Brabant takes the lead in sustainable chip production

The Province of Noord-Brabant and a group of high-tech companies have jointly invested over 4 million euros in the innovation coalition Circular Semicon (ICCS). With 2 million euros of government funding, this partnership aims to boost the circular transition within the semiconductor industry through practical projects and long-term collaboration. The initiative is co-led by Brainport Industries,…

AI agents on the shop floor – from PhD research to industry insight

Five months ago, our colleague Nitish Singh, Production Engineer & Data Scientist at KMWE, earned his PhD with a focus on the smart use of autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) in manufacturing. His research, developed in close collaboration with Eindhoven University of Technology, explored how decentralised AI decision-making can improve logistics efficiency — without the need for…

Taking care of customers

TAKING CARE OF CUSTOMERSWhatever the requirement, KMWE can come up with an integrated solution that meets your needs, planning and budget. We do not push any particular platform, technology or method, but create a unique solution and consistent way of working that is right for you. We offer support throughout the product lifecycle and…

Investing in people

KMWE is constantly developing in a very dynamic sector. We are always on the lookout for colleagues who enjoy a challenge, can think independently and work well in teams. We offer employees a unique opportunity to develop across different areas, depending on their talents, skills, ambitions and interests. What’s more, we are constantly re-evaluating technical functions,…

Leading in industry 4.0

Devices in today’s production environment are increasingly connected in networks and to the internet, allowing industrial production systems to exchange information. Smart factories are responsive, demand driven, self-managing and self-correcting. KMWE has built up a leadership position in this area – Industry 4.0. Lees verder

Colleague Nitish Singh earns PhD on smart use of AGVs

On 13 May, our colleague Nitish Singh, Production Process Engineer & Data Scientist at KMWE, officially received his PhD.Nitish’s research focused on how autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) can support factory processes more intelligently and efficiently – without major investments. His work received high praise from the academic committee, which included professors from Eindhoven University of Technology…

KMWE boekt recordjaar, ziet kansen, maar is voorzichtig over ’25

De op Brainport Industries Campus gevestigde hightech toeleverancier KMWE zag in 2024 een uitzonderlijke omzetgroei van 11% tot bijna €190 miljoen, met een winststijging van 40% naar €8,4 miljoen. Ondanks deze positieve cijfers waarschuwt directeur Edward Voncken in het ED dat 2025 uitdagend lijkt door tegenwind in de chipindustrie en wereldwijde onzekerheid. De vraag naar vliegtuigonderdelen blijft echter robuust, met een…