TMC Sustainability Café #2: Modularity
After an inspiring first edition, the TMC Sustainability Café is back with #2! We’re excited to welcome Thijs Schepman, co-founder of Modular 5, as our keynote speaker. He'll show how modularity can be both technically advanced and environmentally conscious — enabling businesses to reduce waste, extend product life cycles, and accelerate innovation. Thijs brings a unique perspective at the intersection of entrepreneurship, engineering, and sustainability.
Why modularity?
Modular design means creating systems from building blocks — parts that can be added, replaced, or upgraded independently. This approach unlocks major technical and business benefits:
- Faster development and repair
- Lower lifecycle costs
- Easier upgrades and product customization
- Reduced dependence on full replacements
Modularity = sustainability
Beyond performance, modularity is a driver of sustainability. By enabling repairability and reusability, modular systems drastically reduce material consumption, waste streams, and CO₂ emissions. They form the foundation for circular business models — from refurbishment to product-as-a-service strategies.
Who should attend?
Are you a tech professional, designer, manager, or simply passionate about the role of engineering in a sustainable future? Join us for an inspiring and interactive afternoon, packed with real-world insights and networking opportunities.
Event details
Date: June 13th, Friday
Time: 14:00 – 17:00
Location: TMC Eindhoven, High Tech Campus 96
Admission: Free (registration required)
Agenda
14:00 – Walk-in & welcome drinks
14:30 – Keynote by Thijs Schepman (Modular 5)
Discover how modular design is revolutionizing circular engineering
16:00 – Informal Friday drinks & networking
Let’s rethink how we build — smarter, cleaner, and more adaptable.
Join the conversation at the TMC Sustainability Café and help shape a modular future.