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The course takes place in period

2 (2018-10-22 to 2018-12-31)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

2

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The student is expected to be able to produce parts by 3D printing and to understand the possibilities for product development in the new world of 3D printing.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to:

Use a mobile phone for 3D scanning of parts.

Print parts using a MakerBot 3D printers.

Use Autodesk's ReCap and Meshmixer for preparing scanned photos for 3D printing.

participate in group work with other students in the development of a product for 3D Printing.

Produce high quality essays.

Course contents

MakerBot Printing - lynda.com, "Learning to use MakerBot Printers".

3D scanning of parts - lynda.com, "3D Scanning with a camera".

Product Development of part for 3D Printing - Group Project.

Poster Innovation Day.

Essay based on "Fabricated - The New World of 3D Printing" found in Ebook Central in Libguides.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Solid Modelling. Students are required to model parts for printing using SolidWorks or a similar 3D CAD software.

Additional information

The student is required to sign up to a group for the poster presentation within the first two weeks and to participate in group work.

Course Software Available also from:
http://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/all
http://www.meshmixer.com/
http://www.makerbot.com/

Recommended or required reading

"Fabricated - The New World of 3D Printing", by Lipson and Kurman found in Ebrary. Required Reading.

"3D Printing For Architects With MakerBot", by Stokes found in Ebrary. Recommended Reading.

"Additive Manufacturing", by Bandyopadhyay and Bose found in Ebsco database. Easily found through here:
https://arken.amkit.fi/vwebv/searchBasic?sk=en_FI
Recommended Reading.

Makerbot User Manual.

Study activities

  • Individual- and group instruction - 10 hours
  • Practical exercises - 10 hours
  • Small-group work - 50 hours
  • Individual studies - 35 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 30 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Multiform education

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
  • All deadlines are set in itslearning.

Assessment requirements

The course requires the students to obtain over 50% in total.

70% - Product Development of part for 3D printing - Group Report (40%) + Poster Innovation Day (30%). Sign up at start of course to group.

30% - Essay based on "Fabricated - The New World of 3D Printing", by Lipson and Kurman found in Ebook Central.

Follow good scientific practice in studies at Arcada:
https://start.arcada.fi/sites/default/files/dokument/examensarbete/good…

GRADING.
50-59 Grade 1 Satisfactory
60-69 Grade 2 Satisfactory
70-79 Grade 3 Good
80-89 Grade 4 Good
90-100 Grade 5 Excellent

Teacher

Vihtonen Mathew

Examiner

Vihtonen Mathew

Home page of the course

Group size

No limit (27 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

Until date 2018-12-16

The timetable of the course

Week 43 - Introduction to course. Sign up to group poster presentation. 3D scanning and printing.
Week 44-49 - Group Work - Product Development and Student MakerBot 3D printing in Groups.
Week 50 - Product Development and Innovation Poster Event and Submission of supporting Report.
Week 52 - Submission of Individual Essay in itslearning.

Course enrolment period

2018-10-08 to 2018-11-04

Assessment methods

  • 2018-11-30 - Exams
  • 2018-12-16 - Reports and productions
  • 2018-12-14 - Other assignments
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2018-10-26 09:15 - 12:15 E383 Additive Manufacturing (Feedback on Mechanics exam at 11:15) Vihtonen Mathew
2018-11-02 09:15 - 12:15 E383 Additive Manufacturing Vihtonen Mathew
2018-11-02 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Additive Manufacturing Lab (Group) Vihtonen Mathew
2018-11-09 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Additive Manufacturing Lab (Group) Vihtonen Mathew
2018-11-09 09:15 - 12:15 E383 Additive Manufacturing Individual Work (optional) Vihtonen Mathew
2018-11-16 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Additive Manufacturing Lab (Group) Vihtonen Mathew
2018-11-16 09:15 - 12:15 E383 Additive Manufacturing Individual Work (optional) Vihtonen Mathew
2018-11-23 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Additive Manufacturing Lab (Group) Vihtonen Mathew
2018-11-23 09:15 - 12:15 E383 Additive Manufacturing Individual Work (optional) Vihtonen Mathew
2018-11-30 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Additive Manufacturing Vihtonen Mathew
2018-11-30 10:15 - 11:00 A510 Thesis Presentation - Reino Iuganson - Artificial Intelligence in 3D printing, Real-time 3D printing control Andersson Mirja
Makkonen-Craig Stewart
Vihtonen Mathew
2018-12-07 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Additive Manufacturing Individual Work Possibility for printing with 3D Printing Technical Assistant. Vihtonen Mathew
2018-12-14 10:00 - 12:00 Additive Manufacturing Poster Day To be held on small square. 1st year students are also welcomed to visit. Herrman Rene
Vihtonen Mathew
2018-12-21 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Additive Manufacturing Individual Work (optional) Vihtonen Mathew
2019-05-13 12:30 - 13:00 D4109 Thesis Presentation - Zofia Swierczynska, "3D Printed Computer Case". Your are welcome to attend. Andersson Mirja
Gebrehiwot Silas
Herrman Rene
Makkonen-Craig Stewart
Vihtonen Mathew
Villela Pacheco Laura
Virtanen Maiju

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