Developing Advanced Technology IN-MOD for Sustainable Product Research
The project aims to develop advanced IN-MOD production technology, advance research in innovative and environmentally friendly product development, and enhance the operational efficiency and competitiveness of partner companies.
Using advanced manufacturing technology, IN-MOD will develop an innovative modular roofing product with the following key characteristics:
(a) Composite: a sustainable method of edge stiffening that makes use of the sheet’s balance. During the project, a composite bonding technology will be selected and installed to ensure proper adhesion between layers;
(b) Technological: the advanced manufacturing technology will deliver a 5% improvement in the product’s resistance characteristics;
(c) Functional: customers will be able to choose products in different dimensions, making it easier to select the exact coverage area needed – particularly important when working on reconstructed roofs;
(d) Qualitative: a primary goal of the manufacturing process is to uphold the quality standards declared by painted steel sheet suppliers, ensuring that roofing is produced without damage to layers or surfaces;
(e) Practical: the product’s compact dimensions simplify transportation and installation – no long beams are required, there is no need to wait for windless weather, and the preparation stage takes 10–15% less time. The use of an additional connection element is expected to improve the overall stiffness of complex-shaped roofing by approximately 3–4%.
With the introduction of IN-MOD technology and equipment, electricity consumption is expected to be reduced by 20–40%. The project also features the development of a derivative product – the Staple fastener.
The project is implemented under the development programme progress measure No. 02-039-K-0010 "To Encourage Companies to Move Towards a Climate-neutral Economy".
Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija is a project partner, implementing the project alongside JSC Euro Meta – a company with extensive experience in the production of steel coatings, tin benders, and high-quality products. JSC Euro Meta excels at identifying individual customer needs, producing high value-added goods, investing in advanced equipment, and continuously driving innovation. This partnership combines scientific knowledge with hands-on production practice.
Total project budget: EUR 231,020.75 | EU Fund contribution: EUR 160,653.75 | Project duration: 03/10/2024 – 30/03/2027
Project partner – Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija, contact details: Director Dr. Lina Tamutienė, mob. +370 682 49 762, email l.tamutiene@svako.lt;
EcoAcoustic Floors: Creating an Innovative Product Through Advanced Technology
The project aims to develop a unique production technology and create an innovative, sustainable, resource-efficient product with reduced environmental impact throughout its life cycle, offering improved functionality for consumers: acoustic modular floors.
The project will achieve better sound insulation and absorption efficiency indicators. The additional acoustic layer will increase the overall stiffness of the acoustic module by 5 percent or more. Newly developed acoustic modular floors will use existing production waste (discard or scraps), reducing the amount of waste from 5 percent or more. Waste recycling reduces CO2 emissions. To apply the acoustic layer on the floor modules, a liquid material is used, which hardens under weather conditions during the drying process, so no harmful substances such as hardeners or glues are used. For longevity and reduced environmental impact, materials that are resistant to moisture and temperature will be used. Due to the possibility of changing the pattern elements of the modules, restoration possibilities and increased rigidity of the modules, a 10–15 percent longer service life of the product is expected. The introduction of advanced production technology EcoAcoustic Floors will reduce electricity consumption by 20 percent or more.
Total project budget: EUR 717,281.38 | EU Fund contribution: EUR 444,208.76.
Duration of the project implementation is 30 months
Project starts 28/07/2025, project ends 28/01/2028.
Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija, as a project partner, will implement the project alongside JSC Frevini – a manufacturer of exclusive oak parquet boards. By consistently applying advanced technologies and sustainability principles, and adhering to the highest performance standards, JSC Frevini maintains its leadership and reliability in the market. This partnership combines scientific expertise with production practice.
Contact details: Director Dr. Lina Tamutienė, mob. +370 682 49 762, email: l.tamutiene@svako.lt
Project Digital Transformation of Education (EdTech)
The “Digital Transformation of Education (EdTech)” project promotes the adoption of digital technology-based educational innovations across the education sector. It creates conditions for developing and testing new approaches in educational institutions, and provides expert guidance to schools and educators who face challenges in using technology and digital resources.
The project aims to help the education system operate more efficiently and improve the quality of learning outcomes through educational technology and digital innovation.
Project implementation: from 01/10/2021 to 31/10/2024.
Target group: teachers and students at all levels of state education, including teachers and learners at Lithuanian schools abroad.
The project activities and sub-activities:
I. Implementing the latest educational technologies in the education sector, establishing an EdTech innovation development and testing platform, and strengthening teachers’ digital competencies:
1. Implementation of educational technology solutions by updating the learning platform;
2. Development of a system of digital competencies for teachers and training for teachers;
3. Training of digital competencies for teachers;
4. Acquisition of the qualification degree of the Master of Science in Computing and additional professional competence. Activities will be carried out by project partners: KTU, VU, VIKAS, VMU;
5. International visits and internships;
6. Implementation of consultations for educational experts, technologies and business;
7. Creating a network of educational innovators;
8. Organization of communication campaigns;
9. Events for the transformation of education.
II. Developing technological solutions for digital teaching and learning resources (digital content) to enable personalised education:
1. To develop, test and implement a prototype of distance / mixed education;
2. To digitize study subjects, modules and tasks in Lithuanian and English;
3. To purchase equipment for hybrid training;
4. To develop a resource base and digital training tools.
Project partners: General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Klaipėda University, Mykolas Romeris University, Vilnius Academy of Arts, Vilnius University; Kaunas University of Technology, Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, Lithuanian Sports University, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Klaipėdos valstybinė kolegija, Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija, Vilnius College of Technologies and Design, Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution, Kauno miškų ir aplinkos inžinerijos kolegija, Marijampolės kolegija, Vilniaus kolegija HEI, Alytaus kolegija, Kauno technikos kolegija, Lithuanian Maritime Academy, Panevėžio kolegija HEI, Utenos kolegija HEI.
Ongoing (continuous) activities: The activities of the EdTech group of the National Agency for Education.
Achieved results:
• Educators obtained a qualification of an information technology teacher or a master's degree in computing.
• Teachers have completed training to improve digital competencies.
• Teachers of higher education institutions have completed training aimed at improving digital competencies.
• Digital teaching (learning) tools have been launched.
The “Digital Transformation of Education” project is implemented under the economic recovery and resilience plan “Next Generation Lithuania”, funded by the European Union through the “NextGenerationEU” recovery and resilience mechanism.