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Laser-Kumiko

We recently conducted an experiment to make kumiko-like panels efficiently with laser-cut parts. Process: First, I set up a parametric model of a grid with triangles. The grid consists of two mode...

TutorialsLasersnijden met Onshape - Snijlab

Laser cutting with Onshape

Onshape is CAD software that runs entirely in your browser. So you don't have to install anything. It is aimed at technical drawing and engineering and is similar in functionality to SolidWorks and...

KlantcasesMobiele zorgstation “AMiS-PRO” verlicht werklast van verplegend personeel - Snijlab

Mobile care station "AMiS-PRO" eases workload of nursing staff

How Snijlab delivers custom-made, laser-cut parts for a medical care station How AMiS-PRO came into being Nurses in hospitals are constantly switching between tasks, such as adminis...

InfoLasersnijden in grotere volumes - Snijlab

Laser cutting in larger volumes

When you are looking to have parts produced in large volumes, you may not immediately think of laser cutting. Laser cutting is often seen as a way to easily produce prototypes or small volumes. The...

KlantcasesLampshapers - Snijlab

Lampshapers

Angelique Schouten is founder and designer of Lampshapers and her extraordinary lamps find their way to clients from all over the world. The lamps consist of...

TemplateTemplate tekening: NEMA Beugels - Snijlab

Template:NEMA Brackets

Free template drawing to download. Customize the design where needed or order directly.

InfoWaar moet je op letten bij het kiezen van je partner in lasersnijden? - Snijlab

What should you look for when choosing your partner in laser cutting?

The time has come. You've designed a great product and you're about to put it into production. You want to have one or more parts of your product laser-cut. First, just one sample to assess whether...

InfoWat is lasersnijden? - Snijlab

What is laser cutting?

Laser cutting is a machining technique by which sheet materials are cut into the correct shape by means of a laser. Laser is the abbreviation for the English term "Light Amplification by Stimulated...

MateriaalNieuw: zwart MDF in 6 mm dik - Snijlab

New: black MDF in 6 mm thick

We have added a new thickness of black MDF to our material range. In addition to 3 mm, we now have 6 mm thick MDF that is colored black throughout. Black MDF is easy to laser cut, the edge is color...

MateriaalBeter berkenmultiplex - Snijlab

Better birch plywood

After intensive research, we have found a new producer of birch plywood. From now on, this material is made especially for Snijlab from European birch wood. The new birch plywood is of higher quali...

InfoCOVID19: NGS2020 productie in de media - Snijlab

COVID19: NGS2020 production in the media

A nice item about the NGS2020 project. Further pieces appeared on rotterdamzetdoor, openrotterdam and at the port authority.

Klantcases1000 schermen per dag voor ErasmusMC - Snijlab

1,000 screens per day for ErasmusMC

After designing and publishing our open source, laser-cutable face screen came from several hospitals asking us to deliver substantial numbers as soon as possible. We are now in full production and...

InfoDuurzaamheid bij Snijlab - Snijlab

Sustainability at Snijlab

This is our roof. Snijlab is powered by solar electricity. Solar power  Our roof is full of PV panels that provide us and the businesses around us with solar power. Recycling  Laser cutting is and ...

MateriaalAcrylaatrecycling - Snijlab

Acrylic recycling

We separate acrylic and have it collected separately. These scraps go back to the acrylic plant where they make new acrylic from it, of the same quality as it was before. Even stronger: The greenca...

MateriaalNieuw: acrylaat in primaire kleuren - Snijlab

New: acrylic in primary colors

New to our material range are four primary colors of acrylic. Blue, yellow, green and red are now available in 3 mm thick. We are pleased with this great addition to our collection.We currently hav...

KlantcasesDe creatie van een lasergesneden muziekinstrument waaraan eindeloos gesleuteld kan worden - Snijlab

The creation of a laser-cut musical instrument that can be tinkered with endlessly

How Snijlab helps build the stringed instrument 'Nerdy Gurdy' and keeps its production flexible and affordable with laser cutting. How the Nerdy Gurdy came about Engineer Jaap Brand developed a pro...

KlantcasesErasmusMC: Korte time to market biedt oplossing tijdens coronapandemie - Snijlab

ErasmusMC: Short time to market offers solution during corona pandemic

How Snijlab helped alleviate the shortage of face masks in hospitals by delivering more than 40,000 units in a short time.

KlantcasesFoooty - Snijlab

Foooty - The laser-cut ball

Foooty is a playful and handy ball that you can assemble from flat, interlocking sheets of plastic. It was conceived and designed by Jean-Pierre Raes from Amsterdam and developed together with Snij...

MateriaalNieuw: Siliconen - Snijlab

New: Silicone

You can order silicone rubber parts from now on! We have two variants in stock: Silicone rubber 2 mm red Silicone rubber 1 mm transparent colorless Silicone has interesting properties: It insula...

POM lasersnijden - Snijlab

POM (polyacetal) available in 9 thicknesses

For us, POM (polyacetal) is the No.1 plastic for technical parts. To offer even more design freedom, we have expanded the range! From now on you can have parts made in: 0.5 mm 1 mm 1.5 mm 2 mm 3 m...

InfoZonne-energie! - Snijlab

Solar power!

Recently, we started working entirely on solar energy! Our roof is covered with PV panels that power our entire company; the workshop, office and yes, even the lasers! Nicely in time for sunny spr...