3D technologies

3D digitalisation, the existing research activities focus 3D printer manufacturing precision for the already widespread technologies such as SLS, SLA, FDM, PolyJet Matrix, SLM, etc. The parts produced on selected 3D printers will be subject to a complete analysis of both dimensional and shape precision. In all cases, the measurements will be carried out using modern optical methods of digitalisation via contactless 3D scanners with subsequent data evaluation and verification of the real part against the nominal CAD model for various branches of industry.

Research activities

Research and use of 3D optical digitalization in quality control and innovation

• Research into the digitisation procedures and data processing.
• Research into factors affecting the accuracy of optical 3D digitisation.
• Research into inspection automation using 3D optical scanning.
• Cooperation with other research programmes – based on discussions, definition of further goals in cooperation with other research programmes also outside the KSA.

Research into additive technologies / 3D printing

• Research into 3D printing of photo-polymeric materials (3D printing of ceramics, glass, graphene, biogel, etc.).
• Research into topological optimisations (maximum application of 3D printing within component construction).
• Research into FFF technology (individualisation of 3D printer designs for the particular thermoplastic materials with admixture or filler).
• Research into metallic 3D printing.
• Research into auxetic structures for the needs of dampening.
• Research into the bioprint.
• Research into 3D printing in construction.

Departmen of: Manufacturing Systems and Automation
Contact: Ing. Petr Zelený, Ph.D.