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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 any new insight and are happy to work with technical talents.

We share knowledge, for example, with honors programs for students and High-tech Safaris. We also have special career and development programs for talents and we guide high-tech startups. The companies share high-tech equipment, including industrial metal and plastic 3D printers and cobots in our Shared Facility Center. Our workshops for R&D projects, development and testing facilities for 3D printing and soon auditoriums for school and student programs are also located there.

Do you want to know more? Take a look at this page or contact us via info@icdrachten.nl

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The autonomous factory – a great collaboration

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A recent article by Link Magazine outlines an impressive vision of the future: the autonomous factory. The innovative concept of 'Autonomous Factory' is central, in which products lead their production processes in their own unique way. This article highlights the role of leading ICD companies such as Philips, Batenburg Beenen and FMI, which are part of the project group. It also highlights the…

Innovation and efficiency in 'Configure to Order'. A look at ICD's knowledge network with Hytrans and Elfsquad

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On January 18, ICD members gathered for a fascinating knowledge session on 'Configure to Order' (CTO) at the SKILL campus in Drachten, the heart of technological innovation in the north. With Hytrans and Elfsquad at the helm, we explored the latest trends and innovations in this dynamic sector. Hytrans, as a new member of ICD and a leading…

Astron is committed to more female talent in technology

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We are proud to announce that our member ASTRON, the institute for radio astronomy, makes an inspiring contribution to diversity within technology. ASTRON recently emphasized in an article in the Volkskrant that the search for female scientists and technicians is a priority. Jessica Dempsey, director of ASTRON, expresses the institute's mission…

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