Working together for a sustainable Lausitz

The glass-enclosed foyer in Building IV of the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences on the Zittau campus is visibly good: 60 representatives from regional companies, government agencies, and research institutions are discussing the core topics “Additive Manufacturing,” “Networked Energy Systems and Storage Technologies,” and “Attractive Educational, Work, and Living Environments” of the “Lausitz – Life & Technology” alliance.

Moderated project discussions provide insight into the “GreenHeater” and “AFiin” projects

Jan Holub, Managing Director of Lausitz Energy Systems in Weißwasser, presents the initial research results of his interdisciplinary team in the project "GreenHeater" project project: using a laboratory environment in the form of a tiny house with a permanently installed solid-state storage unit, he demonstrates how solar yields from a PV system can be stored seasonally. In the interview, he also gives an insight into the project work with the alliance management: "It was a great collaboration from the application to the results. We had the feeling that the project was wanted," says Holub.

Christian Kehm (MCR Engineering) then explains technical approaches to process optimization in the additive manufacturing of large-scale mechanical assemblies as part of the “AFiin”. Specifically, this involves the rapid provision of replacement parts using metal 3D printing technologies.

Rosemarie Müller (MCR Engineering) goes on to show how simple demonstrators with increased build rates, as well as demonstrators for process optimization, can be manufactured in the future. Single-part production and small-batch production can be achieved more quickly, cost-effectively, and flexibly through the additive manufacturing process using metal 3D printing.

Jenny Barthel (Working Evolutions) invites you to the final communication workshop, which promises "More effectiveness through better relationships": with over 20 participants, she discusses the opportunities that arise for our actions through relationships with ourselves, our (Partnership) work and our team.

The Partnership Management can look back with satisfaction on an afternoon full of varied networking discussions. On the same morning, the L&T Advisory Board met and, after exciting discussions on continuation approaches and the presentation of a new strategy project approach, came to the conclusion that the last funds have now been budgeted.

A big thank you to all alliance partners who, with their commitment and expertise, are helping us to overcome challenges together and drive innovation for our (Upper) Lausitz!