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?