This paper evaluates the impact of a series of three-day All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) IDEA (Idea Development, Evaluation, and Application) Lab workshops designed to enhance the skill development of polytechnic students of various colleges in advanced manufacturing. The workshop delivered a comprehensive educational experience by integrating hands-on training in advanced manufacturing processes, including 3D printing, laser cutting & etching, 3D scanning, and CNC wood routing. In addition, it introduced participants to design thinking and engaged them in project-based learning (PBL) focused on product development. Feedback data indicated a significant improvement in participants' self-assessed understanding, with average ratings rising from 2.9 before the workshop to 4.1 afterward, reflecting a notable enhancement in their theoretical knowledge. Furthermore, the workshop successfully boosted students' confidence in applying the techniques learned, with 52 out of 60 students expressing a strong interest in participating in future advanced workshops. Evaluations also revealed high levels of satisfaction with the workshop’s content, structure, and the effective
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