Embarking on a Circular Voyage: South Holland as the leading Creative Maritime Region through cross-pollination of Industry, Knowledge, and Society

The Netherlands has set the ambitious goal to have a fully circular economy by 2050. The Port of Rotterdam (PoR), the largest and busiest port in Europe, has strong potential to become a future circular hub. The PoR has been a major player in the seaport industry for centuries with, among others, a strong logistics sector and a robust...

Repairability of lattice structure in a circular economy: Mechanical response of 3D printed octet-truss lattice structures under quasi-static loading

Repair and maintenance of products require few resources in a circular economy, minimising the environmental impact of manufacturing and use of products. Although lightweight lattice structures have been widely investigated in various fields owing to their advantages in terms of their mechanical characteristics and the development of additive...