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Sron Satellite Instrument

February 22, 2021

Satellite instrument can more accurately predict climate

It is special, the scientists say, to now have extensive contact with American colleagues at NASA. Dutch researchers have been working on the satellite instrument the SPEXone for three years. Otto Hasekamp of SRON says it is important to get more accurate climate models, so that climate predictions can be made more accurately in the future
Minister and CDA party leader Wopke Hoekstra And Joost Krebbekx Icd

19 Feb 2021

Wopke Hoekstra visits Quadient Technology and ICD

As part of his campaign tour, the Minister of Finance and CDA party leader visited Heerenveen, Drachten and Groningen. Heerenveen has already been extensively written about in the press. Hereby the report of his visit in Drachten.
UR5 cobot

February 3, 2021

The helping hand of a robot in the catering industry or as a coffee assistant

The first collaboration with Windesheim University of Applied Sciences is a fact. Two student teams have examined the question of whether a robot (arm) can serve in the hospitality industry or in the office.
Human Machine Interface, super fun knowledge circle with a lot of energy

28 January 2021

Super fun circle of friends with a lot of energy

Interaction between man and machine is hot. This is apparent from the enthusiasm for Human Machine Communication, the super fun knowledge circle with a lot of energy.
Jouke de Vries, President of the University of Groningen

December 10, 2020

ICD Learning Day: 'The Miracle of Drachten'

One hundred and thirty technicians from Innovatiecluster Drachten presented the results of their search for innovations on Thursday 3 December. This happened during the annual ICD Learning Day. Guest speaker Jouke de Vries, president of the University of Groningen, said he was impressed. 'Your collaborating high-tech companies are 'The Miracle of Drachten'.' The creator of the University of the North…
Don't be shh, say hi!

December 7, 2020

Engineering the Future: Don't be shy, say hi!

On December 3, technology students were introduced to Innovatiecluster Drachten companies during Engineering the Future. 'Don't be shy, say hi!'
FSE Career Day 2020

December 2, 2020

ICD lectures during FSE Career Day

No fewer than 75 students from the Faculty of Science and Engineering took part in the ICD lectures of Onno Hoitinga, Joost Krebbekx and Gerrit Baarda on 26 November during the 2020 edition of FSE Career Day. Every year, the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) of the University of Groningen organizes the Career Day. Master's students and third-year bachelors get a picture of…
Online accession Legs

24 Nov 2020

Beenen latest high-tech company from Innovation Cluster

High-tech company Beenen from Heerenveen officially joined Innovatiecluster Drachten on Friday 20 November in a special corona-proof hybrid meeting. This will increase the business cluster to 23 members. "I don't think I've ever welcomed someone in such a weird way," alderman Robin Hartogh Heys of the municipality of Smallingerland began his online speech. From behind his work-from-home desk…
Unveiling Enduro Dewulf

November 23, 2020

Dewulf unveils latest self-propelled potato harvester

High-tech company Dewulf unveiled the latest self-propelled potato harvester on Friday 20 November. This happened during an online event. A dedicated team of the agricultural machinery specialist has been working on the Enduro for two years. The result is a four-row, self-raising potato harvester. The machine is packed with the latest technology. Such as, for example, innovative operation and patented techniques…