Company news

New machinery: Hermle 9 & ZEISS O-Inspect 543 - 2024-11-20

At Settels, we continue to invest in the latest technologies to elevate our production capacities, as well as our measurement and quality control processes. Recently, we have added the ZEISS O-Inspect 543 and the Hermle 9 to our measurement room and factory.

Unlocking the Path to Precision @Precision Fair 2024 - 2024-11-14

After two inspiring days at the Precision Fair, we look back on many valuable encounters and conversations. The event, known for bringing together leaders in high-tech engineering and precision manufacturing, once again offered an ideal platform to connect with industry professionals.

Improving Cleanroom Efficiency & Eco-Friendly Packaging - 2024-10-02

Recently, we implemented two new initiatives aimed at enhancing our sustainability efforts: a smart eco-mode in our cleanroom and a transition to eco-friendly packaging in our logistics processes.

Visit us at the World of Technology, Industry, and Science - 2024-07-10

Do you want to keep up with the latest in technology, industry, and science? Then visit the World of Industry, Technology & Science (WoTS) from September 24 to 27, where STTLS will be present at the World of Laboratory.

Calling all talents of the future - 2024-05-01

Are you a student or recent graduate and are you eager to explore job and internship opportunities in a high-tech environment? Then make sure to visit our Talent of the Future Event on May 14th, 2024.

STTLS @Clean Event 2024 - 2024-04-03

At April 16th, Settels Savenije will be present at the 2024 Clean Event in Veldhoven (NL). The Clean Event aims to connect professionals from the entire chain regarding industrial cleanliness.

Open Company Day March 23, 2024 - 2024-02-21

Would you like to take a look inside a unique High-Tech company? This is your chance! At March 23, Settels Savenije is opening her doors during the Open Company Day.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! - 2023-12-21

First and foremost, the Settels Savenije team would like to like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Sven Pekelder joins economic mission USA - 2023-11-30

From December 4-8, our CTO Sven Pekelder, will join amongst others Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Flemish Prime Minister Jan Jambon for an economic mission in the USA.

Piet van Rens portrayed in clay - 2023-11-15

In honor of Piet van Rens' retirement, we asked artist Mooniq Priem to create a unique clay sculpture of Van Rens. The portrait can now be admired at TAQ.

Visit us at the 2023 Precision Fair - 2023-11-08

Settels Savenije will be present at the 2023 Precision Fair. For over 20 years, the Precision Fair has brought together the entire precision technology value chain to collaborate on next gen technological innovations. 

Settels Savenije acquires Van Mierlo Ingenieursbureau - 2023-11-01

Settels Savenije Group, total solution provider in high-tech, strengthens its competences in measurement & control by acquiring Van Mierlo Ingenieursbureau.

New 650 M2 Cleanroom Class 6 operational - 2022-11-01

As from the first of November our new Class 6 cleanroom will be operational. This investment brings our total footprint of cleanroom class 6-8 to almost 1.000M2.

Frans van der Voort nominated for Noordhof Award - 2022-10-28

One of our most experienced mechatronic craftsmen has been nominated for the Noordhof Award 2022. We wish him luck at the Award event 10 November.

Piet van Rens ASPE lifetime achievement award - 2022-10-16

As many of you will have noticed, Piet van Rens was awarded a lifetime achievement award @ ASPE in Bellevue, Washington. Since many years Piet has been an inspiration for our engineers to design principally right according to the construction principles as defined by Wim van der Hoek. Chapeau Piet for this achievement!

Hennie Nagel retired - 2022-10-16

After a long and extensive career as one of the best Lead Engineers in de Eindhoven Region, Hennie Nagel has retired at the respectable age of 70.

Richard Nap appointed COO Settels Savenije - 2022-10-01

Richard Nap, who started as Director R&D in January, has been appointed COO of Settels Savenije Group of Companies. Richard has a great experience in both technology as in managing high tech organisations.

PLM Services wordt cards PLM Solutions - 2021-09-28

Met ingang van 29 september is Settels Savenije PLM Services onderdeel van cards PLM Solutions.

in memoriam Jan van Amelsvoort - 2021-07-01

Onlangs is Jan van Amelsvoort overleden. Op 1 november 1987 zijn Jan en ik begonnen met ons bedrijf. Hij was degene die mij motiveerde om ondernemer te worden. We hebben meer dan 20 jaar zakelijk alle lief en leed met elkaar gedeeld.

Make the impossible possible - 2020-10-19

Interview in Link Magazine, where Sven Pekelder and Dirk Dona talk about the significance of the move of precision parts to TAQ.

TAQ expansion of 5,000 m2 approved - 2018-12-05

Budgets have been approved by the Settels Board and an agreement reached with our project development partners.

Precision Parts invests in Tornos NANO - 2018-12-05

Precision Parts has recently invested in a Tornos SwissNano turning center.

Abdel Boujnane Sr. opto-mechanical system designer - 2018-12-04

Per December 1st 2018 Abdel Boujnane joined the Settels Savenije engineering team in the position of senior opto-mechanical system designer. Abel has a background in mechanics, optics and mechatronics and many years of experience in the optics industry.

Settels Savenije team enjoys annual company weekend - 2018-09-10

Amidst our busy day-to-day work the Settels Savenije team enjoyed the annual company retreat in the weekend of September 7-9.

First shipments from TAQ premises - 2018-08-31

@ Strijp-T, our TAQ facilities include a production hall which has an ISO-7 (6) cleanroom and warehouse. Over the past few months, shipments have been sent to customers around the world.

Settels and Technobis join forces in advanced sensor solutions - 2017-11-29

Settels Savenije Group and Technobis have agreed upon strategic cooperation, combining their in-depth know-how on integrated photonics

Ultra-high positioning accuracy in challenging environments - 2017-11-06

Xeryon and Settels strategically join forces combining their in-depth know-how on precise positioning in extreme environments.

Stijn van Sambeek starts as Supply Chain Manager - 2017-10-16

Stijn has over 10+ years of experience in international supply chain- and operations management.

TAQ cleanroom - 2017-09-01

@ TAQ 200M2 cleanroom class 6-7 is now fully operational.The assembly and integration of 3 high tech vacuum systems for one of our USA customers is the first project to enter.

DSPE knowledge event hosted @ TAQ - 2017-06-29

On 29 June 2017, Settels Savenije G.O.C. hosted an inspiring DSPE Knowledge Session about 'Design in Vacuum'.

Move to TAQ - 2017-03-01

1st March we moved to the TAQ building @ Strijp T.

Moving up the supply chain - 2016-12-15

Special in Bits & Chips - Over the past fifteen years, Settels Savenije has carried out numerous projects for ASML. These projects have been instrumental in growing Settels

Opening new location Leidse instrumentmakers School - 2016-12-06

This week, the Leidse instrumentmakers School had a grand reopening event. His Majesty the King Willem Alexander was present.

Report Euspen Conference and Exhibition in Nottingham UK - 2016-07-08

This year, the annual Euspen Conference and Exhibition was held in Nottingham, UK. Our group was represented by Mark Meuwese and Sven Pekelder who gave a vacuum tutorial.

Publication 'Exploring the 3D Printing of Metal Vacuum Seals' - 2016-05-02

Read all about 'Exploring the 3D Printing of Metal Vacuum Seals' written by Dorine Laheij from SSvA, and by KMWE, published in Mikroniek nr 2 of 2016.

Introduction of iMGR2100 microscope platform - 2016-04-13

SSvA introduces an imaging system for applications with high magnification levels. This was first announced @ the ASPE conference in November 2015.

In memoriam Jos P. Berben - 2012-12-26

Ing. Jos P. Berben was actief als bedrijfsadviseur van de jaren zestig tot eind jaren negentig. In de periode 1988 – 1995 was hij verbonden als oprichter en mede-eigenaar aan onze organisatieadviespraktijk.

Incorporation of SAINT Engineering & Projectmanagement BV - 1987-11-01

1st November 1987 Jan van Amelsvoort and John Settels incorporated SAINT Engineering & Projectmanagement BV.