Qeam - Regional cluster in the field of precision engineering

Regional cluster in the field of precision engineering

Qeam performed a study regarding the economic position of precision engineering / fine mechanical engineering activities (business activities, research and education) in the Leiden region, the Netherlands. Principal is the Leiden City Council - Department
of Economic Affairs.

The study of Qeam is based on interactions with stakeholders active in or related to the field of precision engineering / fine mechanical engineering and located in the region. E.g. LUMC, Dutch Space, Leitec Instruments, Leiden University, Meester Techniek, ESTEC Noordwijk, Proxy Laboratories, Leidse Instrumentmakerschool, Leiden Cryogenics, Mascal Design. Click here to view an overview.

A final report ("Verkenning fijnmechanica in en om de regio Leiden") presents conclusions and recommendations for the Leiden City Council - Department of Economic Affairs.

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Earth observation instrument (courtesy of Dutch Space)

Gripper (courtesy of Leidse Instrumentmakerschool)

Some relevant publications

Berenschot (2002), Voorstudie innovatief onderzoeksprogramma: integratie in ontwikkeling en productie in de maakindustrie. Rapportage in opdracht van Ministerie van Economische Zaken.

Jacobs & De Man (1995), Clusters en concurrentiekracht: naar een nieuwe praktijk in het Nederlandse bedrijfsleven. Samson Bedrijfsinformatie, Alpen aan den Rijn.

Porter (2000), Location, competition, and economic development: local clusters in a global economy. Economic Development Quarterly, vol. 14 (1), pp 15-34.

Schellekens (2004), Precision engineering: een balans en de toekomst. Afscheidsrede van prof.dr. P.H.J. Schellekens, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven.

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