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skillNest connects learners, educators and FabLabs through practical workshops, RE/UP programmes and shared experience across Europe.

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Metrological Inspection Using 3D Scan Data
IntermediateIn Preparation

Metrological Inspection Using 3D Scan Data

strojLAB/ Czechia

Lecturer: Aneta Zatočilová

Learn how to process 3D data from various measurement systems, compare the geometry of an ideal CAD model with a scan of a real part, efficiently evaluate dimensions and geometric tolerances on digital data, and create clear and professional inspection reports. The training is delivered using ZEISS INSPECT, one of the leading software solutions for 3D inspection and metrology. You will also learn what to focus on when selecting a 3D scanner and become familiar with real-world examples of 3D metrology in practice. The training will be led by Ing. Aneta Zatočilová, Ph.D., Digital Metrology Specialist at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology, and Ing. Robert Navrátil from 3Dees Technologies, a 3D scanning and metrology expert with more than 30 years of hands-on industry experience.

Target: Other

Short term workshop
21h
6 max
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Designing the Future Academy
BeginnerIn Preparation

Designing the Future Academy

FabLab Zagreb/ Croatia

A Future Designing Academy that empowers individuals with creative confidence to become agents of positive change in remote and urban communities.

Target: Unprivileged

Challenge-based learning
50h
15 max
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TechSprint
BeginnerIn Preparation

TechSprint

FabLab BRNO/ Czechia

Lecturer: Natálie Václavová

Week-long project challenge for one class of students. Students separate into teams or work together. On the first day, they get a task reflecting a real-life problem (possibly straight from a specific company). They learn to operate FabLab machines to finish the project. They have mentors to consult during the week and then present their finished solution on the last day..

Target: High school students

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How skillNest connects the ecosystem

From an identified skills gap to a practical outcome — every workshop on skillNest traces back to a real need.

1

Need

Companies and labour-market stakeholders identify a concrete skills gap.

2

Programme

Partners design a RE/UP programme package to address it.

3

Workshop

The programme is delivered as hands-on workshops in a FabLab.

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Practical skills

Participants leave with skills they can apply immediately.

About DiSTT

skillNest is built as part of DiSTT, an Interreg Central Europe project developing shared digital upskilling and reskilling programmes across five countries. Six partner FabLabs designed and piloted the RE/UP programmes you can explore here.

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