Developed in the framework of an international collaboration, the ErgoDesign course is available in English via the K-MOOC platform. The project, funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ programme, started in 2022 and was implemented with partners in partnership of Bulgaria, Greece, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary. Its specific objective was to promote the introduction of ergonomic and bioengineering innovations in implantology and prosthetics.
The course focuses on the design and manufacture of medical devices such as dental and orthopaedic implants, prostheses and exoskeletons, with a special focus on the application of personalised treatment methods. It also aims to increase the employment opportunities for students in the field of implant manufacturing.
The advantage of the ErgoDesign course is that it not only provides a theoretical background to the processes and materials, but also comprehensively addresses the ethical issues involved and familiarises participants with EU directives. However, the main advantage is the variety of practical exercises, which allow students to acquire up-to-date practical skills adapted to the demand of the labour market (e.g. MeshLab, Meshmixer, PTC Creo, Siemens NX, Solid Edge).
The course was first made available on the Moodle platform of the Technical University of Varna, then taken over by the Obuda University, so that it will be available on the K-MOOC website from semester 2024/25/1 onwards, with minor modifications. The EDTI office at the Obuda University has taken over the course in order to make the content as accessible as possible for the students. To achieve this, the course descriptions have been clarified and a number of interactive exercises have been integrated into the course material. In addition, as a new feature, students can earn three different badges for completing the course.
Registration period: September 26, 2024 – October 26, 2024
The dissemination event of the ErgoDesign project achievements will take place on the 17th of October 2024, for more information about the event click here.
More information about the course and the Erasmus+ project is available at http://ergodesigner.eu/
This video was created in Győr and highlights the process of creating dental implants through advanced 3D printing technology:
