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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...

April 28, 2021

A digital MBO Discovery Journey!

For MBO students studying ICT at one of the ROCs in the north, a virtual meeting was organized with the aim of inspiring the students and providing information about the possibilities for further education or finding the right internship or job. This digital event provided a glimpse into the IT world. MBO students who are already working in IT told about their experiences and successful entrepreneurs gave a glimpse into their world and workInnovatiecluster Drachten gave a good picture of the innovative high-tech companies in the north.

April 7, 2021

Fryslân DOK 'Go North, young man!'

How can young people commit themselves to rural development? And how do ambitious young people in Friesland maintain prospects for a good job and a good home, so that they do not have to move to the Randstad? The Fryslân DOK 'Go North, young man!' can be seen on April 10 on NPO2 and on April 11 on Omrop Fryslân.

26 March 2021

Joining SRON at Innovatiecluster Drachten

The high-tech knowledge institute SRON has been involved in the Innovatiecluster Drachten (ICD) since the beginning of 2020, but the wish for a festive entry was canceled due to Covid-19. The collaboration was officially recorded on Friday, March 26, 2021, although largely online, but certainly no less festive! Binne Visser, chairman of Innovatiecluster Drachten and Jan... were present at the signing of the cooperation agreement.

19 March 2021

RUG Mechanical Engineering Master's track students 'flir' with ICD during Matchmaking event

Students from the University of Groningen with a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering present themselves to the high-tech companies of the Innovatiecluster Drachten (ICD) and orientate themselves on suitable Design & Research graduation projects.