Workshops
Monday 9th June 2025
Attendance to euspen‘s 2025 workshops are €25 per workshop.
Workshop 1: Additive Manufacturing and Surface Post-processing
Monday 9th June 2025
Room: TBC
Time: 14:00-17:00
The workshop lead is Assoc. Prof. Dr Josko Valentincic
Summary:
The workshop focuses on the essential elements of metal additive manufacturing (AM) and its surface post-processing techniques. It provides attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the metal AM process chain, from powder bed fusion (PBF-LB/M) and direct energy deposition (DED), heat treatment processes, to cutting-edge post-processing methods like plasma-electrolytic polishing (PEP) to meet the precision requirements. The course highlights the role of materials in the AM process, tackles functionally graded materials, and delves into surface quality improvement through advanced post-processing. Participants will gain insight into the latest research trends driving innovation in metal AM and its post-processing techniques.
Intended audience:
The workshop is aimed at engineers, researchers, and industry professionals involved in the additive manufacturing and post-processing fields. It is ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding of metal AM processes and surface finishing methods.
Learning outcomes:
- Understanding the basics of metal AM processes
- Knowledge of heat treatment and plasma electrolytic polishing as a surface post-processing technique
- Awareness of research trends in metal AM and its post-processing
Joško Valentinčič is a Senior Lecturer at Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana. His current research interest lies in surface post-processing of additively manufactured parts. He published over 40 original scientific papers, has four patents, and organised over ten international conferences and workshops on Management and Innovative Technologies. He is a research group leader, coordinator of the HE project Strengthening the excellence of additive manufacturing capabilities (SEAMAC), and a member of the executive committee of the International Institution for Micro Manufacturing (USA).
Workshop 2: Robotics For Medical Applications and Scientific Exploration
Monday 9th June 2025
Room: TBC
Time: 14:00-17:00
The workshop lead is Prof. Andreas Archenti
Summary:
Traditionally, robots have been utilized for tasks requiring minimal interaction with their environment, such as material handling, assembly, and painting. However, the inherent flexibility, adaptability, affordability, and expansive workspace of articulated robots have made them increasingly valuable for contact applications where consistent interaction with the environment is crucial.
This workshop focuses on the transformative role of robotics in various applications areas from biomedical applications and scientific exploration to robotic milling. Robotics is paving the way for breakthroughs in medicine, enabling precision-driven solutions in surgery, diagnostics, and rehabilitation. Beyond healthcare, robotics plays a critical role in scientific exploration, offering innovative tools for tasks ranging from micro-scale interventions to large-scale environmental research.
Key topics will include precision and accuracy in robotic systems, advanced calibration techniques to enhance reliability, and effective strategies for error mitigation to ensure optimal performance. Control methodologies for high-precision applications will also be explored, alongside discussions on how these technologies integrate into cutting-edge biomedical and research domains.
This session aims to unite professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts from diverse fields. By emphasizing collaborative opportunities in surgical robotics, virtual-reality simulation, precision engineering, and autonomous systems, the tutorial will showcase how robotics is driving innovation at the intersection of engineering and medicine.
Intended audience:
This workshop is designed for academics, biomedical professionals, and innovators in precision engineering. Whether you are conducting research, developing medical technologies, or working in high-precision manufacturing, this tutorial will provide valuable insights into the latest advancements and real-world applications of robotics in transforming industries and advancing scientific discovery.
Learning outcomes:
- Understand key principles of precision and accuracy in robotic systems and their impact on biomedical and scientific applications.
- Gain knowledge of advanced calibration techniques and error mitigation strategies to enhance the reliability of robotic operations.
- Explore the integration of robotics in surgical, diagnostic, and research environments, highlighting real-world case studies and innovations.
Professor Andreas Archenti is actively engaged in precision-driven research within the area of machinery reliability and performance. Since 2018, he has held the position of Chair Professor in Industrial Dependability with a particular emphasis on Precision Engineering, Metrology, and Analytics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. He earned his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Mechatronics in 2007 and completed his PhD in Machine and Process Technology in 2011. In 2014, he was appointed as a docent in Precision Manufacturing and Metrology at KTH.
As the Director of the Center for Design and Management of Manufacturing Systems (DMMS) at KTH, Dr. Archenti is responsible for coordinating activities related to research, education, and the dissemination of information between academia and the manufacturing industry.