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Type of course:
Digital learning, Lesson
Language:
EN
Duration:
15 minutes
Workload:
15 hours
Proficiency:
Intermediate
Target:
Manager, Professionals, Students
SUMMARY
Explore three cutting-edge technologies utilizing flexible forming processes to create 3D structures from flat metal sheets. This lesson introduces FIGUR G15 from Desktop Metal, Robotic Craftsman, a multi-robot system developed from Machina Labs and STILFOLD’s innovative forming technique inspired by the art of origami, which is revolutionizing the forming industry in terms of both manufacturing efficiency and sustainability.
About The Author
Teaching Factory Competence Center AMKE (TF CC) is a center for Training of Human Resources, Development and Application of innovative technologies in Industry. The Competence Center is based on the “Teaching Factory” manufacturing education paradigm; a model that aims at developing an effective connection between universities / educational institutions and modern industrial and business practice. TF CC is oriented towards providing education and innovation services to the manufacturing industry. The competence center focuses on facilitating knowledge exchange between academia and industry and on creating added value for the services and products of manufacturing companies by promoting innovative technology and research activities performed by academia. For this purpose, TF CC provides a set of Learning Services and Innovative Technical Services to its customers aiming for Interdisciplinary learning, research & experimentation and exploitation of research results towards industrial applicability.
Learning outcomes
- By the end of this lesson, students will be able to describe the core principles and operational differences of FIGUR G15, Robotic Craftsman, and STILFOLD forming technologies.
- By the end of this lesson, students will be able to evaluate the advantages and limitations of flexible forming processes in terms of manufacturing efficiency and environmental sustainability.
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