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The collaboration between the defense sector and the Dutch manufacturing industry is growing. Topics like security of supply, strategic autonomy and regional production capacity play an important role in this.
On 13 April, regional broadcaster RTV Drenthe covered this topic in their programme ‘Drenthe Nu‘. The item showed how companies in Drenthe are responding to the growing demand from the defense sector. Arjan Schuinder of Betech Mass Turning explained the role Betech already plays as a supplier of precision components for the defense industry.
Watch the full article and interview here (Dutch broadcast)
From cost to reliability
For a long time, cost was the main factor in purchasing decisions in the manufacturing industry. Production moved to low wage countries, and supply chains became long and complex.
Betech Mass Turning produces 100% in the Netherlands and works with local and regional partners. Where long supply chains struggled during disruptions, producing close to home offers what defense chains need: traceability, process control and security of supply.
Production is designed for high volume machining with automated processes and continuous quality checks, making it possible to produce large quantities with the same result every time.
Defense applications
Betech Mass Turning produces precision turned parts for the defense industry, including components for armaments, night vision devices and drones.
Production runs 24/7 in a fully automated environment, with 100% SPC driven quality management and complete digital traceability. All materials come from certified European suppliers.
For buyers and project managers in the defense sector, this means: