As a follow up to the lecture by Prof. Byrne on the future of manufacturing in Ireland, the Division is holding a short seminar evening on additive manufacturing/3D printing.

There will be four speakers making short presentations on a number of areas

Dr Shane Keaveney (SolidCAM UK and UCD Research, ROI IMechE Young Members Chair) will address the area of the low cost and open source printers.

Tom Walls MD of LPE, (Laser Prototypes Europe), Belfast, will address what current technologies are used in industry.LPE, Belfast

Dr Benjamin Wood (WMG, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK ) will present some Case Studies of 3D PrintingWMG

Prof Debra Laefer (Head, Urban Modelling School of Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering, UCD ) will present her vision of the future of 3D printing.

After the presentations we will have a discussion on where Irelands manufacturing industry can fit in with the new technologies.
It is hoped to have some machines on demonstration at the event.

Please use the booking option, either at the top or bottom of the page, to book a place, there is no charge for the event.
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