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Circulaire lamp op Milan Design Week
Voor de Milan Design Week 3D-printte 3DMZ een circulaire lamp van PHA – ontworpen door Aga Blonska, gecureerd door Simone van Es voor ROOTS Exhibition.
Woordsculpturen boven de Havenkade
3DMZ 3D-printte drie lichtgevende woordsculpturen voor het wooncomplex Havenkade in Nijmegen, ontworpen door Studio Another Day.
Freemelt ONE – een primeur voor 3DMZ
3DMZ haalt als eerste in Nederland een Freemelt ONE metaalprinter in huis. De machine vormt het startpunt van Meltonic, een nieuw samenwerkingsverband rond metaalprintinnovatie in de maakindustrie.
From idea to innovative product: the development of the SOM©
Innovation sometimes starts with unexpected materials. Petra Stolk, founder of SOM and De Weide Blik - center for personal development and well-being, came to us with a prototype of swimming noodles and Christmas lights. Her question?
The power of 3D printed models: fast, durable and detailed
Discover the advantages of 3D printed models: fast, durable and detailed. Ideal for architects, designers and policy makers who want to present complex plans convincingly visually. Read more!
How 3D Makers Zone solved a rusting problem with a sustainable, 3D printed solution for Spaarnelanden
A big problem requires a smart solution: Spaarnelanden NV faced the challenge of replacing a completely rusted-out manhole cover in their salt storage hall. No standard solution to be found, no iron resistant to the aggressive...
AI artist Dimitry van den Berg creates 3D printed sculptures with help from 3DMZ
AI artist Dimitry van den Berg had a unique sculpture printed at 3D Makers Zone (3DMZ) for his exhibition AI-ID in Naarden-Vesting. He generated the 3D model with artificial intelligence based on just a 2D image...
3D scanning and digital production offers solution for facade renovation Amsterdam
3DMZ and BouwLab recently contributed to the renovation of a historic building in Amsterdam using advanced 3D technologies. By using 3D scanning and digital fabrication, we ensured that...
More Than Layers at GLUE Amsterdam & Dutch Design Week 2024
You will find studio More Than Layers' 3D-printed designs at several leading design events in the near future. For example, the brand-new design studio known for exclusive 3D-printed design & furniture will be at this month's...
Professor Emeritus Venkatraman (Boston University) shares insights Fusion Strategy at 3DMZ
We recently had Venkat Venkatraman, emeritus professor at Boston University, join us on stage at 3DMZ for an exclusive afternoon session Venkat Venkatraman is a renowned expert on digital strategy...
3DMZ in Autodesk Research Residency Program
Together, we achieve more. That's why we are pleased to have been selected for the Autodesk Research Residency Program. Collaborating with other experts allows us to exchange knowledge and share our expertise...
CoWave: AI design and 3D printing
If we could print an acoustic wall panel based on brainwaves, using the most environmentally friendly materials? With that question, architect Aga Blonska came to 3DMZ. The result? CoWave - a revolutionary design that combines AI design and...
Test before invest with 3DMZ's Pilot Cells
The Pilot Cells of 3D Makers Zone (3DMZ) are the incubators of the manufacturing industry. Technical setups in which we test new ideas - our own, or those of a collaborative partner. Is it technically feasible? Is it...
Storage of rainwater in 3D printed WaterBank
Meet the innovative WaterBank prototype from Veldtwerk and 3DMZ: a fusion of sustainability and design! Made from recycled materials and 3D printed with a water drop effect, this design functions as an outdoor bench and rainwater storage. The...
Fully 3D printed lounge sofa "Model.C3" at CLUB3 goes every which way
What do you do when you're looking for unique lounge furniture for your expo space? Then you call 3DMZ. That's how Patronaat thought of it when they were looking for a special sofa for their recent...
Box with building blocks for 40th anniversary Piet Boon
Recently we received an interesting request from Studio Piet Boon. For the 40th anniversary exhibition, they wanted to translate their vision of the future into a tangible product. Together we developed the Material Box;...
3D printed window frames ven hemp for expo at NDSM FUSE
3DMZ and BouwLab were commissioned to collaborate on an exhibition about building with hemp as a building material. Under the name "Everything made from Plastic can be made from Hemp," architecture and design firm Site...
Unique tribal table 3D printed in bioplastic with Elephant Grass
Apto Architects, Studio More Than Layers, and 3DMZ have joined forces to design and produce a new tribal table for SADC's new office building. Apto Architects, known for their progressive designs,...
3D printed designer lamps for G-star RAW Store
In a collaboration with SignWise, we recently 3D printed a series of custom design lamps, which are now showing off in the G-Star RAW Store in Antwerp. SignWise is known as a creative and innovative manufacturing company....
Quickly gain knowledge of digitization and industrialization in construction?
Get on the new metro lines of the Smart Makers Academy The construction industry needs to do more with fewer people. Digitalization and industrialization are therefore much needed, but also unknown to many construction entrepreneurs and its employees....
Colorful 3D printed tree decorates Playground Haarlem
The colorful 3D printed tree, which was commissioned by Loco Concept and placed in the nature playground in the Waarderpolder, is a surprising confluence of technology and a natural play environment. This natural playground playground Haarlem is a...
C the Future - Two-day event on circularity, innovation, digitalization and skills
As a city, region and business owners, we face several sustainability and circularity challenges. How does your company or you relate to these challenges? How do you work to future-proof...
3DMZ's Smart Industry Fieldlab expands through funding from Europe
The Smart Industry Fieldlabs act as a bridge between knowledge institutions and companies, where open innovation takes place. They are also evolving into incubators, where projects are turned into start-ups. 3D Makers Zone is at the forefront of this...
3D Makers Zone strengthens sustainability in construction sector as Circle City partner
Circle City is a national network for leaders in circularity in the construction industry. We are pleased to announce that 3D Makers Zone as a field lab, in the field of 3D printing, has joined forces with...
3D Makers Zone part of Digital Hub Northwest
Within the European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) Northwest, we work with institutions and organizations to empower entrepreneurs digitally. Focusing on areas such as AI, 3D printing and robotization, the hub strives...
Autonomous control system for fauna passages new milestone for biodiversity protection
There are thousands of fauna passages in the Netherlands. Unfortunately, these passages are not always adequately maintained. 3D Makers Zone partnered with PNH, PWN and OAK Consultants to come up with a solution to improve the condition and operation...
Extra large designer pots 3D printed with 100% recycled material
They are back in production, extra large design pots 3D printed with 100% recycled material from old gray waste roll containers. We've had the pleasure of producing them before for Spaarnelanden with our XL robotic arm 3D printer. And because of new...
C-District shows strength of circular ecosystem during visit EISMEA
As you know, Haarlem has won a prize! The city has won the European Rising Innovative City Award 2022 worth a whopping €500,000. This success was celebrated during a visit by...
3DMZ Innovation Dinners 2023 | Harnessing Smart Industry Opportunities
3D Makers Zone hosts an Innovation Dinner every month with a different Theme. During these dinners, we show how you as an entrepreneur can take advantage of Smart Industry opportunities. Different topics such as skills development, productivity growth,...
A sculpture at The Tropenmuseum has been repaired with various 3D techniques
We have another great case in our portfolio in the context of digital renovation through 3D scanning, 3D design and 3D printing in stone. An image on the facade of the Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam....
A new 3D printing setup in BouwLab's circular building
New robot in living lab There has been hard work in the circular building at BouwLab that will serve as a new Living Lab. In recent weeks, for example, the walls and...
Vinkbouw new partner of BouwLab R&Do
Together with BouwLab R&D, Vink Bouw wants to improve cooperation with chain partners: "Designers and makers go hand in hand". Partly for this reason, an innovation process has been initiated with a number of partners of Vink Bouw for...
Digital Twins as flywheel to realize societal ambitions
Digital innovation as a flywheel to achieve societal ambitions. Social ambitions are growing, but fortunately, new information technologies such as Digital Twins are providing more and more opportunities. Leaders in the sector are doing...
Will a digital supply chain help against the massive housing shortage?
The Netherlands faces a major challenge. Construction and society needs answers to the gigantic housing shortage. By 2030 there must be 1 million additional wo- nings in the Netherlands (Economic Institute for Construction)....
3DMZ and BouwLab R&Do part of European Digital Innovation Hub
By setting up a network of European Digital Innovation Hubs, the European Commission aims to move toward broad regional support for accelerating digitization. Where companies abroad are growing tremendously in automation and...
3D printed traps to fight North American crayfish
In design and appearance, they would not be out of place in a new Star Wars movie as a weapon against alien enemies, but what is seen in the photo above has nothing to do with science fiction....
A fire- and water-resistant mold in the new BouwLab building
Nature as a new partner in construction In the Circular Building Lab Experience, Dutch startup Mycelco has grown mycelium that acts as insulation material. This is the first time the fungus has been used on...
Haarlem's iconic dome building 3D printed
https://youtu.be/9Asnb9tsuTE De Koepel in Haarlem is een iconisch gebouw Haarlem dat 115 jaar dienst deed als strafgevangenis. Na vier jaar verbouwen, staat de poort wijd open en lopen nieuwsgierige bezoekers naar binnen om...
Makathon Smart Solutions for Shopping City Beverwijk 2022 great success
https://youtu.be/um0uu4RBDKk De moderne digitaal onderlegde consument vraagt ook van lokale winkeliers dat zij goed vind- en zichtbaar zijn op digitale platforms (website, facebook, instagram etc). Onderzoeken van onder andere de Rabobank laten zien dat...
Super smart measurement system to benefit meadow birds
There is yet another 'technology meets ecology' innovation from the quiver of 3DMZ. In cooperation with the Province of North Holland, 3DMZ has developed a super-smart measurement system that should indirectly provide a better living environment for...
BouwLab Live! event in partnership with BTIC on Tour great success
Finally, after most of the coronagraphs had been abandoned, we had another real BouwLab Live! event at our location. This time in partnership with BTIC on Tour and themed "The Digital Acceleration...
Pretty Plastic new partner of BouwLab
Pretty Plastic, manufacturer of circular building materials, is our new partner! Pretty Plastic will partner to install tiles in different color combinations on one of the exterior walls of the circularly siphoned building that will be on site from...
Circular + Modular Bridges project to next phase
Modular Bridge The next phase is about to start for the parametric circular bridge concept. Indeed, BouwLab R&Do, together with its partners within this project, has finalized the TSE industry grant. This will facilitate the development process...
Update Circular Building Lab Experience
Circular Building Lab Update As you may have read before, we are working with several parties on the Circular Building Lab Experience, which consists of a circularly siphoned building with additional sustainable elements that look...
Doing more with digitization within your company
The inventory vouchers are available again. Do you feel you could or should do more with digitization within your company? Then grab your chance now! At 3D Makers Zone, SMEs can...
Lost formwork for foundation printed in concrete
Formwork for BouwLab For the circular pavilion that is currently being built on the site as Circular Building Experience, BouwLab itself 3D printed the formwork for the foundation in concrete! Together with Dura...
Robotic masonry wall for the new Circular Building Lab is in place
Merel van Loon, designer at 3DMZ and BouwLab, created a parametric design for a wall for the circular tilted building at BouwLab (Circular BouwLab Experience). This parametric model was then built by a masonry robot,...
More than 1,000 students visit 3DMZ for PET
More than 1,000 grade 8 students from elementary school in Haarlem and surrounding areas were guests at the 3D Makers Zone this year for the Promotional Event Technology (PET) Haarlem. With an enthusiastic presentation...
Yari Schoorl concludes his third year with an internship at 3DMZ
Yari Schoorl is studying Smart ICT at Nova College in Beverwijk. He is finishing his third year with an internship at 3DMZ. In four months, he works on different assignments, a...
The aerodynamic valve cap for the NK Counterwind cycling event
The aerodynamic valve cap For the event counterwind cycling, 3DMZ printed an aerodynamic valve cap. Indeed, Zeeland hosted a particularly fierce edition of The Eneco NK Tegenwindfietsen at the Oosterscheldekering this year. With an...
