Additive Technologies and 3D Scanning Methods (FSI-HRA)

Academic year 2025/2026
Supervisor: doc. Ing. Jan Zouhar, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚST all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:

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.
Learning outcomes and competences:
 
Prerequisites:

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

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.
Teaching methods and criteria:
 
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:

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.
Controlled participation in lessons:
 
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
    Computer-assisted exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture

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
    Computer-assisted exercise

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.
Literature - fundamental:
1. SALOMON, D. Computer Graphics and Geometric Modeling. Springer, 1999. 833 s. ISBN 0-387-98682-0
2. ŽÁRA, J.; BENEŠ; B.; FELKEL, P. Moderní počítačová grafika. Brno: Computer Press, 1998. 433 s. ISBN 80-7226-049-9
3. MURRAY, J.D; VANRYPER W. Ecyklopedie grafických formátů – druhé vydání. 2. vyd. Brno: Computer Press, 1997. 917 s. ISBN 80-7226-033-2
4. MCMAHON, CH., BROWNE, J. CAD/CAM – principles, practice and manufacturing management. 2.vyd. Harlow: Pearson Edication Limited. 1998. 643s. ISBN 0-2001-17819-2
Literature - recommended:
1. TICKOO, Sham. CATIA: kompletní průvodce. Brno: Computer Press, 2012, 696 s. : il. ISBN 978-80-251-3527-3.
2. Pro/Engineer. Základy systému. Přerov: Rand Technologies, 1999
3. SolidWorks. TeacherGuite. Concord: Solid Works Corporation, 2001
4. TurboCAD Verze 8 – Kompletní uživatelský manuál. IMSI, 2001
5. MCNEEL, R. Rhinoceros – NURBS Modeling for Windows. Robert McNeel&Associates, 1999
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
N-STG-P full-time study STM Manufacturing Technology and Management in Industry -- GCr 4 Compulsory 2 2 S
N-STG-P full-time study MTS Modern Technologies of Lighting Systems -- GCr 4 Compulsory 2 2 S
N-STG-P full-time study STG Manufacturing Technology -- GCr 4 Compulsory 2 2 S
N-AIŘ-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- GCr 4 Compulsory 2 2 S