Shortage of qualified staff still challenges microtechnology industry

The need to find qualified staff is perceived as a challenge in the microtechnology sector in Europe, by both, companies and research institutions.
 
About a third of the industry representatives each are concerned about the competitiveness, innovative capability and profitability of their company.
 
For research institutions, however, financing is the second-largest internal challenge after finding and keeping skilled employees.
 
Source: IVAM Survey 2017