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Discover how our matchmaking is evolving
On Thursday, November 30, there was an enthusiastic atmosphere in the AH hall on the Philips site. There were 45 guests from the University of Groningen (RUG) present. The majority consisted of students from the Mechanical Engineering master's program, but this year, for the first time, students from the Data Science and Industrial Engineering master's programs from Groningen were also present....
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 was not all - the new partners of 3D PrintKompas 2030 were also present and were able to...
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
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...
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...