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Success in research and industry depends to a large extent on one's partners in collaboration. By networking, sharing knowledge and exchanging experiences, we master challenges and achieve our goals. We work together with prestigious partners from research and industry and cultivate relationships with our former employees.
Aachen, Germany
With the establishment of the Center for Wind Power Drives (CWD), another milestone for the investigation of wind turbines was set in Aachen. The center is equipped with an innovative 4MW system test rig. With this, RWTH intensifies its efforts to research on-shore wind turbines.
Aachen, Germany
Das E.ON ERC ist Teil des Clusters Nachhaltige Energie (Sustainable Energy), welches als eines der sechs ersten RWTH CAMPUS Cluster ins Leben gerufen wurde und von Prof. De Doncker geleitet wird. Ziele des E.ON ERC im RWTH Cluster Nachhaltige Energie sind die Steigerung der Energieeffizienz sowie die Umstellung auf eine nachhaltige Energieerzeugung.
Aachen, Germany
The Fraunhofer Institute for Production Management (IPT) develops one-stop system solutions for manufacturing companies. The institute focuses on process technology, production machinery, mechatronics, production quality and metrology, and technology management.
Aachen, Germany
The Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) in Industry and Trade at RWTH Aachen University is Europe's leading research and training institute in the field of plastics technology. The IKV is an innovation driver and research partner for the plastics industry. Extensive knowledge and many years of experience in all areas of plastics technology give the IKV a unique position in Germany.
Aachen, Germany
The Institute of Textile Technology (ITA) at RWTH Aachen University is associated with the Chair of Textile Technology in Mechanical Engineering and is headed by Professor Thomas Gries. The ITA is part of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at RWTH and represents the textile-related teaching contents of the field of study "Plastics and Textile Technology in various bachelor's and master's degree programs in Mechanical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University.
Aachen, Germany
The Machine Tool Laboratory (WZL) of RWTH Aachen University works in the field of innovative production technology. With more than 500 employees, the WZL covers the following research areas: Cluster of Excellence, Assembly Technology, Machine Tools, Gear Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Production Metrology and Quality Management and Production Systematics.
The FIR is a scientific founding member of the Johannes Rau Research Association.
- Admission to the Johannes Rau Research Association requires outstanding research on progress topics and the fulfillment of uniform quality standards. The Research Foundation has the legal form of a registered association. In addition to the 13 scientific founding members, the state is another founding member, represented by the Ministry of Science.
(Source: Ministry of Innovation, Science and Research) - The institutes of Johannes-Rau-Forschungsgemeinschaft are institutionally funded by Land NRW.
- Information on the foundation can be found under "The foundation" on the JRF homepage.
In four guiding themes, the scientific institutes of the Johannes Rau Research Foundation accompany and research the transformation from an industrial to a knowledge society:
- Cities & Infrastructure
How can we design livable cities and adequate infrastructures in the face of demographic change and changing demands? - Industry & Environment
How can we make production, logistics and mobility sustainable? - Society & digitalization
What opportunities and challenges does digitalization bring to all areas of our lives, and how can we shape this for the benefit of individuals and society? - Globalization & integration
How can we shape the effects of globalization in a humane way on a local and regional level in different places of the world?
Research projects of the FIR within these guiding themes can be read in the brochure "Research Projects".
For more information on the JRF, please visit jrf.nrw and watch the JRF's explainer video.
The scientific founding members of the Johannes Rau Research Foundation include:
Bonn, Germany
Aachen, Germany
Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Dortmund, Germany
Dortmund, Germany
Essen, Germany
Wuppertal, Germany
Duisburg, Germany
The FIR is a member of the following associations
Groß-Gerau, Germany
Aachen, Germany
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Berlin, Germany
Bremen, Germany
Berlin, Germany
Aachen, Germany
Dortmund, Germany
Berlin, Germany
Brüssel, Belgium
Köln, Germany
Brüssel, Belgium
Ahaus, Germany
Ratingen, Germany
Frankfurt/Main, Germany
Berlin, Germany
Dortmund, Germany
Berlin, Germany
Köln, Germany
Chemnitz, Germany
Düsseldorf, Germany
Köln, Germany
Aachen, Germany
Dorsten, Germany
Tulln, Austria
Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
Bielefeld, Germany
Dortmund, Germany
Winterthur, Switzerland
Düsseldorf, Germany
Düsseldorf, Germany
Bremen, Germany
Leipzig, Germany
Sittard-Geelen, Netherlands
Heerlen, Netherlands
Den Haag, Netherlands
Zürich, Switzerland
Tampere, Finland
Valencia, Spain
Maastricht, Netherlands
INESCPORTO
Porto, Portugal
Laxenburg, Germany
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Maastricht, Netherlands
Maastricht, Netherlands
Milano, Italy
Maastricht, Netherlands
Trondheim, Norway
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Monterrey, Mexico
Lissabon, Portugal
Laskut, Finland
Lampertheim, Germany
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Berlin, Germany
Berlin, Germany
Bremen, Germany
Business Performance Index (BPI)
Kassel, Germany
Aachen, Germany
Ansbach, Germany
Aachen, Germany
Berlin, Germany
Aachen, Germany
Venlo, Netherlands
Stuttgart, Germany
Köln, Germany
Köln, Germany
Salach, Germany
Monheim am Rhein, Germany
Aachen, Germany
New York, Russia
Aachen, Germany
Jülich, Germany
Ratingen, Germany
Aachen, Germany
The Fraunhofer Institute for Production Management (IPT) develops one-stop system solutions for manufacturing companies. The institute focuses on process technology, production machinery, mechatronics, production quality and metrology, and technology management.
Magdeburg, Germany
Darmstadt, Germany
Dortmund, Germany
Köln, Germany
Frankfurt, Germany
Stuttgart, Germany
Aachen, Germany
Aachen, Germany
Karlsruhe, Germany
Dorsten, Germany
Aachen, Germany
The Machine Tool Laboratory (WZL) of RWTH Aachen University works in the field of innovative production technology. With more than 500 employees, the WZL covers the following research areas: Cluster of Excellence, Assembly Technology, Machine Tools, Gear Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Production Metrology and Quality Management and Production Systematics.
Roermond, Netherlands
Düsseldorf, Germany
Mülheim a.d. Ruhr, Germany
Unterschleißheim, Germany
Aachen, Germany
Aachen, Germany
Der REGINA e. V. (REGionaler INdustrieclub Informatik Aachen) ist ein unabhängiges Netzwerk für den Bereich ICT in Aachen. Seinen über 100 Mitgliedern aus Wirtschaft, Bildung und Forschung bietet REGINA eine regionale Plattform für den gelebten und erfahrbaren Dialog. Das Netzwerk fördert die Zusammenarbeit zwischen regionaler Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft und informiert im Rahmen von Management-Treffs, Workshops und Arbeitskreisen über aktuelle IT-Themen. Ein großes Anliegen ist die Vermittlung von Fachkräften aus der Region Aachen, in enger Zusammenarbeit mit der RWTH, der FH Aachen und der IHK Aachen sowie mit den regional-ansässigen Unternehmen. Seit nunmehr 25 Jahren bündelt der REGINA e. V. erfolgreich die I&K-Aktivitäten innerhalb der Region.
Düsseldorf, Germany
Aachen, Germany
Aachen, Germany
Köln/Düsseldorf, Germany
Duisburg & Essen, Germany
Möglingen, Germany
Düsseldorf, Germany
Aachen, Germany
Heerlen, Netherlands
Aachen, Germany
Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
