A student of Mechatronics of the Silesian University of Technology is the winner of the nationwide competition “Young Inventor 2025”
Antoni Helbig, a student of Mechatronics at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the Silesian University of Technology, won the main prize in the nationwide competition of the Republic of Poland: "Young Inventor 2025." The student was awarded for the ABioLink and Link3D project – an innovative system supporting the circular economy.
The laureate is a talented student who combines engineering with business thinking in his activities. His implementation potential has already been appreciated many times – he is, among others, a two-time winner of the “My idea for Business” competition.
The awarded concept is a visionary system that assumes the automation of local processing of PET waste into a full-value filament for 3D printing However, the project is distinguished not only by the hardware layer, but also by the digital integration of the market, because it connects local creators with recipients through a dedicated platform. The aim of the competition was to promote the creativity and talent of young creators who are not afraid to experiment with technology and believe in the power of innovation.
– The opportunity to develop the project within the walls of the University and represent the Faculty on the national arena is a great distinction. Access to professional equipment will be crucial for the completion of the prototype – emphasizes Antoni Helbig.
Winning the national competition opens a new chapter. In the coming year, he plans to start the patent procedure and take part in the international James Dyson Award competition.
Text: Dr Eng. Rafał Setlak
