Why are certain alloys a bad choice for coating high-tech components?

This is one of the questions that Sebastian Lange, Manager of Electroplating & Anodising at Hittech Prontor GmbH, received after his talk at the Manufacturing Technology Conference in Veldhoven (NL) last week. Sebastian would like to take some time to address this question in this post. Read more [Picture source: Hittech Group…

The New Production Chain at ZIE Zuid-Holland

In the centre of this photo is Eric Driessen, CEO of Hittech Group, engaging in a discussion on ‘The New Production Chain’ at Zie Zuid-Holland. This panel discussion highlighted three critical themes within the supply chain: innovation and scale-up, managing volatility and supply security, and attracting and retaining talent. Practical examples from OEM and supplier perspectives were…

Hittech Group at ZIE Zuid Holland Event 2025

On Thursday, 27 March, we will again be at the networking and knowledge-sharing event ZIE 2025 in Rotterdam. Our Technical Director and Board Member HiDelta Pieter Kappelhof, on the left in the photo from last year’s edition, emphasises the importance of sharing knowledge and regional cooperation. Pieter: “Developing technological innovations together plays an important role in strengthening…

Alpheon meerderheidsaandeelhouder Hittech Group

De oprichters en aandeelhouders van Hittech Group hebben een meerderheid van de aandelen verkocht aan Alpheon. Deze investeringsmaatschappij moet de groep de financiële rugdekking geven om te investeren in verdere groei. Alpheon beheert zo’n € 3,5 miljard, afkomstig van een geselecteerd aantal institutionele beleggers en families. Het belegt momenteel in 21 bedrijven. Lees verder [Bron: made-in-europe.nu]

Digital work instruction (DWI)

In many production processes, including assembly, people remain indispensable. With the highly skilled work being done in our companies, it is essential to have employees trained well and to share know-how. Digital work instruction (DWI) software is one tool that can be used to optimise this process. In a recent study, TNO digital interviewed eight companies…

Material science in the education of engineers and designers 

Many designers lack sufficient material knowledge to thoroughly assess the impact of their application in high-tech equipment, says Pieter Kappelhof, our Director of Technology. So, we set up a course with innovative high-tech partners taught at the TU Delft | Mechanical Engineering. Cor Heijwegen, the founder of Hittech, is one of the initiators of this ‘course…