Tamtron’s weighing solutions have been selected as part of the Digiliikkuja project, which is building a new type of mobile learning and development environment for the earthmoving sector in the Lapland region. The project responds to regional education and skills needs in line with green transition principles, while also improving the attractiveness and accessibility of the industry. The project is implemented by REDU, the Rovaniemi Education Consortium and the largest provider of vocational education in Lapland.
Tamtron- At the core of the project is the Digiliikkuja truck – a mobile learning environment that transports simulator-based training from one location to another as needed. This enables training to be delivered where skills are most in demand, improving accessibility across a geographically wide area.
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At the same time, the environment supports individual learning paths and enables a practical, hands-on progression towards working life. These elements create a strong foundation for cost-efficient, safe and modern training.
The truck is also equipped with renewable energy solutions, such as solar-powered electricity generation, as well as modern data connectivity. This allows the learning environment to concretely support the goals of the green transition and serve as a platform for piloting new solutions.
At the heart of the learning environment are five earthmoving machine simulators, designed in collaboration with Lapland University of Applied Sciences and industry partners. In addition to training, the simulators support research, development and innovation (RDI), enabling the development of new practices and technologies in cooperation with different stakeholders. The simulators utilize modern systems, including Tamtron’s weighing technology and 3D machine control systems.
“It is great to be part of a project where future earthmoving professionals are trained using the same technologies that are used on real job sites. Utilizing real-time weighing data is a key part of modern earthmoving operations. It is important that these ways of working are learned already during training, as they then transfer directly into practice on site,”
Tommi Alakoski, Product Manager for On-board weighing solutions
The Tamtron scales integrated into the simulators bring a key real-world element into the learning environment: the use of accurate, real-time weighing data as part of machine operation. Students can practice load optimization and data-driven workflows already during their studies – based on the same principles used on real job sites.
The role of weighing data is particularly important from the perspectives of efficiency and sustainability. Accurate load management reduces material waste, improves logistics efficiency and supports cost-effective operations. At the same time, it contributes to the goals of the green transition by optimizing the use of resources.
The Digiliikkuja project also addresses changes in the regional economic structure in Lapland, particularly the challenges caused by the phase-out of peat production. The new learning environment enables flexible reskilling and transition into new professions, strengthening regional employment and the skills base. As a result of the project, REDU will have a mobile, digital and environmentally sustainable learning and development environment for the earthmoving sector, serving both education and future RDI activities.
For Tamtron, participation in the project is a natural part of developing the industry. By bringing weighing technology into education, we help ensure that future professionals master essential tools from the very beginning of their careers – and that industry practices continue to evolve towards more efficient, digital and sustainable operations.
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