at this 42-hectare Campus development.
talent and
cooperation
The challenge
Lots of companies in this sector are located in traditional business areas, in anonymous environments lacking opportunities for knowledge transfer. The result of this is a national and international disadvantage. Companies struggle when it comes to finding suitable locations and competent staff, and admit to a lack of cooperation.
Leading companies in the manufacturing industry will be welcomed and embraced by this ecosystem to achieve mutual optimisation and innovation.
The solution
MICS meets the ever-fluctuating demands of these companies. This ecosystem will give companies a competitive edge and opens the door to talent through educational institutions, innovation programmes and the creation of a pleasant work environment.
Hardware vs software
MICS is more than just a collection of buildings. The true strength of the campus lies in the processes that will take place within these buildings: the ecosystem.
MICS facilitates meetings and cooperation between companies, educational institutions, the government and visitors. This results in innovation powered by the interplay between hardware (the buildings) and software (the processes).
The ecosystem will create an upward spiral that contributes to the structural success of these companies and people more than any traditional location ever could. MICS is a location with excellent opportunities for the establishment of production companies, R&D facilities and educational institutions. The area has a strong focus on knowledge sharing and innovation, not least because of the knowledge centres within the campus, including a university of applied sciences, university programmes and research institutes.
As a part of the SchieDistrict area development project, MICS will be closely connected to its direct surroundings. MICS has a highly advantageous location near the A20, Schiedam Station and Rotterdam The Hague Airport. The proximity of knowledge institutions and practical education facilities will allow clever minds and craftsmanship to join forces.
With the arrival of Boers & Co, the ecosystem at MICS is further expanding with a leading company in the mechatronica sector. Boers & Co will establish itself in the Atlas building, within the network of innovative companies and educational institutions on the Mechatronica Innovation Campus Schiedam (MICS). SDK Vastgoed and Boers & Co signed the agreement to this end on April 5.
...
Would you like to reserve an hour to meet entrepreneurs, knowledge institutions and the municipality at the monthly lunch break on Thursday, March 21 from 12 to 1 p.m.? At Boers & Co Precision Solutions, account manager Ward Bingley talks about how the company is working on a strong chain in various ways with other companies, knowledge institutions and the municipality. Learn more about how...
MICS stimulates knowledge sharing between companies, education and government within the campus ecosystem. Come experience a taste of this at our MICS stand during the ZIE 2024 event, organized by HiDelta and Mikrocentrum. Collaboration, proximity and talent are essential for innovation. On April 4, the Van Nelle Factory will be the meeting place for the ‘New technology for the manufactur...
The Mechatronica Innovation Campus Schiedam (MICS) will have a second eye-catcher along the A20 with the ‘Mano’ building. SDK Vastgoed (VolkerWessels) presents the development of this special building that is being realized on the location of the former Manometer Factory. On December 13, the municipality of Schiedam and SDK Vastgoed signed the agreement for the land allocation. MICS...
Something beautiful is coming to SchieDistrict. ONS tenant SDK Vastgoed (VolkerWessels) has signed a land reservation agreement for the Van Heek area with the Schiedam municipality, and that’s great news! The plans of these enthusiastic, people-oriented and experienced developers show a future that will make our ambition to energise the area a reality.
Metalent opens MTEC+: a practical education centre in Schiedam. This will result in a significant increase in the number of practical vocational training programmes in the area. Metalent is the third knowledge institute in a row to opt for a location in SchieDistrict in Schiedam this school year. In this area, the municipality is cooperating with SDK Vastgoed to develop a mechatronics campus. R...
On Wednesday 9 June, the Schiedam municipality and SDK Vastgoed (VolkerWessels) signed a contract for the realisation of the Mechatronics Innovation Campus Schiedam, or MICS. Three weeks after the Municipal Executive gave this development project a green light, the shared ambition was recorded in writing. The agreement was signed by mayor Cor Lamers and directors Ferdinand Gremmen and Niels Lan...