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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,...
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 manage the ICD at...
ICD Sustainability working group welcomes ASML
Sustainability is central to today's business world. The pursuit of greener and more responsible practices is becoming increasingly important, not only for the environment but also for the business itself. The key to real progress often lies in collaboration and shared knowledge. This was recently confirmed when the ICD sustainability working group honored Pieter Broos,...
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...
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 into...
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...
Successful “High Tech Safari” with Hoch Schule Emden – Leer (HSEL)
On September 22, we had the pleasure of welcoming a group of 25 students from the Hoch Schule Emden – Leer (HSEL), specialized in Industrial Automation and Data Science. The group was represented by, among others, Prof. Dr. Gerhard Kreutz, president of HSEL. Together with Binne Visser (chairman of ICD) and Michiel Kasteleijn (director of IWCN),...
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...
How Precision Technology Shapes Drachten
In the midst of our digital age, precision technology plays a silent but indispensable role. Whether you use an app on your smartphone or are a doctor working with advanced medical equipment, this technology is everywhere. And you know what the great thing is? In Drachten we have NTS Norma, which is a world player in this. Source: article...