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Innovation meets practice at ICD
The future of technology and innovation is now. ICD proved this once again with a fascinating High Tech Safari, where 240 Applied Physics students from the University of Groningen took a look behind the scenes of the high-tech industry. The mission of this event is to inspire students and professionals with the latest developments in technical...
Innovation through collaboration is the key to success in EMC technology
In the world of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), collaboration is not just a buzzword, but the essence of progress. This was proven again during a recent measurement session at Astron's Wireless Data Lab (WDL), where companies and technicians with specialized knowledge in high-frequency electronics joined forces. Participants such as VARIASS, Ventura, Spark Holland, ZIUZ, and...
Sparck Technologies invests in growth with the acquisition of a Polish dealer
Drachten – Sparck Technologies, supplier of automatic packaging machines for custom boxes, has announced its local dealer in Poland, E.Pack Sp. z oo, taken over. The move follows a successful collaboration between the two companies since 2019 and strengthens Sparck's position in Eastern Europe. The experienced team of sales and service technicians from E.Pack Sp. z...
Successful participation of ICD in Delft Career Days
On Monday, February 19, 2024, our Innovation Cluster proudly participated in the Delft Career Days, organized by Delft University of Technology. This day offered a unique opportunity for students to orientate themselves on their future careers and for companies to meet talented candidates. The day started early, with setting up the...
Innovation and Sustainability Shine during Mini-Symposium “Smart and Circular in the Region”
In an inspiring meeting that took place recently, approximately 70 participants came together for the mini-symposium “Smart and Circular in the Region”, organized by Innovatiecluster Drachten (ICD) and Ynova. The event, marked by a series of engaging presentations and interactive sessions, highlighted the crucial role of innovation and circularity in regional development. The afternoon kicked off...
New university course and campus strengthen Drachten's position as an innovation hub
Start of university studies Engineering Doctorate of the RUG Drachten, a city with a rich high-tech history, reaches a new milestone with the establishment of Campus Drachten. The initiators of this project, consisting of Innovatiecluster Drachten, Philips Drachten, University of Groningen, NHL Stenden, Firda, Nij Smellinghe hospital and the municipality of Smallingerland, are pleased to announce their collaboration on...
Dutch space instrument plays a key role in climate research
Source: Nu.nl – Jeroen Kraan Today, Tuesday February 6, an important event attracts the attention of the world: the launch of a new climate satellite by NASA, equipped with a revolutionary Dutch instrument called SPEXone. This instrument is the result of a collaboration between the Dutch space institute SRON, Airbus and TNO and is about to...
Technical NHL STENDEN Business Administration students experience innovation up close
On Thursday, January 25, 45 students from NHL STENDEN University of Applied Sciences with the technical business administration course came together at the Innovatiecluster Drachten (ICD) for a unique experience. They visited four ICD companies: Kwantcontrols, Hytrans, Stork Turbo Bladen and Ventura Systems. This day focused on the theme of improving processes in various industries, where technical business experts...
From the lecture halls to innovation in practice
We (ICD) recently had the honor of hosting 65 enthusiastic physics students from the University of Groningen, in collaboration with the study association Professor Francken. These visiting academics, who deepen their studies in material science, had a unique opportunity to see theory and practice come together in a special way. The day was filled with...