The High Tech Systems Center, which will be opened officially during the dies, not only combines disciplines from mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, and computer science, but also enables collaboration between TU/e and the industry. The university wants to use the research center for trailblazing research into the development of new, accurate high-tech equipment.

At the ceremony in the Paterskerk, new Chairman of the Executive Board ir. Jan Mengelers will talk about his personal fascination with of engineering and the beauty of it. Next, prof.dr. Jos Engelen, chairman of NWO, will share his thoughts on the high-tech science system. Several examples will explain how technology and science are inextricably linked. Prof.dr. Siep Weiland, professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering will then discuss the future of the microchip, and the next generation of machines that will produce them.

The celebration will end with Rector prof.dr.ir. Hans van Duijn presenting an honorary doctorate to prof.dr. Norman Fleck, for his special merit in science. The Cambridge University professor is considered a global authority on micromechanics.

The foundation day celebration starts at 3.30 in the Paterskerk, Tramstraat 37. After the ceremony there will be drinks in the Wintertuin of Hotel Pullman Cocagne. The gathering will be streamed live.