Polytechnic workshop NTK

The Polytechnic Workshop is in pilot operation until the end of 2025. During that time, conditions and rules may be modified.

The NTK Polytechnic Workshop provides access to modern machinery and tools. Here you can turn your creative ideas into reality, prototype and learn to work with new technologies. The workshop also serves as a space for repairing or making small parts.

Technological areas

• Electrical workshop - for electronics repair and prototyping
• Large format printing
• 3D scanner
• Sewing and embroidery machine
• Tools shop - with a wide range of tools and instruments for machining and processing of wood, metal and plastics
• Painting station
• 3D printing
• Laser cutter and engraver

What you need to use the Polytechnic Workshop

1. Have a valid registration with NTK (and a documented address in the Czech Republic - this rule is for the purpose of recovering any damage caused to the equipment in the workshop)except for groups G, GC, M (non-EU foreigners without documented address).
2. Be over 18 years of age (minors between the ages of 15 and 18 can enter the workshop accompanied by a legal guardian who has a valid NTK registration and completed training, see point 3.).
3. Complete online courses in Occupational Health and Safety, Fire Protection and Small Hand Tools in Moodle.
4. Obtain certificates for each machine you wish to work with - online courses in Moodle.
5. The workshop operator does not provide support when working with the machines (independent work is required).
6. To print on 3D printers, prepare the print documents at home or on public PCs in NTK using PrusaSlicer software and determine the duration of the print.
7. Create a reservation of the appropriate length in Reservation system for the NTK Polytechnic Workshop.
8. Have sufficient funds in the NTK patron account if working on 3D printers or plotter.
9. The operation of the workshop is free, you only pay for consumables (filament for 3D printers, plotter).
10. Come at the time of your booking to the workshop.
11. Materials suitable for processing in the Polytechnic Workshop can be purchased at Modelov Shop (on the ground floor of the NTK building) - with a 5% discount for Polytechnic Workshop patrons.