MICS in the Spotlight During RTV Rijnmond’s Grand Schiedam Pub Quiz

As part of the festive celebrations of “Schiedam viert 750” (Schiedam celebrates 750), the city not only looked back at its rich history but also cast an eye toward the future. A future in which the MICS innovation campus plays a key role.

Technology and talent at the heart of Schiedam

During the Grand Schiedam Pub Quiz broadcast by RTV Rijnmond, one of the quiz questions highlighted the city’s future. The answer? MICS – the Mechatronics Innovation Campus Schiedam. In the programme, Niels Langenhuizen (Director at SDK Vastgoed B.V. and involved in developing MICS) gave an inspiring explanation of this promising initiative.

Located in the centre of the SchieDistrict, MICS is becoming a hub for technological innovation, talent development, and collaboration. It is quite literally a place where the future of the manufacturing industry is being built.

The power of mechatronics

But what exactly is mechatronics? It’s the clever combination of mechanics, electronics, and software. Think of robotic arms, smart medical devices, or advanced measuring instruments. At MICS, bright minds and skilled hands – from vocational (MBO) to university (HBO/WO) level – work together on the complex technologies of tomorrow. This multi-disciplinary collaboration is what makes the campus such a dynamic and inclusive environment.

A meeting ground for education, government, and business

MICS is more than just a location – it’s an ecosystem where businesses, educational institutions, and government bodies come together and reinforce one another. This synergy leads to innovation, shared knowledge, and economic growth. The campus is set to make an impact not just in Schiedam, but also nationally and even internationally.

Watch the segment

Curious to see the broadcast segment by Tjerk van der Ende and Roland Vonk, featuring Anne-Marie Jung and Eric van ‘t Zelfde? Watch the clip and listen to Niels Langenhuizen’s inspiring insights on how MICS brings together technology, education, and entrepreneurship in a unique way.