uWIN - University Continuing Education intensive
How to Prototype Fast
In the uWIN course, participants learn the basics of a fast and effective prototyping workflow. Through short, hands-on exercises, they learn how to quickly turn ideas into tangible models. With the support of computer-controlled devices such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC mills, participants gain insight into various digital manufacturing techniques and learn which technology is used for which step in the process. The goal is to convey, in a playful manner and using illustrative examples, how prototyping can be used to test, refine, and visualize ideas.
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Info
Degree
Certificate of Participation from the University of Innsbruck
Duration
1st session: 8 hours
2nd session: 6 hours
Dates
Fri, Oct. 2, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sat, Oct. 3, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Language of Instruction
German
Cost
550 €
275 € for students (up to age 30)
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Qualification profile
Graduates:
- gain a solid foundation in a fast and effective prototyping workflow and can apply it independently.
- gain practical insight into various digital manufacturing techniques (3D printing, laser cutting, CNC milling) and know which technology is suitable for each step of the process.
- can quickly turn ideas into tangible models and then test, refine, and showcase them.
- have access to the InnCubator and Scales networks, as well as to the equipment and experts of both partners.
Target Group
- Founders and startups who want to validate ideas quickly and cost-effectively
- Product developers and designers at small and medium-sized enterprises who want to speed up their prototyping workflow
- Engineers and technicians who want to learn about and apply digital manufacturing methods
- Project managers who want to understand what is possible and practical at each phase
Requirements
- Belonging to the target audience
- Interest in practical product development and hands-on work
- No specific prior technical knowledge required
Contact
Mag.a Daniela Gruber
Coordinating Office for
University Continuing Education
Karl-Schönherr-Straße 3
6020 Innsbruck
Dipl.-Ing. (Univ.) Peter Walterscheid-Müller, MBA
Innovationszentrum InnCubator
Egger-Lienz-Straße 116
A-6020 Innsbruck
Robert Schimpf has headed the Innovation and Startup Center of the University of Innsbruck and the Tyrolean Chamber of Commerce (InnCubator) since its opening in 2016. In this role, he supports aspiring entrepreneurs from the initial business idea through to the first prototype and initial customer contact. He serves as a bridge between expert knowledge, talent, and new business ideas. His strengths lie particularly in the areas of idea generation, business model development, strategy, and innovation management. In addition, Robert Schimpf serves as the academic coordinator for the University of Innsbruck’s Entrepreneurship Extension Program. In this role, he brings the latest research findings into practice and incorporates practical experience into university teaching.
DI Stefan Strappler, BSc
Alexander Schuierer
Ever since they studied architecture together, Stefan Strappler and Alexander Schuierer have been exploring various CAD techniques and computer-aided fabrication. Their fascination with these fields motivated them to establish Scales OG, a high-tech workshop in Innsbruck, in 2014 and make it the focal point of their work. There, they experiment with a wide range of equipment, technologies, and materials, operating at the intersection of architecture, design, and prototyping.
This expertise in computer-aided manufacturing technologies is applied and shared through regular workshops and client projects. Projects are supported holistically from start to finish: from the initial design through prototypes and models to the final implementation. In the process, conceptual thinking, creative design, and precision craftsmanship are combined with modern manufacturing technologies.
Dates
Fri, Oct. 2, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sat, Oct. 3, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Location
uWIN takes place at the Scales facility. Supporting equipment (electronics lab, 3D printing) can be used at the InnCubator if needed.
Scales Upper Floor
Franz Fischer Straße 12, 6020 Innsbruck
Contents:
- Fundamentals of a fast and effective prototyping workflow
- Hands-on exercises using computer-controlled equipment such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC mills
- Selecting appropriate digital manufacturing techniques for specific work steps
Registration
General information about uWIN – intensive university continuing education registration applies
Participants are responsible for any insurance (health, accident and liability insurance).