Additive Manufacturing of Metasurfaces and Metamaterials (Automation and Controls)

Objectives
The course provides the common set of knowledge for operators and researchers using machine tools for additive manufacturing processes in general and inkjet deposition machines in particular. At the end of the course, the student has a solid grasping of the effect of the machine architecture and its automation and control features on the additive manufacturing process.

Topics
Principles of operation of cartesian CNC systems
Additive manufacturing processes: taxonomy, machine architectures, software
Inkjet printing

Required Skills
Foundation of Material Science, Foundation of Mechanics and Acoustics

Course Modality and Verification of Learning
The classes will be given in hybrid (i.e., onsite and online) format. The teaching activity includes theoretical lessons and SW/HW emulator exercises.
The exam consists of a written test with multiple-choice questions on the topics of the course.