Course Content

• Overview and meaning of the 3D print parameters and settings
• Edit the 3D printing and fill pattern parameters
• Finishing of 3D printing surfaces
• Controlling of printer malfunctions and planning high or Low accuracy
• 3D printing of accessories and clothes
• 3D printing practice

Duration: 20 Units (= 1ECTS); 8 Learning Units (Lecture, Seminar) + 12 Units (Exercise, Homework and Project)

• Overview and thermo-mechanical properties of standard 3D printing materials: ABS, PLA and resin
• Washable materials and application examples
• Mechanical properties: 3D material with variable hardness and flexibility
• Optical properties: transparency, optical fiber
• Decorative materials, brick, wood, etc.
• Fabrication technology of the new custom made filament materials
  
• 3D printing practice

Duration: 20 Units (=1ECTS); 8 Learning Units (Lecture, Seminar) + 12 Units (Exercise, Homework and Project)

Module 5 of I3DL includes:

• Quality Assurance and Quality Control in 3D Printing
• International Quality Standards for 3D Printing Processes and Materials
• Support materials and structures
• Model split and contact design
• Model optimization for design stability, vibration reduction, and weight reduction
• Design Rules and Design Considerations
• Cases Studies: Tips and tricks for professionals
• 3D printing practice

Course Content:

• Overview of Open-Source 3D printing Construction plans and kits
• Mechanical, Electronic and mechatronic Parts in a 3D Printer
• Required Software for 3D Printing
• Realize you own 3D printer concept design
• Hands-on workshop
• 3D printing project

Duration: 20 Hours including: 8 Learning Units (Lecture, Seminar) + 12 Units (Offline Learning, E-Learning, Exercises, Homework and Projects)

Course Content:

• Introduction on Robotics and Motion Control
• Case Studies and Open Source Projects and Innovative Ideas
• Mechanical, electronic, mechatronic parts in a Robotic System
• Structural design optimization for 3D printing
• Realize your own robot concept
• Hands-on training
• Robotic Project

Duration: 20 Hours including: 8 Learning Units (Lecture, Seminar) + 12 Units (Offline Learning, E-Learning, Exercises, Homework and Projects)

• Industrial Revolutions: An Introduction
• Future and emerging technologies
• Industry 4.0: Definitions and Scope
• Sensor technology, robotics and control engineering
• Internet of Things, Cyber Physical Systems
• Using 3D printing technology to accelerate technology developments
• Qualification and Skills for Industry 4.0

Duration: 20 Hours including: 8 Learning Units (Lecture, Seminar) + 12 Units (Offline Learning, E-Learning, Exercises, Homework and Projects)

• 3D printing: facts, trends and forecasts
• Risks and side effects of 3D printing technology
• Which industries are changed? When and how?
• Maker movement, open source, the new culture
• Business models for 3D printers: revenue sources, customer segments, sales channels
• Business model innovation through industry 4.0
• Innovations: objectives, unsolved problems, innovative value propositions
• Legal and IP aspects of 3D Printing
• Innovation Projects: Design your 3D Printing Business

Duration: 20 Hours including: 8 Learning Units (Lecture, Seminar) + 12 Units (Offline Learning, E-Learning, Exercises, Homework and Projects)

This course includes the following topics:

• Comparison of CAD methods and programs
• Introduction to selected Software: Autodesk 123D, TinkerCAD, Blender, SketchUp and the alternatives
• Design of Joint and Connections in 3D Printing
• Design for Dynamic, moving parts
• Handling the Mesh
• Design of Custom Support Structures
• Design for Multi-material and composite structures
• Design Techniques to optimize 3D Printing Cost, Time and Quality
• Tips & tricks, case studies and hands-on training

Module Content:

• The method of finite elements analysis
• Finite elements in structural analysis, thermal analysis and vibration analysis
• Material Selection and Material Optimization for simulations
• Simulation of Composite and Multi-material structures
• Component calculation and optimization with FEM
• Introduction to FEM Software: ANSYS, Blender, Inventor, SolidWorks, SpaceClaim, and the alternatives
• Tips & tricks; Hands-on training

Duration: 20 Hours including: 8 Learning Units (Lecture, Seminar) + 12 Units (Offline Learning, E-Learning, Exercises, Homework and Projects)