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High quality of life in the Northern Netherlands
The high-tech companies in the Northern Netherlands that are affiliated with the Innovatiecluster Drachten (ICD) are constantly on the move. Here products and services are developed in the field of 3D printing, robotics, innovative products for health and well-being, renewable energy, high-pressure technology, artificial intelligence and circular production. That is why we are looking for technically trained personnel, both students and people with work experience....
Great succes for PhD Day in Groningen
The PhD day in Groningen on February 3, 2023 was a great success. Many students took the time to attend this meeting and to network with companies or to enter into a substantive conversation during a speed date. One of the most popular stands was Innovatiecluster Drachten, which was staffed by four...
High Tech Safari TFV Francken
On January 20, 2023, a High Tech Safari of the ICD took place. About 80 students from study association TFV Francken were warmly welcomed in Drachten. Under the guidance of their professor of applied physics and assistant, they visited the ICD companies Philips, NTS Norma, BD and SRON. They also attended a lecture in the field of...
Photonis and Xenics join forces
Photonis and Xenics join forces Photonis, an ICD company that develops and manufactures photosensor technologies, announces the acquisition of Xenics, a company specializing in advanced infrared solutions. With this merger, Photonis adds unique high-end imaging products to its existing business-to-business activities, expanding its geographic reach and advanced technology capabilities. Together will...
Engineering the future
At the end of the year, the Institute of Engineering of Hanze University Groningen organized the event entitled Engineering the Future. Here technology students could orientate themselves on their professional future. Representatives from eight ICD companies attended the job fair, which was well attended by students from the Bachelor's programs in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management,...
Artificial intelligence nips weeds in the bud
Artificial intelligence nips weeds in the bud – now 80 percent, on the way to 85 percent Article LINK magazine with, among others, Thom Verwater van Batenburg Beenen and Andela Techniek & Innovatie. Weeding is a monster job when you grow many acres of organic crops. Organic farmers hire workers for this, but they are not...
Matchmaking ME students
On Wednesday 23 November, the Mechanical Engineering students of the University of Groningen (RuG) visited the SKILL building in Drachten. After a long period of digital sessions, the students were able to attend in person again to meet the ICD companies in the building where a lot of research equipment is located. About 15 students from the specializations...
Master classes on robotics
On November 18, Innovatiecluster Drachten, together with Hanze University of Applied Sciences and NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, organized masterclasses on behalf of the Smart Industry Hub North for 18 participants from 14 companies from the region who want to get started with robotics. A visit to the Philips factory (Oneblade production lines) was therefore a nice theoretical basis for...