In the framework of “La Scienza a portata di mano” Project, funded by Regione Lombardia at the Museum of Electrical Technology (MTE) of the University of Pavia, the research groups of the Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture (DICAr) and Spazio Geco are working on the creation of multisensory maps (tactile and with audio guides) of the different sections of the Museum.

The goal, which integrates with the tactile map of the entire exhibition space created last spring, is to make the MTE even more inclusive, providing visitors with a useful tool not only to orientate themselves within the different MTE sections but also to know the most significant elements of the Museum through a short audio description.

This is a very innovative research path: usually the exhibition spaces have a tactile map or an audio guide; the attempt to combine both of them represents an important innovation and an added value that is really able to include all visitors in a unique cultural journey. Furthermore, the use of FDM technology with three different colors will ensure maximum consistency with the Museum’s general map already created, bringing the MTE to be a reference of inclusion and integration at National level.

Team DICAr: Prof. F. Auricchio, Prof. A. Greco, Ing. G. Alaimo, Ing. V. Giacometti, Ing. S. Marconi, Ing. V. Mauri.

For further information about our previous collaboration with MTE Museum visite the Project Webpage.

December 19th, 2017

The event “Industry 4.0, Technology and the Law” is organized by the Department of Law, the Interdepartmental Research Center at the European Center of Law, Science and New Technologies (ECLT) and the Collegio Ghislieri of Pavia, in collaboration with the Center for Health Technologies (CHT) at the University of Pavia.

The School will be focused on the application of digital technology in industry and in the world of enterprise and will highlight the crucial cross-cutting role of the Law in this field. It will take place from Monday 5^th to Friday 9^th of February 2018 at the University of Pavia.

Applications are open from 1^st December to 15^th December 2017.

For further information, visit the Winter School Webpage.

December 12th, 2017

We are pleased to announce that the course “Virtual Modeling & Additive Manufacturing” organized by Prof. Ferdinando Auricchio will begin on October 31^st 2017. The course aims at providing the theoretical basis of 3D printing, in response to the increasing demand from industrial, civil engineering, architecture, and medical application fields. In the context of 3D printing, basic classes on materials, theoretical and virtual modeling, potential applications, impact on business models and competitiveness are taught.

For further information visit the course Web Page.

October 23rd, 2017

Press Review of IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo of Pavia on October 2^nd 2017 published the interview “Chirurgia, la rivoluzione del 3D al San Matteo” of Professor A. Pietrabissa, chief of General Surgey II, to TelePavia.

The interview main topic are the production and the use of patient-specific 3D printed anatomical models for surgical planning and training; models are produced and printed by the ProtoLab of the University of Pavia, directed by Prof. F. Auricchio.

Here the full interview.

October 4th, 2017

Prof. F. Auricchio and his team were interviewed by NetConsultingCube about the strategic theme “3D@UniPV: Virtual Modeling and Additive Manufacturing for Advanced Materials” of the University of Pavia.

Here the full interview:

October 4th, 2017

Tenova, specialized company in innovative solutions for metal and mining, is ready to introduce a widespread experimental factory with 3D metal printing technologies, in collaboration with the Politecnico of Milano, the University of Pavia  and other companies. The ProtoLab, directed by Prof. F. Auricchio, will participate to this important project.

The goal of the pool of participating companies is to manage an entire production cycle, from the liquid metal to the finished product, using emerging Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies.

Article: Il Sole 24 Ore

September 6th, 2017

3D@UniPV has enlarged its printer family: Cellink INKREDIBLE+ has just arrived! The bioplotter is based on pneumatic extrusion, having two printing heads, UV crosslinking system within a built-in sterile hood.

The bioplotter will be used to extrude bioink based on hydrogel, used to encapsulate cells for bioprinted 3D cell constructs, to realized new cell models for biological applications.

May 30th, 2017

Prof. F. Auricchio, Dr. M. Conti and Dr. S. Marconi attended the first IDBN Congress on 3D printing, which aimed at updating and connecting all the operators in the field of 3D printing. The Congress took place on May 25-26^th at Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli in Bologna.

Dr. S. Marconi won the prize for the 2nd best biomodel, with her work “A new method for the preoperative planning in bonebridge implant surgery based on 3D printing technology“. Congratulations!

May 29th, 2017