Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands (TU Delft) is a modern university with a rich tradition. Its eight faculties and over 30 English-language Master programmes are at the forefront of technological development, contributing to scientific advancement in the interests of society.
Ranked among the top universities of technology in Europe (#18, QS 2010) TU Delft’s excellent research and education standards are backed by outstanding facilities, research institutes and research schools. TU Delft maintains close links with (inter)national industry, a strategic alliance contributing to the relevance of its academic programmes and career prospects for its graduates.
Society is our continuous incentive for research. We carry out research to find solutions for society’s present and future demands. Fundamental research is part of this, because we aim to find solutions for tomorrow’s problems. Health, energy, environment and infrastructures & mobility are today's major social issues. That's why TU Delft pays extra attention to developing solutions in these four domains.
As an engineering and consultancy firm, we advise and help clients all over the world in resolving today’s complex challenges. With a network of 23 offices in nine countries and some 1,700 engineers and consultants, we work on improving the human environment for everyone, today and for future generations. Together with our stakeholders, we contribute to social, ecological and economic progress, with the sustainable development goals of the United Nations serving as an inspirational guideline.
Every year, we work on about 5.000 projects in the fields of infrastructure, water, the environment and construction. In these projects, our aim is to maximise value creation. That means sustainable solutions for society, maximum value for clients, and opportunities for talent development for our employees.
Robots provide an incredible opportunity to accelerate your production. With tailored robot lines, we improve quality and productivity in steel processing industries. This enhances the entire work flow, making your production more efficient and company more competitive.
About us
KRANENDONK is the robot technology centre for non-repetitive production. By implementing intelligent robot technology, we enable manufacturing companies to produce more efficiently and effectively. The production systems that KRANENDONK supplies are custom-build solutions that are cleverly integrated into material and data flows.
Field of work
The field in which KRANENDONK operates is not bound by a product or industry, but by a production principle. Traditionally, robots are used for repetitive production. KRANENDONK’s competence however, lies in the opposite: realizing non-repetitive production by smart implementation of robotics. This opens a range of automation opportunities for manufacturing companies. KRANENDONK's ability to automate non-repetitive production proved to be succesfull in shipbuilding, offshore and structural steel industries, among others.
Offices
KRANENDONK is a Dutch company with subsidiaries in Japan, Singapore, China, USA and Denmark. A technology centre position is maintained by simultaneously fulfilling the roles of engineer, supplier, supporter and partner. A key part of KRANENDONK’s position is the ability to continuously work on new robot applications. It does this together with universities and other technology partners.