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mpop thing
ODIN

MasterPlus Optics & Photonics Lunch Lecture ODIN

Are you interested in the photonics industry? Then we have something for you!  Photonics uses photons instead of electrons to transfer information. This can be used to create more  energy-efficient, faster, and more accurate microchips. 

During this lunch lecture you will learn more about the possibilities for work and study in the field of photonics. Andrea Fiore will give a short introduction and will talk about the new MasterPlus Optics&Photonics program. Furthermore, former students that work in the field of photonics will give some talks about their experiences. Representatives from the PhotonDelta ecosystem will also give pitches. The PhotonDelta ecosystem consists of more than 60 partners that together form the whole chain from the design to the application of photonic chips. 

Subscribe on the ODIN website and join us on October 6th in Auditorium 12, 12:40-13:20 for this interesting lunch lecture of MasterPlus Optics&Photonics!  You can (un-)subscribe until the 4th of October. If you subscribe, lunch is included!

SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://ma-odin.nl/event/lunch-lecture-masterplus-optics-photonics/

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Auditorium 12
Tuesday 06-10-2026
12:30 - 13:30
asml
Mimir

MIMIR ASML Experience Center Tour 1 (07-10-2026)

👉 Mimir signup page: Link 👈

ASML is the biggest company in the Netherlands and an innovation leader in the semiconductor industry. They provide chipmakers with the hardware, software and services they need to mass produce microchips. They design and manufacture the lithography machines that are an essential part of chip manufacturing.

Mimir has been in contact with Jeroen van de Wijdeven, who finished his MSc and PhD in the control systems technology group of Maarten Steinbuch at the TU/e. For the last 17.5 years he has been working at ASML in different D&E and research projects, focusing mostly on mechatronics related challenges. He has invited us to the ASML experience center, where we will get to experience the world of ASML. We will get to see their technology up close, including real hardware and full-size 3D machine projections. The tour explains how their systems support chip manufacturing and offers an inside look at key technologies. Their aim is to have an informal tour with plenty of opportunity for questions.

Important:
– There is a maximum registration of 20 people per excursion day (Mimir members have priority).
– A passport or ID is required to be allowed into the experience center.

Due to the limited amount of spots per excursion day, we will send you an email to confirm your spot. Since ASML requires the details of the people attending the excursion beforehand, the registration will close at least two weeks before the excursion.

Since the event does not take place on the TU/e campus, you can either join us and travel there with us by bus or find your own mode of transportation. It is STRONGLY advised to NOT come by car since, parking is a challenge even for the employees themselves and might result a 15 minute walk to the reception of building 7. If you decide to join us in traveling to ASML, we will meet at the bus side of the station at 9 AM.

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ASML Building 7
Wednesday 07-10-2026
10:00 - 12:00
asml
Mimir

MIMIR ASML Experience Center Tour 2 (14-10-2026)

 ðŸ‘‰ Mimir signup page: Link 👈

ASML is the biggest company in the Netherlands and an innovation leader in the semiconductor industry. They provide chipmakers with the hardware, software and services they need to mass produce microchips. They design and manufacture the lithography machines that are an essential part of chip manufacturing.

Mimir has been in contact with Jeroen van de Wijdeven, who finished his MSc and PhD in the control systems technology group of Maarten Steinbuch at the TU/e. For the last 17.5 years he has been working at ASML in different D&E and research projects, focusing mostly on mechatronics related challenges. He has invited us to the ASML experience center, where we will get to experience the world of ASML. We will get to see their technology up close, including real hardware and full-size 3D machine projections. The tour explains how their systems support chip manufacturing and offers an inside look at key technologies. Their aim is to have an informal tour with plenty of opportunity for questions.

Important:
– There is a maximum registration of 20 people per excursion day (Mimir members have priority).
– A passport or ID is required to be allowed into the experience center.

Due to the limited amount of spots per excursion day, we will send you an email to confirm your spot. Since ASML requires the details of the people attending the excursion beforehand, the registration will close at least two weeks before the excursion.

Since the event does not take place on the TU/e campus, you can either join us and travel there with us by bus or find your own mode of transportation. It is STRONGLY advised to NOT come by car since, parking is a challenge even for the employees themselves and might result a 15 minute walk to the reception of building 7. If you decide to join us in traveling to ASML, we will meet at the bus side of the station at 9 AM.

For more information about ASML we recommend the following videos:
– The crazy technology behind the most important machine in the world
– Why is the wafer stage important in High NA EUV lithography? 

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ASML Building 7
Wednesday 14-10-2026
10:00 - 12:00

Statistical Signal Processing (SSP) Exam Training

Struggling with studying for statistical signal processing? You are not the only one. Mimir and Thor are teaming up to help you prepare. The professor is even taking the time to go over an exam with us. 

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Atlas 0.820
Monday 19-10-2026
13:30 - 16:30
images
Mimir

Prodrive Technologies Excursion

👉 Mimir sign-up page: Link 👈 

Prodrive Technologies is a company based in the Brainport Eindhoven region that designs and manufactures electronics, embedded software, and industrial systems. They develop components and products used in several sectors, including semiconductor manufacturing equipment, medical devices, and energy infrastructure. We have been invited to take a look behind the scenes.

A notable aspect of their operation is that they handle their processes internally. Rather than separating development and production entirely, they combine R&D, prototyping, validation, and automated manufacturing under one roof.

Since the event does not take place on the TU/e campus, you can either join us and travel there with us by bus or find your own mode of transportation. If you decide to join us in traveling to Prodrive, we will meet at the bus side of the station around 9 AM. Master students who are Mimir members will get priority when it comes to attendance.

For more information about Prodrive Technologies we recommend the following videos:
– Experience Prodrive Technologies
– Prodrive Technologies – 30 Years of Meaningful Technologies 

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Science Park Eindhoven 5501 Son
Tuesday 17-11-2026
10:00 - 12:30
Hyteps
Waldur

HyTeps Pub Quiz

HyTeps will be organising a pub quiz in het Walhalla. Come join us for a fun evening of power quality, EMC and grid facts while enjoying a free drink and some snacks.
Additionally, get the chance to talk to HyTeps experts on various topics and see their opportunities (also as a working student!).
Please sign up for this event if you plan to join; that way, we know how many snacks to get and ensure no food goes to waste.

You can sign up for this event here: https://waldur.nl/event/hyteps-pub-quiz/

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Het Walhalla
Thursday 19-11-2026
16:30 - 19:00