Annual creating shared value overview 2024

We are publishing our annual overview of our creating shared value (CSV) initiatives. We remain committed to embedding our CSV priorities into our daily work. By doing so, we aim to create solutions that address real societal challenges and make a positive impact on our communities and the world around us.

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 new market opportunities for Brabant's high-quality manufacturing industry.

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Sector-wide innovation program strengthens Dutch chip industry

Today, 64 companies and (knowledge) organisations from the Dutch chip industry present their innovation program to the Dutch Minister Beljaarts of Economic Affairs. The sector aims to further strengthen the strong position that the Netherlands holds globally in semiconductors. After all, international developments in the semiconductor industry are advancing rapidly.

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 set to drive significant advancements in photonic chip technology.

Innovative collaboration for future-proof energy: molten salt reactor development

FSO and partners to deliver satellite to the Netherlands in 2027

Demcon sells Dutch United Instruments to QED Technologies International

Dutch technology developer and manufacturer Demcon has sold its stake in Dutch United Instruments (DUI) to QED Technologies International. American company QED has now become the sole owner of DUI, which develops instruments for ultra-precise, contactless metrology of optical components. This makes DUI a perfect fit for the portfolio of QED, a leading provider of advanced production and metrology solutions for precision optics. “As a technology partner and co-investor, we have contributed to the development of DUI into a successful scale-up,” says Demcon CEO Dennis Schipper.

A fresh frequency at Demcon

The Demcon group, developer and manufacturer of technology and innovation products, has partially acquired Sound Solutions Holding and incorporated it into Demcon sound solutions. This young company develops innovative acoustic measurement solutions and works on combating noise and harmful vibrations. The acquisition is poised to give a significant boost to Demcon's expertise in acoustics and vibration. "Together, we can tackle even the most challenging problems, such as the major disruptions that vibrations can cause in high-tech systems. Ideally, one would prevent vibrations by design."

Utrecht Spin-off with 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 bioreactor yields five times higher than traditional manual cultivation methods and is more compact and straightforward than other automated cultivation solutions. This system offers an accessible solution for efficiently cultivating sufficient organoids and can be easily integrated into existing laboratory infrastructures at academic research groups and pharmaceutical companies. Together with Demcon, Orgonex is now developing the bioreactor into a professional system that will be launched later this year.

Demcon enters automation for seed breeding

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We are happy to share our knowledge of technology and our experiences with innovations during events throughout the year. We are also always looking for new ideas, partners and talents. We would love to meet you!

September 17, 2025—September 18, 2025

Neurosonology Benelux Conference

Finapres will be present at this fair regarding sonography of the brain, cerebral circulation, peripheral nerves and muscles in Maastricht.

September 20, 2025

European Conference on Applied Superconductivity

Demcon multiphysics and Demcon kryoz will be jointly present at this trade fair in Porto in the field of applied superconductivity.

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