In the Twente region, an ecosystem focused on medical 3D printing has developed over the past few years. Researchers from Saxion University of Applied Sciences collaborate with the Medisch Spectrum Twente, Ziekenhuisgroep Twente, Roessingh Rehabilitation Center, OCON, and various (commercial) partners. Within this ecosystem, 3D printing is used to create preoperative models, cutting [...]
In April the kick-off took place of the Lighthouse 1 project as part of the Interreg “Manufacturing Next Materials”. Here, TPAC and CATO are working together on the production of thermoplastic composite applications. This collaboration is set up to specifically help SMEs with the conversion and professionalization of the manufacturability of these applications. [...]
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 [...]
