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November 27, 2023

Collaboration and knowledge sharing on the 3D PrintKompas Learning Day

At the recent 3D PrintKompas Learning Day, the partners of 3D PK and MKB Voucher came together to present their work and ideas. This meeting was all about collaboration, strengthening each other and sharing knowledge. But that wasn't all – the new partners of 3D PrintKompas 2030 were also present and were able to…
ICD visit EZK Sandor Gaastra at Photonis

November 17, 2023

Innovation and collaboration are central during a prominent visit to technological companies in the northern Netherlands

On Thursday, November 16, the ICD had the honor of welcoming Sandor Gaastra, Secretary General of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate. This visit gave us the opportunity to demonstrate the diversity and high level of technological companies in our region. The program started at Photonis (Exosens Group), where plant manager Melvin Akker…
Icd Mini Symposium Distributed Connected Systems Img 4355

November 14, 2023

ICD Mini-Symposium Distributed Connected Systems

The ICD mini-symposium took place on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, focusing on the ever-growing world of distributed connected systems. The event, held in the 'SKILL' the Shared Knowledge Innovation Learning Lab on the Philips' grounds in Drachten, attracted a diverse group of professionals. This meeting was particularly striking because of the focus on the increasing…
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,…
Binne Visser - chairman ICD and Peter de Haan - BD Kiestra

October 10, 2023

Innovatiecluster Drachten waves goodbye to Peter de Haan

On Thursday, October 5, members of Innovatiecluster Drachten (ICD) gathered at BD Kiestra to say goodbye to a leading member in a warm and festive atmosphere: Plant Manager Peter de Haan. After an impressive career, Peter decided to retire, but from his home base in Wartena he will…
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...
Interegg - HSEL - ICD with Michiel Kasteleijn, director IWCN, Binne Visser, chairman ICD and Prof. Dr. Gerhard Kreutz, president of HSEL

September 29, 2023

Successful Safari Excursion with Hoch Schule Emden-Leer

On September 22, 2023, the Innovatiecluster Drachten (ICD) welcomed 25 students from Hochschule Emden-Leer for a unique 'Safari' excursion in the modern SKILL building on the Philips site, the 'Shared Knowledge Innovation Learning Lab'. These students, specialized in Industrial Automation and Data Science, were given an insight into some leading technical companies in the region and delved deeper…
Spark Holland - ICD

September 26, 2023

A warm welcome for Spark Holland at the ICD

The Innovatiecluster Drachten (ICD) has a valuable partner. On Thursday, September 21, Spark Holland officially joined the ICD, an important event that was celebrated with motivational speeches and the symbolic signing of the cooperation contract on each other's backs. This collaboration promises a new phase of innovation and knowledge sharing, which will benefit both Spark…
Study trip DFKI Bremen

September 19, 2023

Study trip to DFKI Robotics Innovation Center in Bremen

On Thursday, September 14, members of the Innovation Cluster had the unique opportunity to participate in a study trip to the DFKI Robotics Innovation Center in Bremen. Thomas Vögele from DFKI provided insight into this fascinating journey into the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence, robotics and autonomous systems. A World of Innovation…