To mark the 50th anniversary of the “International Year of Women”, the competition is aimed exclusively at female innovators for the first time.
New formats, exciting trends and satisfied exhibitors: the 20th FMB in Bad Salzuflen shows how a trade fair can set the tone even in challenging times.
How FEM and CFD simulations accelerate development processes, reduce costs and ensure quality – insights from the field.
For the first time, NRW is giving small and medium-sized companies and start-ups the opportunity to present their defense products and services at joint state stands.
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.
In September 2025, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia were slightly below the previous year’s level. While domestic demand increased, foreign markets – particularly the eurozone – recorded a decline.
On October 27, 2025, experts came together for the third plenary session of IN4climate.NRW in Gelsenkirchen – including VDMA NRW.
The event highlighted central funding programs at federal level and showed how companies can receive targeted support for innovation projects.
With its young population, growing middle class, and strategic location, Egypt offers a wide range of opportunities for companies in North Rhine-Westphalia—particularly through investments in infrastructure, energy, digitalization, and industry.
