Think 3D, Print 3D!

General description

BEST Rome offers you a unique opportunity to learn about the technology of the future: 3D printers!

Learn how such technology works and actually build an open source 3D printer that...prints itself!

The aim of this course is to lead European students deeply into the world of 3D printing, in both theoretical and practical way.

Participants will be able to feel and watch different "open hardware" devices and practically assemble, calibrate and give life to a 3D printer.

They will be introduced to the fully open software chain, learning how to create a 3D model of a real object trough 3D scanned surfaces, and printing it.

Academic information

Fields of activity:

Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering , Applied Sciences , Architectural Engineering , Architecture , Civil Engineering , Computational Sciences , Computer Engineering , Computer Science/Automatic Control/Informatics , Control Engineering/Systems engineering , Electrical/Electromechanical Engineering , Electronic/Electrotechnical Engineering , Industrial Engineering , Machine & Instrument engineering/Design , Mechanical Engineering , Mechatronics , Naval Architecture & Engineering

Content and topics:

3D printing and 3D modelling.

Learning goals and objectives:

Students are expected to learn how to create a 3D model, how to assemble and program a 3D printer.

Examination type:

Group work with final presentation.

ECTS credits issued:

Not known yet

Information for applicants

Selection criteria:

Motivation Letter, prior knowledge and exams relevant to the topic.

Practical arrangements

All of the following are covered by the event fee:

Lodging:

Hostel

Meals:

University canteen

Transportation:

Public transportation