There has never been a laboratory like this in Wroclaw schools before!

A Digital Laboratory for Prototyping and Manufacturing Mechatronic Systems has been established at the Vocational Training Center on Strzegomska Street in Wroclaw. It is one of the most modern educational spaces in Poland for the production of semiconductors.

New digital laboratory now open

The modern laboratory will enable students to carry out the entire engineering process – from the initial idea, through design and simulation, to the manufacture, assembly, and testing of finished devices.

The profile of this laboratory is in line with the development strategy set by Wroclaw. Innovation, future technologies and the development of knowledge and skills of strategic and international importance are invaluable today. I would like to thank our partners and everyone involved in the process for bringing the project to such an impressive conclusion.
Ryszard Kessler, Deputy Mayor of Wroclaw

The grant supporting the development of vocational education in the field of advanced semiconductor manufacturing was financed by Intel. The project was implemented in cooperation with the City of Wroclaw, the Vocational Training Center, and the Wroclaw Agglomeration Development Agency.

Vocational education is an investment in the future

Thanks to joint investment from the private and public sectors, a space has been created that is becoming a model for modern vocational education in Poland.

"Students will gain access to technological solutions that were previously the domain of universities and research and development centers. Importantly, in our workshop we will teach the wise and ethical use of AI, e.g. for pattern recognition or analyses performed by mechatronic systems. This is a huge step towards modern vocational education, where learning does not end with theory, but begins with action." says Anna Chołodecka, director of CPKZ in Wroclaw.

The new laboratory will be a space for advanced practical and design classes in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, automation, electronics, and technical informatics. Work will be carried out in project teams on real-world solutions.

This workshop will be our pride and joy. It is a wonderful example of our cooperation with business in building the skills of the future. Openness and joint diagnosis of needs together with investors and educational institutions have resulted in another initiative that is an investment in young people. Once again, we have shown that cooperation and co-creation are natural in Wroclaw.
Magdalena Okulowska, President of the Board of the Wrocław Agglomeration Development Agency

What equipment will the students use?

The students will have access to 3D printers (FDM and SLA), CO₂ lasers, oscilloscopes, laboratory power supplies, soldering stations, and microcontroller kits, among other things.

The workshop made a huge impression on me right away. This modern equipment and machinery are state-of-the-art. It makes you want to create and design something. It is possible that we will use such equipment in our future work.
Jakub Maryniak, student at the Vocational Training Center in Wroclaw

Each workstation is equipped with a computer with engineering software, including Autodesk Fusion 360. The workshop is divided into zones: design, assembly, electronics, testing and the whole is supported by an interactive presentation system with large screens.

"Thanks to the renovation, we have managed to create a modern and functional space that meets the requirements of contemporary vocational education. We are fully aware that without modern vocational workshops and the involvement of employers, it is not possible to educate young people in a profession and provide them with practical training tailored to the needs of these employers. As you can see, businesses understand this perfectly." emphasizes Ewa Szczęch, Director of the Department of Secondary and Special Schools at the City Hall of Wroclaw.

The topics covered in the laboratory will include 3D design, PCB board creation, microsystem programming, and component integration (within IoT systems). Students will also have the opportunity to use 3D printing, laser cutting, and CAD modeling technologies.

Poland's entry into the semiconductor industry has already begun. We are taking advantage of this historic opportunity by, among other things, supporting investment in the education of future talent. From the students' perspective, this is an opportunity to build a career in the industry of the future, an industry that is crucial to the life, health, and safety of each and every one of us. I would like to express my sincere thanks for the extensive support and cooperation of the City of Wroclaw, ARAW, and CPKZ Wroclaw itself.
Max Dropiński, semiconductor industry expert, SEMI Europe

The laboratory will also prepare students to participate in competitions and national professional tournaments. There are also plans to use the space for training, industry workshops, and classes that expand the curriculum, especially in the area of digital manufacturing and mechatronic systems.