LAM

ACADEMY

RHINO GRASSHOPPER &
ROBOTIC ARM PROGRAMMING
FOR 3D PRINTING

Course Overview

Design is no longer bound by static tools — it now codes dynamic space, responsive behaviour, and adaptive materiality. This programme explores how computational design and robotic 3D printing are transforming the way we shape environments, materials, and construction systems.

As 3D printing becomes increasingly central to spatial design, industries ranging from architecture to product design, fashion, and aerospace are rethinking how things are made. Robotic fabrication not only introduces new possibilities for geometry and material usage but redefines workflows from concept to execution — merging digital precision with physical performance.

This course is designed to equip participants with the skills and mindset to operate at the intersection of parametric design, robotic control, and additive manufacturing. It offers a hands-on deep dive into designing with Rhino and Grasshopper, and translating those designs into robotic motion for physical output.

At the core of this experience is LAMÁQUINA — a leading force in Europe at the forefront of robotic 3D printing. As practitioners, fabricators, and educators, LAMÁQUINA is not only advancing the possibilities of robotic additive manufacturing, but also redefining how design and construction intersect. This is a uniquely immersive environment: grounded in real-world applications, driven by live projects, and fuelled by a culture of continuous innovation.

Objectives

Understand and apply parametric design principles using Rhino and Grasshopper.

Learn to create geometries optimised for 3D printing.

Acquire hands-on skills in programming robotic arms for additive manufacturing.

Software Requires

Rhinoceros

Version 7 (stable release) or 8 WIP (optional for advanced workflows)

Grasshopper

Grasshopper 1.0 (bundled with Rhino 7), or Grasshopper 2.0 Beta (available in Rhino 8 WIP)

Recommended Plugins

KUKA|prc or Robots for robotic control, Weaverbird, Pufferfish, Kangaroo, LunchBox

COURSE
SCHEDULE

5 modules with 3 sessions each.

01. Introduction to Rhino & Grasshopper

Interface overview and navigation

Basic parametric logic and geometry creation

Practical exercise: Parametric patterns and geometry exploration

02. Advanced Grasshopper Techniques

Data trees and advanced component logic

Preparing geometry for 3D printing

Practical exercise: Exporting geometry for slicing

03. Robotic Arm Programming and Fabrication

Introduction to robotic arms and their use in fabrication

Basics of robotic motion and kinematics

Integration of Grasshopper with robotic plugins

04. Robotic 3D Printing Workflow

Setting up robotic toolpaths for additive manufacturing

Material considerations and robotic constraints

Practical session: Simulating and running robotic prints

05. Final Project & Troubleshooting

Development of a group project

Live printing session

Review of common issues and solutions

Q&A and certification of completion

Your Mentors

Aldo Sollazzo

Founder & CEO

Aldo is the director of Noumena Group, including Noumena, LAMÁQUINA and Pure.Tech, leading the team towards innovative solutions informing spatial strategies. At IAAC, he founded the Master in Robotics and Advanced Construction and he directs the LAMÁQUINA Academy. In 2019, he received the recognition of “Knight of the Order of the Star” of Italy.

Marta Bugés

Academy Coordinator

Marta Bugés is an architect with a Master’s in Architecture from the Barcelona School of Architecture (UPC). She specialises in research on contemporary architecture and has collaborated with various institutions and media outlets in the field. At LAMÁQUINA she coordinates R&D partnerships.

Chirag Rangholia

Co-founder & CTO

Chirag Rangholia is an entrepreneur architect and CTO of Noumena Group, specialising in robotics, data-driven design, and sustainable materials. He leads LAMÁQUINA, a robotic 3D printing factory for advanced construction solutions.

Juliana Simantob

3D Printing Engineer

Juliana Simantob is an architect with a Master’s in Advanced Architecture from IAAC. Her work focuses on material experimentation with her latest project exhibited at the 2025 Venice Biennale. At LAMÁQUINA, she specializes in clay 3D printing, combining computational design and digital fabrication.

Hritik Thumar

3D Printing Engineer

Hritik Thumar is an architect with a Master’s in Robotics and Advanced Construction from IAAC. He specialises in computational design, AI, and advanced fabrication, working as a robotics expert with the production team at LAMÁQUINA.

Rhino Grasshopper & Robotic Arm Programming for 3D Printing

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Rhino Grasshopper &
Robotic Arm Programming
for 3D Printing

For over a decade, LAMÁQUINA has teamed up with visionary creators worldwide, pushing the boundaries of robotic manufacturing to bring bold 3D-printed projects to life.

Learn from award-winning 3D printing experts.

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RHINO GRASSHOPPER &ROBOTIC ARM PROGRAMMINGFOR 3D PRINTING