šµšµ The Marimbatron by Leo Kuipers
A remarkable final project from Fab Academy 2024
Student-assistent Jelle in the Spotlight!
Jelle werkt nu 2,5 jaar bij het FabLab en hij deelt zijn ervaring van het fablab, zijn creaties en zijn toekomst.
Year Review 2023
Over the past year, many creations, surprising collaborations, special assignments, and beautiful studies have been done. Here’s an attempt to give a ‘short’ overview of everything we’ve seen come through FabLab Enschede. EducationWe started the year with the Fashion Carrousel for the Fashion & Textile Technology program, where we explained the available digital techniques and…
RAAK PRO HITEX
Traditional shelter tents often lack essential features like proper protection, adequate lighting, and most of all energy facilities. This innovative design revolutionizes shelter tents for disastrous events addressing these shortcomings. The tent material from Ten Cate Outdoor, boast flame-retardant properties, water resistance, and breathability. The integrated flexible solar panels provide energy to power the flexible…
Machine in the spotlight: Epilog Pro Fusion 36
Fablab Enschede recently acquired a new laser cutter: the Epilog Fusion Pro 36. This machine allows you to engrave and cut various materials such as MDF, plywood, and acrylic. The Epilog replaces our Trotec Speedy 300, which has served us well for many years and is now enjoying a well-deserved retirement. Three standout features of…
New Colleague – Emmy Kerssen
I am Emmy and since the beginning of this school year, I have been the new instructor and designer at the FabLab. Additionally, I work one day a week as a researcher and designer at the Industrial Design Lecturate. Before this, I studied Industrial Product Design at Saxion. During my final year, I worked as…
New Colleague – Tom Scholten
I am Tom Scholten, 24 years old, and I come from Hengelo. I have been working at Saxion since September 4th. In my free time, I like to visit terraces and go to the movies. Every weekend, you can find me on the couch with a beer watching football and Formula 1. I play the…
“AI Session at FabLab: Creating Images with Artificial Intelligence”
Together with the company Render A.I., we hosted an A.I. theme session at Saxion FabLab on June 21st! Thomas Bruggeman and A.I. specialists Joost Rikkerink and Matthieu Brousse took us on a journey into the world of “Image Generation” using artificial intelligence. This theme session was specifically for a group of invitees from the IPO…
3D-Printed Vase Presented to King Willem-Alexander
The Historical Society Oranje-Nassau is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. To commemorate this milestone, a design competition was organized among ArtEZ University of the Arts students in Enschede. Two students visited the Saxion FabLab Enschede to add a new digital effect to their handmade ceramic vase through 3D printing. They collaborated with two student…
Kunst in het volkspark – June 11th
Thousands of visitors annually flock to the oldest park in the Netherlands to admire the work of various artists. The unique catering, performances, and live music turn Kunst in het Volkspark into the largest and coziest art event in Twente. Saxion FabLab is also part of the event with a special demo titled “AI is…