Centre of Excellence in Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) and Reverse Engineering
The Centre of Excellence in Additive Manufacturing and Reverse Engineering was established in 2018 by the funding received from KCTU & KLSGIT. The Centre of Excellence is a hub of innovation and technology where we blend education, training, research and industry collaboration to advance the frontiers of manufacturing. The Centre of Excellence conducts training programs, undertakes research projects & provide consultancy to MSMEs & institutions.
The Centre of Excellence houses Four 3D printers from Creality, Aha & Delatasys which use the Fused Deposition Modelling technology to print polymer parts of sizes ranging from 10 mm3 to 450 mm3. Â
The Reverse engineering concept is realized by using a Zeiss Comet 3D scanner which converts physical parts to 3 Dimensional digital model which can be measured, analyzed, re-designed & printed.
An Ultrasonic welding machine is also available to join polymers and 3D printed parts.
Our Centre of Excellence provides opportunities for students to engage in real-world projects that apply the principles of additive manufacturing and reverse engineering. These projects allow students to work alongside faculty and industry professionals, gaining invaluable experience and contributing to innovative solutions. Past projects include developing prosthetic parts, improving life of 3D printed products, creating customized products and designing components for Robotic & Aerospace applications. Students have won prizes in Aero modelling competitions, KSCST project exhibition etc.
We work closely with companies across various sectors to train them in 3D printing & Reverse engineering, develop new design & products thereby provide our students with opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects and gain insights into the latest industry trends.
The Centre of Excellence offers consultancy services to MSMEs seeking to leverage additive manufacturing and reverse engineering technologies. We provide expertise in process optimization and product development. From prototyping a new product, to improving an existing design, we provide the insights and solutions needed to succeed. Many projects have been undertaken & completed with industries like Vega Aviations, Vega Helmets, Vikas Composites & organizations like NIT, Surathkal etc.
Research being at the core of our Centre of Excellence enables us to focus on testing 3D printable materials for different applications, improving manufacturing processes, and exploring innovative applications of additive manufacturing and reverse engineering. Current projects include building lightweight structures for aerospace applications, custom medical implants, and developing sustainable and innovative products. This has resulted in 10 paper publications in high impact factor journals & best research project awards at IMTEX, KSCST and by KCTU (Karnataka Council for Technological Upgradation).
The Centre of Excellence offers comprehensive Skill based certification courses and electives designed to equip students and professionals with exceptional skills and hands-on experience in 3D printing & 3D Scanning thereby preparing them for careers in industries such as Mechanical, aerospace, automotive and consumer goods. These courses cover a wide range of topics, including 3D printing technologies, computer-aided design (CAD), and 3D Scanning.
Workshop on “3D printing and Reverse Engineering” held dated 23rd to 24th September 2019, attended by 25 college students. |
Workshop on “Additive Manufacturing and 3D Scanning” held dated 18th and 19th October 2019, attended by 25 college students. |
Workshop on “Additive Manufacturing – A hands on experience” held dated 4th February 2019, attended by 25 Industry personnel’s and students. |
Workshop on “Additive Manufacturing – A hands on experience” held dated 4th May 2019, attended by 25 Industry personnel’s and students. |
Workshop on “3D printing and Reverse Engineering – Basic approach” held dated 8th and 9th February, 2019, attended by 1 Industry personnel. |
Workshop on “Additive Manufacturing and Reverse Engineering Insights” held dated 8th and 9th march, 2019, attended by 1 Industry personnel. |
Workshop for ASME students “A overview of 3D printing and 3D Scanning technique” dated 16th Jan 2019, attended by 20 students. |
A two days’ workshop on “IOT based 3D printing” dated 10th and 11th October 2022, attended by 30 students. |
One-week certification program on “Hand-on on Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)” from 4th to 9th march 2024, with 14 student’s registration |
