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Lab on Deployable Metamaterials (LDM)

  • Name (Acronym)
    Lab on Deployable Metamaterials (LDM)
  • ECTS
    2
  • Contact E-mail
    diego.misseroni@unitn.it
  • Teachers
    Prof. MISSERONI Diego
  • Syllabus
    ESSE3 Page
  • Institution
    DICAM, University of Trento
  • Study Program
    MAII M3
  • Degree
    Postgraduate
  • Language
    English

ABSTRACT

The lab class is a hands-on learning experience that gives students the skills and knowledge they need to design and create folding systems for various applications, including aerospace, robotics, and metamaterials.

 

COURSE CONTENT

The class is divided into three main sections:

  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Students will explore the realm of Computer-Aided Design, focusing on CAD software that allows them to create intricate folding patterns and structures parametrically.
  • Manufacturing Methods: Students will discover how to utilize various manufacturing technologies to bring their ideas to life. The emphasis is on getting students acquainted with equipment such as laser cutters, 3D printers, and CNC milling machines. Mastering these tools is crucial because it is the key to turning concepts into practical, functional systems.
  • Testing and Validation: This section equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the reliability and performance of highly deployable systems. They will explore uniaxial and multiaxial testing methods, gaining a deep understanding of the significance of boundary conditions in experiments related to Poisson’s ratio. Furthermore, students will learn to employ high-speed cameras and motion-capture technology to meticulously analyze the folding and unfolding processes of their creations. This section is critical for validating the functionality and robustness of deployable.

 

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

The teaching activity includes theoretical lessons, applications and exercises. The exam consists of a written test with multiple-choice questions on the topics of the course.

 

FURTHER READINGS

To be completed

Each registered participant acknowledges that the material distributed in the frame of the courses, available for the duration of the current edition of the Postgraduate program, is protected by copyright and delivered for educational purposes and personal use only. The participant agrees and undertakes not to forward, publish, disclose, distribute, disseminate – in any form or manner – such a material without written consent of the author(s) of the material. Unless otherwise explicitly allowed by the speaker in written form, no recordings of the online lectures can be made.

Course Information

Date:  30 October – 31 October 2025 (15 hours)
Format:  The course is offered on-site and on-line (synchronous and asynchronous) with video recordings, hand-outs, etc. of the lectures available off-line

Registration Information

UniTN Students:  Free
EXTERNAL Students:  216 Eu: First course
180 Eu: Every course from the second one

The fees include the course teaching, video recordings, hand-outs, etc. (*).

Registration Procedure for UniTN Students

Please contact the Student Support Office of your Department/Centre/School to include the course in your study plan.

Registration Procedure for EXTERNAL Students

Step 1: Register a "guest" type account (@guest.unitn.it)

  • Should you still not have a UniTN account, you have to register and log in with your SPID identity or CIE (electronic ID card). If you cannot use SPID or CIE, please create your own UniTN account.

Step 2: Enroll to a Single UniTN Course

  • Complete the online application through the dedicated webpage.
    In the application form (Section "Teaching Activities") put the following information:
    • Name of single class/teaching activity: Lab on Deployable Metamaterials
    • Code of single class/teaching activity: M220_22
    • Degree course to which the teaching activity is associated: [M220] Master in Multifunctional Metamaterials and Metastructures
  • Once received the outcome of the application (1-3 days), login into ESSE3 with your "guest" account user-name and password. Then, pay the bulletin you find in Administrative Office – Payments.

NOTES:

(*) Each registered participant acknowledges that the material distributed in the frame of the courses, available for the duration of the current edition of the Postgraduate program, is protected by copyright and delivered for educational purposes and personal use only. The participant agrees and undertakes not to forward, publish, disclose, distribute, disseminate – in any form or manner – such a material without written consent of the author(s) of the material. Unless otherwise explicitly allowed by the speaker in written form, no recordings of the online lectures can be made.