Pollution is the major problem all over the world. There are many industries that contribute to this pollution. But do you know that the clothes that you wear are one of the biggest reasons for the growing pollution? Yes, you heard it right. According to reports, the fashion industry holds the second place for being the most polluting industry in the world. Research says, 20% of global waste is generated from the fashion industry. Along with this, the industry is also responsible for 10% of global carbon dioxide emission which is extremely harmful to the living creatures. However, after realising how much pollution this industry is causing, experts are trying to come up with the sustainable solutions. Scientists all over the world are working extensively to decrease the pollution level generated from the fashion industry.
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Masterclass 3D-printen
Focussessie 3D-printen
Dinsdag 14 oktober 2025
11.00 – 17.00 uur
In deze verdiepende sessie ontdek je concrete toepassingen van 3D-printen.
Tijdens deze focussessie verwelkomen we:
<strong>Viktor Valk</strong>, Regional president bij Freemelt.
Viktor zal het gaan hebben over Electron Beam Melting. Een 3D-printtechnologie waarbij een elektronenbundel metaalpoeder selectief smelt, waardoor volledig dichte en nauwkeurige metalen opgebouwd kunnen worden.
<strong>Maarten van Rooij</strong>, Vice-president bij Ultimaker
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<strong>René Tamboer</strong>, programmamanager digitalisering & circulaire maakindustrie bij TU Delft
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