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In week 22 (29 May to 2 June 2017) the 17th International Conference & Exhibition by the European Society for Precision Engineering (euspen) is held in Hannover, Germany. We would like to inform you that Mechatronics Academy and Settels Savenije van Amelsvoort, both partners of The High Tech Institute, are involved in the following tutorials (both held on Monday 29th May):

• Dynamics & Control of Mechatronic Systems delivered by Dr. Dick Laro and Tim Groothuijsen (MI-Partners) and Dr. Adrian Rankers ( Mechatronics Academy) (included in the full day tutorial is a copy of the book “The Design of High Performance Mechatronics” by R. Munnig Schmidt, G. Schitter, A. Rankers and J. van Eijk).
• Vacuum Technology and Engineering for Vacuum Systems and Mechatronics in Vacuum delivered by Mark Meuwese and Gerrit van der Straaten from Settels Savenije van Amelsvoort.

More information and registration via the following link to the corresponding section on the euspen website: http://www.euspen.eu/tutorials-hannover-2017/

Are you working with highly educated technology professionals? The brain of technology professionals varies slightly from the average brain, which can result in communication differences. This is particularly obvious when a lack of communication or inefficient communication leads to all sorts of misunderstandings and frustrations. These consequences are similar to what we see in the extreme systemising brain that we also known as the autistic brain.

The following examples might sound familiar:

• My instructions are clear and still the person is not doing what I asked him/her to do. Or (s)he simply does what (s)he wants to do, which is completely different from what I asked him/her to do.
• When I ask a question I do not get an answer. Or an answer that is in no way an answer to my question.
• The person does not react to my communication.
• The person says he/she understands what I am saying but simply doesn’t do anything with what I am saying.
• The person does not spontaneously communicate things that are important to say, such as reporting a problem.
• The person finds it hard to communicate the core issue and gets lost in irrelevant details.

This week is ‘World Autism Awareness Week’ and therefore we would like to draw your attention to our 1-day training course: Benefit from autism in your R&D team > Read more here.

We can actually learn from autism!

High-Tech Systems is a conference and exhibition with the focus on high-end system engineering and disruptive mechatronics.

The conference programme of High-Tech Systems focuses on high-end system development for markets where smart engineering and technology make a difference. The programme aims at developers, technical managers and decision makers in the advanced mechanical engineering.

Visit our booth (#17) and let us discuss your needs and find out how our lecturers can provide you or your staff with the needed knowledge and/or skills.

Registration is free of charge and possible until 14 March. Register now.

High-Tech Systems 2017

Thursday 16 March

Van der Valk Eindhoven

www.hightechsystems.nl

We are pleased to announce that High Tech Institute is relocating to the TAQ building in Strijp-T on 27th February.

The TAQ building, constructed in the distinctive architectural style of industrial buildings in the 50’s, was used to house water-purifying installations linked to the former Philips factories at Strijp. The building has been fully renovated and a new factory has been built.

New location:
High Tech Institute B.V.
Achtseweg Zuid 211
5651 GW Eindhoven
Telephone: +31 85 401 3600
E-mail: training@hightechinstitute.nl

Do come and visit us and see our magnificent surroundings soon.

It became a tradition to announce the teacher of the year on our annual New Year’s reception. Congratulations to MSc Claus Neeleman!

To decide who deserves to be the teacher of the year, we compare all evaluation forms filled out by the course participants. With an average score of 9.1 out of 10 we awarded MSc Claus Neeleman as teacher of the year!

In 2016 he lectured the following training courses for several times: Effective communication skills for technology professionals – Part 1, Effective communication skills for technology professionals – Part 2 and Consultative selling.

Some of the quotes course participants wrote about him:
– “Surprised by the ability of the trainer”
– “Perfectly aligned for our needs, by the trainer”
– “Excellent verbal explanation”
– “Very much appreciated the trainer and his inspiring, understanding kind of training”
– “Teacher is impressive”