Start of construction on first molten salt reactor test facility in The Netherlands

On June 1, construction on the first test facility for Thorizon’s molten salt reactor (MSR) in the Brabant region officially started. This marks an important milestone in the development of innovative nuclear technology that is widely seen as a promising step toward stable, reliable and clean energy in Europe. The kick-off event at the High Tech Campus Eindhoven brought together key representatives from government and industry, including European Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra and State Secretary for Climate and Green Growth Jo-Annes de Bat.

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Demcon partner of the FC Twente/Heracles Academie

Demcon is proud to become a partner of the FC Twente/Heracles Academy. Through this partnership, two regional organisations join forces to give young talent the space to grow – both on and off the field.

Demcon has succesfully acquired the international standard for information security, iso 27001

Demcon achieves ISO 27001 certification.

We’re proud to announce that Demcon management & support has officially obtained the ISO 27001 certification, the internationally recognized standard for information security. Although we have long been working in accordance with this standard, the certification marks an important milestone: our structured, consistent, and demonstrable approach to safeguarding information is now formally validated.

Dennis Schipper in LINK Magazine on the importance of diversification

Our CEO, Dennis Schipper, was recently interviewed for the latest edition of LINK Magazine. This edition focuses on diversification, a theme that Demcon has always actively worked on and that remains relevant today. In the interview, Dennis shares his perspective on the importance of diversification, both for Demcon and on a national and international level.

Demcon sound solutions performs simulations of wind turbine blade noise barriers.

The Blade Barrier was presented on July 2, 2025, as the first noise barrier constructed from discarded wind turbine blades. The 60-meter-long test setup is located along the A58 highway near Oirschot and will be monitored until the end of 2026 within InnovA58; de infraproeftuin van Rijkswaterstaat (the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management).

Demcon ranks in the R&D Top 50 of 2025!

Every year, Technisch Weekblad (TW) publishes its R&D Top 50, highlighting the most innovative companies in the Netherlands. We’re proud to announce that Demcon has secured a 21st place this year!

SEISMIC consortium secures €23.5 million IHI grant to pioneer next-generation minimally invasive brain treatments

Curix, part of the Demcon group, today announced that the SEISMIC research consortium, coordinated by Philips, together with the Erasmus MC as academic lead, has been awarded funding from the Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) to transform neurosurgery through the seamless integration of minimally invasive surgical techniques and advanced imaging technologies. The EUR 23.5 million public funding will be complemented by EUR 14.9 million in in-kind contributions and additional resources from industry partners, supporting a five-year research and innovation program that also includes eight clinical studies.

Demcon bolstered with the electronics expertise of Leap Development

Technology developer and producer Demcon further expands its technological capabilities with the introduction of Leap Development into the Demcon group. The company will continue its activities under the banner of Demcon electronics. The Deventer-based organization specializes in RF technology, wireless communication, embedded systems and integrated electronics development. With this latest addition, the Demcon group now has a specialized company that is dedicated entirely to electronics development projects and has state-of-the-art testing facilities.

Groundbreaking technology for the treatment of neurological diseases

Curix, part of the Demcon group, is developing groundbreaking technology for the treatment of life-threatening and debilitating neurological diseases. This new technology makes it possible to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier, addressing one of the biggest challenges in neurology. With this technology, drugs for brain tumors and neurodegenerative conditions, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, can be delivered more efficiently. The participation of Twinning Participaties allows Curix to develop an injector system suitable for initial clinical studies in humans. “Our ultimate goal is to contribute to the development of improved treatments for neurological diseases”, says Peter Frinking, managing director and chief scientific officer at Curix.

Rijkswaterstaat receives first DUS V1875 unmanned survey vessel from Demcon unmanned systems

Rijkswaterstaat has officially received its first DUS V1875 unmanned survey vessel (USV), named REMO 1, from Demcon unmanned systems, marking an important milestone in future-proofing their services. The handover took place during an official handover event organized by Rijkswaterstaat, where invited guests were shown a live demonstration of its advanced autonomous capabilities.

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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!

June 23, 2026—June 25, 2026

World Falls Festival

Finapres medical systems will be present on this congress that focusses on clinicians and healthcare professionals working with older people who have undergone a fall, or are at risk of falling.

July 4, 2026

SPIE Copenhagen

Demcon focal will be exhibiting this fair in Copenhagen, Denmark focused on the latest advances in astronomical engineering.

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