Mechanical engineering NRW: Recovery fails to materialize
In April 2026, incoming orders in the mechanical engineering sector in NRW were 5% below the previous year in real terms. Germany lost 4%, other countries 5%; the eurozone fell by 8%.
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Summer Camp “MI(N)T-mach Week – Level Up”: Experience and Try Out Technology
Holiday Programme for Young People: The “MI(N)T-mach Week – Level Up” (20–24 July 2026) at the Euskirchen Vocational Training Centre (BZE) offers exciting insights into STEM careers with a strong hands-on and interactive approach. You are welcome to support the initiative by sharing this opportunity within your network.
NRW start-ups on the international stage: focus on smart manufacturing
Six startups from NRW get the chance to present their solutions for smart manufacturing worldwide. Apply now and make the leap onto the international stage.
Sustainable working environments: Attractive employers are created in everyday life
What makes companies really attractive to skilled workers? The start of the webinar series shows why employer attractiveness does not begin in recruiting, but in everyday working life – and which factors are decisive here.
NIS2 in mechanical engineering: obligations and concrete consequences
What are the consequences of NIS2 for mechanical and plant engineering? A compact review of key requirements, obligations and practical guidance for companies.
Mechanical engineering NRW: Still no economic stimulus
In March 2026, incoming orders in the NRW mechanical engineering sector were down 4% year-on-year in real terms. Domestic 1%, foreign -6%; eurozone -20%, non-eurozone 2%.
ProduktionNRW: Funding until 2028 – a signal for NRW’s mechanical engineering sector
Mona Neubaur presents the funding decision at the Hannover Messe: ProduktionNRW will continue to receive support from 2026-2028 – for greater competitiveness in mechanical and plant engineering.
Industry meets innovation: NRW sets the tone at the Hannover Messe
Around 180 companies, research facilities and institutions from NRW showed what North Rhine-Westphalian innovation can achieve at the trade fair.
AI quick wins for innovation: how virtual personas help
How does artificial intelligence make innovation faster – and how do virtual AI personas help with feedback from the target group? The online exchange of experiences showed in a practical way which quick wins are already possible today.
QM Corner: Update on ISO 9001:2026
ISO9001:2026 in focus: The QM Corner showed the current status of the revision and the consequences for existing quality management systems.