Dennis Klappe
Academic Work

Work from my Industrial Design Engineering degree at the University of Twente, where I graduated as ir. (MSc) in July 2026.

Engineering & Manufacturing
Master's Thesis: Democratising 5-Axis Printing

Master's Thesis: Democratising 5-Axis Printing
MSC THESIS

A working five-axis retrofit already existed but nobody could reproduce it. The thesis diagnosed why and built the system that fixes it: hardware redesigned for common printers, five-axis firmware, browser-based tooling and a community.
Bachelor Thesis: Measurement Setup for Pump Bearings in Aerospace Manufacturing

Bachelor Thesis: Measurement Setup for Pump Bearings in Aerospace Manufacturing
BSC THESIS

Designed and constructed a precision measurement setup for aerospace manufacturing at Aeronamic. The project focused on creating a clamping and measuring system adaptable for different product sizes, ensuring precision across multiple production stages while improving manufacturing efficiency.
Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM)

Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM)

Technical report on using generative design and LPBF (Laser Powder Bed Fusion) to reduce weight in aerospace components. Applied topology optimization and simulated multiple LPBF processes to achieve optimal part design for additive manufacturing.
NXOpen Python Automation Script

NXOpen Python Automation Script
AUTOMATION

Developed a comprehensive Python automation script for generating parametric wall mounts in Siemens NX. The project demonstrates advanced CAD programming skills and process automation, enabling rapid prototyping and customization of mounting solutions.
Contour Crafting in Functional Architecture

Contour Crafting in Functional Architecture

Research paper on how 3D concrete printing (Contour Crafting) can be applied in functional architecture. Explores the potential of large-scale additive manufacturing in construction and its implications for sustainable building practices.
Conceptual Design
Future of Bambu Lab's A1 Mini 3D Printer

Future of Bambu Lab's A1 Mini 3D Printer
RESEARCH

Product-focused analysis exploring future design opportunities for the A1 mini 3D printer. This academic exercise examines market positioning, technical capabilities, and potential improvements for consumer-grade FDM printing technology.
Living Hues: Biomimicry-Inspired Adaptive Wallpaper

Living Hues: Biomimicry-Inspired Adaptive Wallpaper
BIOMIMICRY

Nature-inspired design concept for adaptive, color-changing wallpaper based on natural mechanisms found in cuttlefish, octopuses, and chameleons. Integrates biological science and engineering for innovative interior design applications.
Kestä: Sustainable Fashion App Design

Kestä: Sustainable Fashion App Design
UX DESIGN

Concept development paper for a sustainability-focused fashion app that encourages conscious purchasing behaviour. Combines psychology, UI/UX design, and behaviour change theory to reduce fast fashion consumption among young consumers.
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Paper Plane Production Line: Digital Twin Development

International Paper Plane Production Line: Digital Twin Development
COLLABORATION

Collaborated with German university students to design an automated paper plane production line whilst developing a digital twin simulation system.
Industry 4.0 Minor

Industry 4.0 Minor
INDUSTRY 4.0

Comprehensive study of the fourth industrial revolution, covering new manufacturing technologies, digitization, and IoT. Focused on the human touch in Industry 4.0, exploring technology, computer science, business, and societal implications of modern manufacturing.
Cybersecurity & Cybercrime Minor

Cybersecurity & Cybercrime Minor
CYBERSECURITY

Multidisciplinary study covering both high-tech and human-touch aspects of cybersecurity. Gained comprehensive understanding of the interaction between Internet technology and crime, with hands-on projects in security analysis and threat assessment.
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