3D printed camera support systems for protected historic interiors (together with Tonhalle Zurich)

This project is part of a collaboration with the Tonhalle Zurich, one of the leading orchestra halls in Switzerland. Inaugurated in 1895, most of its interior is protected as a historic landmark. This represents a major challenge because recording equipment such as cameras, lights or microphones can only hardly be mounted. The goal of this project is to develop a novel support solution that can be attached to the historic interior without damaging it.

This project is part of a collaboration with the Tonhalle Zurich, one of the leading orchestra halls in Switzerland. Inaugurated in 1895, most of its interior is protected as a historic landmark. This represents a major challenge because recording equipment such as cameras, lights or microphones can only hardly be mounted. The goal of this project is to develop a novel support solution that can be attached to the historic interior without damaging it.

In this project, you will develop, build and test a 3D printed camera support system for historic interiors. Using 3D scanning, you will create a three-dimensional model of potential mounting positions at the Tonhalle. You will have the opportunity to ideate different design concepts and quickly prototype them using our 3D printers. Throughout the project, you will able to directly interact with the technicians of Tonhalle Zurich to acquire feedback and improve your solution.

In this project, you will develop, build and test a 3D printed camera support system for historic interiors. Using 3D scanning, you will create a three-dimensional model of potential mounting positions at the Tonhalle. You will have the opportunity to ideate different design concepts and quickly prototype them using our 3D printers. Throughout the project, you will able to directly interact with the technicians of Tonhalle Zurich to acquire feedback and improve your solution.

- You are highly interested in product development with Additive Manufacturing
- Experience in CAD, prototyping and 3D printing is desired
- Ideally, you have an interest in photography and/or videography
- You are able to work independently and are eager to interact with an implementation partner
- You approach problems systematically and manage your projects methodically

We focus on human-centred product development and regard the link between research and education as the key to excellence in training. We see ourselves as a partner for industry and promote the continuous transfer of knowledge through cooperation, as well as the training and further education of students and graduates to strengthen the competitiveness of mechanical engineering industry.

We focus on human-centred product development and regard the link between research and education as the key to excellence in training. We see ourselves as a partner for industry and promote the continuous transfer of knowledge through cooperation, as well as the training and further education of students and graduates to strengthen the competitiveness of mechanical engineering industry.

Bachelor, Semester thesis
Start: May 2022

Dr. Stephan Fox LEE O 208 sfox@ethz.ch +41 44 632 71 97 www.pdz.ethz.ch

Dr. Stephan Fox
LEE O 208
sfox@ethz.ch
+41 44 632 71 97
www.pdz.ethz.ch