Course details
Additive technologies
VUC007 FAST VUC007 Acad. year 2025/2026 Winter semester 2 credits
The course introduces technically oriented users to selected aspects of 3D printing, generative and parametric design, and 3D measurement, as part of Construction 4.0 technology pillars. Students will gradually get acquainted with the pitfalls of Internet resources of models, processing of point clouds from 3D scanners, and learning how to write G-code instructions, which will significantly shift their creativity freedom and efficiency, whether in creating models, functional prototypes or negative forms.
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Time span
- 26 hrs exercises
Department
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Basics of English language, basics of 3D modeling.
Syllabus of exercises
- 1. Introduction to additive technologies, digital manufacturing and Construction 4.0
- 2. Basics of 3D printing, internet sources of models and generation of control instructions using available tools
- 3. General requirements for 3D models according to 3D printing technologies and basic manipulation with models
- 4. Creating custom 3D models for 3D printing using CAD
- 5. Parametric design for additive technologies
- 6. Surface mesh generation for 3D printing from point cloud and the introduction to 3D measurement
- 7. Introduction to robotic 3D construction printing (3DCP)
- 8. Generative design and infill structures
- 9. How to Write G-code
- 10. Programming in 3D printing
- 11. Application oriented optimization of 3D printing (models, functional prototypes and negative forms)
- 12. Individual project consultation
- 13. Individual project consultation, completion of the course
Progress assessment
Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.
Course inclusion in study plans
- Programme BIT, 2nd year of study, Elective
- Programme BIT (in English), 2nd year of study, Elective