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June 28, 2021

Study trip Space Campus

High-tech systems are all around us, even above us. When we look at the starry sky in the evening, we see not only the Milky Way but often also satellites flashing past. Sometimes in a train one after the other, such as Elon Musk's microsatellites, which will bring Wi-Fi worldwide. But also think of the GPS-…

June 13, 2021

Matchmaking through High Tech Career Competition

Last week, ICD organized its own High Tech Career Competition (HTCC). A digital matchmaking for students from NHLStenden, Windesheim and RuG who are looking for the right match for a graduation project or internship at one of our high-tech companies.

June 11, 2021

Mechatronics in the Smart Industry

Hanze University of Applied Sciences starts new associate degree (Ad) Mechatronics program in the Smart Industry in collaboration with the professional field

June 2, 2021

Industry 4.0 creates opportunities to reclaim work

At the end of May, approximately one hundred second-year students from NHL Stenden attended the Robotics ICD Safari. When we talk specifically about the combination of robotization, there is a general idea that robots take over the work of people. In essence this is true, in fact it is something that…

21 May 2021

ICD Safari with study association Astatine

Robots that are flexible in working hours and that perform regular actions so that you can work more efficiently. When do you deploy a robot and what is the tipping point to automate processes? And what is the advantage of 3D printing? These topics were covered in the masterclasses Robotics and 3D printing from the companies Beenen, BD Kiestra and Philips. The students of study association Astatine followed these lectures online at Innovatiecluster Drachten (ICD).

19 May 2021

NTS Norma Drachten moves to visible location on the A7

NTS Norma is investing in a new building that meets optimal conditions and future ambitions to continue to meet the demand for ultra-precision parts.

May 12, 2021

Find your internship online with the High Tech Career Competition

Are you a technology student at NHL/Stenden, Hanze University of Applied Sciences or the University of Groningen? Then find your high-tech internship or graduation place online with the High Tech Career Competition. This event will take place on June 1st. The right internship or graduation assignment is not that easy. Because where do you start and what suits you best...

11 May 2021

Siemens Amberg revisited

Last calendar year it was the intention that a small delegation from Innovatiecluster Drachten (ICD) would visit Siemens Amberg. This location is 'the' Industry 4.0 location of Siemens.

May 10, 2021

Tired of searching for the perfect internship? Join the HTCC

Finding the right internship or graduation project is not that easy. Where do you start and what fits best with your studies are questions you may ask yourself. We will gladly help you and therefore we present the best high-tech vacancies and internships through our High Tech Career Competition (HTCC). Register now and see which...