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.
News – Innovation driver mechanical engineering
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.
Technology Transfer Program Lightweight Construction
Lightweight construction is one of the central pillars for making a significant contribution to achieving necessary climate and sustainability goals – while maintaining competitiveness.
NRW mechanical engineering shaper of the transformation process
As an equipment supplier to industry, mechanical engineering is an important enabler of industrial transformation. The general meeting of the VDMA NRW in November 2022 was dedicated to this topic.
State community stands offer participation at attractive conditions
In the coming year 2023, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia will once again organize numerous joint state stands at selected leading trade fairs in Germany at an attractive package of services.
Legal requirements for the introduction of a whistleblower system
The Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG) is expected to come into force next year – with far-reaching consequences also for small and medium-sized mechanical and plant engineering companies in NRW.