Total Support on Additive Manufacturing
by Rein van der Mast
Additive manufacturing (AM, also called 3D Printing) is a new approach to production that emerged at the end of the last century. Expert Rein van der Mast knows all the pros and cons of AM and helps others to apply this modern production concept in a profitable way. His main area of interest is laser powder bed fusion in metal (PBF-LB/M).
Although decades have passed and improvements have been made, the number of applications is still small. There are several reasons for this, like:
- Most of AM is still unknown to many because too many people lack knowledge, experience and training.
- If AM is incorporated into a traditional production chain instead of being fully integrated into it, the result is disappointing.
- In case a traditional design lacks any optimization for AM, most of AM's potential remains unused.
- The same applies to the related business, in which AM scores on 'high mix, low volume', customization, on-demand production of spare parts etc.
- Most standards are based on conventional manufacturing methods, excluding AM due to its different basis.
Ir. Rein van der Mast (TU Delft) has been an AM expert since the mid '90s. He was the manager Design & Engineering of Additive Industries for a number of years, before becoming the research lead 3D Printing in Metals of Fontys University of Applied Sciences (part-time), today located at the Brainport Industries Campus (BIC). However, some may know him for his 3D printed fountain pens, including his invention of the 3D printed fountain pen nib (parent pending). He also supports young designers, including the internationally renowned fashion tech designer Anouk Wipprecht.
He is currently involved in several large research projects with other universities and (high-tech) companies, some of which he initiated. An example of this is a collaboration between the universities of applied sciences Fontys (Eindhoven), Saxion (Enschede) and Windesheim (Zwolle) specifically aimed at metal printing, called Industrial AM in Metals (IAMM), which also involves several Dutch and Belgian universities and high-tech companies. Another example is his current PhD research in Leuven at the AM Research Group under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Ir. Brecht Van Hooreweder, supported by ASML, FMI, KMWE and Materialise.
In his current position, he is well aware of the latest developments and can identify new opportunities. So if you are considering AM, but unsure about its potential from a business perspective, Rein van der Mast is the expert to help you:
- Lectures
- Trainings/Masterclasses
- Feasibility studies
- Change management
- Publications
- Heat exchanger for Additive Industries, designed by Rein van der Mast
- Hydraulic part for automotive application by Fontys students supervised by Rein van der Mast
- Revitalized Sprocket Leopard 2A6 by laser cladding for NL MoD, co-initated by Rein van der Mast
- Door handle designed by Rein van der Mast
- Mold core designed by Rein van der Mast
Publications (out of many)
- Rein van der Mast, Bert Hoekzema, Brecht Van Hooreweder (May 2024) Scanpath Centric Design for miniaturizing PBF-LB/M Prints, scientific publication (RTe Journal)
- Stijn Koppen, Yasir, Matthijs Langelaar, Just Herder, Rein van der Mast (April 2024) Stable and Adjustable Mechanisms for Optical Instruments and Implants, publication (IAMM)
- Stef Rijkers, Rein van der Mast (Oct 2023) Inherent Strain Method, article Mikroniek (DSPE)
- in Dutch: Rein van der Mast (Dec 2022) Hogescholen werken samen om van 3D-metaalprinten succes te maken, artikel Link Magazine
- in Dutch: Rein van der Mast (Nov 2022) Samenwerking hogescholen rondom 3D-metaalprinten, artikel Made in Europe
- in Dutch: Rein van der Mast (Mei 2022) Waar zijn de AM experts?, column High-Tech Systems
- in Dutch: Rein van der Mast (Dec 2021) Gaat AM vliegwiel in beweging krijgen, artikel 3D Print Magazine
- in Dutch: Rein van der Mast (Okt 2020) AM vergt toch echt een andere manier van werken, artikel 3D Print Magazine
- in Dutch: Rein van der Mast (Sept 2019) 3D geprinte grijper voor folie, artikel 3D Print Magazine
- in Dutch: Rein van der Mast (Maart 2018) Efficiente inzet am vraagt brede blik, artikel High-Tech Systems
- in Dutch: Rein van der Mast (Maart 2017) AM Design Paradigm, Column 3D Print magazine
- Rein van der Mast (Dec 2016) Additively manufactured titanium fountain pen and nib, news Metal AM
- in Dutch: Rein van der Mast (Nov 2016) Ken de beperkingen van 3D metaalprinten, artikel 3D Print magazine
- Rein van der Mast (Feb 2013) Making in personal, article TCT Magazine
- in Dutch: Rein van der Mast (Sept 2012) Luxexcel ontwikkelt digitale printtechniek om lenzen te produceren, artikel High-Tech Systems
- in Dutch: Rein van der Mast (April 2012) Weg met die dure voorraden, artikel Mechatronica
- Rein van der Mast (April 2011) More than just beautifying, article Commercial Micro Manufacturing Europe
- in Dutch: Rein van der Mast (Nov 2008) Symposium Rapid Manufacturing & Mass Customization, kort verslag Vraag&Aanbod
- in Dutch: Rein van der Mast (Feb 2008) Snel, sneller, snelst, artikel Link magazine
- in Dutch: Rein van der Mast (Maart 2007) Meer doen met minder dankzij Rapid Technologies (p22-23), artikel CAD Magazine
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