News – Innovation driver mechanical engineering
Industrial transformation: Dialog for the future launched
NRW is to be transformed into Europe’s first climate-neutral and competitive industrial region. A declaration of intent to this effect was signed on January 20, 2023.
Innovation Award NRW
The NRW Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy is offering the North Rhine-Westphalia Innovation Award for 2023, which will be awarded in various categories.
NRW patent validation
A support initiative has been launched in order to lead industrial property rights from research and educational institutions into exploitation through licensing, sale or a spin-off.
Future vouchers for structural change in the Rhenish mining area
The “Rhineland Vouchers for the Future” funding program provides small and medium-sized enterprises with funds to help them master the structural change in the Rhineland mining region.
Approaches for more stable supply chains in purchasing
One crisis has not yet been overcome, and the next one is already following: Corona, supply bottlenecks, energy crisis – reason enough to discuss the situation of the procurement markets and the design of more stable supply chains.
Hanover Fair: Places still available at NRW stand!
The Hannover Messe will take place as a presence trade fair from April 17 to 21, 2023. The state of NRW is planning a joint stand in Hall 7 in the “Factory Automation” area.
Situation of the procurement markets
On the other hand, the question of how to make purchasing more stable in the long term in order to make security of supply and costs more predictable again was discussed.
Basics and in-depth knowledge of the AGB law
General Terms and Conditions (GTC) – more than just the fine print and highly relevant for mechanical and plant engineering. Basics and advanced knowledge were the focus of the event.