DCMC-event 12 Nov 2025 RegioDeal Makes & Moves
The event focused on the conclusion of the Regiodeal Makes & Moves and the future of composite repair. The Regiodeal was a multi-year collaboration between the Dutch government, the province of North Brabant, municipalities, educational institutions, and companies to strengthen the region of Central and West Brabant. The program emphasized sustainable manufacturing and smart logistics, with a strong focus on circular innovations and opportunities for SMEs.
Program and Content
- Event organisation: The event was jointly organised by DCMC, Hive
Aerospace Collective, and the Regiodeal partnership, highlighting the
collaborative spirit behind the program. - Participants:
The audience included representatives from the aerospace industry, the
military, technology centers, educational institutions, and SMEs,
reflecting the broad ecosystem engaged in composite innovation. - Regiodeal conclusion: reflections on achieved results, including new
collaborations, investments in circular innovations, and reinforcement of
the regional knowledge infrastructure. - Composite repair: presentations and demonstrations of the latest techniques for
inspection, repair, and extending the lifespan of composite materials. - ACRATS presentation: ACRATS delivered an inspiring contribution on the Structures
Center of Excellence, highlighting the role of advanced training and
knowledge development in structural maintenance. - NLR presentation: The Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) presented the ARBI
(Automated RotorBlade Inspection) technology, an innovative approach
to inspect composite rotor blades more quickly, reliably, and
cost-effectively. - TU Delft presentation: TU Delft gave an in-depth presentation on Prognostics
after repair, sharing methods to predict the remaining lifespan of
repaired composite structures and optimize maintenance planning. - Knowledge sharing: researchers and companies presented practical cases and
research results, with a strong emphasis on digitalization and
sustainability. - Networking & collaboration: the event provided space to explore new projects
and discuss follow-up initiatives.
Conclusion
The DCMC event of November 12, 2025 not only marked the end of the Regiodeal Makes & Moves, but also a new beginning: a shared ambition to make composites circular and future-proof. The contributions from ACRATS, NLR, and TU Delft, together with the joint organisation by DCMC, Hive Aerospace Collective, and Regiodeal, and the diverse participation from industry, military, technology centers, education, and SMEs, highlighted how knowledge and innovation come together to make the aerospace and manufacturing industries more sustainable and resilient.
