Physical Sessions: 12th – 16th May, 2025
Virtual Sessions: Starting from 14th April 2025 and continuing shortly before and throughout the course
This exciting program offers a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge advancements in 3D printing technologies, with a focus on their applications in the food and medical sectors.
Important Dates
Physical Sessions: 12th – 16th May, 2025
Virtual Sessions: Starting from 14th April 2025 and continuing shortly before and throughout the course
Participating Institutions
Kaunas University of Technology (Coordinator), Kaunas, Lithuania
Metropolia University of Applied Science, Helsinki, Finland
Université d’Artois – IUT Béthune, Béthune, France
University of Trento, Trento, Italy
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Jelgava, Latvia
Riga Technical University, Riga, Latvia
University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia
Lodz University of Technology, Lodz, Poland
University of Agriculture in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
University of Almería, Almería, Spain
Lecturers and Academic Coordinators
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Loreta Bašinskienė (KTU)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Odeta Baniukaitienė (KTU)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Viktorija Eisinaitė (KTU)
Chief Researcher Dr. Edvinas Krugly (KTU)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vida Malinauskienė (KTU)
Conference Programme
The Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme Course – 3D Printing Technologies for Food and Medical Applications – will take place in Lithuania, with in-person sessions at the Faculty of Chemical Technology, Kaunas University of Technology.
Website: https://fct.ktu.edu
A few group tasks and meetings with company representatives will be held at the KTU Interdisciplinary Prototyping Laboratory Centre (M-Lab), and the final pitch and demonstration will take place at the University Campus Library.
Websites: https://mlab-en.ktu.edu | https://library.ktu.edu
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Virtual Sessions |
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14.04.–16.04.2025 Outline of course |
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Individual self study (information available on the Moodle platform) Pre-reading on 3D printing technologies, their types, and practical applications in the food and medical sectors |
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16.04.2025 Online teaching |
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Introduction and Assignment 16.30–17.00 – Erasmus BIP Course: Opening Session 17.00–17.40 – Participants’ Introductions 17.40–17.50 – Questions and Tasks 17.50–18.00 – Introduction to Upcoming Lectures and Activities |
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17.04.2025 Online teaching |
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Session Topic: 3D Printing in Medicine 16.30–17.00 – 3D Printed Invasive and Non-invasive Biomedical Materials 17.00–18.00 – Advances and Prospective Applications of 3D Printing in Medicine |
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22.04.2025 Online teaching |
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Session Topic: 3D Printing in Food and Personalized Nutrition 16.30–17.30 – 3D Printed Food: Novel Ingredients, Food Formulations, and Safety 17.30–18.00 – Advances and Prospective Applications of 3D Food Printing for Personalized Nutrition |
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23.04–12.05.2025 Online guided team collaboration / Autonomous work |
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Virtual research and workshop preparation Group research (international teams of 3-6 persons) on one of the assigned topic Objective: Preparation of a half-day workshop (incl. brainstorming and teamwork sessions) Each Team is supported by academic staff during their research phase:
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Physical Sessions (12.05.2025 Suggested individual arrival) |
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12.05.2025 Workshop day 1 |
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09.00–10.00 – Registration 10.00–10.30 – Erasmus BIP Course Opening Session: Programme Overview; Laboratory Safety Guidelines 10.30–11.30 – Teams’ Introduction Location: KTU Faculty of Chemical Technology, Radvilėnų pl. 19, B-204/205, Kaunas
11.30–12.20 – Guided Tour of Kaunas University of Technology – Faculty of Chemical Technology Building (formerly the Lithuanian Army Research Laboratory) Location: KTU Faculty of Chemical Technology, Radvilėnų pl. 19, Building A, Kaunas 12.30–13.30 – Lunch Break
13.30–15.30 – Research Base for Advanced Innovations
18.00–21.00 – Networking Welcome Party |
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13.05.2025 Workshop day 2 / Off-site case study 1 |
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09.00–10.00 – Registration 10.00–11.00 – Meeting with Company Representatives 11.00–11.50 – Guided Tour of M-Lab Center Location: KTU M-Lab Center, Studentų St. 63a, Kaunas
12.00–13.00 – Lunch Break
13.10–18.00 – Creativity Workshops and Discussion |
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14.05.2025 Workshop day 3 |
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09.00–09.30 – Registration 09.30–12.00 – Creativity Workshops and Discussion 12.00–13.00 – Lunch Break 13.00–14.30 – Sustainable Bioactive Materials for Innovative 3D Product Design Location: KTU Faculty of Chemical Technology, Radvilėnų pl. 19, B-204/205, Kaunas
14.40–15.40 – Extrusion Systems for Filament Production Location: KTU Faculty of Chemical Technology, Radvilėnų pl. 19, A-004, Kaunas |
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15.05.2025 Workshop day 4 / Off-site case study 2 |
| 09.00–09.30 – Registration 09.30–11.50 – Student-Presented Workshop, Discussion, and Mentors’ Recommendations Location: KTU M-Lab Centre, Studentų St. 63a, Room No. 205, Kaunas
12.00–13.00 – Lunch Break 13.00–18.00 – Guided Tour of Kaunas |
| 16.05.2024 Workshop day 5 |
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9.00–9.30 – Registration Location: KTU Faculty of Chemical Technology, Radvilėnų pl. 19, B-204/205, Kaunas
9.40–10.10 – Guided Tour of the University Campus Library 10.10–11.50 – Preparation for the Team Project Presentation Location: University Campus Library, Studentų St. 48, M8, Kaunas
12.00–13.00 – Lunch Break
13.10–17.00 – Final Pitch and Demonstration Location: University Campus Library, Studentų St. 48, M8, Kaunas
18.00–21.00 – Farewell dinner Location: KTU Faculty of Chemical Technology, Radvilėnų pl. 19, B-204/205, Kaunas |
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17.05.2025 Suggested individual departure |
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19.05. – 26.05.2025 Individual work for writing report |
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Individual Report An individual report (5–7 pages) reflecting on the learning from this program, with a focus on 3D printing technologies for food or medical applications; Deadline 26.05.2025 |
| 30.05.2025 Final grading submitted to KTU and formal awarding of credits |
Travel Information
Vilnius Airport (VNO) is located approximately 100 km from Kaunas. Upon arrival in Vilnius, you can reach Kaunas by direct bus, train, or car. The journey typically takes around 1.5 hours by car or bus.
Kaunas Airport (KUN) is situated about 14 km from the KTU Faculty of Chemical Technology and approximately 15 km from Kaunas city center. From the airport, you can reach the venue or city center via public transport, taxi, or ride-sharing services.
There are frequent bus connections between most parts of Lithuania. You can check the schedule for buses between Kaunas and Vilnius on the official website: https://www.autobusubilietai.lt/en
Taxis and ride-sharing services (e.g., Bolt) are available in both Vilnius and Kaunas. They’re convenient and can be booked via mobile apps.
May 12 d. 09:00 - May 16 d. 21:00
KTU Faculty of Chemical Technology, Radvilėnų pl. 19, Kaunas
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