Managing complexity in cyber-physical systems
TNO‑ESI is an open innovation research centre that partners with leading high‑tech companies to tackle growing system complexity. By developing advanced methods and techniques for system design and engineering, TNO‑ESI helps the industry accelerate product development, enhance performance and quality, and increase the societal impact of high‑tech systems. Through our shared research programmes, innovation support, competence development, and knowledge‑sharing activities, we help industry shorten development cycles, improve product performance, and increase societal impact. Our industry‑as‑a‑lab approach ensures that our solutions are grounded in real‑world challenges and built on deep trust with our partners.
Research
We focus on research that matters for the high-tech industry. Our strength lies in systems engineering and system architecting, disciplines essential for mastering the growing complexity of advanced systems.
Tools
One of the outcomes of TNO-ESI's research activities are methodologies that are supported by tools for high-tech systems design. These tools have a sound academic basis and proven industrial value.
Consultancy
At TNO-ESI, we provide expert hands-on advisory services that transform information technology into a strategic asset. We support clients in designing and implementing complex systems.
Academy
We empower the next generation of systems engineers through targeted learning programs tailored to the high-tech industry. Our approach blends knowledge, skills, and mindset to prepare professionals for the complexity of future systems.
Industries
At TNO-ESI, we empower the next generation of systems engineers through targeted learning programs tailored to the high-tech industry. Our approach blends knowledge, skills, and mindset to prepare professionals for the complexity of future systems.
Network
From the very beginning, TNO-ESI has been built on strong partnerships. Many of our industrial and academic partners have been involved since the early days of ESI, and continue to play a vital role in shaping our strategic direction and research agenda.