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Carmelo De Maria - Center E. Piaggio, "Rapid prototyping for engineers", 6, 13, 20 February 2017

Hours:
10 hours (3 credits)

Room:
Aula Riunioni del Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell'Informazione, via G. Caruso 16, Pisa – Ground Floor

Short Abstract:
Rapid prototyping is a group of techniques used to quickly fabricate a scale model of a physical part or assembly using three-dimensional computer aided design (CAD) data. Construction of the part or assembly is usually done using 3D printing or "additive layer manufacturing" technology. The process starts from a 3D model of a solid object obtained from CAD or from tomographic data such as CT scan. The thus digitized model is processed till ready for layer-by-layer reconstruction using 3D printing. Rapid prototyping is becoming an essential tool for all engineers, enabling rapid materialization of ideas. This course will give students a practical glimpse into the emerging field of digital printing.

Course Contents:
Starting from the physical principles underlying the fabrication procedures, the course will introduce the additive manufacturing technologies available for making functional prototypes for applications in various engineering fields. A lab session, with practical example, from design to manufacturing will close the course.

Schedule:

  • Day 1 – 6/02/2017, from 9.30-12.30
  • Day 2 – 13/02/2017 from 9.30-12.30
  • Day 3 – 20/02/2017, from 9.30-13.30