Dutch Topsector Newsletter - Transport & Logistics
This monthly newsletter provides you with the most interesting insights from the entire blogging and news world about transport & logistics in the Netherlands. This October edition includes a new monitoring system at the Dutch Railways for accelerated maintenance, an exit for startup Drop Mobility and growth funding for new Dutch parking solutions.
Self-driving battery robot included in YES!Delft accelerator
EVA, founded by Ken Gould , Arda Fikret Sulecik and Pavol Bauer , builds self-driving battery robots that can be called up via an app for a charging session. The robot moves from a local hub to the car, and can return excess capacity back to the grid.
Dutch Railways install a system to monitor rolling stock
The Dutch Railways ( NS ) are installing a system that makes maintenance faster and safer. It captures high-resolution 2D and 3D images of pantographs and bogies – crucial components for rail traffic. All inspections are made available digitally every 48 hours for possible maintenance.
Real-time machine data for intralogistics solutions
德马泰克 's “Remote Control Center” allows customers to view information about storage and sorting systems in real time. Such as the status of sorting systems and key figures, alerts and workflows to improve maintenance and system performance. The development partner for the solution is T-Systems International .
Drop Mobility acquired after bike sharing success at ASML
In August, Drop Mobility placed a thousand electric shared bicycles at ASML. The results are so good that we now want to continue. Together with MyWheels owner The Sharing Group , which has acquired a majority stake.
Fugro buys maritime simulator branch of Rotterdam's VSTEP
VSTEP Simulation builds simulators and virtual training software, using 3D technology from the gaming world. The acquisition allows Fugro to teach its staff how to work with unmanned surface ships.
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Researching autonomous logistics with Volkswagen at the Emden port
Together with 大众 Logistics, BIBA, and Unikie , our company conducts research into automated logistics processes for automotive terminals. 5G network APIs and an edge data center enable new applications in the port environment.
Delivery by drone, instead of a ship, to this wind turbine
Normally deliveries arrive at the wind turbines by ship, but now they are also delivered by drone. It is a new approach by energy company ?rsted and drone company SkyLift , at the Borssele 1 and 2 wind farm near Vlissingen.
Growth financing for young Dutch parking solutions
With My Way you can book a parking space at alternative locations such as restaurants, companies and hotels. SpecifAi Parking is developing a dashboard on which parking operators can manage their activities as quickly and smartly as possible.
How two Dutch IT leaders are co-building an e-mobility giant
Two Dutch IT leaders, Paul van Doorne and Michiel Valk , are the driving forces behind the group's e-mobility operations. What does it take to serve customers and how are E.ON Drive and E.ON subsidiary Essent IT doing this?
Enjoy this month!
Kind regards,
Strategic industry architect (public) transport & logistics at T-Systems Nederland B.V.