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Mechanical engineering NRW: Slump in orders in November
In November 2022, order intake in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia was 25 percent lower than in the same month of the previous year.
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.
Adaptation of the training offer to digital challenges
The additional qualification “Digital Manufacturing Processes” aligns training with future needs in mechanical and plant engineering and thus strengthens training in the company itself.
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.
Mechanical engineering NRW: Dampers in October
In October 2022, order intake in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia was 13 percent lower than in the same month a year earlier.
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.