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Second meeting competence team electronics & software
The Innovation Cluster is constantly working on internal and external awareness and involvement. That is why knowledge network meetings are regularly organized for specialists in various fields. Last Thursday, for the second time, 10 electronics/software specialists from the various ICD companies came together to exchange knowledge in the field of electronics and (embedded) software. This field...
There's music in Neopost's machines!
Neopost Technologies makes mail sorting machines, among other things. One of the employees thought that the monotonous sound of the machine in his workspace could be the basis for something more cheerful. And armed with his guitar, he set to work with the following result. This video was even broadcasted by De Wereld Draait Door!
Minister Kamp visiting BD Kiestra
On Monday 28 October, Minister Kamp (Economic Affairs) visited Innovation Cluster member BD Kiestra. An important moment for the cluster and for Kiestra to draw attention to the developments in High Tech in the Northern Netherlands. The Minister received extensive information about the history and innovative strength of BD Kiestra and of course a tour where the latest technologies...
Visit VNO-NCW
On Friday 4 October, Mr Wientjes, chairman of the VNO-NCW business organization, visited Drachten and the Innovation Cluster with a delegation. During this visit they were informed about the developments in the municipality of Smallingerland, the plans of the Innovation Cluster and the product developments of a number of participating companies. The Innovation Cluster is working hard to generate a bigger...
Inventor Competition 2014
The students are asked to invent a gadget that has a stress-reducing effect. The invention may be electronic, megatronic or mechanical. The final is in June 2014, where all teams can show and explain their inventions. Due to the renovation of the theatre, the final will take place at a different, special location.
Project office ICD starts
The project office will help the cluster to further increase the joint activities so that the cluster can do even more to attract and retain talent. Joost Krebbekx van Berenschot will start up and lead the project office. He has been actively involved in the previous phase and also has a large network in the Netherlands...
2013 Invention Competition Winners
Months of inventing, preparing, testing, adjusting, testing again preceded it; and finally on June 4, 2013, the students were allowed to show their inventions. The Innovatiecluster Drachten had organized this competition with the question: invent something that promotes the self-reliance of older or less able people. And the students have…