The Dutch government, industry and research institutes will invest € 134 million in 3D printing research projects and studies. Recipients include research institutes TNO, Deltares, TU Eindhoven, TU Delft, Twente University and others.
A major part of the funding will go towards studies of TNO and TU Eindhoven, among them “PrintValley 2020”. The PrintValley knowledge center evolves around different 3D printing methods, with the aim to take complete control of all aspects of different processes in order to develop new and innovative 3D printing platforms with high speeds, a combination of a variety of materials and other integrated processes. Earlier this year, TNO has introduced their Hyproline additive manufacturing system for the serial production of metal parts.
The Dutch government will contribute € 40 million of the total of € 134 in interest-free loans. Henk Kamp, Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, commented:
“The selected research projects are already making products that are useful for companies and researchers. By additional investment in this research, more new, innovative products and services are developed.”
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