Research LaboratoriesREViP - Reverse Engineering, Virtual and rapid Prototyping

REViP - Reverse Engineering, Virtual and rapid Prototyping

Managing Group: TIP – Process and Product Innovation Team

Description
Within the Laboratory, both fundamental and applied research activities are carried out in the fields of Reverse Engineering (Reverse 3D Modelling), Virtual Prototyping, and Additive Manufacturing.
The Laboratory is equipped with dedicated hardware and software tools.

 

Equipment
Through collaboration with centers active in the field of Additive Manufacturing, the Laboratory is equipped with a wide range of equipment, including:
• 4-axis CNC milling machine for SRP (Subtracting Rapid Prototyping).
• PolyJet machine.
• FDM machines (Stratasys).
• SLS machine (EOS).
• Stereolithography machine.
• Various 3D laser triangulation scanners (laser-camera systems).
• 3D scanner based on active stereovision with structured light projection.
• Phase-shift 3D laser scanner (FARO).
• Portable CMM with optical scanning head (ROMER).
• High-resolution cameras.
• Optics, filters, and lighting systems.
• Dedicated 3D modelling and Reverse Engineering software.
• Design tools developed in-house within the Laboratory.

 

Recent Projects

• Development of a system for reconstructing 3D models from orthogonal projections.
• System for the geometric reconstruction of wheel alignment and vehicle position based on Computer Vision.
• AI-based machine vision systems for defect detection in various types of products.
• Development of a platform for the metrological characterization of 3D scanners.
• Development of colorimetric systems.
• Design and development of a laser triangulation 3D scanner.
• Design and development of an active stereovision scanner with structured light projection.
• Design and development of a digital radiography system.
• Simulation of the olive oil extraction process.
• Development of a numerical system for the correction of ceramic molds in order to prevent unwanted deformation phenomena in the final product.
• Development of a new methodology to support designers in comfort-oriented design.
• Mechanical design of a high-efficiency concentrating solar thermal system.