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Batenburg Beenen contributes to the renovation of Vitens

22 October 2024

Batenburg Beenen contributes to the renovation of Vitens' automatic sample analysis system

As a member of the ICD, Batenburg Beenen played an important role in the renovation of the microbiological laboratory of drinking water company Vitens. This laboratory is crucial for monitoring the water quality and safety of drinking water in the Netherlands. The renovation focused on modernization, improving both sustainability and the efficiency of the laboratory….
Ferry Go Innovation Cluster Yp

September 23, 2024

Autonomous ferry project launched, with ICD member YP Your Partner!

This month, the German-Dutch project 'Ferry Go!' officially started. The goal of this project is to develop an autonomous ferry service in the German-Dutch Wadden Sea. A consortium of nine project partners has been put together for 'Ferry Go!', including the ICD company YP Your Partner from Drachten. With 20 people, perhaps the smallest partner in this…
The pearls of the tech sector in the North are illegible

29 August 2024

Nice newspaper article in the FD about the pearls of the tech sector in the North

A few weeks ago, the FD contacted Joost Krebbekx of the ICD. This was in response to the announced downsizing of Philips Drachten. A good opportunity to take the FD along to various companies that are members of the ICD, in order to assess the state of affairs in the tech sector in the North.
Photographer Sake Elzinga Under the Westerborkt telescopes

April 24, 2024

Astron celebrates 75 years of astronomy innovation

This year marks a special milestone for Astron, the Dutch institute for radio astronomy, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary. ICD warmly congratulates Astron on this impressive achievement. Since its founding in 1949, Astron has played a crucial role in the development of radio astronomy, both nationally and internationally. Over the years, the institute has contributed…
Director Kees Oosting Left and Marketing Director Bas Van Steenoven of Sparck Technologies for the packaging system. Photo Jilmer Postma

April 24, 2024

A century of innovation and growth at Sparck Technologies

Sparck Technologies, based in Drachten, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. What started with a clog machine in 1924 has grown into a pioneer in high-tech packaging systems for large e-commerce companies such as Mediamarkt and Blokker. Their latest achievement involves a partnership with a Coca-Cola bottling company in Florida. In the past six months, major multinationals have…
Girlsday 2024 - Hytrans

April 16, 2024

Girlsday April 12, 2024 at Philips, BD, Hytrans, Astron, SRON, Resato and Photonis

On April 12, 2024, young girls between the ages of 10 and 15 came together at innovative companies such as Philips Drachten, BD, Hytrans, Astron, SRON, Resato and Photonis for the annual Girlsday. This event, an initiative of VHTO, is designed to introduce girls to the fascinating world of technology, science and ICT. Inspirational…
Trainees discover innovation in Fryslân

April 11, 2024

Trainees discover innovation in Fryslân

Future in technology On March 28, Roos Tuinenburg and her fellow trainees from the Friesch Dagblad, Omrop Fryslân and the Leeuwarder Courant had the unique opportunity to visit Innovatiecluster Drachten (ICD) and the affiliated companies BD and WhisperPower. This visit was part of a year-long program full of master classes and excursions, intended to…
Cvp Everest In Action Sparck Technologies

February 27, 2024

Sparck Technologies invests in growth with the acquisition of a Polish dealer

Drachten – Sparck Technologies, supplier of automatic packaging machines for custom boxes, has announced its local dealer in Poland, E.Pack Sp. z oo, taken over. The move follows a successful collaboration between the two companies since 2019 and strengthens Sparck's position in Eastern Europe. The experienced team of sales and service technicians from E.Pack Sp. z…
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February 8, 2024

New university course and campus strengthen Drachten's position as an innovation hub

Start of university studies Engineering Doctorate of the RUG Drachten, a city with a rich high-tech history, reaches a new milestone with the establishment of Campus Drachten. The initiators of this project, consisting of Innovatiecluster Drachten, Philips Drachten, University of Groningen, NHL Stenden, Firda, Nij Smellinghe hospital and the municipality of Smallingerland, are pleased to announce their collaboration on…