Peskovnik, FME’s Open Lab, hosted the final presentation of student projects developed throughout the academic year. The event showcased successfully completed projects while also presenting a new set of projects selected for further development through the summer project programme.
The audience was welcomed by Vice Dean for Research and International Cooperation Prof. Franci Pušavec, Dean Prof. Jernej Klemenc, and Prof. Ksenija Vidmar Horvat, Vice Rector of the University of Ljubljana. In their opening remarks, they highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, hands-on learning, and open communication among students. Such an environment fosters creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and the development of practical solutions to real-world challenges.
The main part of the event was dedicated to projects developed during the academic year. Students presented a diverse range of innovative solutions, including the design and construction of a modern headless guitar, a DTI electric motor testing station, a carbon-fibre vehicle reinforcement, the development of a gantry system for a 3D printer, a prototype liquid-fuel rocket engine, LesKam – a climbing hold combining stone and wood – and a vacuum casting system. The projects stood out for their creativity, technical sophistication, and high-quality execution.
Special attention was also given to the projects selected through this year’s summer call. These include a CNC knife-grinding machine, the design and manufacture of a spindle for a CNC milling machine, a measurement system for capturing, decoding, converting, and analysing TPMS sensor signals, a 1:5 scale remote-controlled vehicle, an in-house plasma cutting table, a cat-friendly enclosure, a mobile field charging station for LiPo batteries, a finger-training hangboard, and a climate-controlled storage cabinet for sensitive artefacts. Over the coming months, these projects will be further developed, tested, and transformed into functional prototypes.
The event concluded in a relaxed yet inspiring atmosphere. During informal discussions, students exchanged ideas, shared experiences, and explored opportunities for future collaboration.
The projects presented once again demonstrated that Peskovnik is more than just a space for developing technical solutions. It is an environment where ideas are transformed into tangible outcomes, collaboration is encouraged, and future engineers gain valuable hands-on experience. By supporting initiatives such as these, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ljubljana continues to strengthen the connection between education, research, and practice while enabling students to turn their ideas into impactful solutions.
Photo: Sandi Fišer
