With the research project "ηNet - Cyber-Physical and Data Managed System", the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) Karlsruhe is launching an innovative initiative to reduce energy and resource consumption in university laboratories. Making potential savings in laboratory operations visible - a path to greater sustainability Laboratories are central locations for research and teaching, but at the same time they require a lot of resources. Interdisciplinary collaboration at the DHBW Karlsruhe Under the direction of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Pilot project with prospects for nationwide implementation The pilot application is being carried out in the plastics laboratory at DHBW Karlsruhe. A significant step for sustainable laboratories "The funding from the state of Baden-Württemberg enables DHBW Karlsruhe to take a significant step towards sustainable laboratory structures with ηNet.