Designing the Future with TechLabs
Design is about more than creating—it’s about using creativity to solve real‑world problems and improve lives through innovation. In our Design for the Future series, students dive into hands‑on exploration, experimenting, testing, and learning to turn bold ideas into real solutions.
With guidance from TechLabs instructors and access to cutting‑edge tools, students gain the skills and knowledge to bring their ideas, their inventions, and their vision to life.
Take your design and fabrication skills to the next level with advanced training
- Flexible Membership Offer:
This course is offered as part of a flexible half-year subscription: from August to December or from January to June, outside of school vacations. By purchasing a membership, you have the flexibility to attend any or all Tuesday time slots at a reduced semester rate. Ideal flexibility for older teens and adult individuals that need to accommodate busy school and work schedules.
Once trained on equipment, participants are welcome to drop in during any of our open hours to work selfguided on their projects.
- Advanced 3D Printing and Fabrication:
Additionally, participants will be taking a "deep dive" into the world of 3D Design and Fabrication. While creating digitally enhanced "wearables", decorative and functional parts, participants will work with a wide variety of 3D Printable plastics (Carbon Fiber reinforced PLA, PETG, Glow, TPU) and Laser Cut natural products and metals. Participants will learn how to use OnShape to create 3D Printable designs and assemblies and earn official OnShape-recognized badges. - Example Projects:
Participants have the assistance of our mentors to support personal or school-aligned projects in addition to planned project agenda.- Video of one 2024 project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZD0P6Tlm9Q
Current Course Project
Design, Build, and Battle: Unleash Your Engineering Prowess in Our Combat Robot Class!
Ready to bring your robotic visions to life? Our Combat Robot Class offers an exciting journey into the world of mechanical combat and engineering innovation, putting you in control every step of the way.
You'll gain hands-on experience by:
- Mastering Advanced CAD: Learn to meticulously design every aspect of your robot using cutting-edge Computer-Aided Design software, giving you full control over its form and function.
- Utilizing Technical Printing Materials: Construct durable and resilient robots with high-performance, technical printing materials specifically chosen for their strength in combat, making independent material choices.
- Demystifying Electronics: Understand and integrate the essential electronic components that power and control your robotic warrior, empowering you to make critical wiring and programming decisions.
- Embracing Wide Autonomy in Design: This class champions your creative freedom. From initial concept to final assembly, you'll have significant autonomy in making design choices, selecting components, and developing unique strategies for your robot.
- Testing in Our Safe Arena: Prove your robot's design and combat effectiveness in our dedicated, secure testing arena, refining your creation after every clash based on your own observations and strategic insights.
Join us to develop crucial skills in design, fabrication, and programming, all while building a robot ready for battle, your way!
Technology
3D Printing
Design
Robotics
| Ages | 13 to Adult |
| Course Level | Beginner | Intermediate |
| Course Language | EN & DE & FR |