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Renovating the facade letters of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

As of January 1, 2024, the Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering (3mE) has changed its name to Mechanical Engineering, abbreviated ME. To fully implement this name change, the facade letters also needed to be renewed. The NewMedia Centre was asked to produce a short video to promote this change at the front of the faculty building.

The video was filmed over several weeks in coordination with the faculty’s communication staff and the contractors. Our cameraman even went up in the bucket high above the water to film the letters up close!

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Radioactivity

July 29, 2025

The Radioactivity project uses VR to make learning safe and immersive, letting students explore radiation through realistic experiments while teachers guide remotely. By overcoming safety limits and instructor shortages, this innovative VR app democratizes access to hands-on science, transforming how students experience and understand radioactivity across classrooms everywhere.

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A Virtual 360° Experience by TU Delft AI Labs & Talent Programme

September 25, 2024

In response to COVID-19, the TU Delft AI Labs & Talent Programme moved their poster event online, partnering with the XR Zone to create a 360° virtual walkthrough. This interactive platform showcased research from 24 Delft AI Labs, overcoming challenges with 360° imagery and 3D models. The project expanded to include new labs, research, and pitch videos, paving the way for future virtual events.

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Blended Learning Animations – Who Is the Engineer of the Future?

June 11, 2025

How do students discover who they want to become? At TU Delft, the Mechanical Engineering faculty paired with the New Media Centre’s Graphics team to address that question through animated storytelling. By developing eight distinct “Engineer of the Future” personas—each with its own narrative, style, and personality—students could see relatable career paths. Hand-drawn illustrations and concise two-minute videos translated complex concepts into engaging scripts, creating a compelling blended learning experience that inspires and informs.

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