4th chesco contact conference: Transformation through innovation

The Center for Hybrid Electric Systems Cottbus (chesco) is offering interested parties the opportunity to get to know the research factory at Wener-von-Siemens-Straße 7, find out about current developments and make valuable contacts at this conference from 8:30 am to 5 pm. To registration by October 1 is requested.

Program and highlights

The conference offers an extensive program that includes practical workshops, guided tours of the modern machinery at the chesco research factory and exciting keynote speeches from the business world. Participants will have the opportunity to take an in-depth look at topics such as agile manufacturing, metal 3D printing and cybersecurity in various workshops.

A special highlight of the event is the guided tour through the three newly opened production halls of the chesco research factory, which have been in operation since May 2024. Here, visitors will gain an insight into chesco's state-of-the-art production facilities and research activities. At chesco, the focus is on the development and testing of hybrid-electric and electric drive systems as well as prototype production. These manufacturing methods are not only important for the mobility sector, but also for numerous other industries.

Networking and collaboration

The contact conference also offers numerous opportunities to network and exchange ideas with representatives from science and industry. In a pitch round, companies will introduce themselves to each other and explore opportunities for collaboration. The conference aims to strengthen the transfer of knowledge between research, development and business and to further expand the innovative strength of the Lusatia region.

Detailed program

08:30 - 09:00 Arrival and registration

• Visit to the Info Lounge, coffee and networking

09:00 - 10:00 Opening of the conference

• Welcome by the chesco management team
• Welcome by representatives of the WFBB and IHK Cottbus
• Report from chesco and the taf project "Transfer of Agile Manufacturing Methods" - What happened last year?

10:00 - 10:30 Breakfast break

10:30 - 12:00 Keynote and guided tour of the production area

• Keynote on innovation and transformation from a company perspective
• Pitch round of the companies to introduce each other

12:00 - 13:00 Business lunch and opportunity to network

13:00 - 14:30 Practical workshops (please select on site)

• Agile toolbox for efficient working methods
• Mastering complex systems through play: Systems Engineering with LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®
• Metal 3D printing for prototype production
• Digitalization and security: introduction to cybersecurity
• Innovative manufacturing methods

14:30 - 15:00 Coffee break

15:00 - 16:30 Cooperation opportunities and guided tour of the production area

• Presentation of existing collaborations and opportunities for cooperation
• Guided tour of the machinery

About the Center for Hybrid Electric Systems Cottbus (chesco)
The chesco researches hybrid-electric and electric drive systems for the mobility of the future. More than 30 chairs at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg contribute their expertise here. In addition to the development and testing of drive systems, a particular focus is on the production of prototypes. Innovative and agile manufacturing methods are used at chesco and are continuously being developed further. These production methods can be used for various industries beyond the mobility sector.

Further information:  https://www.b-tu.de/chesco/