Day of update and in-depth discussion on the main technologies of current interest to high-tech industries and professionals

The aim of the course is to provide professionals and technicians from industry and Technological Research with a day of study/refresher/deepening of the main advanced technologies (composites, nanotechnology, 3D printing, surface coatings, ceramics, wood).

During the course of the training day, participants will receive an overview of the aforementioned topics, to be followed by a possible subsequent course of further study and details on specific topics among those addressed.

Professional figures:

Engineers

Architects

Designers

Students on specialisation courses

Researchers

Companies:

 Industries and SMEs in the high-tech sector

Associations :

Confindustria

Professional bodies (related to the above-mentioned professional figures both graduate and non-graduate)

Public Administration

Composite materials for industry

• Definition and classification of polymeric composite materials
• Base materials (matrices, reinforcements, curing agents, catalysts)
• Introduction to the micro- and macromechanics of polymer composites
• Theoretical/numerical/FEM modelling of a composite structure
• Nanostructured composite materials
• Definition of the main processes for the manufacture of polymer composite structures (vacuum bagging, Filament Winding, RTM)
• Tooling design (design of a production apparatus for composite structures)
• Theoretical/numerical/FEM simulations of manufacturing processes (e.g. for RTM injection)
• Characterisation of a polymer composite structure (destructive testing, NDT with ultrasound, optical and electron microscopy, thermography)
• Polymer-based nanocomposites
• Ceramic-based nanocomposites

Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing

• Introduction to the material science of metals and polymers used in 3D printing
• Brief mention of traditional component manufacturing technologies in the industrial sector (moulding, foundry, machining, etc.)
• Introduction to 3D manufacturing concepts using Additive Technologies
• 3D printing:
  • Historical background
  • Production methodologies
  • Laser and hot-wire printers
• CAD and Finite Element Modelling (FEM) for the design of 3D printed elements
• Application examples of 3D printed objects
• Methods of characterising powders (physico-chemical properties, particle size, electron microscopy, statistical analysis, etc.)
• Characterisation methods for 3D printed artefacts
  • Mechanical, thermal, electrical tests, etc.
  • Morphological analyses (in optical and electron microscopy)
• Reliability analysis of the component produced in 3D printing
• Optimisation of logistics aspects (warehouses, stock parts) through 3D printing manufacturing
• Advanced 3D printing methodologies (particle and fibre reinforced polymer composites)

Nanotechnology, graphene and their applications

• From the macro to the nano through the micro world
• The physics and chemistry of nanotechnology
• Nanomaterials, nanostructures and nanosystems
• Synthesis, purification and functionalisation of a nanomaterial
• Characterisation and analysis processes
• Graphene
• Applications

Ceramic materials and surface coatings for high-tech applications

Technology of wooden artefacts for industrial applications

Notes on the recovery and recycling of plastic and polymeric materials

All teaching modules will be accompanied by practical examples, applications and explanatory videos.

The course takes place at the ITER premises in via Sacchini 20, 20131 Milan (MM Loreto)

Useful info

Registration closes 24 hours before the start of the course, subject to availability. An email invitation and confirmation of registration is sent to all duly registered participants. Courses are subject to confirmation by the organisation, which will be sent at least 3 days before the course date. As the courses have a limited number of participants, it is not possible to show up for registration on the morning of the course.

Replacement, termination and cancellation.

It is possible to replace the participant with another employee of the same company, corporation or institution. In the event of cancellation received in writing within 15 days prior to the course no deduction will be made; after this date no reimbursement will be made, but documentation will be sent. In the event of cancellation by the organisation, liability will be limited to reimbursement for services not rendered up to the amount of the fee paid. Pursuant to Art. 1341 CC I expressly approve the cancellation clause.