10/2023 - 09/2025

Phase 1 

• Review of the current state of research and development on the topic of ‘3D printing of musical instruments’ 
• Internal networking within the BTU between the Institute for IGP and all relevant departments for the potential production and optimisation of 3D-printed musical instruments (e.g. e.g. ‘hybrid manufacturing’, COLab, etc.) 
• Testing and evaluation of prototypes (violin) from a tonal and artistic perspective with the help of musicians
• Reflection on future music education applications for 3D instruments and exploration of potential marketing opportunities 

Phase 2 

• Collaboration with violin makers, musicians and music schools to test instruments in practice 
• Development of smaller accessories for wind instruments