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Elderly couple has a stuffed cat on their lap and laughs. — Photo: Sophie Herwig In a Görlitz apartment in the KommWohnen-Frauenburgkarree, various technical assistance systems are available to make everyday life easier for senior citizens and improve their quality of life.

In February, the participating cooperation partners presented their projects to a jury. At the same time, they recommended themselves for the LWTP 2020 award. Following the selection process, the winners will be honored and announced in June. The Lusatia Economic Initiative has announced prize money totaling 10,000 euros. This year, the first prize of 5,000 euros will be donated by the Sächsische Aufbaubank - Förderbank.

Jürgen Fuchs, Chairman of the Board of BASF Schwarzheide GmbH and LWTP jury chairman:
"The projects presented to the jury this year for the Lusatian Science Transfer Prize make it clear that there are small and medium-sized companies in all sectors and regions of Lusatia that invest in research and development and bring strong partners on board. It is precisely this diversity of innovation that we need in Lusatia. I am well aware that it is a challenge for SMEs in particular to find the time, personnel and money for research and development alongside their day-to-day business. With the LWTP, we want to show good and successful examples that prove that the effort is worthwhile and thus encourage companies to do the same as the applicants presented today."

The HSZG is also involved in one of the innovative projects in collaboration with KommWohnen Service GmbH. The project aims to establish technical assistance systems in the daily lives of older people. The aim is to make everyday life easier and sustainably improve quality of life. Through implementation in a facility for senior-friendly living, the technologies are tested in practice and continuously optimized.

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Assistance technologies to improve the quality of life of older people at home, at work and in care

Project participants: KommWohnen Service GmbH with Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, Institute for Health, Ageing and Technology
Project duration: September 2017 to November 2019

More information can be found here.

Also nominated for the Lusatian Science Transfer Award 2020:

Development of a test rig to determine the erosive wear of bulk solids
Project participants: Kreisel GmbH & Co. KG with BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, Department of Machine Tools
Project duration: October 2018 to September 2019
Innovation : The project participants have developed a measuring device that determines the wear of bulk materials. The knowledge gained can be used to optimize conveying and logistics processes, as the wear properties have a direct influence on the service life of the systems.
Automation of udder care
Project participants: Duräumat-Agrotec Agrartechnik GmbH with BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, Department of Machine Tools
Project duration: 2016 to 2019
Innovation : The partners involved have developed an automated udder spraying device that enables cows' udders to be cleaned regardless of time and place. This prevents animal diseases and thus ensures an important criterion for milk quality.
Position sensor-controlled lightweight construction - active lifter for use in the outpatient care sector
Project participants: Großenhainer Maschinenbau GmbH with BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, Institute of Medical Technology and the Chair of Mechanical Engineering and Design Technology
Project duration: May 2016 to September 2018
Innovation: The project partners involved have developed a care lift that is mobile at 18 kg and can withstand loads of up to 130 kg. This closes a gap in the market and is an important potential aid, particularly for outpatient care, e.g. for transporting people in need of care.
Feasibility study for the construction of a mobile transportation device for awnings and patio roofs
Project participants: MB-LUX GmbH Rolladenbau with Wildau University of Applied Sciences, Tool Design Department
Project duration: April 2018 to July 2018The project partners involved have developed a mobile
innovation: transport wagon for the assembly of awnings and patio roofs. This will eliminate the need to work with large, heavy assemblies and individual parts in the future, resulting in significant time savings and an increase in work productivity.
Project development for sustainable Lusatian mining succession
Project participants: GMB GmbH with IURS e. V. and BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg
Project duration: February 2017 to December 2019
Innovation : Among other things, the project partners have developed a new process for neutralizing acidic open-cast mine water, which is significantly more effective than conventional methods. Other technical processes for recultivating opencast mines have also been developed. This can make a significant contribution to sustainability in the post-mining landscape.
Development of a novel and modular lightweight solar-air collector system for ventilation and heating systems in monolithic plastic construction
Project participants: ETAPART AG with BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, Department of Polymer-based Lightweight Construction
Project duration: March 2020 to February 2022
Innovation: The project is developing an innovative solar air collector with a design that offers optimum aerodynamics. In addition, the use of plastic instead of metallic materials enables weight savings of up to 87%.

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