Field: Technical Education, Mechanical Engineering, and Digital Manufacturing
Technologies Used: Selective Laser Sintering (SLS / 3D Printing – Sintratec S1)
About the Project
HTL Dornbirn is one of Austria's modern technical education institutions, preparing students for further studies and successful careers in engineering and manufacturing sectors. To provide students with practical knowledge and introduce them to the latest industrial technologies, the institution has integrated advanced additive manufacturing solutions.
Engineering and Manufacturing Solutions
SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) technology was employed for training and practical project implementation, ensuring high printing precision and mechanical strength of manufactured parts:
Real Engineering Projects: Students design and print functional components themselves – from unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) camera stabilization mechanisms (gimbals) to specialized longboard wheel hubs.
Complete Manufacturing Cycle: SLS technology allows students to practically complete all stages of digital manufacturing: from initial concept and CAD design to final physical product production.
Functional Components: SLS printing produces complex-geometry parts that do not require additional support structures and can be immediately used in working prototypes.
Achieved Results
Practical Application: Invaluable hands-on experience was gained working with industry-grade 3D printing equipment.
Faster Prototype Development: Students can instantly test their designed parts in real mechanisms.
High Graduate Market Value: Providing practical skills helps prepare highly qualified specialists who are in high demand in the job market.
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