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ICD - PhD Day Groningen 3 Feb 2023

February 4, 2023

Great succes for PhD Day in Groningen

The PhD day in Groningen on February 3, 2023 was a great success. Many students took the time to attend this meeting and to network with companies or to enter into a substantive conversation during a speed date. One of the most popular stands was Innovatiecluster Drachten's, which was staffed by four…
Safari TFV Francken

25 January 2023

High Tech Safari TFV Francken

On January 20, 2023, a High Tech Safari of the ICD took place. About 80 students from study association TFV Francken were warmly welcomed in Drachten. Under the guidance of their professor of applied physics and assistant, they visited the ICD companies Philips, NTS Norma, BD and SRON. They also attended a lecture in the field of…
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January 17, 2023

Photonis and Xenics join forces

Photonis and Xenics join forces Photonis, an ICD company that develops and manufactures photosensor technologies, announces the acquisition of Xenics, a company specializing in advanced infrared solutions. With this merger, Photonis adds unique high-end imaging products to its existing business-to-business activities, expanding its geographic reach and advanced technology capabilities. Together will…
Engineering the Future - Hanze University of Applied Sciences - ICD 2022

December 12, 2022

Engineering the future

At the end of the year, the Institute of Engineering of Hanze University Groningen organized the event entitled Engineering the Future. Here technology students could orientate themselves on their professional future. Representatives from eight ICD companies attended the job fair, which was well attended by students from the Bachelor's programs in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management,…
Bas Andela & Thom Verwater - Batenburg Beenen

December 9, 2022

Artificial intelligence nips weeds in the bud

Artificial intelligence nips weeds in the bud – now 80 percent, on the way to 85 percent Article LINK magazine with, among others, Thom Verwater van Batenburg Beenen and Andela Techniek & Innovatie. Weeding is a monster job when you grow many acres of organic crops. Organic farmers hire workers for this, but they are not…
Matchmaking ME students

November 25, 2022

Matchmaking ME students

On Wednesday 23 November, the Mechanical Engineering students of the University of Groningen (RuG) visited the SKILL building in Drachten. After a long period of digital sessions, the students were able to attend in person again to meet the ICD companies in the building where a lot of research equipment is located. About 15 students from the specializations…
Business Contact Day Windesheim With Astron Yan Fanne

November 23, 2022

Business contact day at Windesheim

The annual business contact day took place at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences on 22 November. This year's theme was Meet your future. During this event, companies can get in touch with HBO-ICT students who are looking for an internship or graduation place from their exhibition stand. Among those present were representatives of the ICD and ASTRON, the…
Smart Industry Hub North with Innovatiecluster Drachten together with Hanze University of Applied Sciences and NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences

November 22, 2022

Master classes on robotics

On November 18, Innovatiecluster Drachten, together with Hanze University of Applied Sciences and NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, organized masterclasses on behalf of the Smart Industry Hub North for 18 participants from 14 companies from the region who want to get started with robotics. A visit to the Philips factory (Oneblade production lines) was therefore a nice theoretical basis for…
ICD Learning Day

November 21, 2022

ICD Learning Day

In November another Innovatiecluster Drachten Learning Day was held for employees of ICD companies. This day was dedicated to knowledge sharing in the technological field, both during parallel sessions and a central market. The program consisted of three rounds of lectures on the topics of Smart Factories, Robotics and Additive manufacturing. Phillips and…