MaP Distinguished Lecture Series on Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing (AM), popularly also called 3D Printing, is a topic of global and future relevance from the field of materials and process engineering.

Initially used for rapid prototyping, the AM technology evolves towards rapid tooling, rapid manufacturing and mass customization. The versatility of this technology is highlighted in the multitude of different applications spanning from automotive, aerospace and medical to construction, food and pharmaceutical industries. AM brings benefits to research and niche markets where it is overcoming current limitations and its potential is believed to stretch far beyond as it may likely disrupt every field it touches.

This course is an interdisciplinary colloquium on AM with focus on simulation and biohybrid robotics. Internationally renowned experts present cutting-edge research, highlighting the state-of-the-art and frontiers in the field.

MaP AM Lecture Series

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Course Objective

Participants become acquainted with the state-of-the-art and frontiers in Additive Manufacturing, a topic of global and future relevance for materials and process engineering. A focus is placed on simulation and biohybrid robotics applications. The self-study of relevant literature and active participation in discussions following presentations by internationally renowned speakers stimulate critical thinking and allow participants to deliberately discuss challenges and opportunities with leading academics and industrial experts and exchange ideas within an interdisciplinary community.

Lecture Notes

Selected scientific pre-read literature (max. three articles per lecture) relevant for and discussed during the lectures is posted in advance on the course web page.

Language

English

Periodicity

This course takes place every two years. After careful consideration, it was decided that the course will not take place in Spring semester 2024.

Target Audience

Participants should have a solid background in materials science and/or engineering. This course is primarily designed for MSc and doctoral students. Interested BSc students, Postdocs, Professors and employees of ETH Zurich as well as guests are welcome too!

Performance Assessment

Ungraded semester performance: To obtain 1 ECTS, students must attend min. 80% of the lectures on the program and participate actively in the discussions. Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.