FMTC - Flanders' MECHATRONICS Technology Centre

Flanders' Mechatronics Technology Centre vzw (FMTC) is a member organization with the mission to jointly develop new and improve existing generic mechatronic competences and technologies to strengthen the competitive edge of its member companies. Mechatronics combines mechanics, electronics, and software in an optimal way to make products more modular, more intelligent, and more productive. FMTC's ultimate measure of success is the actual utilization of its mechatronic technologies and knowledge in members' products.

FMTC was founded by AGORIA, the Belgian technology industry federation, and leading mechatronic companies in Flanders.

Atlas Copco, Bekaert, Best Sorting NV, Bluways, CNH, Dana, Gilbos, Hansen Industrial Gearboxes, Hansen Transmissions, Induct BVBA, LMS, LVD, NiniX Technologies, Picanol, Philips GTD Mechanization, Robovision integrated solutions, Teleservice Systems, Televic Rail, Terumo, Van De Wiele and Van Hoecke Automation are member companies of FMTC. The mechanical engineering department of the Catholic University of Leuven and Sirris are associated members of FMTC.

To achieve its mission, the centre conducts industry-driven joint projects and contract projects in the following research clusters: Modeling & Control, Communications & Software and Monitoring & Diagnostics.

For its operation, the centre is supported by the Flemish government (IWT)