In future, students and lecturers in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and information technology at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) will experience the entire process from the initial idea to the finished product at the Mechatronics Learning and Application Center (LAZ).
From 2023, the LAZ is expected to offer innovative teaching concepts as well as improved space for student learning and working and a project-oriented infrastructure, such as a student workshop. On November 15, 2021, KIT celebrated the laying of the foundation stone together with guests from business, politics and science.
Design: Birk Heilmeyer and Frenzel Architekten, visualization: Nicolai Becker Images
After its completion, students will be able to develop and implement their ideas in the LAZ in a modern learning and teaching environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure. For example, they will be able to design and test their products using state-of-the-art digitalized machine tools and the latest software. With the LAZ, KIT is creating a center for product development where students can also learn the appropriate manufacturing techniques.
As "The Research University in the Helmholtz Association", KIT creates and imparts knowledge for society and the environment. The aim is to make significant contributions in the fields of energy, mobility and information. Around 9600 employees work together on a broad disciplinary basis in the natural sciences, engineering, economics, humanities and social sciences. KIT is one of Germany's universities of excellence and has 23,300 students.
