Start of the second round of “Circular Production NRW”
The “Circular Production NRW” (ZiPo.NRW) funding call is entering the next round: applications can now be submitted until December 15, 2025.
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NRW joint state stand at IFAT 2026
Companies from North Rhine-Westphalia with a focus on the circular economy can now apply to take part in the NRW joint state stand at IFAT Munich 2026.
Slight decline in the first half of the year
In June 2025, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia were 4% higher than in the previous year.
AI in the company
In the exchange of experiences, the topic of AI in the company was discussed from safe application to strategic implementation.
QM-Corner: Manage risks and seize opportunities with ISO 9001
The QM Corner showed how companies can become more successful with systematic opportunity and risk management in accordance with ISO 9001.
Packaging with responsibility: Mechanical engineering faces new EU requirements
The new EU packaging regulation (PPWR) brings with it far-reaching requirements for mechanical and plant engineering.
ZENIT launches 12th call for entries for 2025/2026 Innovation Award
We are looking for innovative solutions for digitalised processes or business models from and for SMEs in NRW.
Slight increase comes as no surprise
In May 2025, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia were 11% higher than in the previous year.
Study: Update on mechanical engineering growth engine NRW
A study by Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft Köln Consult GmbH (IW Consult) on behalf of the ProduktionNRW cluster organised by VDMA.
Shaping the future: Twin Transformation in mechanical and plant engineering
Twin transformation in mechanical and plant engineering: How digitalization and sustainability together enable new business models and make the industry fit for the future.