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Analysis
The Dutch key to new European strengths is systems thinking
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Semiconductors and chipmaking equipment have long been the crown jewels of Dutch industry. The systems thinking developed in this sector is a treasure of European importance and might be the key to success in other areas like photonics. But systems engineering isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. To stay competitive, the Netherlands must learn to fine-tune its engineering approach to the specific demands of each market.
The Wall Street Journal recently rubbed it in once again. Under the headline “Europe is losing,” the deplorable state of affairs on our continent was explained. “European nations have fallen far behind in economic dynamism and military clout. Will the continent that once ruled the world become a bystander to history?” the business newspaper wondered.
The article opened: “On May 13, Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched 28 satellites into orbit in a single day, one of over a hundred successful US orbital launches this year. China has sent more than 40 rockets into space since January. Russia, bogged down by war in Ukraine, has launched 10 rockets. Europe, by contrast, has launched four.”
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