The project is investigating the possibility of using lignin and cellulose for 3D printing. With only these two materials it turned out not to be possible to print properly. Therefore, the bio-based polymer PLA (from corn starch) was used as a binder. The PLA is essential to get enough material into the flow [...]
In 2024 a number of students have started their internship or graduation assignment at TPAC. Currently we have interns varying from Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineer to Industrial Design, either from Saxion, ROC Twente or the University of Twente. From left to right: Stijn Baars, Manu Warnet, Tim van Berloo, Mika van der Schaaf [...]
Soort opdracht Stageopdracht Organisatie: TPAC Contactpersoon: Bert Weteringe Email contactpersoon: b.j.weteringe@saxion.nl Studierichtingen: Werktuigbouwkunde niveau MBO/HBO TPAC richt zich op het ontwikkelen van kosten efficiënte technologieën voor de verwerking van vezel versterkte thermoplastische kunststoffen. Thermoplasten kenmerken zich doordat ze, eenmaal in gesmolten toestand, gevormd kunnen worden. Dit [...]
