Webinar: 3D Printing: What is it and an Example of its Use

Speaker: Tim Repetski, B.Ed

When:

Event platform: Zoom

Fee: $25 USD for non-members

Members: free

Pre-registration is required. Only registered attendees will receive the link to participate.

Registration link:

11:30-11:40am – Intro

11:40-12-10pm – Presentation

12:10-12:40 – Q&A

This outstanding professional development program was made possible with support from SMTA Ontario Chapter.

“3D Printing: What is it and an Example of its Use”

Over the last 20 years, 3D printing has evolved from a technology that was once used primarily by hobbyists into a mainstream prototyping and production tool. Spurred on by the “maker movement” of the 2010’s, 3D printing technology enjoyed high levels of adoption in the education sector. As graduates have entered the workforce, 3D printing technology has now made its way into advanced manufacturing facilities for prototype iteration, jigs and fixtures, as well as low piece count production. While many different types of 3D printing technologies exist, currently none is more prevalent than Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM). This presentation will cover FDM technology use cases, materials, limitations, and equipment considerations, and highlight prototype iteration as one of the technology’s main advantages in today’s advanced manufacturing sector.

Tim Repetski has been working with Centennial College within the Mechanical Engineering, Automation & Robotics, and Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technology programs since 2012. Tim currently works as Professor and Program Coordinator for the Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technician and Technology Programs that operate out of the Bombardier Centre for Aerospace and Aviation at Downsview Campus in Toronto, Canada. Prior to joining the post-secondary sector, Tim’s career has been focused on advanced manufacturing in Ontario, specializing in design and build of production tooling, automation lines, robotic welding, as well as CNC programming and machining. Tim is currently completing a Master of Education at University of Toronto, holds a red seal trade certificate as a licensed Tool and Die Maker, and is a member of Ontario College of Teachers.

Sutharshan Suppiramaniam at sutharshan.suppiramaniam@jci.com

Bev Christian bevch@hdpug.org