Technical Industry

About this area of work

We are driving the development of a smart and future-proof technical industry by applying AI across the entire value chain: from design and engineering to production, maintenance, and optimization. In this way, we enhance efficiency, quality, and safety, and accelerate the transition to more sustainable and innovative products and production methods.

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Raimond Elias

Technical Industry Leader

technischeindustrie@aic4nl.nl

What's happening now (projects & initiatives)

Project 1

Overview of 3-5 current projects (including PPP projects or European projects). Where possible with a link to more information about them.

Describe how these projects contribute to the transition tasks.

Based on: Scope of activities 2025-2026.

Project 2

Overview of 3-5 current projects (including PPP projects or European projects). Where possible with a link to more information about them.

Describe how these projects contribute to the transition tasks.

Based on: Scope of activities 2025-2026.

Project 3

Overview of 3-5 current projects (including PPP projects or European projects). Where possible with a link to more information about them.

Describe how these projects contribute to the transition tasks.

Based on: Scope of activities 2025-2026.

Project 4

Overview of 3-5 current projects (including PPP projects or European projects). Where possible with a link to more information about them.

Describe how these projects contribute to the transition tasks.

Based on: Scope of activities 2025-2026.

Project 5

Overview of 3-5 current projects (including PPP projects or European projects). Where possible with a link to more information about them.

Describe how these projects contribute to the transition tasks.

Based on: Scope of activities 2025-2026.

What we develop together

Show what new collaborations and projects are being prepared for the next 1.5 years.

Name how these prepare for the AI Factory in 2027 and beyond (depending on what we may already communicate about this).

Based on: Program Development 2025-2026.

Join & strengthen the field of work

Highlight benefits to participants: knowledge, collaboration, visibility, innovation opportunities.

Invite to join and participate in community activities or events.

Include a clear call-to-action (contact or sign-up).

Based on: Working Area Agenda 2025-2027 (value to participants) and Ecosystem Development Plan 2025-2026 (community & communication).

The purpose of the Technical Industry practice area

We want to strengthen the creative and media sector by using AI to create inclusive and innovative culture and media productions, with ethical considerations at the core.

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AIC4NL in action

Our scanning method is non-invasive. The products we test remain intact. That, too, immediately leads to less waste." - Ruben Hekster, CTO OneThird

Real-Life Stories

AI and agriculture: OneThird develops AI scanner to prevent food waste

Twente start-up OneThird developed an AI scanner that can assess the quality and shelf life of fruits and vegetables at lightning speed. This technology helps [...]

News and events

Real-Life Stories |

September 15, 2026

Amsterdam Data Academy wants to grow through Breaking Barriers. “You don’t have to come to Amsterdam to learn.”

As the use of AI in our daily work grows, so does the demand for people with AI skills. Recognized...

News |

September 7, 2026

A European AI industry can only be built with a coherent policy

While the news in the U.S. and China this summer has been dominated by one AI model after another and massive investments in computing power and AI startups, people in...