VMI
Technology meets success
About
VMI
VMI is the world’s largest producer of high-tech tire manufacturing machines and a major player in the canning, personal care and pharmaceutical industries. Worldwide, VMI employs over 1800 people, more than 1000 of whom are employed at the head office in Epe. With everything we do, our main focus is the customer. Their success is our success. By offering customised solutions, we focus on the specific situation and deliver exactly what is needed for their production process. We provide technical support worldwide from our local service centers.
WHY DID WE JOIN
PERRON038?
VMI is the world market leader and through continued development and improvement, VMI works on maintaining this position and further growth. Only with the introduction of new technology can we maintain our leading edge in the market. It is precisely in the triangle of education, student and company at Perron038, in which VMI sees added value. Furthermore, as a company, VMI likes to contribute to the development of talent within the manufacturing industry.
WHAT DO WE CONTRIBUTE TO INNOVATION
By supplying current practical issues and searching for unique solutions and sustainable technologies together, VMI aims to be a partner and source of inspiration for students, educational institutions and the business community.
WHAT INNOVATION THEMES
WE WORK ON
We will work together with Perron038 on various innovation themes. Teams with technicians from different companies, students, entrepreneurs and researchers join within the various innovation themes in order to innovate, research and experiment.
Additive manufacturing
In this theme we work together and look at how 3D printing technology can add value in the mechanical engineering industry.
Robotics
Within this theme, the partners of Perron038 will define and develop the added value of collaborative and autonomous robots in production environments.
Vision application
Today, vision technology is essential for production environments. At Perron038, partners research, innovate and work together to learn more about vision technology. What are the possibilities? How can we use vision applications in a production environment?