Technological Laboratory in Chervonohrad: A New Stage of Innovation and Development of Coal Regions of Ukraine
The well-known IBM principle that "machines should work, and people should think" is still relevant today. It's no coincidence that technological modernization is one of the important components of a successful and just transition.
Thus, in the coal communities of Ukraine, new technologies are increasingly being used, which provide impetus for the emergence and implementation of ideas, as well as further economic growth.
A great example is the unique technological laboratory that started operating in Chervonohrad in the Lviv region, this summer, based at the Professional Mining and Construction Lyceum.
The laboratory operates on the FabLab principle, meaning it is accessible to everyone and allows for the production of unique parts and products using state-of-the-art machines: 3D printers, mechanical machines, milling and laser machines, and other equipment.
In fact, local entrepreneurs and inventors have gained the ability to create entirely new products and prototypes. This is a great opportunity to test their ideas, create a sample for further improvement, or present it to potential investors. Since the laboratory operates based at an educational institution, it is also an opportunity for students to practice and develop skills in engineering, design, and programming.
The launch of the FabLab laboratory in the Chervonohrad coal micro-region was made possible with the support of the German Society for International Cooperation – GIZ (GIZ Ukraine) as part of the project "Just Transition of Coal Regions and Green Recovery of Ukraine's Energy Sector."
