The T2 campus at Thorpark in Genk is a technological training campus in a unique landscape where innovation and entrepreneurship meet. Thorpark is an old coal mining site that, after its decline in the 1980s, has been completely renovated and given a new function. All activities at the Thorpark are related to innovation, energy and technology. At the park one distinguishes:
- ThorCentral, the main building that now serves the organization of events
- Energyville 1 and 2, low-regulation European research centers into new energy technologies
- IncubaThor, the breeding ground for start-up companies
- T2 campus, the training center for Technology and Talent
In the near future, the activities will be expanded with the development of a business park. The T2 campus is a unique concept in which 3 partners have invested together to equip rooms with the most modern and up-to-date techniques. VDAB, Syntra Limburg and EducaThor (on behalf of the city of Genk) found each other in common needs and worked together to develop a solution in the concept of the T2 campus where labs and classrooms are used together. VDAB organizes training courses for jobseekers, Syntra Limburg provides training courses for all adults who wish to learn more or reorient on their own initiative and EducaThor organizes all educational activities (from primary education up to and including master's programs) on campus. In this way the 3 core partners reach the entire society. The themes covered by all courses are New Energy, New Materials, Electrical and ICT. The campus has unique training materials such as the SmartGrid (smart energy networks), the SIF4o0 (Industry 4.0), an e-mobility lab and a plastics lab with 3D printing technology. In each of the 4 themes, an InnovaThor is responsible for keeping the labs up-to-date, observe the market for new developments and necessary training and developing a network with companies and partners.
Köster Systemtechnik develops innovative products for automation system training. They can help to bridge the gap between classroom theory and practical applications. They offer training solutions that go beyond basic qualifications to meet the special needs and industry requirements. Köster Systemtechnik want to find the best solution to meet needs and start by giving detailed help and advice on possible didactic systems to match requirements. And after the system has been installed and put into service, Köster Systemtechnik can train and, for example, provide telephone support at no extra charge. From training equipment control modules, software packages and computer networks to laboratory cabinets: one can receive all systems from Köster Systemtechnik as a fully configured package also including the corresponding documentation material and, of course, expert instruction on how to use it. Their didactic systems are produced according to industry standards and are designed to meet specific training and education requirements. They are responsible for sales in Poland and Eastern Europe and provides support for global sales in the Köster Group. The Level I, Level II and Level III training for automation systems, mechatronics, robot systems, complex CIM installations, pneumatic and hydraulic training, renewable energy.The company support and help us throughout the project.
