Trainings

A number of training courses are required or suggested to gain access to certain tools and workshops of the MAKE prototyping network. Tutorials are also available to help you progress in prototyping.

Mandatory Initial training

Start your initial training to access the MAKE prototyping network. This training is mandatory to access the trainings below.

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Initial Training

Initial Training

Without Registration
Training dedicated to students involved in a practical projects at EPFL requiring to access prototyping spaces. Click here to access the basic training
SPOT - 3D Printing

SPOT - 3D Printing

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  • Original Prusa I3 MK3S+
  • Original Prusa MK4
Dedicated on-site training that gives you access to the 3D printing room (@SPOT) and level 2 printers (Prusa MK3 et MK4 printers).
SKIL - Safety Visit

SKIL - Safety Visit

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This training is an introductory visit to the SKIL. It allows each student to tour the facility, become familiar with the spaces, and learn about the safety rules in place. At the end of this training, you will have access to the SKIL building during official opening hours and will be allowed to use the machines and tools available for self-service.
SKIL - Laser Cutting

SKIL - Laser Cutting

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  • Laser cutter
  • Laser Cutter
This top-quality training will provide you with all the basics for safely making your first laser cut. The goal is to introduce you to the necessary tools and conditions to ensure everything goes as smoothly as possible. The training gives access to the SPOT and SKIL CO2 laser cutting machines
SPOT - Immersive room

SPOT - Immersive room

Without Registration
Write an email at Pascal Morel for a special training in relation with your project
SPOT - Mechanical Workshop

SPOT - Mechanical Workshop

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This training gives you access to the mechanical workshop.
SPOT - Electronics PCB assembly room

SPOT - Electronics PCB assembly room

Without Registration
  • Pick and place station
  • precision pick and place station
  • Stencil working station
  • Automatic pick and place station
  • Paste preparation station
  • Vapor Phase Oven
  • Cleaning bath
  • Manual soldering station
This training give access to PCB assembly room of the SPOT. For this training no slot registration is required. You just need to go in the SPOT electronics workshop with you're project and ask Sylvain (sylvain.hauser@epfl.ch) for a personal training.
SPOT - Laser cutting

SPOT - Laser cutting

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  • AEON NOVA16 CO2 laser cutter
Get acces after this training to the laser cutter of the SKIL and SPOT
SPOT - Sewing and Embroidery Machine

SPOT - Sewing and Embroidery Machine

Without Registration
  • Sewing Machine Cabinet
This amazing training, lovingly provided by Simon, will allow you to benefit from his years of experience in the textile field. For this training, you don't need to sign up for an available slot. Just come to the SPOT with your project and ask Simon directly for the training. This training gives you access to the sewing machine of the SPOT. However you won't have access to the embroidery equipments, you have to ask Simon Lütolf for more details
SPOT - Welding room

SPOT - Welding room

Without Registration
  • TIG Welding machine
  • Brazing torch oxy-acetilene
  • MIG Welding machine
  • Metal working tools
This amazing training, lovingly provided by Simon, will allow you to benefit from his years of experience in the #METAL field. For this training, you don't need to sign up for an available slot. Just come to the SPOT with your project and ask Simon (simon.lutolf@epfl.ch) directly for the training.
Workshop SPOT - Meaningful action for sustainability in MAKE projects

Workshop SPOT - Meaningful action for sustainability in MAKE projects

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We hear « sustainability » everywhere - in start-up, big companies, across all industries. But what does it really mean? How can MAKE projects meaningfully contribute to a sustainable society? How to stay away from greenwashing? We’ll see how and when to ask the right questions in order to effectively act for sustainability. (Spoiler: moving away from carbon fiber may not be the most interesting strategy!) If you are involved in a MAKE project, or simply curious about how to apply sustainability in engineering, this workshop is for you. Registration help us to ease the organisation process, but feel free to come even if you’re not registered! ____________________________________________________ Registration : Afin de nous aider à quantifier l'intérêt pour ce workshop et ainsi l'organiser en conséquence, merci de vous enregistrer d'ici au jeudi 24 octobre si vous souhaitez participer. ____________________________________________________ Langue : Français & English ____________________________________________________ Duration : 17h-18h30 (1h30)
Workshop SPOT - Transversal skills

Workshop SPOT - Transversal skills

Without Registration
Knowing how to 3d print is great, but the greatest challenges to succeed in a team project ralely lies in the technical domain. Mastering transversal skills is absolutely key to successfully achieve your team goals. Take a look at the series of workshops proposed by the Transversal Compenteces and Career Center (CTCC). Some of these workshops are taking place in the SPOT makerspaces.

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