YOUR CHESCO VISIT
You have already received your personal boarding pass by e-mail. Please bring your boarding pass with you when you visit us.
To make your stay as pleasant as possible, we have put together some information for you.
Welcome to chesco – About us
The Center for Hybrid Electric Systems Cottbus (chesco) is a newly established research center at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, which conducts research into hybrid-electric and electric drives for climate-neutral mobility in the future.
Alternative drive systems are developed, manufactured and tested at chesco in order to reduce climate-damaging emissions in the mobility sector. The areas of application are cross-sectoral. However, the first projects will start in the field of aviation, as climate-neutral flying poses the greatest technological challenges and requires the most intensive research.
How we work
The aim of the chesco is to drastically shorten innovation cycles from several months to just a few weeks. To achieve this, chesco will unite the functional areas of design, production and testing centrally in one place and also map all processes digitally.
How we work
The aim of the chesco is to drastically shorten innovation cycles from several months to just a few weeks. To achieve this, chesco will unite the functional areas of design, production and testing centrally in one place and also map all processes digitally.
The chesco research factory
The chesco research factory is currently located at the Cottbus-Dissenchen site. The research factory is being set up as part of the taf – transfer of agile manufacturing methods project and consists of three areas: the project rooms for meetings and workshops with partners, the test area and the production area. Agile production methods can be demonstrated here under realistic conditions. The chesco team moved into the project rooms in October 2022 and is constantly working on setting up the individual areas. The grand opening in May 2024 marked the inauguration of the research factory with over 80 machines and systems. Spread over three halls, the production and test areas currently cover an area of 5100 sqm.
The map shows the future location of chesco as part of the Lausitz Science Park (blue), the central campus of BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg (green) and the chesco research factory in the Cottbus Dissenchen district (pink).
The new chesco building is being constructed on the site of the Lausitz Science Park close to the central campus of BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. The new building is currently in the planning phase with a research center for joint work on research projects with partners from science and industry, a production center f-merc (fast-make electrification research center) to produce prototypes and a test center with unique test benches for prototype tests.
With the Lausitz Science Park, a science and technology park is being built in Cottbus on an area of around 420 hectares, bringing together research, innovative spin-offs and company relocations. The park supports structural change in Lusatia and promotes close networking between science, business and society.
Safety instructions for your visit
In order to make your stay in our research factory as safe and pleasant as possible, please read the following information carefully and follow the instructions during your stay. All guidelines and instructions must be followed to ensure your safety. We thank you and wish you a pleasant stay.
The chesco team
1. General information
Registration & deregistration
Upon successful authorization of your visit, you will receive a personalized boarding pass. The boarding pass must be presented to Protectors when entering the project rooms. You will then be picked up personally by a member of the chesco team and given your visitor pass and the necessary protective equipment.
Boarding pass
The boarding pass serves as an admission ticket for your visit to the chesco research factory and will be made available to you digitally at the end of the registration process. When entering the project rooms, you will receive a visitor pass upon presentation of the digital boarding pass.
Visitor pass
Visitors may only enter the factory premises with prior consent and accompanied by a member of the team.
Visitor passes must always be worn visibly during your stay. Please sign out before leaving the premises and leave your visitor pass and personal protective equipment such as a signal vest, helmet and safety shoes behind.
Information
Please inform yourself about the locations of rescue equipment such as first-aid kits, fire extinguishers and the current rescue plans, escape routes, fire alarms as well as emergency numbers on the colored information boards in the halls.
Laws & regulations
During your stay and during all work, the applicable laws, regulations and our in-house guidelines must be complied with.
2. Behavior in dangerous situations
Escape and rescue routes
Escape routes are marked with appropriate signage.
Escape and rescue plans
Please note the posted escape and rescue plans with the positions for fire detectors, fire extinguishers and other instructions.
Behavior in the event of an accident
• Keep calm
• Secure the accident site
• Provide first aid
• If necessary, call for medical assistance (112)
• Call in first aiders
• Do not leave the injured person alone
Behavior in case of fire
• Keep calm
• If possible, fight the fire (self-protection comes first)
• Report the fire (112)
Behavior during evacuations
• Switch off machines and systems
• Leave the building by the shortest, hazard-free route
• Go to the assembly point
• Check whether anyone is missing
• Report missing persons to the rescue workers
• Rescue workers and evacuation assistants must be obeyed
Emergency contacts
• Medical emergency service: 116 117
• Police: 110
• Fire department: 112
3. Behaviour and signs
We ask our guests to behave in a safety-conscious, environmentally aware, energy- and resource-conserving manner, as the continuous improvement of safety, environmental protection and energy performance is an integral part of our institution.
Instructions
The instructions of our managers, specialists for occupational safety and authorized persons must always be followed. If necessary, they are authorized to order the immediate cessation of activities.
Beware of forklift traffic
There is forklift traffic on the entire site of the research factory. Increased caution is required when entering the halls.
Beware of hot surfaces
Caution-labeled surfaces can be very hot and cause severe burns.
Beware of magnetic fields
Marked machines emit electromagnetic radiation and/or generate magnetic fields. Due to possible interactions, a distance is mandatory when using passive implants. Please get in touch with your contact person before the tour.
Floor markings
It is forbidden to leave the marked paths.
Taking photos
Taking photos is only permitted on the entire factory premises after consultation. If people are photographed, they must give their consent. Photographs must be approved by the chesco team before publication.
Smoking
Smoking is only permitted in the areas marked accordingly. Smoking is strictly prohibited in all other areas!
Caution on the machines
Please do not touch any machines!
Motor and pedestrian traffic
Always pay attention to internal motor and pedestrian traffic and adhere to traffic signs.
4. Personal protective equipment
Suitable personal protective equipment must be worn during visits to the research factory and during all activities. Use your protective equipment in accordance with the signage, risk assessment, operating instructions or safety data sheets.
Safety shoes
Safety shoes or safety caps must be worn at all times when entering the factory premises and the production halls. Return borrowed shoes to reception at the end of your visit.
Signal vest
All visitors must wear a signal vest issued by the chesco team in production and on the outdoor facilities. Please return the signal vest to reception at the end of your visit.
Head Protection
Head protection must be worn in some areas. (If relevant to your visit, your contact person will advise you of this).
Eye protection
Eye protection must be used in some areas. (If relevant to your visit, your contact person will advise you of this).
Hearing protection
Hearing protection must be used in some areas. (If relevant to your visit, your contact person will advise you of this).
If you have any questions, please get in touch with your contact person!
Arrival & stay
By car
The research factory is about 5 km away from the central campus of BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg in the center of Cottbus. This is about 10 minutes by car. The distance to Cottbus main station is also approx. 5 km. As the research factory is located in an industrial estate, we recommend traveling by car. It is possible to travel from Cottbus city center by public transport, but it takes longer. You should allow approx. 30 minutes for this.
Address
chesco research factory
Werner-von-Siemens-Straße 7
03052 Cottbus (Dissenchen)
You can reach the chesco research factory via the Cottbus-West exit. Then follow the B169 to Bauhaus and turn right to Dissenchen.
To calculate your personal route, you can find chesco on Google Maps.
Entrance & Parking
Entrance: The entrance to the project rooms is located in the inner courtyard at the rear of the office building. The chesco project rooms are located on the first floor.
Parking facilities: There is a parking lot right next to the project rooms, which can be used free of charge by guests of the chesco research factory during their visit.
By public transportation (ÖPNV)
We recommend the following route for traveling by public transport from Cottbus train station:
From Cottbus main station
Streetcar | Tram
Line 2 direction Sandow
Line 3 direction Ströbitz
Line 4 direction Neu Schmellwitz
Take one of the three streetcar/tram lines at the station forecourt and get off at the August-Bebel-Straße stop.
4 min (2 intermediate stops)
From August-Bebel-Straße
Bus
Line 19 direction Schlichow
Take the number 19 bus and get off at the Birkenstraße stop.
12 min (10 intermediate stops)
From Birkenstraße
On foot
approx. 10 minutes
Walk east on Dissenchener Hauptstraße in the direction of Lindenstraße. Turn right onto Lindenstraße and follow the road. The street changes its name to Rudolf-Diesel-Straße. Turn right onto Werner-von-Siemens-Straße. The destination is on the right-hand side.
Arrival & stay
Check-in and registration: Upon arrival, we ask that you first register at the Protectors entrance area and present your boarding pass. The relevant contact person will then be informed and will meet you in the entrance area. You will then also receive your visitor’s pass. At the end of your stay in the project rooms, the visitor’s pass must be returned to your contact person or to the Protectors for economic reasons.
WLAN
In the chesco research factory you can dial into the existing WLAN. You will receive the access data on site if required.
Cottbus and surrounding area
Cottbus is a charming university city in the south-east of Brandenburg. With just under 100,000 inhabitants, it is the second largest city in the state of Brandenburg after the state capital Potsdam. Cottbus is located in the Lower Lusatia region and offers many recreational and leisure opportunities in its green surroundings.
The city on the Spree river is known for its historic old town center and the many parks and green spaces. Particularly worth seeing is the Altmarkt with its bars and restaurants, the medieval town fortifications with Spremberg Tower and town wall as well as Branitz Park with its castle and water pyramid.
The city offers detailed information for planning your stay in Cottbus and the surrounding area: cottbus.de/kultur-und-tourismus
Germany’s first Newton Flight Academy has been operating in the center of Cottbus since July 1, 2024. In cooperation with First Scandinavia and Boeing, a special learning center was created that is open free of charge to school classes and preschool children but can also be used by adult aviation enthusiasts. With three full-motion flight simulators and experimental laboratories, the academy offers children, young people, and adults exciting experiences related to aviation. The Newton Flight Academy Brandenburg is a project of CHESCO GmbH.
The interactive exhibition Knowledge Creates Change on the premises of the Newton Flight Academy is also worth a visit. The exhibition, featuring various projects from the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, informs about the challenges and opportunities of a region undergoing structural change and reinventing itself.
Germany’s first Newton Flight Academy has been operating in the center of Cottbus since July 1, 2024. In cooperation with First Scandinavia and Boeing, a special learning center was created that is open free of charge to school classes and preschool children but can also be used by adult aviation enthusiasts. With three full-motion flight simulators and experimental laboratories, the academy offers children, young people, and adults exciting experiences related to aviation. The Newton Flight Academy Brandenburg is a project of CHESCO GmbH.
The interactive exhibition Knowledge Creates Change on the premises of the Newton Flight Academy is also worth a visit. The exhibition, featuring various projects from the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, informs about the challenges and opportunities of a region undergoing structural change and reinventing itself.