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TechFair: Interactive fair
There is a time to teach about new technologies. And there is a time to immerse your students in it from head to toe. That is exactly what we do at the very first TechFair in Technopolis.
Together with top companies from very diverse sectors, …
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Calibration test and entrance exam: Information session
Did you know that your students increase their chances of success in a scientific or economics course by participating in a calibration test? What exactly is that calibration test? Is it mandatory for your students? How do they prepare and how can …
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Voice strings: Design your own musical instrument with Arduino and lasers!
This project challenges students to build their own musical instrument without real strings. Inspired by some examples with lasers, they get creative in designing a laser harp. Various concepts of computational thinking are discussed. The laser …
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Banknote designs: Assignment
What is on a euro note? What security features can you find on banknotes? Who designed these notes?
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Scientific TV
On Scientix TV you will be kept informed of the latest developments in STEM with fascinating scientific experiments and interviews with education policy makers. Discover the latest news in STEM education via this YouTube playlist.
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Online learning platform: Sublimation
Sublimation is the name for a process in the maker world in which a digital design is permanently placed on a product. For example, a T-shirt, mug, backpack, key ring, photo plate... With a sublimation printer and heat press you can print images …
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Online learning platform: Digital embroidery
Embroidery is making decorations with needle and thread on textile, leather or other surfaces. Digital embroidery is done with a computer-controlled embroidery machine that reads a stitch file via a software program and embroiders with an upper …
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Online learning platform: 3D printing
A 3D printer is a machine that builds or 'prints' an object layer by layer, using a digital design. A 3D (three-dimensional) design can be printed in different materials such as (plastic) filament, liquid resin, special metals or ceramics. The …
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Online learning platform: 3D designs
To control digital machines such as a 3D printer or a CNC machine, you create a 3D design. You will learn 3D drawing in a CAD program. You can transfer these designs to the control programs for digital fabrication.
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Online learning platform: Laser cutting
Laser cutting is the process in which a laser beam can cut, engrave or etch all kinds of materials such as wood, plastic, textiles, cardboard, etc. The great accuracy, speed and versatility of the laser are the major advantages of using a laser …
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Online learning platform: Cutting plots
A cutting plotter is a machine that can cut all kinds of thin 2D materials or draw outlines. With a plotter you can cut sticker material, paper, textiles and all kinds of transfer materials for pressing on textiles, for example.
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Design a vector drawing with Inkscape
To control digital machines such as a cutting plotter, laser cutter or waterjet, you design a vector drawing. You will learn to draw in a 2D CAD program with vectors and color code. You can transfer these designs to the control programs for …
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