Dassault Systèmes and Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have announced that TU Delft has joined the 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence program as its 28th member. The partnership will support skill development in areas such as aerospace and manufacturing automation for students and professionals in the Netherlands.
TU Delft is the Netherlands’ oldest and largest technical university, known for strengths in biotech, aerospace, maritime engineering, and waterworks. It focuses on education, research, and innovation in global challenge areas.
The 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence designation identifies TU Delft as the first institution in the Netherlands to demonstrate expertise in applying Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform for hands-on and ongoing learning. TU Delft is also the first member to align with the updated program charter, which reflects a focus on virtual twin technologies and evolving practices in generative industries.
Stronger collaboration between industry, academia, and technology providers is important to develop effective learning approaches that support workforce development. The aerospace sector, in particular, needs skilled professionals to maintain innovation but faces challenges in replacing a retiring workforce. Since 2021, the 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence program has supported training for thousands of graduates.
As a 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence, TU Delft will develop programs bridging education and practice at Smart Advanced Manufacturing XL (SAM XL), its campus-based field lab focused on smart advanced manufacturing. Starting in September 2025, programs will engage university departments, applied sciences institutions and industry partners, applying the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to industry-relevant use cases. Students will learn to work with virtual twins, supported by platform-certified instructors, to prepare them for evolving and future jobs, while professionals in the lifelong learning curriculum of the university can upskill.
SAM XL is a manufacturing automation center that connects TU Delft faculties with industry and suppliers. Engineers at the center develop software and hardware to improve the functionality and adaptability of industrial robots. The lab provides a space to test and demonstrate automation technologies for performing complex tasks on large structures. It also offers training programs to support skill development in automation.
For more information, visit 3ds.com.
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