Welcome to the Centre for Polymer and Material Technologies
This place might look like just another building from the outside, but inside, it’s all about polymers, recycling, and giving waste a second chance at life. Beyond Material technologies, you'll find the P3Lab (FabLab)—a creative workspace where inventors, creative minds, and developers come together. Here, you'll find a range of equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters, milling machines, and even a 3D chocolate printer!
Beeld: UGent.be
Take a Virtual Tour!
Curious to explore the the Centre for Polymer and Material Technologies for yourself? Click on the door illustration to step into our 3D virtual tour of our facility. Dive into the fascinating world of polymers and enjoy the journey!
New field hockey ball saves thousands of litres of water per game
Hockey fields consume millions of liters of water annually to maintain ideal playing conditions, making the sport costly and unsustainable. To address this, Professor Dagmar D'hooge and his team at CPMT created the Rewetta ball, a self-wetting ball that mimics water-soaked turf without constant irrigation. After its successful debut at the FIH World Hockey5s Championship in Oman, the Rewetta ball is poised to revolutionize hockey, making it more accessible and eco-friendly.
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3D printer robot-arm
The PolyCE Project
One of our projects has taken on the challenge to transform the lifecycle of e-plastic materials into a more sustainable one.
PolyCE aims to significantly reduce the use of virgin plastics and increase the use of recycled plastics in new electronics. By transforming the entire e-waste plastics value chain, the project is making strides toward a truly circular economy.