Dmitry Medvedev visits KAI Laser center

On March 25, during his working trip to Tatarstan Head of the Russian Government Dmitry Medvedev accompanied by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov visited the regional engineering center for industrial laser technologies “KAI-Laser”.

To the point, the center with an area of 1000 m² was established by Tupolev Kazan National Research Technical University together with Tatarstan Government.

Rector of the University Albert Gilmutdinov told about the history of the center creation and prospects of the university development. He reminded that the idea to establish the center was presented to Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation in the presence of Tatarstan President at the International investment forum “Sochi-2013”. The idea was implemented and the center opened in December last year. Gilmutdinov also told about plans for development of “KAI-park”. The German-Russian Institute of new technologies will open on September 1, 2014.

In particular, 440 million roubles were invested from federal and regional budgets (60 and 40 per cent respectively) to implement the project “KAI-Laser”. Featuring cutting-edge technologies and equipment, the center gives support to small and medium production enterprises by implementing modern laser technologies into technological production complexes.

Dmitry Medvedev got acquainted with technologies developed by institutes of Kazan National Research Technical University and small innovative enterprises. Employees of the center presented the double eagle and firebird made using Laser Cut module to the Russian Prime Minister.