The LoStr project is focused on intensifying cooperation through research, development and laboratory verification of methods and tools for increasing efficiency and reliability of turbomachines, especially steam turbines.The project will combine research capacities of the NTIS centre, Department of Energy Machines and Equipment (KKE) FST ZČU in Pilsen and Doosan Škoda Power s.r.o. (DŠPW). Innovative solutions jointly developed at the participating workplaces will be laboratory-tested for newly acquired infrastructure. a.