"Digital OrbIT is open to new partners. We are researching technological innovations, products, processes and services and bringing them to market maturity," said Prof Dr Christian Lauter, Scientific Director of PHWT. SMEs can avail of various services such as virtual training in mechanical and plant engineering, optimized production, material flow and logistics, social VR for communication and interaction in (virtual) teams or digitalising medical practices. Advice is also offered on funding simulating and visualising software solutions and digital applications. Recruiting skilled workers is crucial for training and encouraging young professionals to enrol in dual education courses in computer science, business administration, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering.
The Technology and Innovation Park Nordheide (TIP) in Buchholz has added a virtual centre in Harburg. SMEs in the region can now immerse themselves in 5G-based simulation technology such as augmented and virtual reality. The centre has been created by the Private University of Applied Sciences for Business and Technology (PHWT) and the Harburg District Economic Development Corporation (WLH) as part of the "Digital OrbIT" research project.
Bringing technological innovations to market maturity
TIP Nordheide expanding 5G real laboratory
TIP Nordheide has provided suitable infrastructure for R&D, and technology transfer since last August after WLH set up a 5G campus network. Other R&D projects into new 5G applications is underway at a cost of EUR 11 million. They include the "SoFia - Safe autonomous co-operative driving in digitalised district logistics" project. The goal is to advance digital innovations and forward-looking technologies in the region.
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