Workshops and Bootcamps

Interested to learn about different prototyping techniques and get hands-on training in common prototyping tools? Join our workshops and bootcamps to find out more! Our prototyping workshops and bootcamps are open to all NUS students.

Subscribe to this Telegram group to get updates on these workshops and bootcamps: https://t.me/+3OJVo20fdy5iOTFl

Prototyping workshops during Week 0 of Semester 1 AY2025/2026 (4-8 August 2025)

We will be organising these workshops on physical and software prototyping during Week 0 of Semester 1 (4-8 August 2025). Sign up soon as places may be limited. Attendance is free, and those who complete each workshop will be issued with a digital badge!

4 August 2025 (Monday)

Topic Time Difficulty level
Prototype using the lathe (Session 1) 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Beginner
Prototype using the mill (Session 1) 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Beginner
PCB design and fabrication 9.30 am to 5.00 pm Beginner

5 August 2025 (Tuesday)

Topic Time Difficulty level
Prototype using the lathe (Session 2) 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Beginner
Prototype using the mill (Session 2) 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Beginner
How to set up wltra-wideband (UWB) communications 9.30 am to 12.30 pm Beginner
Using the embroidery machine for wearables 9.30 am to 12.30 pm Beginner
Start your AIoT journey – from edge to cloud 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Beginner
Tools to create impactful UI/UX 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Beginner

6 August 2025 (Wednesday)

Topic Time Difficulty level
Prototype using the lathe (Session 3) 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Beginner
Prototype using the mill (Session 3) 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Beginner
Unity for VR app development 9.30 am to 5.00 pm Beginner

7 August 2025 (Thursday)

Topic Time Difficulty level
Prototyping using 3D printing and laser-cutting 9.00 am to 12.30 pm Beginner
Prototyping using Arduino 9.00 am to 12.00 pm Beginner
Prototype using the vacuum former and the acrylic bender 9.30 am to 12.30 pm Beginner
Designing using Blender and AI tools 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Beginner
Designing using SolidWorks 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Beginner

8 August 2025 (Friday)

Topic Time Difficulty level
Prototype using the lathe (Session 4) 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Beginner
Prototype using the mill (Session 4) 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Beginner
Building a serverless text-to-speech application with Amazon Polly 9.30 am to 12.30 pm Beginner
Soldering techniques 9.30 am to 12.30 pm Beginner
Onshape – CAD anywhere for your design projects 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Intermediate

If you have questions about the workshops, please contact Dr Tang Kok Zuea at kz.tang@nus.edu.sg.