The Department of Mechatronics Engineering organized a One-Day International Level Online Workshop on “Advanced 3D Printing Technologies for Rapid Prototyping and Product Development” on 29.09.2026 from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM through online mode, with Mr. Mohamed Ithyas, Head of Robotics and Additive Manufacturing, MGP World FZ LLC, Dubai, as the resource person.
The session was organized to provide students and participants with an understanding of advanced 3D printing technologies and their role in modern rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing, and product development. Mr. Mohamed Ithyas explained the fundamentals of 3D printing technologies and discussed their applications in product design, prototyping, robotics, automation, manufacturing, and industrial product development.
The session highlighted various additive manufacturing processes, 3D printing materials, prototyping techniques, design considerations, and industrial applications. The resource person discussed how 3D printing can be effectively utilized for developing functional prototypes, customized components, innovative products and engineering models. The participants were also introduced to emerging trends in additive manufacturing and advanced manufacturing technologies.
The interactive session enabled the participants to clarify their queries regarding 3D printing, additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, material selection, product development and industrial applications. The workshop helped participants understand the importance of integrating 3D printing technologies with Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation, and modern manufacturing systems and encouraged them to explore 3D printing-based academic projects, research activities, prototyping, and innovative product development.
Overall, the workshop was highly informative and beneficial, enhancing the participants’ knowledge of advanced 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies and creating awareness about their future scope, research opportunities, and industrial applications in rapid prototyping and product development.
