Why patents strengthen the exporting power of machine builders

Why patents strengthen the exporting power of machine builders

In the mechanical engineering industry, patents are not just a perk, but a crucial factor that can make the difference between mediocre growth and exponential expansion. The numbers don’t lie: mechanical engineering companies that patent their innovations see...
The legal maze of AI music: Copyright challenges amid AI surge

The legal maze of AI music: Copyright challenges amid AI surge

Streaming platforms have seen a rise in AI music, generated by AI-powered software like Suno and Udio. The creation of music by machines, however, is still a gray area as there’s no specific legislation to regulate this practice. To make sense of the current...
IO’s week: a new coat

IO’s week: a new coat

Each week, in our Sunday newsletter, we look back on the past seven days. Regarding content, we always do so at the initiative of our cartoonist, Albert Jan Rasker. He chooses a subject, draws a picture, and we take it from there. LEVEL UP Last Monday was the day: the...
Schiedam welcomes new breeding ground for innovation

Schiedam welcomes new breeding ground for innovation

This week’s grand kick-off event marked the start of MICS: the Mechatronics Innovation Campus Schiedam. Mayor Harald Bergmann of Schiedam opened the event, after which a robot performed the official opening act for this area development, focusing on companies in the...