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Pace Satellite From NASA

February 6, 2024

Dutch space instrument plays a key role in climate research

Source: Nu.nl – Jeroen Kraan Today, Tuesday February 6, an important event attracts the attention of the world: the launch of a new climate satellite by NASA, equipped with a revolutionary Dutch instrument called SPEXone. This instrument is the result of a collaboration between the Dutch space institute SRON, Airbus and TNO and is about to…
Article Link magazine

January 25, 2024

The autonomous factory – a great collaboration

A recent article by Link Magazine outlines an impressive vision of the future: the autonomous factory. The innovative concept of 'Autonomous Factory' is central, in which products lead their production processes in their own unique way. This article highlights the role of leading ICD companies such as Philips, Batenburg Beenen and FMI, which are part of the project group. It also highlights the…
Astron, radio astronomy

January 16, 2024

Astron is committed to more female talent in technology

We are proud to announce that our member ASTRON, the institute for radio astronomy, makes an inspiring contribution to diversity within technology. ASTRON recently emphasized in an article in the Volkskrant that the search for female scientists and technicians is a priority. Jessica Dempsey, director of ASTRON, expresses the institute's mission…
Outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Minister of Education, Culture and Science Robbert Dijkgraaf pay a working visit to Sron, the Dutch Institute for Space Research.

October 12, 2023

Dutch space research, the star of innovation and science

Source: www.sron.nl/news/mark-rutte-diepe-booging-voor-de-kennis A day with the stars at SRON Imagine: you are standing in a place where the brightest minds in our country are working on science of the future. That is what Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf experienced when they visited the SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research in early October 2023,…
Bannière Mail Exosens

October 6, 2023

From Photonis Group to Exosens

The technological world of the Northern Netherlands is once again buzzing with energy now that one of the leading members of the ICD innovation cluster, the Photonis Group, has undergone a major transformation. Since September 20, 2023, the company will continue under the name Exosens, marking a new phase in their ambition to become the world leader in the field...
New NTS Norma building - along the N31 Drachten

September 18, 2023

How Precision Technology Shapes Drachten

In the midst of our digital age, precision technology plays a silent but indispensable role. Whether you use an app on your smartphone or are a doctor working with advanced medical equipment, this technology is everywhere. And you know what the great thing is? In Drachten we have NTS Norma, which is a global player in this. Source: article…
SRON contributes to Japan's moon mission

September 7, 2023

Dutch Contribution to Japan's Moon Mission: Dutch Telescope on the Way to the Moon

Space continues to amaze us with its mysteries and infinite possibilities. Japan recently took a remarkable step in lunar exploration, and the Netherlands is involved in this. This mission not only promises exciting discoveries, but also has important implications for future space exploration. The Japanese Moon Mission On September 7, 2023, Japan launched a rocket…
Whisper Power Property

September 5, 2023

WhisperPower Achieves Impressive Results in the First Half of 2023

Now that everyone has returned from well-deserved holidays, it is high time to keep everyone informed of the recent developments in the first half of 2023, this time at WhisperPower Group. A Brilliant First Half Year The first half of 2023 has proven to be extremely successful for WhisperPower. Compared to the same period last…
skillsatscale.nl

July 14, 2023

ICD to participate in NWA Skills@Scale project

Innovatiecluster Drachten (ICD) is proud to participate in the prestigious NWA Skills@Scale project, which focuses on the development and utilization of skilled workers for sustainable employability. Various knowledge institutions, such as Saxion University of Applied Sciences, the University of Twente, Innovatiecluster Drachten and partners from the business community and the social sector are working together on this. The project is funded by the National Science Agenda…