A workshop on Advanced 3D Printing was organized by Infinity 3D and Center for Incubation and Business Acceleration (CIBA) on 29th, 30th June and on 7th, 8th July 2018. The Resource Person for the workshop was Mr. Ryan Vaz. Four students, Ankit Kumar Gupta, Afonso Sheldon, Asif Shaikh and Sammit Chodenkar from TYBCA of the College participated in the workshop.
On 29th June 2018 – Day-1- The participants were introduced to 3D printing, its evolution and applications in hospitals, car models, etc. They were given a demo on how to use Sketchup which is the software used to create a model and to use the tools of the software. This was followed by a demo on Netfabb ,another software used to check the models created in Sketchup and resolve any design issues and errors encountered in the model. Finally they were given a hands-on session on Flash print software which is used to give a preview of how the model will get printed by the 3D printer.
On 30th June 2018 – Day – 2- The resource person began the session by briefing them about the different types of 3D printers and their applications. They were given a demo to use the 3D printer on how to load the material in the printer and how to set up the printer bed where the model gets printed. Later they were given a task where they were divided into groups of 3 students each and assigned a task to create a model of a car of their own choice. They had to use their creativity to design a car and then print it. They were given a specification for the car, mentioning that the car should move when air pressure is applied. During the last session, a car race of the models was held, where the model designed by Ankit Kumar Gupta’s team won.
On 07th July 2018- Day -3- Mr. Rayan Vaz demonstrated the use of different techniques for printing so that the object has a smooth finish. He then briefed them about the different trouble-shooting techniques to resolve the issues designers face when printing the models, how to minimize the cost of printing and make the object stronger. They were then given a task to design a working fidget spinner. Afonso Sheldon’s team was first to show a working model of the fidget spinner.
On 08th July 2018-Day-4 – The participants were given the task of making some models which will help people. As a group they were asked to have a brainstorming session and come up with many ideas and choose on
e of it. The competition was held between 2 teams. One team from the College decided to make a pen holder for physically challenged people who don’t have some fingers and the other team decided to make a headphone holder. Afonso Sheldon’s team won the task for designing a pen holder for the physically challenged.
The workshop on 3D printing was very informative and a great learning experience for the participants who can consider specialization in this area and take it up as a career option as well.
