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Wetenschappelijk en
Technisch
Onderzoeks
Centrum voor
Diamant" stands for: Scientific and Technical Research center for Diamond. It was
founded in 1977 to give scientific and technological assistance to the
diamond gemstone industry in Belgium.
Our mission is to be entirely at the service of the diamond trade and
industry, supporting their drive to maintain and improve their
competitive position by keeping abreast of new technologies.
WTOCD
offers assistance in the development, selection, implementation and
optimal use of new technologies to improve manufacturing processes
resulting in top quality products.
Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) is the coordinating body and
official representative of the diamond sector. It’s an
official organization, recognized internationally and acting as
host, spokesperson and intermediary for the Belgian diamond
community.