Labor law and labor market policy – Current topics from March 17, 2026
On March 17, 2026, the digital ProduktionNRW event “Labor Law and Labor Market Policy” took place with insights into current developments and challenges.
Event reports
Promoting research and innovation
The event focused on the topic of research funding. The focus was on the funding landscape at federal level.
Joint event on the Pay Transparency Directive
On 5 February 2026, a web-ERFA on the Pay Transparency Directive took place, organized by ProduktionNRW and VDMA Nord. The high level of participation showed the extent to which transparency and equal treatment in remuneration are currently occupying companies.
Artificial intelligence in mechanical engineering – practical and forward-looking
How AI is advancing mechanical engineering: Specific examples show how intelligent data analysis increases quality, speeds up processes and opens up new efficiency potential.
QM Corner: Focus on process mining
The QM Corner impressively demonstrated how process mining makes real process data visible – enabling companies to optimize faster and make smarter decisions.
Dialogue on the future prospects of the NRW mechanical and plant engineering industry
The future now: How AI, climate protection and new work are changing mechanical engineering in NRW – and strengthening competitiveness.
Follow-up to the Clean Industrial Deal and omnibus exemptionsEuropean policy, sustainability, corporate governance
The EU Commission wants to simplify ESG requirements with the Omnibus Regulation. This update shows the current status and possible relief for companies.
Simulation as the key to faster product development
How FEM and CFD simulations accelerate development processes, reduce costs and ensure quality – insights from the field.
New case law, new obligations: Employment law at a glance
The mechanical and plant engineering industry is facing new challenges: Legislative changes, political decisions and recent court rulings are changing the employment law framework and presenting companies with new challenges.
Focus on research funding
The event highlighted central funding programs at federal level and showed how companies can receive targeted support for innovation projects.