North Brabant province invests 4 million euros in further development of molten salt reactor
The province of North Brabant is investing nearly 4 million euros in the further development of a new generation of nuclear reactors. A consortium of the companies Thorizon, VDL Groep and DEMCON will work in Brabant in the coming years to develop and test crucial components for a molten salt reactor. This investment should lead to…
First unmanned surface vessel for Rijkswaterstaat by Demconunmanned systems
Rijkswaterstaat has entered into a four-year partnership with Demcon unmanned systems for the delivery of a first unmanned surface vessel (USV) with autonomous navigation functionality. This small unmanned high tech surface vessel is less than two meters long and suitable for inland waters. The new USV was developed in the Netherlands and is being manufactured in…
Bioreactor for Organoid Cultivation Joins Demcon
Boost for Medical, Biotechnological, and Pharmaceutical Research. Technology developer and manufacturer Demcon acquired a majority stake in Orgonex at the end of last year. The spin-off from Utrecht University / the Innovation Center for Advanced Therapies (ICAT) has developed a bioreactor for cultivating organoids. Organoids are miniature organs used for medical, biotechnological, and pharmaceutical research. Orgonex’s…
Improving the safety and longevity of future space missions
Claudia Rodríguez del Río, who did an internship and MSc. Thesis in collaboration with Bart Van De Laar at our Delft office and Ines Uriol Balbin at the Delft University of Technology, worked on a project focused on modelling satellite models and developing a deorbiting module for CubeSats in Low Earth Orbit with the goal of…
Demcon joins TNO and University of Twente to accelerate photonic chip innovation
Demcon has partnered with TNO and the University of Twente to accelerate low-energy modulation of silicon nitride (SiN) photonic chips. These advanced photonic chips promise to create cheaper, faster, and more energy-efficient devices, enabling earlier disease diagnostics, safe self-driving vehicles, and more efficient data communication. By combining their expertise, Demcon, University of Twente and TNO are…
Demcon enters automation for seed breeding with SeQso
We’re thrilled to announce that as of this year, SeQso has officially joined the Demcon group! SeQso is a leader in designing and building advanced sorting and sowing machines for seed breeders across Europe, Asia, and America. Their systems empower breeders to tackle the global challenge of developing crops that offer higher yields and greater resilience—critical…
Transfroming Machine Development: Digital twins in action
At Demcon Industrial Systems, digital twins are more than just a development tool—they’re a key for developing reliable machines and support our customers throughout the lifecycle of their systems.One great example is our project for Drystack, where the digital twin played a crucial role in the development. Read more
DEMCON, Thorizon en VDL Groep bundelen krachten in ontwikkeling gesmoltenzoutreactor
Een consortium van Nederlandse technologiebedrijven DEMCON, Thorizon en VDL Groep heeft in december een projectovereenkomst gesloten. Hun gezamenlijke missie: een doorbraak realiseren in de ontwikkeling van Small Modular Reactors (SMR’s), en meer specifiek gesmoltenzoutreactoren. Deze innovatieve kernreactoren beloven een veilige, schaalbare en duurzame bijdrage te leveren aan de energietransitie. Lees verder [Bron: duurzaam-ondernemen.nl]
Outdoor tactical simulator
The Ministerie van Defensie is experimenting with the use of robotic and autonomous unmanned systems to optimize the application of unmanned systems and develop new concepts for tactical land operations. When the availability of unmanned vehicles is limited, simulation can be used as a stand-in for the real systems. To give units realistic and relevant experience in the field Demcon…
QL Polymers becomes part of the Demcon group
Technology developer and manufacturer Demcon has acquired Hengelo-based QL Polymers, a specialist in polymer chemistry, technology and processing. Founder Joost Duvigneau will remain involved as a minority shareholder and managing director of Demcon QL Polymers. The company is committed to “Quality for Life” with plastics that have the potential to improve the quality of life and…