Innovation and 3D Printing Technology Report

The Department of Computer Engineering, Don Bosco College of Engineering (DBCE), in collaboration with  the C-CODES (Council of Computer Department Engg. Students) and the Goa State Innovation Council, organised a seminar on innovation and 3D printing technology on Saturday, March 26, 2022 for the B.E computer students. The speaker was Mr Siddhant Panjikar, the Head of the rapid prototyping lab at DBCE, Fatorda. The seminar began with a presentation, which was followed by a film that described the Goa State Innovation Council’s objective and numerous initiatives. Mr Siddhant explained the procedure to avail the funding for the projects and other services that are offered by the council. By using real-life examples, he emphasised the importance of patent filing. The advantages of registering one’s idea and business were also discussed. The students were given a tour of the prototype lab, where they saw numerous machines including: 3D printers, laser cutters, drones, power tools etc. A basic description of how these gadgets work was provided. Students learned about the most up-to-date 3D printing technologies. The workings of the 3D printing process, the many types of raw materials needed, and other requirements were all described in detail. Various applications of 3D printing were also discussed. The session came to a close with a brief practical demonstration of how to use a 3D printer and the Cura software by providing the design and other commands. Mr. Siddhant said “3D printing is already shaking our age-old notions of what can and can’t be made.” The faculty coordinators were Dr. Gaurang Patkar, Asst. Prof. Merwyn D’Souza and Asst. Prof. Norman Dias. The student coordinator was Mr. Aryan Prabhu Sawkar.