Introduction to 3D-Scanning and Printing - Winter

Hosted in the fully-equipped 3D Lab of the TU Berlin, this four-week course offers an introduction to working with professional 3D printing technologies – such as laser sintering with polyamide and powder printing with mineral powder (modified gypsum).

The course provides an introduction to manufacturing 3D printed objects , as well as data generation and data preparation. Participants will gain basic knowledge of the use of two professional 3D printing technologies, structured light scanners and relevant software.

The course starts with an introduction to the technologies used at the 3D Lab and selected projects from its portfolio, to give participants an impression of the various possible uses of 3D technologies. Ongoing course lectures will be accompanied by detailed practical units focusing on the use of the machines and the preparation of printable objects. Specifically, the practical training will develop student’s skills in the use of structured light scanners, 3D printing technologies, and in meeting the geometrical requirements for successful 3D prints.

As 3D printing and 3D scanning cover numerous application areas, this course is interesting for participants from several disciplines including science, engineering, design, fine art or art history. The course provides a good starting point for students who are interested in further applications of these technologies.

Course leader

Lecturers:
- Prof. Dr. Hartmut Schwandt
- Mr Joachim Weinhold
3D Laboratory, Institute for Mathematics, TU Berlin

Target group

Students with an interest in 3D printing, 3D scanning and who want to gain insight into work with professional 3D printing technologies. As this technology covers numerous application areas, this course could be interesting for students from scientific disciplines, engineering, design, fine art or art history.

Credits info

5 EC
5 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) for the academic course.

Fee info

EUR 2300: The course fee covers both tuition and learning materials for a course, as well as excursions and field trips, the cultural program (incl. orientation session and lunch, entrance fees to museums, sporting activities, farewell reception etc.), a public transportation ticket for Berlin, Wi-Fi access on the TU Berlin Campus and library access.

Scholarships

Not available for this term