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Innovatiecluster Drachten consists of 23 high-tech innovative companies.

We do not compete with each other, but work together. This is how we develop and make high-quality and unique products. We do this by sharing knowledge. That is why we welcome new insights and enjoy working with technologically talented people. We share knowledge through, for example, honors programs for students and High Tech Safaris. We also offer special career and development programs for talented people, and we provide mentoring for high-tech start-ups. The companies share high-tech equipment, including industrial metal and plastic 3D printers and cobots in our Shared Facility Center. This is where our workplaces for R&D projects, development and testing facilities for 3D printing are located. Soon we will also add auditoriums for school and student programs.

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Astron celebrates 75 years of astronomy innovation

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This year marks a special milestone for Astron, the Dutch institute for radio astronomy, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary. ICD warmly congratulates Astron on this impressive achievement. Since its founding in 1949, Astron has played a crucial role in the development of radio astronomy, both nationally and internationally. Over the years, the institute has contributed…

A century of innovation and growth at Sparck Technologies

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Sparck Technologies, based in Drachten, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. What started with a clog machine in 1924 has grown into a pioneer in high-tech packaging systems for large e-commerce companies such as Mediamarkt and Blokker. Their latest achievement involves a partnership with a Coca-Cola bottling company in Florida. In the past six months, major multinationals have…

Girlsday April 12, 2024 at Philips, BD, Hytrans, Astron, SRON, Resato and Photonis

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On April 12, 2024, young girls between the ages of 10 and 15 came together at innovative companies such as Philips Drachten, BD, Hytrans, Astron, SRON, Resato and Photonis for the annual Girlsday. This event, an initiative of VHTO, is designed to introduce girls to the fascinating world of technology, science and ICT. Inspirational…

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