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Flanders Mechatronic Technology Centre
Flanders' MECHATRONICS Technology Centre vzw (FMTC) is an initiative of Agoria, the Belgian multisector federation for the technology industry, and leading mechatronic companies in Flanders. The Flanders' MECHATRONICS Technology Centre has the mission to jointly develop new and improve existing generic mechatronic competences and technologies and in so doing strengthen the competitive edge of its member companies. For achieving this, the centre executes industry driven research projects.
General Information
Country: Belgium
Region: VLAAMS GEWEST
Active since : 2003
Cluster Information
State of life: Established
Main activities: mechatronics
Cluster Composition:
| Number of companies within the cluster: | 19 |
|---|---|
| Number of universities, technical colleges, schools or other education organisations within the cluster: | 1 |
| Number of non-industrial service providers (financial institutions, development agencies, utilities provider,..) within the cluster: | 1 |
| Number of others (individuals, consultants,...) within the cluster: | 0 |
| Number of companies with less than 50 employees within the cluster: | 3 |
| Number of companies with 50 and less than 250 employees within the cluster: | 4 |
| Number of companies with 250 and less than 500 employees within the cluster: | 0 |
| Number of companies with 500 and less than 1000 employees within the cluster: | 1 |
| Number of companies with more than 1000 employees within the cluster: | 11 |
Cooperation Objectives
Cooperation objectives:
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Networking, sharing/exchange of knowledge and expertise
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medium
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Technology transfer and exploitation of R&D results
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medium
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Search for partners for collaborative R&D
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medium
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Looking for technology, innovation advise and know-how
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medium
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Specific Cluster Characteristics
Ambition of the cluster:
| Region | Priority |
|---|---|
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Regional
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high
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National
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medium
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European
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high
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Worldwide
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low
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:
| Industry | Priority |
|---|---|
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Well balanced
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Yes
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:
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Applied research
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Yes
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Cooperation experience of the cluster management:
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Regional
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high
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National
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low
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European
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medium
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International
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medium
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Expertise and experience of the cluster in the following industrial activities:
| Experience | Priority |
|---|---|
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Energy efficiency
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low
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Robotics and automation
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high
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Factory operation
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medium
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Measuring technology / Quality management
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medium
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Software engineering
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medium
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Robotic/Artificial intelligence
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medium
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Embedded Systems
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high
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Hardware
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low
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