Rapid Prototyping 101 - I&E Seminar Series

Learn the basics of rapid prototyping and 3d printing

Presenter: Wayne Buckhanan, PhD
Location: Garber Auditorium, Chan Shun Hall
Date/Time: Tuesday, Oct. 4, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.

Seminar is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Co-curricular credit provided to undergraduate students.

Description:

Rapid prototyping methods are becoming increasingly common in many fields of design, arts, engineering and sciences. The trend to "think with your hands" is expected to continue as more and more companies look to gain a competitive advantage in the innovation of products and services.

This presentation will introduce the attendees to the basics of rapid prototyping. A follow-up workshop on Friday, Oct. 7, will use laser cutting and foam materials to allow attendees to have a hands-on experience. The location of the workshop will be in Architecture Workshop.

About Wayne Buckhanan:

Wayne Buckhanan is a former Associate Professor of Engineering at Andrews University. He holds a master's degree and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Notre Dame University. He is also an entrepreneur and has founded organizations and companies throughout his career. Currently, he is the Head of Research and Development of BUIDL DAO LLC, a company with a focus on blockchain, NFT-technology, gaming, and metaverses located in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Their flagship project is "The Uplift World", a cross-chain metaverse tapping into the potential of Minecraft but not limited to it.