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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...
ICD Welcomes Hytrans
Innovation is the key word that has shaped the character of the Northern Netherlands for years. ICD is a driving force in this regard, with 23 high-tech companies that collaborate and share knowledge. This week, ICD welcomed Hytrans Systems BV as a new partner, a collaboration that pushes boundaries in technology and emergency response. Local Support: Dedication and Enthusiasm The entry of...
Dutch Contribution to Japan's Moon Mission: Dutch Telescope on the Way to the Moon
Space continues to amaze us with its mysteries and infinite possibilities. Japan recently took a remarkable step in lunar exploration, and the Netherlands is involved in this. This mission not only promises exciting discoveries, but also has important implications for future space exploration. The Japanese Moon Mission On September 7, 2023, Japan launched a rocket...
WhisperPower Achieves Impressive Results in the First Half of 2023
Now that everyone has returned from well-deserved holidays, it is high time to keep everyone informed of the recent developments in the first half of 2023, this time at WhisperPower Group. A Brilliant First Half Year The first half of 2023 has proved to be extremely successful for WhisperPower. Compared to the same period last...
Students win Prestigious Sibbele Oosterhaven Innovation Award
NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences Students Proudly Present their Robotfuture Research and Win Prestigious Sibbele Oosterhaven Innovation Award. Friday 14 July was a special day for the students of the second batch of the Associate degree (Ad) Industrial Automation and Robotics course at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences. They proudly presented their research during a...
Successful Students NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences Celebrate Graduation Ceremony at ICD
A special day at Innovatiecluster Drachten (ICD) when the first batch of students of the dual 2-year HBO program Associate degree (Ad) Industrial Automation and Robotics of NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences received their well-deserved diploma on 14 July. The festive moment took place in the SKILL building in Drachten, where the students also take their fascinating lessons...
Automatic packaging in letterbox format
Spark Technologies has provided one of its packaging lines, the CVP Everest, with an innovative upgrade. This extremely fast packaging machine, capable of producing up to 1,100 custom boxes per hour, is now capable of producing packaging as small as 28mm high. This makes the shipping packaging suitable for most European mailboxes. The new...
ICD to participate in NWA Skills@Scale project
Innovatiecluster Drachten (ICD) is proud to participate in the prestigious NWA Skills@Scale project, which focuses on the development and utilization of skilled workers for sustainable employability. Various knowledge institutions, such as Saxion University of Applied Sciences, the University of Twente, Innovatiecluster Drachten and partners from the business community and the social sector are working together on this. The project is funded by the National Science Agenda...
A day of robotics adventure
The ICD 'Robo' event took place on Saturday 3 June, simultaneously with the Philips Drachten family day. ICD and other participating companies gave impressive demonstrations on how to interact with innovative robots. In doing so, they provided visitors with a spectacular robotics experience in which the robots almost literally got in their way. Various demonstrations of...