Projects

MSc student Thomas van Zeijl created detachable connections for non-matching FDM polymers in 3D printing. The interlocking method was developed to combine incompatible materials in a 3D print while enabling easy recycling, marking a new direction towards sustainable 3D printing practices

MSc student Vincente Quintana Arntz leveraged voxel techniques to blend solids and liquids in 3D printing. He assessed how new material structures, where deposition of solids and liquids are controlled at a sub-mm level, can obtain superior shock-absorbing properties. Such materials can have applications in future protective equipment products.

MSc student Yuka Reinoso Hayashi harnessed voxel-based multi-material 3D printing to craft external breast prostheses that mimic natural tissue touch. For achieving the desired tactile similarity to human tissue, this project explored various 3D microstructures composed of multiple materials, including gels and liquids.

MSc student Klaas Jan van der Vlist developed an 3D printing method to join chemically incompatible materials, paving the way for applications in prosthetics and wearable technology.

MSc student Vivian Vriend worked on improving the mechanical properties and structural stability of a 3D printing material made from microalgae. By refining the alginate-based bio-ink, the project created porous structures with better longevity and photosynthetic activity. This increases the microalgae's access to light, air, and nutrients, potentially boosting oxygen release and CO2 fixation.