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RDM Campus is a collaboration between Albeda College, Rotterdam University and the Port of Rotterdam Authority, which is the owner of the RDM site and its buildings.
RDM Innovation Dock was co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund.
it is our belief that investing in researCh anD innovation is CruCial for a vital port. the port of rotterDam is a frontrunner in innovation. a broaD Campus for researCh, Design anD manufaCturing where enterprises, eDuCational institutions anD researCh Centres Cooperate is an important basis for this innovation.
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On the initiative of Rotterdam Climate Proof eight low-lying metropoles have united in the Connecting Delta Cities network. The Delta Cities join forces in their mission for innovative adaptation strategies, sharing knowledge and best practices to make their cities climate proof. The cities are: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Hong Kong, China Jakarta, Indonesia London, United Kingdom New York, USA Rotterdam, The Netherlands Shanghai, China Tokyo, Japan
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RDM CAMPUS IS A LOCATION FOR EDUCATION, BUSINESS AND EVENTS. IT IS LOCATED AT THE FORMER SHIPYARD OF THE ROTTERDAMSCHE DROOGDOK MAATSCHAPPIJ (RDM - ROTTERDAM DRY DOCK COMPANY), SITUATED IN THE CITY PORTS AREA OF ROTTERDAM. THE ABBREVIATION RDM NOW STANDS FOR RESEARCH, DESIGN & MANUFACTURING. ON RDM CAMPUS UNIVERSITIES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND COMPANIES WORK TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE A RESILIENT PORT AND CITY. ON THE ONE HAND THROUGH EDUCATION OF THE GREEN COLLAR WORKFORCE OF THE 21ST CENTURY, TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE REGIONAL LABOUR MARKET. ON THE OTHER HAND BY CREATING ECONOMICAL SPIN OFF IN TERMS OF NEW JOBS, NEW ENTERPRISES AND THE MARKET INTRODUCTION OF NEW PRODUCTS AND SMART CONCEPTS, WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO THE REALISATION OF THE NATIONAL INNOVATION AGENDA OF TOP ECONOMIC SECTORS.
innovation anD Co-Creation
RDM Campus wants to be a stimulus for the innovative and creative manufacturing industry in the Rotterdam area, bringing together practice-based research and innovation & entrepreneurship, through company and institutional collaboration. A unique learning and working environment, due to the synergy between business and education and the unique location where this takes place. Researchers and students work together with companies on developing innovative product concepts and on manufacturing these products: from concept to prototype and by using the most modern techniques. On RDM Campus there is crosspollination between education and business through: traineeships, innovation teams and Communities of Practice cooperation within research projects, testing & prototyping sharing facilities (i.e. machines, access to funding) conferences and seminars courses and training facilities for employees from companies (tailor made contract education) RDM Campus Innovation Network: lectures & network meetings
CONFERENCE ROOM ALBEDA COLLEGE WELDING ROTTERDAM UNIVERSITY WORKSHOPS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCT DESIGN/ ENGINEERING ROTTERDAM UNIVERSITY MOBILITY LAB ALBEDA COLLEGE MAINTENANCE/ PIPING/ MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ROTTERDAM UNIVERSITY MOBILITY LAB ALBEDA COLLEGE MACHINING
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Innovation Dock on RDM Campus is a monumental industrial hall with a surface area of approximately 23,000m, a minimum height of 12 metres and a maximum height of 20 metres. It consists of two sections, the education hall that houses Albeda College and Rotterdam University, and a business hall, where 1 1,500m is available for small innovative companies.
The research centres have a group of professors, PhDs and researchers working in close cooperation with the industry in port and city, students, stakeholders and government. research Centre sustainable solutions rDm is a centre for applied research on the sustainability of energy use, product development, mobility and building. Within Rotterdam University the research centre Sustainable Solutions RDM focuses on sustainable innovations, solutions and strategies that will transform Rotterdam into an energy neutral, climate robust, liveable and attractive delta city. The research centre aims at finding integral, sustainable solutions for the following domains in the Rotterdam region: sustainable and resilient building sustainable mobility and accessibility sustainable energy concepts and product development The Port of Rotterdam, being one of the busiest ports in the world, expects substantial growth in cargo flows, business and traffic in the coming 20 years. Combined with the ambition to be the most efficient, sustainable and safe port in the world, innovation is needed to develop in the desired direction. The research Centre port innovation at Rotterdam University is contributing with dedicated applied research on the following topics: implementation of renewable materials in industrial processes energy efficiency supply chain management strategic maintenance management transition management education and labour
The location of intermediate and higher vocational education under the same roof makes education on RDM Campus special. Albeda College and Rotterdam University work together and with companies on RDM Campus, as well as with technical universities outside the campus such as Delft University of Technology. There is plenty of space on RDM Campus for various activities: applied research, innovation, interaction and experiments. albeda College is a large comprehensive school for intermediate vocational education and adult education in Rotterdam. Here, approximately 25,000 students follow a variety of programmes in 350 fields at 50 locations. On RDM Campus, Albeda College offers education in metallurgy and maintenance. rotterdam university of Applied Sciences is a leading knowledge institute for higher professional education, with 28,000 students preparing for their future career in over 75 study programmes. Rotterdam University offers education in civil, mechanical, car and electrical engineering, industrial product design, building technology, architecture and urban design.
inCubator Dnamo
To stimulate new business and entrepreneurship incubator Dnamo is located at RDM Campus. It is Dnamos mission to empower tomorrows firms in sustainability. Dnamo offers pre-incubation and incubation programmes, training, funding, networks and office space for starting entrepreneurs and young professionals from SMEs.
Forward-looking mobility is an important theme for the City of Rotterdam and its port. Sustainable accessibility is required in order to diminish the impact of mobility on the environment. Examples are electrical transport by road or water as an alternative for the pollution caused by diesel engines. Partners include Shell, Spijkstaal, RET, e-Traction, Van Gansewinkel, Eneco and Berezina.
At RDM Campus, knowledge institutes and companies are working on sustainable technical innovations in innovation teams or communities of practice (CoPs), consisting of lecturers and students from one or more educational programmes and company employees. These teams often include students from various educational backgrounds (multilevel) and are multidisciplinary, including students from different educational fields. From 2009 on over 60 innovation teams and nearly 500 students contributed specifically to a number of projects for companies. One of the most impressive examples is the iconic Floating Pavilion, which illustrates Rotterdams ambition to build on water. It was designed by Delta Sync and built at RDM Campus by a consortium of Public Domain Architects, Dura Vermeer Construction and Rotterdam Public Works. Students from Albeda College and Rotterdam University worked on its design and completion. The Floating Pavillion is the forerunner of future floating communities in Rotterdam, like Aqua Dock, which is now being planned. Sustainable building is one of the priorities in the redevelopment of the city ports of Rotterdam. Experience in this field presents global market opportunities: 75% of all megacities in the world are located in delta regions, all suffering from limited space and confronted by having to address climate change and scarce energy. Floating buildings fit in with the adaptation strategy of the city of Rotterdam.
proDuCt Design
Rotterdam mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb was the first to use the port access terminal, designed by students of industrial product design at Rotterdam University.
Ampelmann builds ship-based self stabilizing platforms that actively compensate all vessel motions to make offshore access safe, easy and fast. RDM Campus is ideal for them because of the location near water, the large floor space, cranes and the fact that all their important customers are located just around the corner. They have a good cooperation with students who, for example, design and make parts for them.