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From the Initial Idea to the Prototype for the Construction Site of the Future

A New Facility for the Future of Construction

Are you looking for the next major innovation for your product development? Do you want to accelerate your development process or need neutral, technology-agnostic, user-centered advice? Then you’re in the right place: We are your independent research and development partner for the digitalization and automation of construction machinery and construction processes.


Our interdisciplinary team supports you from the initial idea through the proof-of-concept phase and all the way to integration into your product development.

Your Benefits with CFLab

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Vendor-independent and technology-agnostic – you get exactly the solution you need.

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Fast technology overview – we help you navigate the rapidly changing jungle of technology.

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Prototype first – instead of theorizing extensively, we quickly develop an 80% solution to demonstrate functionality and value early on.

Our Formats

Format - Workshop
Workshop – The First Step Toward Innovation
Whether you’re starting with initial ideas or already have a concrete topic, in a compact 1–2-day workshop, we identify potential and develop a road map for the next steps.
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1–2 days
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Concept Development – From Idea to Plan
Do you want to explore a topic in depth? We draw up a technology overview and develop an overall concept or mock-up – all within 1–2 weeks.
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1–2 weeks
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Proof of Concept and Prototype – Making Ideas Tangible
A prototype or proof of concept quickly shows whether a solution delivers the added value you’re looking for. Within 3–6 months, we develop your customized solution.
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3–6 months
Format - Integration
Integration into Product Development – From Vision to Practice
We support your product development over the long term – all the way to initial start-up and successful implementation.
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6+ months

Our Core Competencies

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Virtual Prototyping

We move testing into the digital sphere with virtual prototyping. This reduces the time and cost required for real-world tests and accelerates product development – without compromising on efficiency, safety, or reliability.
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Assistance and Automation

Construction sites are complex and often difficult to oversee. We develop simple, intuitive, and practical assistance and automation functions to support on-site personnel as effectively as possible.
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Additive Construction Processes

Additive construction processes are innovative construction methods. We develop specialized printheads tailored to specific requirements and support you in analyzing and optimizing process stability.

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Digitalization

Machines and systems provide data as a basis for decision-making. Vendor-independent protocols and automated workflows enable true end-to-end digitalization for Industry 4.0 and Construction 4.0.
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Building the Future Together

From workshops to prototypes to long-term collaborations, CFLab is on hand to support you as your independent innovation partner. We don’t just envision ideas; we translate them into applications – with a practical, needs-driven, technology-agnostic, and forward-looking approach.

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Live insight into the construction progress

Follow in real time how the CFLab in Görlitz – our test area and testing ecosystem – is taking shape on an area of 80,000m2. The live camera offers you a direct view of the construction site and shows the progress of our project. Completion is planned for 2026.

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