Four Days, Two Cities, One Mission: Connecting Fashion, Skills and 3D Printing

Have you ever visited Ireland? Maybe yes, maybe no — but chances are you have not been to Maynooth, a small university town just outside Dublin.

This is where the 3DP-STeF partners met on 13–14 October 2026 for the project’s General Assembly, bringing the consortium together to review the overall progress of the project and, in particular, the development of its educational programmes.

Over two days, partners shared updates on the courses, curriculum development and the key milestones ahead as we move closer to the launch of the 3DP-STeF Master Programme and VET course.

And there is some good news: students will have to wait less than a year before they can start discovering the Master Programme that will be offered by universities across Europe and Ukraine.

Fashion and 3d printing in practice

The General Assembly also gave partners the chance to meet a very special new member of the 3DP-STeF family: our mini 3D printer.

Travelling all the way from Paris to Ireland, the printer was tested by the consortium before making its public appearance at the Digital Talent EU Days 2026 in Dublin.

But the printer was not the only surprise prepared by the Maynooth team.

We were also joined by Jose Luis Berna Moya from the Technological University of the Shannon and fashion artist and designer Stephanie Johnson. Both guests shared their professional journeys and explored how the worlds of fashion, textiles and 3D printing can come together.

Their presentations combined inspiration with practice, showcasing real examples of their work, creative applications of 3D printing, international fashion experiences and participation in initiatives such as textile and fashion bootcamps.

For the consortium, it was a valuable opportunity to see how the technologies and skills at the heart of 3DP-STeF can be applied in real creative and professional environments.

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From Maynooth to Dublin

After the General Assembly, part of the 3DP-STeF team continued the journey to Dublin to participate in the Digital Talent EU Days 2026 at Trinity Business School.

Over two days, partners welcomed visitors to the 3DP-STeF stand, where the mini 3D printer became one of the main attractions.

Through live demonstrations, participants could see how the printer works and learn why 3D printing is an important part of the 3DP-STeF project. The demonstrations also opened interesting conversations about how this technology can inspire fashion professionals, students, young people and pupils interested in STEM and creative technologies.

The event also gave the team the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with industry representatives, STEM educators and other EU-funded projects working on skills development.

These conversations created valuable links and possible opportunities for future collaboration, both within 3DP-STeF and beyond.

The team also presented the 3DP-STeF Innovation Hub, highlighting how it can support students, educators and industry professionals through learning resources, networking opportunities and access to future educational programmes.

Visitors did not leave empty-handed

Anyone who visited our stand also had the chance to take home a small souvenir.

Throughout the event, the mini 3D printer produced a series of small 3D-printed fashion-inspired designs in colours reflecting the 3DP-STeF visual identity.

Our visitors could therefore leave the stand with their own little 3DP-STeF charm — a simple but practical example of what 3D printing can create.

Thank you!

We would like to warmly thank the organisers of the Digital Talent EU Days for the invitation and their support throughout the event, as well as the Maynooth University team for hosting the consortium and making the General Assembly such an enjoyable experience.

A special thank you also goes to Jose and Stephanie for their inspiring presentations. It was exciting for all of us to see, in such a practical way, how 3D printing can interact with fashion and textiles.

And this is not the end of the story.

We will soon share more of the creative work and examples presented during these days across our social media channels. Stay tuned!

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