Final presentation WCM Summer School 2025

The fourtheenth edition of this year’s WCM Summer School will take place from Monday 21 July to Friday 25 July and will be organised at the Base (“Legerplaats bij Oldebroek”) in ‘t Harde.  Participants will be presented with the very latest maintenance knowledge by professors from various Dutch universities and will think in groups about a real practical case. This year brought in by KMWE / Brainport Industries.  On Friday, the various solutions will be presented and voting by public and jury will determine which team has the best solution. We cordially invite you to attend this final presentation – English spoken – in ‘t Harde, each year full of fresh insights.

Register quickly

The maximum number of people is limited so register quickly. Case The high-tech industry faces challenges related to sustainability, resource scarcity, and efficient material usage. Remanufacturing, restoring used or obsolete high-tech products and parts, offers a strategic asset management solution. A centralized remanufacturing center integrating various material flows (e.g., electronics, metals, plastics) can create value, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.

The main question for the participants during the Summer School is to think about how KMWE / Brainport industries together with her stakeholders in the high-tech industry can use some of the available maintenance innovations for an innovative business case that: Integrates diverse material streams. Optimizes technological and logistical processes for efficiency and profitability. Contributes to a circular economy within the high-tech sector. Offers competitive advantages in sustainability and innovation.  
Registration This link will take you to the website where you can register for the final presentation in ‘t Harde.