Friday September 27 was the last day of the World of Industry, Technology & Science (WoTS). The biennial technology trade fair of the Benelux. The Jaarbeurs Utrecht was the meeting place from 23 to 27 September where more than 15,000 professionals, students, scientists and tech enthusiasts came together.

From the first day, visitors from the Jaarbeursplein stream towards the entrances and spread out over the halls. The carefully designed stands welcome the first visitors. More than 430 companies are ready for you, from laboratory equipment to industrial applications and advanced electronics. One by one, visitors receive their badge and spread out over the different worlds.

Candy store

In hall 9 at the distribution desk of the trade fair gadget, this year the Environmental Monitor, a group of students from Windesheim University of Applied Sciences are busy with screwdrivers. One of the students is removing the plastic layer from the solar panel. "We just have to activate it later," he says. "And then, hacking of course and working on the home assistant hanging.” The third-year students are at the fair for the first time. “There are nice things to see everywhere and I am looking for an internship. Collecting the different parts is a nice starting point to talk to companies. This really feels like a candy store.”

Robot get-together

In hall 11, exhibitors and visitors are hunched over a workbench full of instruments. Futuristic robot arms are displayed in gleaming displays and you can hear the automated hum of valves and actuators that switch rhythmically. The process industry is also well represented in hall 8. From screw conveyors to instrumentation and tanks and silos. Here you accidentally get a glimpse into the world of tomorrow. In the aisle, the robot dogs of Yokogawa and Defence meet each other; a true robot get-together. Visitors enjoy this treat amidst enthusiastic buzz.

Stamp card

In the World of Laboratory, visitors can go on their own research. At the ticket counter, there is a long line for the X-pedition: an interactive tour of the exhibition floor along six specialists. Students and seasoned professionals are sent out with a stamp card and learn in a practical way about sustainable and safe solutions in the laboratory. With a full stamp card and a bag full of pens, flyers and presents, visitors walk to the seminar rooms. It is a special sight: in between all the activity, visitors are listening intently thanks to a silent disco system.

Overloaded with information, impressions and experiences, the visitors leave the Jaarbeurs at the end of the day. The WoTS is more than a trade fair; it is a platform where people with the same interests and goals come together. This is where valuable contacts and collaborations are created that reach beyond the trade fair floor.

We look forward to welcoming you again at the next WoTS.

Aftermovie

Prize winners

X-pedition Safety

Technology moves

Day three. The World of Industry, Technology & Science is on the move. Visitors stream from the Jaarbeursplein towards the entrance and spread out over the halls. The exhibition floor is buzzing with activity. In a world where technological developments follow each other in rapid succession, standing still means going backwards. Technology is on the move. Let yourself be carried along the Industry Highway to the manufacturing industry in hall 11. Exhibitors and visitors are hunched over instruments and workbenches. Futuristic robot arms are displayed in gleaming displays and you can hear the automated hum of valves and actuators that switch rhythmically. Come to the Jaarbeurs on Friday 27 September. Step into the fast lane and let yourself be carried away to the world of tomorrow.

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Stand in the spotlight: Makso Assemblage

“Our slogan is we make electronics,” says Maurice Uytdewilligen, operational director at Makso Assemblage. “You might therefore expect us to display a lot of products here, but we deliberately do not do that. Our customers trust us to make products for them and we handle that properly.” A large screen alternates fast images. “In this way, we show what we do with images.” On the left, a living room invites you to take a seat and visitors are provided with a drink. “In the stand design, you will find elements that you also see in our office, such as the slatted wall and the homely atmosphere.”

Seminar quality: the terminology of metrology

During the seminar quality in the laboratory we go back to basics: from the development of the concept 'meter' to the highly specialized terminology of metrology. Accreditation, calibration, standards and norms are reviewed one by one. The speakers also focus on the importance of quality. Peter Kootstra of Lab QAcademy explains: "For many people, the laboratory is a black box. You submit a sample and then a test result comes out. Accreditation ensures trust."

Stand in the spotlight: Boom

It's all in the name at the stand of laboratory supplier Boom. In this green oasis you will immediately find peace. “We can’t take everything with us,” says marketing manager Martijn Jakobs. “But we do have a small selection of equipment, supplies and chemicals here.” In addition to the beautiful olive tree, the sustainability concept also catches the eye. With this display full of sustainable alternatives, the family business inspires visitors to take the step towards a more sustainable laboratory. “The step towards more sustainable working doesn’t have to be that big. You can start small with sustainable alternatives. Every step is one.”

Technology and play come together at WoTS

At the World of Industry, Technology & Science, technology and games meet; young and old stand together on the exhibition floor and you will find seasoned professionals and students next to each other on stage. In the World of Industry, you will not know where to look or hear. Come and see robot dog Spot in action at Defence; admire the racing car at the Student Innovation Pavilion and have a chat with the exhibitors of the Machevo and Feda pavilions. In the World of Electronics, visitors and exhibitors are tinkering on the floor, at standing tables and in corridors and paths; after all, the trade fair gadget has to be assembled. The environmental monitor, the trade fair gadget of WoTS 2024, is a resounding success.

News from PompNL: WoTS off to a promising start

On the first day of the World of Industry, Technology & Science (WoTS), the corridors look well-populated. Fifth-year Laboratory Technology students prick up their ears when they hear about the Job Market. There, they can have their CV checked for four days, especially on the lab side, and come into contact with recruiters. At the World of Industry, they get that chance on Thursday. So it works effectively to see which companies want to attract you and do their utmost to do so. Furthermore, for PompNL it was mainly a feast of recognition. 'Old acquaintances who present their novelties and tell what they are currently working on. Both at Pump Plaza and in the corridors around it.

News from Process Control: Safe 8 and 12 button PLd remote controls

Tele Radio is demonstrating 8 and 12 button PLd transmitters from their product range this week using a moving robot dog. These two transmitters are available in the Panther range and offer extremely safe control, with an independently certified PLd stop function that operates on the globally used 2.4 GHz frequency. The Pld transmitters offer two-step buttons and safe, undisturbed wireless communication up to more than 500 metres. The 8-button Panther PN-T19-2 and the 12-button Panther PN-T29-12 are easy to program and already equipped with various 'pre-sets' for specific applications.

The World of Industry, Technology & Science is open

Tuesday September 24, day one, visited 3389 professionals, enthusiasts and students the largest technological trade fair in the Benelux. Don't miss it and step into the World of Industry, Technology & Science. Receive your badge and follow the Lab Highway to a world full of technological development. Be surprised by the substantive program and get to know more than 430 exhibitors.

Watch along: Tuesday September 24

Stand in the spotlight: Tetra Pak

Directly on the Industry Highway at the back of Hall 8, the Tetra Pak stand towers high above the others. “The main theme of the stand is Innovation Starts Here”, says Sandro Leonardi, Director Communications at Tetra Pak. He explains that the ground floor of the stand consists of four parts: processing, services, packaging and automation. “The latter is where all the parts come together,” Sandro explains. On the second floor, a luxurious hospitality area has been set up where guests can enjoy a cup of coffee and the view over the exhibition floor.

The Danger of Invisible Sound

During the seminar how safely do you work three experts from their field talk about safety in the laboratory. Marscha Smeets from HumanNova takes the audience into the danger of invisible sound. Invisible, because infra- and ultrasound are not perceived by many people, but are harmful. We do a small test, and Marscha asks the group to raise a hand when the sound over the speakers is no longer audible. A loud long beep sounds, which gets higher and higher. Slowly the hands go up, until no one can hear it anymore. "That's great," concludes Marscha. "You have good hearing!"

Take a look behind the scenes

Behind the scenes

In a short time, the large, empty halls of the Jaarbeurs are transformed into a bustling exhibition floor full of activity. Structures of up to six metres high are assembled by an army of stand builders. Forklifts drive back and forth through the aisles, while the construction teams are busy with carts full of stand material. In the small office of the organisation, there is a constant coming and going of suppliers, stand builders and exhibitors. “If you are still very busy as a trade fair organisation during the trade fair, something has gone wrong somewhere,” says Petra Kortenoeven, manager of Trade Fairs at FHI.

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