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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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Advanced Strategies for Clay 3D Printing
IntroductoryIn Preparation

Advanced Strategies for Clay 3D Printing

strojLAB/ Czechia

Lecturer: Jan Vítek

This hands-on workshop offers a complete introduction to ceramic 3D printing using parametric design. Participants will work with a pre-made Grasshopper script to customize a design and generate printable G-code. Each customized object will then be printed from clay, giving participants the opportunity to experience the full workflow — from digital design to physical fabrication. The process includes an explanation of the technology, printing setup, and advanced clay printing strategies.

Target: Other

Short term workshop
4h
35 max
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Learn-It! CAM & CNC
AdvancedIn Preparation

Learn-It! CAM & CNC

NOI | MAKER SPACE/ Italy

Lecturer: Walter Weissensteiner

You know CAD — now learn to produce. Plan the machining, build the CAM job in Fusion 360, simulate it, and mill your own piece safely on the Maker Space metal and wood CNC mills. 3 days, advanced level, CAD basics required.

Target: General

Short term workshop
24h
8 max

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An introduction to large-scale robotic 3D printing of metal parts
BeginnerIn Preparation

An introduction to large-scale robotic 3D printing of metal parts

strojLAB/ Czechia

Lecturer: Jakub Slavíček

This introductory workshop provides a practical insight into large-scale robotic metal 3D printing technologies with a focus on Directed Energy Deposition (DED). Participants will explore the principles of robotic additive manufacturing, compare major DED technologies, and discover how WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing) enables the efficient production of large-scale metal components. The workshop combines theoretical background with real-world demonstrations from the laboratories of Brno University of Technology, including examples of steel and magnesium alloy printing.

Target: University students

Short term workshop
3h
20 max
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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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