multidisciplinary applied innovation of ceramic materials
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Multidisciplinary applied
innovation of ceramic
materials
Content
• Background
• FabLab
• Applied innovation
• Multidisciplinary method
• Our approach
• Results in ceramic project
ir. Rik Theunissen
• Innovation Manager
• Mechanical engineering
• Industrial Design Engineer
• Inalfa roof systems
• Expertise
– Engineering Emotions
• Owner of RIDE2
Engineering Emotions
Inspired by Creative Reflection by J.K. Verbrugge
What is a FabLab
• Fabrication Laboratory • MIT, Neil Gershenfeld, 2005,
"How To Make (Almost) Anything" • 3D-workplace to make almost
everything • Training in design en 2D and 3D
software • Workshops DIY 3D printer, mills, a.o. • Advice & Support with product
development
FabLab Maastricht
• 3D digital fabrication
• Innovation sessions
• Consult in product development
• Training in 2D and 3D design
• Workshops ceramic materials etc.
• Research ea. ceramic materials
What can you do
• Laser cutting
• 3D design
• 3D printing
• 3D scanning
Applied innovation
• Simplify / Fun
• Exchange
• Show possibilities
• Pull ideas
• Improve technology
When designing this
It can start with this
Overview
• Application
• Scan for opportunities
– Digital fabrication
– Multi disciplinary
– Current technology
– Material knowledge
• Simplify the problem
• Applied prototyping
• Push innovation
Ceramic material project
Parametric Design
Prove technology
Observe small scale
Find new shapes
Test Materials
digital | handcraft
personal interest | industry
share | protect
Conclusions
• Multi disciplinary applied innovation works best for proof of concept
• Keeping it open source can speed up the process
• Knowledge from materials and current technologies is a key factor
Thank you for your attention
Questions?