The 3D printing cluster connects equipment suppliers, production companies, designers and researches in the topic of additive manufacturing, in metals, plastics and composites. They exchange ideas, share experiences and network to form new partnerships. Developing and realizing concrete steps for long-term cooperation between companies for a position in the aerospace market with 3D.
The participants in this cluster are currently working on well-considered and concrete cases. Thinking about a target cost price, volume, etc.
The working group for this cluster is consisting of:
Harry Kleijnen
Chairman | KIAMCO
Marc de Smit
NLR
Rob van Loon
KMWE Aerospace B.V.
Richard Janssen
Brightlands Materials Center (advisor)
Thijs Kok
ADSE
Rico Engelman
Materialise (advisor)
Onno Ponfoort
Berenschot (advisor)
Wilma Pronk
SR. Policy Officer
As a Project Manager within the NAG, Wilma is responsible for the national events: knowledge workshops, courses, general members assemblies, segment meetings, clustermeetings etc. She also coordinates a number of international projects. Furthermore Wilma runs the office of “Lucht- en Ruimtevaart Nederland” and she is the secretary of some consultative bodies.
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Ebu Yildiz
KLM E&M
Marko Bosman
GKN
Mark Ommert
Project Manager Strengthening Ecosystem Sustainable Aviation
Mark Ommert is a freelance Aeronautical Engineer and is fully focused on the development of electric aircraft. He has hands-on experience in designing, building and testing electric aircraft and is even flying in world’s first EASA certified electric aircraft: Pipistrel Velis Electro. Mark wants to inspire young potentials with all nice facets and opportunities in the (Dutch) aviation industry. Feel free to contact him, maybe he will be your e-pilot one day!
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Ubo Termote
Business Park Aviolanda
Wondering if joining the 3D cluster is something for you and your company? This cluster is interesting for equipment suppliers, production companies, designers and researches in the topic of additive manufacturing, in metals, plastics and composites. Companies working with 3D or interested in working with 3D are welcome to join!
You can join this 3D cluster by sending an email to Wilma Pronk.
Wilma Pronk
SR. Policy Officer
As a Project Manager within the NAG, Wilma is responsible for the national events: knowledge workshops, courses, general members assemblies, segment meetings, clustermeetings etc. She also coordinates a number of international projects. Furthermore Wilma runs the office of “Lucht- en Ruimtevaart Nederland” and she is the secretary of some consultative bodies.
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