Course detail

Additive Technologies and 3D Scanning Methods

FSI-HRA-KAcad. year: 2025/2026

The course introduces students to modern technologies and procedures used in the process of development, design and production of prototype and production of small/medium series of products. The course focuses in particular on professional technologies of 3D printing and additive manufacturing in terms of serialisation. Emphasis is placed on both plastic and metal fabrication technologies. Another part is devoted to the explanation of 3D scanning of objects in terms of high accuracy required for engineering applications and the use of reverse engineering methods of 3D scanning.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Jan Zouhar, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Manufacturing Technology (ÚST)

Entry knowledge

Basic knowledges about design of machine parts and machine nodes.
Knowledge of computer control., CAD basics.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The course is completed by awarding classified credit. The student must be able to defend the suitability of the selection and procedure of the solution, the factual correctness of the calculation and documentation part of the report. The examination is carried out by means of a test.
Classes are compulsory, the teacher controls the participation. The form of substitution of lessons missed for serious reasons and in very exceptional cases is solved individually with the course supervisor.

Aims

The course theoretically introduces students to the principles of computer aided design, rapid prototyping technologies and reverse engineering -3D scanning
Students will gain an overview of the capabilities of CAD systems and rapid prototyping technologies in the process of development, small batch production, design and prototyping and 3D scanning techniques. The student will also learn about the rules of design for 3D printing.

Study aids

E learning - Moodle

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

MURRAY, J.D; VANRYPER W. Ecyklopedie grafických formátů – druhé vydání. 2. vyd. Brno: Computer Press, 1997. 917 s. ISBN 80-7226-033-2
MCMAHON, CH., BROWNE, J. CAD/CAM – principles, practice and manufacturing management. 2.vyd. Harlow: Pearson Edication Limited. 1998. 643s. ISBN 0-2001-17819-2
SALOMON, D. Computer Graphics and Geometric Modeling. Springer, 1999. 833 s. ISBN 0-387-98682-0
ŽÁRA, J.; BENEŠ; B.; FELKEL, P. Moderní počítačová grafika. Brno: Computer Press, 1998. 433 s. ISBN 80-7226-049-9

Recommended reading

MCNEEL, R. Rhinoceros – NURBS Modeling for Windows. Robert McNeel&Associates, 1999
Pro/Engineer. Základy systému. Přerov: Rand Technologies, 1999
SolidWorks. TeacherGuite. Concord: Solid Works Corporation, 2001
TurboCAD Verze 8 – Kompletní uživatelský manuál. IMSI, 2001

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-STG-K Master's

    specialization MTS , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    specialization STG , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme N-AIŘ-K Master's 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme N-STG-K Master's

    specialization STM , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

17 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jan Zouhar, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Computer-Aided Design; allocation on the manufacturing process

Reverse engineering - methods

Methods of rapid inspection

3D scanners - principles

3D scanners - types

Methods of reverse engineering

Additive manufacturing - inclusion in the manufacturing processes

Principles of 3D printing - professional use

Types of 3D printers

3D printing of metal materials

Topological optimization, generative design

Strength and fatigue properties of components manufactured using AM

Guided consultation

35 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jan Zouhar, Ph.D.

Syllabus

3D scanning - digitizers
3D scanning of small objects
3D scanning of large objects
Editing and repair of scanned data
Basic evaluation of dimension and parameters of scanned data
Rapid Inspection - geometriacal and automation evaluation
Advanced surface modelling
Reverse engineering - basics
Reverse engineering - freeform surfaces, advanced strategies
Rapid prototyping - sw, data preparation
Rapid prototyping - practical presentation of machines
Soft tooling method
Topological optimization, internal structures used for rapid prototyping parts.