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Open day: Discover the future of drive technologies in Cottbus!
Experience pioneering drive technologies and innovative research approaches on July 19, 2025 at the chesco Cottbus.
Open day: Discover the future of drive technologies in Cottbus!
On Saturday, July 19, 2025, the Center for Hybrid Electric Systems Cottbus (chesco) will open its doors to interested parties and technology enthusiasts. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be exciting insights into the drive technologies that will shape the mobility of the future. Niederlausitz Current reports that the event aims to raise awareness of carbon neutral solutions in aviation, transportation, rail and shipping.
Visitors can look forward to varied tours and short lectures. An exciting program is offered, especially for younger guests, which includes a bumblebee flight simulator, craft activities and exit games. The highlight for all participants could be the chesco quiz on climate neutrality and mobility, where the winning entry from the Brandenburg Science Slam will also be presented: “(e)mission (im)possible”.
Research in focus
The chesco is not just an exhibition; it is a lively research location with state-of-the-art machinery for the development of hybrid-electric and electrical systems.
An important research focus is the reduction of climate-damaging emissions in aviation, which is to be achieved by combining electric motors and gas turbines. This technology, known as hybrid-electric flight, is considered key to reducing nitrogen oxide and noise emissions in aviation. The Fraunhofer Institutes are working on several projects to accelerate the development of modern drive components and provide prototypes more quickly.
Collaboration and innovation
As part of these efforts, the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU coordinates important research projects together with other partners. These not only include the production of combustion chamber housings, but also the optimization of electric drives. Fraunhofer IWU relies on digital representation to make processes efficient from development to series production.
The aim is to exploit the advantages of hybrid-electric drives by using larger, slower-turning rotors that produce less noise. Efficient manufacturing technologies are to be developed together with other Fraunhofer institutes that specialize in additive manufacturing and innovative 3D printing processes. In addition, the Center for Hybrid Electric Systems has close connections with Rolls-Royce Germany, the only German manufacturer of aviation engines, to secure expertise for future series production.
With projects like these, Lausitz not only positions itself as a hotbed of innovation in the aviation industry, but also strives to create attractive jobs in the region. The prospects for hybrid-electric flying are promising, and Cottbus plays a central role here.
The event is rounded off by numerous opportunities for discussion and exchange with the researchers. If you want to know what tomorrow's mobility will look like, you shouldn't miss this event!