Trash To Treasure

De Creatieve STEM

Welcome to Trash to Treasure, the podcast where we explore how Green Jobs can transform industries with the concept of sustainability and how you can build a career in this exciting field. We love to talk about our 4 main topics: Electronic Repair, 3D Technologies, Artistic Transformations, Recycling & Reuse.

Episodes

  1. Metal staircase designer

    May 26

    Metal staircase designer

    Tobias, a 33-year-old metal staircase designer from Bruges, discussed his journey from a soccer-playing youth to running a small company with four colleagues. He emphasized the importance of 3D scanning and software in his work, noting that it has significantly reduced the time and complexity of creating steel staircases.

    19 min
  2. Large scale printing

    May 26

    Large scale printing

    Pieter Malegeer, co-founder of Footprint Inc., discussed his journey from control and automation engineering to founding a 3D print service company specializing in large objects. He highlighted the challenges of transitioning from small 3D printers to refurbishing robotic arms for large-scale printing.

    26 min
  3. Orthopedic material

    May 26

    Orthopedic material

    Yorik is recently graduated as an Industrial Product Designer. He believes 3D printing and scanning will become more widespread and useful in fields requiring custom, small-scale products. Digitalizing the process for orthopedic cushions, with 3D techniques.

    26 min
  4. Footwaredesign with 3D technologies

    Apr 21

    Footwaredesign with 3D technologies

    Bhavya, a product designer, discusses the growing use of 3D printing in footwear manufacturing. He highlights the benefits of 3D printing for prototyping and customization, noting that companies like Zellefel in Germany are leading the way. Bhavya explains that 3D printing allows for more sustainable practices, using materials like TPU that are easily recyclable (up to 95%). He mentions that the cost of 3D printing shoes is currently around €70-€160, but expects it to decrease as the technology advances. Bhavya encourages aspiring designers to experiment with 3D printing, suggesting local Fab Labs as accessible resources.

    19 min
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About

Welcome to Trash to Treasure, the podcast where we explore how Green Jobs can transform industries with the concept of sustainability and how you can build a career in this exciting field. We love to talk about our 4 main topics: Electronic Repair, 3D Technologies, Artistic Transformations, Recycling & Reuse.

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  • Creator
    De Creatieve STEM
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © De Creatieve STEM
  • Show Website
    Trash To Treasure