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Organised by the UT Young Alumni Network, KIVI Students Twente and Kennispark Twente, the event brought together recent graduates, young alumni and students to see cutting-edge technology and innovation in practice at two high-tech companies-HoSt Energy Systems and Foseco Vesuvius-both with strong ties to UT.
The event began at HoSt Group’s headquarters, where participants met the company’s founder, UT alumnus Herman Klein Teeselink. He shared insights on the company’s journey and his career development, leading to his son, Jelle Klein Teeselink-also a UT alumnus-who now directs the company’s global work in biogas, methanol and hydrogen production. Alumnus Vincent Kroeze, process engineer, followed with an engaging presentation on proactive data tracking, inviting attendees to participate in a Q&A that highlighted the importance of forward-thinking in business. Mariette Huis in ‘t Veld, the event organiser at HoSt, ensured that attendees went deep into HoSt’s key contributions to renewable energy and the circular economy worldwide.
After the session at HoSt, the group took a short walk to the Foseco/Vesuvius facility, just ten minutes away but with a very different focus. There, host Erick Veldhuis welcomed the participants, and alumnus Jurgen Radstake, global product manager, began with an overview of Foseco’s cutting-edge work in feed sleeves, castings, coatings and metallurgical treatments for foundries worldwide. Mechanical engineering graduate Jan Veenhuis followed with a presentation on his research, achieving top marks for his study on the impact of rare earths on the castability of aluminium alloys.
The visit included a tour of the Foseco plant, where participants explored the laboratory, test foundry and maintenance areas and witnessed state-of-the-art technology. The evening ended with networking drinks, which provided opportunity for informal discussions and free exchange of ideas.
The UT Alumni Office and KIVI Students Twente would like to express their thanks to HoSt and Foseco/Vesuvius for a fascinating and valuable experience, which offered a unique insight into the forefront of the high-tech industry.
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Source: University of Twente
