Join us this month as former EngSci Chair, Professor Mark Kortschot (EngSci 8T4), highlights the key principles of 3D printing and addresses the possible benefits and limitations of this family of techniques.
Industrial designers have used 3D printing technology for almost 35 years to build prototypes of their designs, but the field has expanded dramatically over the past ten years. Now, 3D printers are used to produce a wide variety of things, including airplane parts, buildings, custom prosthetics, edible pastries, and more.
In this talk, Professor Kortschot will talk about the range of advanced materials now being used to print load-bearing parts, which has been the focus of his research over the past five years. He will also talk about the home hobbyist market, which has exploded recently due to the expiration of key technology patents.
To illustrate exactly what is involved, Professor Kortschot will present a live demonstration during the Lunch & Learn presentation. He will design a small part in a computer-aided design program on camera, create the printing file, and send it to the desktop printer in his office to show how easy the process is.
View Professor Kortschot’s professional bio and register for this free and exclusive event.
5:30 p.m. – Virtual event opens
5:40 p.m. – Disruptors & Dilemmas panel
6:40 p.m. – Q&A
7:00 p.m. – Event ends
Join us on Tuesday, May 3rd for a special edition of Disruptors & Dilemmas, featuring alumni and faculty from U of T Engineering, the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, and the University of Toronto Mississauga.
The Future of Vaccine Production: Giving Canadian Biomanufacturing a Shot in the Arm
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed gaps in Canada’s preparedness to address great challenges in the biomanufacturing space, including domestic production of vaccines. Disruptors & Dilemmas asks a panel of multi-disciplinary experts to provide their insights on Canada’s response to COVID-19, and how the fields of chemistry, engineering, and pharmacy are equipped to address future global crises. Through exciting initiatives at the University of Toronto and beyond, our alumni and faculty hold the keys to unlocking the power of Canadian biomanufacturing to ensure that we are a world leader for the next great challenge.
This free virtual speaker panel will be moderated by Claire Kennedy, Co-Chair of the Defy Gravity Campaign and Former Chair of University of Toronto’s Governing Council. Guests will be invited to engage in Q&A with the panelists following the discussion.
See behind the scenes at U of T Engineering in this special 150 anniversary Faculty-wide open house. Tour our facilities, learn about ground-breaking research, and participate in hands-on activities in this family-friendly event.
Check out the many other activities, tours, and interactive demonstrations happening across U of T Engineering.
Then register your family and friends for this FREE event – everyone is welcome!
Engineering Science @ U of T: Courage to Explore
We’re throwing our doors open from 10 am – 2 pm! Come see what our one-of-a-kind program is all about, and how it has evolved over its remarkable 90-year history.
Join us in the newly renovated EngSci student spaces as students show off exciting design projects, history displays, and activities suitable for the whole family.
Schedule
9:00 AM – Registration opens at Myhal Centre
10:15 AM – Welcome and remarks from Dean Christopher Yip in Myhal Centre Auditorium
10:30 AM – Enjoy and explore activities and tours, including EngSci’s event above