If you’ve ever dreamed of mastering rapid prototyping techniques, this is your chance – join the rapid prototyping summer school MAKERS 5.0, organised by VILNIUS TECH Creativity and Innovation Centre “LinkMenų fabrikas”.
We invite beginner-level students to dive deeper into the world of 3D modeling, 3D printing, laser cutting, woodworking, CNC, and other cool technologies! We offer a two-week-long intensive course (one week fully online, packed with theoretical and practical workshops, teamwork, and other fun) and a fully on-site week in Vilnius, Lithuania, at the very creative workshops of VILNIUS TECH “LinkMenų fabrikas“.
During this summer school, we focus on sustainability and smart city topics. How can we implement circularity in new product development? How can we create new things while using recycled materials?
Program Structure:
- [ONLINE] June 23–27 – Online seminars, practical tasks, and team projects;
- [ON-SITE] June 30 – July 4 – Hands-on workshops at VILNIUS TECH “LinkMenų fabrikas” in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Candidate requirements:
- English proficiency (minimum B1 level in listening, speaking, reading, and writing);
- Student of product design, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a relevant field;
- Basic knowledge of rapid prototyping and product design;
- Ability to work in a team in a multicultural environment.
Certificate and ECTS
A certificate of participation will be given to each participant at the end of the school. 3 ECTS will be awarded to students who have participated in the entire programme.
Why it’s so cool:
• The summer school is free of charge! Summer school is implemented in Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) mode. Contact your institution‘s International Relations Office regarding the funding for opportunities for traveling and accommodation costs.
• Valuable skills and competencies (product design, basics of electronics, 3D modelling and more)
• Experienced mentors
• Networking with industry professionals
• Work at the inspiring and creative workshops of VILNIUS TECH “LinkMenu fabrikas.”
• Opportunity to discover Vilnius (In summer, Vilnius is too beautiful to handle!).
HOW TO PARTICIPATE? Fill in a registration form HERE, wait for our acceptance letter and contact your Institution’s International Relations Office regarding the funding opportunities. Please note that this Summer school is implemented in Erasmus+ Bended Intensive Programme (BIP) mode.
More information here.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us via linkmenufabrikas@vilniustech.lt.
