Cluster Initiative Bavaria As a »On My Delegation Trips, in Particular, I Regularly Matter of Conviction

Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Media, Energy and Technology

CLUSTER INITIATIVE IN THE NETWORK BAVARIA TO SUCCESS

www.stmwi.bayern.de

PREFACE 3

OBJECTIVES | STRUCTURE | BENEFITS | FACTS & FIGURES 4

CLUSTER PLATFORMS 11

Cluster Aerospace 12 Cluster Automotive 14 Cluster Railway Technology 16 Cluster Biotechnology 18 Chemistry Cluster 20 Cluster Energy Technology 22 Cluster Food 24 Cluster Forestry and Wood 26 Cluster Information and Communication Technology (BICCnet) 28 Cluster Power Electronics 30 Leading-Edge Cluster MAI Carbon 32 Cluster Mechatronics & Automation 34 Cluster Medical Technology 36 Cluster Nanotechnology 38 Cluster New Materials 40 Cluster Sensor Technology 42 Environmental Technology Cluster 44

ADDITIONAL LINKS 46

1 2 »I am continuing the Cluster Initiative Bavaria as a »On my delegation trips, in particular, I regularly matter of conviction. For years it has proven to be an experience that our cluster policy attracts great interest. extremely successful instrument of the Bavarian State There are various reasons for its success, such as the Government's economic policy. I have consistently high quality of Bavaria as a location for industry and aligned our 17 innovation clusters to the five central science, the appropriate structure of the cluster megatrends – digitalization, energy, health, materials, platforms, the indefatigable commitment of the cluster and mobility, so that our companies and research managing directors, the aspiration of increasing self- institutes throughout all Bavaria will also be out in financing of the clusters, reliability and continuity on the front among the top performers in the concert of part of the Bavarian State Government in favor of the international high tech locations in the future. clusters – to cite just a few. But what would our clusters be without the cluster players? They fill the clusters with This brochure provides an overview of the offerings life, with contacts, with impetus, with project ideas, and and capacities of the Bavarian clusters. I can only cooperation. The success examples of the clusters in encourage the entrepreneurs and research institutes this brochure show just how multi-faceted the offerings in Bavaria to become actively involved in the clusters of the clusters are, and the extent to which they in order to achieve success together in the network!« stimulate innovation activities in Bavaria.«

Ilse Aigner Franz Josef Pschierer Bavarian Minister of State Secretary in the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Media, Energy and Technology Economic Affairs and Media, Energy and Technology

3 OBJECTIVES STRUCTURE BENEFITS FACTS & FIGURES

4 OBJECTIVES

The path to innovation and growth

As part of its cluster policy, the Bavarian State Govern- ment supports the establishment of state-wide platforms in high tech industries and traditional key sectors of the Bavarian economy. The central task of the cluster platforms is to interlink enterprises, i.e. to network companies and research institutes. The objectives of the cluster platforms are

to strengthen the entire value chains from research to the end product in Bavaria, to promote competitiveness through cooperations, to convert research results into new products and services and to ultimately increase the overall innovation dynamics in Bavaria.

The clusters' recipe for success

The cluster policy exploits the context which in the mean- time has been confirmed by numerous international s tudies: The competitiveness of companies is very significantly influenced by local factors – in spite of globalization. A dense industry network of well-known companies, renowned technology forges, specialized suppliers, excel- lent universities and colleges, focused research institutes, as well as highly qualified specialists, forms an agglom- erated innovation potential, concentrated at one location. Clusters build on these unbeatable advantages of geo- graphic proximity and promote them through their daily work: The close interlinking of industry and science in a sector or in a field of technology allows innovative ideas to fall on fertile soil, thrive in an optimal environment, and mature in a favorable climate.

5 STRUCTURE

Efficient structures

The term »cluster« at this point in time is used quite The professionalism of the Bavarian cluster offices is also loosely in common parlance. The Bavarian cluster policy is manifested in the fact that all won the Bronze, Silver or characterized by the following structures: Gold Label of the European Cluster Excellence Initiative, awarded by the European Union, for their cluster management achievements. 17 competence fields

Since 2006, cluster platforms have been set up and ex- Active overarching networks tended in significant competence fields. Currently there are 17 cluster platforms. The emphasis is on technol- Cluster teams strengthen their respective network of en- ogy-oriented and industry-oriented innovation clus- terprises and research institutes throughout Bavaria: ters. The thematic variety is an indication of the diversity of the Bavarian economy, and hence the diversity The cluster policy places special emphasis on network- of the cluster initiative. Consequently, the cluster policy ing the Bavarian small and medium-size enterprises has established itself as an effective instrument for high (SMEs) – unlike large companies, smaller companies of- tech industries, and also for important traditional sectors ten lack the possibilities of finding suitable cooperation of the Bavarian economy. partners, or even the possibilities of implementing innovations in the day-to-day business on their own.

Cluster offices The cluster teams bring companies of all sizes together along the respective value chain. The more lead compa- Each cluster platform has a professional cluster manage- nies, competent suppliers, and well-versed service pro- ment team. Competence and commitment are wholly cen- viders that participate, the better a cluster functions. An- tral to the success of the cluster work. Since 2006, the other advantage is the fact that, thanks to the neutral cluster platforms have established themselves as state- cluster teams, companies come together, who other- wide hubs for information, communication, coordination, wise are in direct competition with each other. knowledge, transfer, and innovation in their respective industry or field of technology. In every cluster platform Bavarian universities and research institutes are also an volunteer cluster spokespersons provide support in stra- existential component of the clusters: They come into tegic alignment and control: Cluster spokespersons are the clusters, and with their knowledge, their research outstanding personalities from industry and science who laboratories, as well the know-how of their scientists, re- bring their know-how, personal network of relationships, searchers and application-oriented problem solvers, they and prestige to the cluster work. In dialog with the cluster significantly enhance the capabilities of the clusters. management teams and cluster spokespersons, advisory boards and working groups identify topics that provide the The cluster teams expressly integrate all relevant enter- enterprises with a significant added value and give each prises and research institutes throughout all Bavaria. The cluster a clear competence profile. Quite often new coop- cluster policy extends to all regions of Bavaria, since the erations and specific research and development projects entrepreneurial, as well as the scientific excellence in Ba- emerge from such topics. Thus technology transfer suc- varia is found in the urban centers and also in the rural ceeds, and in this manner companies for which R&D pre- areas. viously had not been a factor are brought together with knowledge holders.

6 Overview of the 17 cluster platforms of the Cluster Initiative Bavaria, organized in the five central megatrends.

I&C [in the BAVARIAN ENERGY BIO- CHEMISTRY AEROSPACE DIGITALIZATION. TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY CENTER]

POWER ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICAL FORESTRY AND AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY WOOD

SENSOR NANO- RAIL FOOD TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY

MECHATRONICS & NEW AUTOMATION MATERIALS

MAI CARBON

DIGITALIZATION ENERGY HEALTH MATERIALS MOBILITY

7 BENEFITS

Activities

Cluster teams are active on multiple levels with their net- companies develop new business areas, expand into new working efforts: markets, and create new jobs. Focused networking contributes to a sustainable increase in competitiveness and They organize the dialog between cluster players, the innovative strength of the individual participating com- d evelop key topics, and present a wide variety of indus- panies. Companies in clusters are more innovative, more try-specific events, such as conferences, workshops, dynamic, and they grow faster. meetings or matching activities. Thus many new business contacts come about and the right partners find Thus the effective cluster policy also promotes all of Ba- each other. varia as an industrial location!

Cluster teams support their members in word and deed, they provide information and reports on market trends, research findings, technologies, and funding opportunities.

They coordinate the acquisition of national and international financial assistance.

They initiate and accompany national and international research and development projects.

They facilitate contacts to national and international networks, organize joint trade fair stands, and establish access to foreign markets.

More innovation, more growth: Clusters create added value for companies

With these multilayer cluster team activities, cluster players experience concrete support and a genuine added value. Targeted information and effective networking with other companies in the same value chain, initiation and intensification of contacts to other enterprise representatives, as well as sustainable integration of university and non-university research competence, creates new impetus, additional partnerships, new cooperations, and innovation projects, which otherwise would not have been initiated because know-how, resources or capacities are lacking. Thus innovations occur, with which the

8 FACTS

FIGURES

Track record of the cluster policy

The cluster teams are working very successfully and have visible market position. At the time, as winners of this developed a widespread impact in the Bavarian economy. competition, three Bavarian clusters were able to obtain A look at the key indicators makes clear just how import- total funding in the amount of €120 million for innova- ant and right the cluster policy is for Bavaria (status: April tion and topics that are relevant for the future in Bavaria: 2017): Munich Biotech Cluster m4 (therapeutics and diagnos- tic devices for personal medicine), Medical Valley Euro- With more than 10,000 individual events – ranging from pean Metropolitan region Nuremberg (Center of Excel- major conferences to thematically highly specialized lence for Medical Technology), and MAI Carbon (carbon working groups for a small expert audience – the clus- fiber reinforced plastics in the tri-city area Munich, Augs- ters have reached more than 562,000 participants. burg, Ingolstadt).

Through countless individual discussions with cluster In the Ministry's competition between 2015 and 2017, players, the clusters have been able to initiate more than which was devoted to »Internationalization of Leading- 1,500 projects with 9,900 project participants. Edge Clusters, Future Projects and Comparable Net- works«, five clusters were able to successfully out- In this process the clusters have acquired more than perform their competitors: Cluster BioM (biotechnology), €248 million of federal financial assistance and more than Power Electronics, Mechatronics & Automation, Medical €39 million of EU funding for their member companies. Valley (m edical technology), as well as the Leading-Edge Cluster MAI Carbon. With this competition the Federal Moreover, the clusters also perform general industry-pro- Ministry of Education and Research promotes interna- moting tasks for the Bavarian State Government, e. g. in tional networking through d evelopment of internation- the area of foreign trade and delegation trips. alization concepts and their implementation in projects with worldwide partners, each with funding of up to €4 million over five years. The winners extend existing Bavaria – successful in contacts to in ternational cooperations and desire to real- the Leading-Edge Cluster Competition sponsored by ize innovation leaps in joint research projects. the Federal Ministry of Education and Research

The capacity of the Bavarian clusters is also manifested in their successful showing in the competitions sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.

The Leading-Edge Cluster Competition was one of the largest relevant subsidy programs worldwide. Between 2007 and 2012 in a total of three funding rounds, 15 national clusters were each subsidized with €40 million for five years. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research subsidized the top performing clusters in which companies and scientific institutes of a region work together to convert key technologies into an internationally

9 OVERVIEW

Performance spectrum of the clusters in the Cluster Initiative Bavaria

NETWORKING SUPPORTING CONTINUING EDUCATION AND EVENTS SERVICES TRAINING COURSES A wide variety of formats Specialized and Informative, highly topical, and for specific topics custom-tailored practice-oriented

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACCESS TO ACCESS TO PROJECTS FUNDING FOREIGN MARKETS for product and EU, Germany, and Delegation trips and process innovations Bavaria joint trade fair stands

10 CLUSTER PLATFORMS

11 CLUSTER AEROSPACE Excellence in aerospace and space applications

Cluster Spokesmen Johann Heitzmann President HeiTechConsulting Andreas Gundel CEO CADCON Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG Frank Negretti Management Board OHB System AG

Cluster Managing Director Peter Schwarz

Contact bavAIRia e. V. Friedrichshafener Strasse 1 Special Airfield in Oberpfaffenhofen | 82205 Gilching Fon +49 8105 27 29 27-0 | Fax +49 8105 27 29 27-15 | [email protected] www.bavAIRia.net

Bavaria is one of the most prestigious aerospace locations devoted to current topics, for example, digitalization, 3D in Europe. Approximately 38,000 employees generate a print or project management, and export control. turnover of more than €10 billion a year. Bavaria stands for total system capacity and covers the complete value chain Current key topics for the aviation forums are: in the civil as well as military aerospace segments – from Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) research and development to production and extending to Supply chain management service and support. Initiatives for innovation and cooperation

The enterprise landscape ranges from small innovative Key topics for the space flight forums are: suppliers to multinational groups; with 18 Bavarian re- Copernicus search institutes and universities, the research infrastruc- (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security) ture is optimally formed. SatNav applications (e. g. in the areas of tourism, traffic, air pollution control, Objectives and focus areas environment and health, agriculture and forestry) Legal issues and financing issues Aerospace applications are important growth and innovation engines for the Bavarian economy. bavAIRia e. V. Moreover, international projects are executed with part- headquartered in Oberpfaffenhofen has extended its clus- ners from Bavarian industry and research institutes. The ter management with over 280 members since it was cluster has an extensive network of contacts to compa- founded in 2006. The predominant objective is to increase nies, research institutes, ministries, and government agen- international competitiveness of the industry in Bavaria. cies in Germany and abroad which is used to support its Prioritized action fields are technology transfer, market- internationalization. ing/international visibility, supply chain management, in the training and further education of specialists, as well as internationalization. Various event formats are offered, such as working groups, seminars, business breakfasts

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Supply Chain Excellence Initiative UAS myEOrganics – satellite technology for certification of sustainable agriculture

The structural change in the aviation The field of »Unmanned Aircraft Sys- In the EU-EMMIA project, myE- supplier industry is driven by the air- tems (UAS)« is one of the most dy- Organics, a demonstrator was suc- craft manufacturers. This brings op- namic areas of the aviation industry cessfully developed that supports portunities but also risks for the in terms of new, future-oriented de- certification of sustainable agricul- supplier landscape, which is primar- velopments and technological prog- ture. Information from high-resolu- ily characterized by small and medi- ress. The Bavarian Aviation Strategy tion satellite images, GNSS, and farm um-sized enterprises. Direct OEM/ 2030 further substantiates this, since management systems combined Tier1 orders will only be awarded if UAS has now been listed as one of with mobile end devices, to provide specific criteria are fulfilled. five key technologies 2030. bavAIRia the certifier a service that offers an is actively engaged in UAS, a topic orientation aid for the actual location, To support these companies, with future relevance, and has estab- a decision-making aid in selecting the bavAIRia together with all German lished the »UAS Forum« with a con- fields for the audit, as well as docu- partner clusters, established the stantly growing number of partici- mentation possibilities for audit farm »Supply Chain Excellence« Initiative pants. Essential objectives include visits. bavAIRia coordinates the ac- and extended it to what has now be- promotion of the acceptance of UAS tivity; Bavarian partners were Vista come a nationwide initiative with all and minimization of existing devel- GmbH and PC-Agrar. As certifier, industry associations. The objective opment impediments: Thus, for ex- ECOCERT defined and evaluated the of the initiative is to further increase ample, bavAIRia has initiated and app. Usability in other regions was global competitiveness in Bavaria and shaped a dialog for defining a clear, likewise investigated. in Germany. In this regard, Supply nationwide body of rules for the use Chain Excellence means active de- of UAS. The first German testing velopment of stable and agile supply center was opened in 2015. chains along all value creation stages.

13 CLUSTER AUTOMOTIVE together | shape | future

Cluster Spokesmen Prof. Dr. Josef Nassauer Roland Ehniss

Cluster Managing Director Dr. Andreas Bhm

Contact Bayern Innovativ Gesellschaft fr Innovation und Wissenstransfer mbH Am Tullnaupark 8 | 90402 Nuremberg Fon +49 911 20671-211 | Fax +49 911 20671-766 [email protected] www.cluster-automotive.de

The Automotive Cluster intensifies the collaboration of Objectives companies and research institutes. The objectives are to further enhance the innovative performance of the Bavar- To strengthen regional value creation ian automotive industry. Identification of future technologies In-depth study of relevant topic areas The service offering includes scouting trends & technolo- Intensification of the networking of cluster players gies, finding cooperation partners, organizing technology Promotion of open innovation in small and medium- platforms, as well as cluster meetings at the facilities of sized businesses companies and research institutes, moderation of work- Strengthening the activities in the topic area of ing groups, as well as initiation and management of coop- electromobility erative projects. Furthermore, the cluster as driving force gets involved in activities of Bayern Innovativ GmbH that Platforms extend across industries and across technologies. In addition to networking, platforms are used to identify The cluster takes up topics with relevance for the future; important topics and to »consolidate« technological deals intensively with these topics on project level, and issues. supports its players with access to funding programs. In this regard, key regions, national and international, are The cluster is a first-hand source for information concern- brought together on all levels of the value chain. The net- ing trends, technologies, and markets. In addition, the working of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), cluster organizes workshops and working groups that with vehicle manufacturers and system suppliers, as well have a trust-building effect and establish the basis for fu- as scientific institutions, is one of the essential aspects. ture cooperation. In this regard cluster management acts as a neutral moderator. The cluster is comprised of more than 730 companies and institutes from the automotive sector and from all competence fields relevant for the automobile.

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The future of mobility is electric Technology competence – small and Presentation of technologies – medium-sized business Supplier Innovation Days

The Conference on Future Automo- The company HS Systemtechnik – On a Supplier Innovation Day com- tive Technology (CoFAT) provides cluster partner from the beginning – panies have the opportunity to ex- comprehensive answers to the ques- with 40 employees is active in the clusively present their technologies tion of the future of electromobility. area of sheet metal, shaping and to engineers and purchasers of the

Further reduction of CO2 limits, con- bending technology. In addition to hosting OEM or TIER1. In 2016 Re- tainment of the fine dust particles in the new business segment, motion nault/Nissan invited cluster partner cities, the prospect of a battery price control elements, the company fo- companies to Paris for the second of €100/kWh, and electric vehicle cuses on shielded housings for the time. ranges of more than 300 km will automotive, aviation, and electronic accelerate electromobility. CoFAT ac- industries. At least, development itself is also companies this change and, among HS Systemtechnik has years of expe- based upon further development of other things, offers SMEs the pos- rience in the focus area of electromo- tools and models. This is precisely sibility of obtaining information on bility and is working on new battery where companies of the cluster of- trends and technologies and making housings and connection technology fer the most advantages. Another ob- valuable contacts. for high voltage cables. In this regard, jective of a Supplier Innovation Day is the owner, Christian Melzer, relies on for suppliers to make the right con- More than 400 participants, as well as networking in the cluster: »On the tacts. Renault/Nissan specified the the strong support of science (Tech- cluster platform we regularly obtain topics for which the companies could nical University of Munich (TUM)) information on the state of the tech- present new approaches: Connected and industry (including BMW, AUDI, nologies and get valuable contacts to mobility, autonomous driving, smart and IAV), make this conference a automotive manufacturers and sup- materials, and electromobility. A to- central cluster platform for all as- pliers, for example most recently to tal of 37 companies presented their pects of the electric vehicle. Volkswagen and to Dräxlmaier. This technologies and services there. offering is a great benefit to us as a medium-sized company.«

15 CLUSTER RAILWAY TECHNOLOGY Innovation network for the entire value chain

Cluster Spokesmen Karl-Hermann Klausecker

Cluster Managing Director Dr.-Ing. Werner Enser

Cluster Manager Annette Horn

Contact CNA Center for Transportation and Logistics Neuer Adler e. V. Theresienstrasse 9 | 90403 Nuremberg Fon +49 911 4809-4815 | Fax 911 4610-760 [email protected] www.cluster-bahntechnik.de

The German rail industry generates annual revenues of The topic focus areas approx. €10 billion and thus holds a world market share of the four steering committees are: of approx. 15 percent. Some of the largest and most sig- Infrastructure and energy nificant German rail transport suppliers are domiciled in Operation and maintenance Bavaria. The industry structure in Bavaria is characterized Train control and protection by global players, such as Siemens AG Division Mobility, Vehicles Knorr-Bremse SfS GmbH, and a number of innovation-focused, highly specialized SMEs. The largest European rail For further exchange of current developments, multire- enterprise, Deutsche Bahn AG, has established its central gional events, such as the »Forum Railway Technology development center, DB Systemtechnik GmbH, in Bavaria. Bavaria«, are organized by the Cluster Railway Technology.

Objectives, tasks, and focus areas of the cluster The Cluster Railway Technology is managed by CNA e. V. In addition to the Cluster Railway Technology, CNA also The cluster bundles the competencies of strong regional coordinates Bavarian logistics initiatives on behalf of the railway technology partners along the value chain, and Bavarian Ministry of the Interior, for Building and Trans- thus strengthens the global competitive position of these port. CNA's objectives are to strengthen and further de- railway technology partners. Innovative projects are initi- velop the competitive position of the transport and logis- ated in four steering committees. From within the steer- tics sector along the value chain. ing committees a number of project groups have been formed for specific project development.

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Hybrid shunting locomotives Innotrans ERCI – European Railway Clusters Initiative

The successful innovation, the »Hy- Due to the great success for the For collaboration on the European brid shunting locomotive« from the joint-exhibitors and the network in level, since 2010, the Cluster Railway Cluster Railway Technology came past years, since 2008 the Cluster Technology has come together with about in collaboration between Railway Technology joint trade fair eleven European rail technology inno- ALSTOM Deutschland AG and stand at Innotrans, the world's larg- vation clusters with the objectives of Deutsche Bahn AG. Through use est trade fair for the promotion of exploiting synergy effects, learning of hybrid propulsion technology, rail, is again a fixed component of the from best practice examples, and fur- it was possible to develop a new, a nnual planning. The members are ther extending the network. Overall, environmentally-friendly and ener- enthusiastic about this opportunity the competitive ability of the regions gy-efficient generation of shunting lo- of presentation. Large companies should be increased and collabora- comotives that consume 50 % less demonstrate their participation in the tion on the European level should be fuel, have 70 % fewer emissions, network, and SMEs can have their supported. Participants in the ERCI and offer annual cost savings rang- own trade fair presence in an attrac- network come from nine European ing from €40,000 to €60,000 per lo- tive environment at a reasonable countries: Belgium, Germany, En- comotive. An eight-year practical trial cost. Innotrans, the leading interna- gland, France, Italy, Austria, Poland, has been underway since 2016 in tional trade fair for rail technology, Sweden, and Spain. Like the Cluster the Model Region Franconia, at the additionally offers an outstanding Railway Technology, all partner net- locations Wrzburg and Nuremberg. opportunity for driving name recogni- works are innovation-driven and pur- This is where five H3 shunting loco- tion of the Cluster Railway Technol- sue the goal of networking industry motives with hybrid technology are in ogy beyond the borders of Bavaria. representatives from industry and service. The goal is series production science, and thus initiate innovative of the technology. The Model Region projects. Franconia for innovative rail propulsion systems was founded in 2012 with the involvement of the cluster.

17 CLUSTER BIOTECHNOLOGY BioM Biotech Cluster Development GmbH

Cluster Spokesmen Prof. Dr. Horst Domdey Managing Director BioM GmbH

Cluster Managing Director Dr. Georg Kääb

Contact BioM Biotech Cluster Development GmbH Am Klopferspitz 19a (IZB West II) 82152 Martinsried/Munich Fon +49 89 899679-0 | Fax: +49 89 899679-79 [email protected] www.biotech-bayern.de

With more than 210 companies active in the area of bio- specific products or technology offerings, one of Europe's technology, and nearly 150 additional companies from the largest research and production facilities for biopharma- pharmaceutical sector, as well as clinical research and de- ceuticals (Roche Diagnostics) is located south of Munich velopment, Bavaria takes a leading position in medical and in Penzberg. The complete value chain, from research to biopharmaceutical biotechnology in Germany. pre-clinical and clinical development, and extending to production, is a particular characteristic of this industry, which The Biotechnology Cluster bundles the strengths of the is firmly rooted in Bavaria. In addition, pharmaceutical bio- locations Munich/Martinsried, Regensburg, and North- technology is linked with industrial biotechnology in many ern Bavaria (Wrzburg, Erlangen, Bayreuth), and actively ways, for example, through continuously updated pro- integrates institutes from other Bavarian regions in the duction procedures and close cooperation with technical Bavaria-wide network. universities.

The focus of the cluster's work is the identification and A second essential topic of the network is the internatio nal incubation of research projects that can be commercial- presentation of technologies and know-how of Bavarian ized. Active technology and product scouting is conducted companies and scientific institutions at various fairs in by local partners at academic institutions. BioM offers ad- other European countries, the U.S., Asia, Australia and vice and a comprehensive support program for company others. founders. A special Bavaria-wide funding program can be offered for project validation of promising ideas.

Over the past 20 years a knowledge-based, highly innovative industry has developed. Its international importance is expressed through a global network of cooperation partners. In the extremely protracted, high-risk, and expensive product development cycles for new medications, Bavaria has been able to establish itself as a location for early identification and validation of suitable drug can- didates. In addition to a number of successful SMEs with

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The Munich Biotech Cluster as MorphoSys AG – IBB Netzwerk GmbH – a national Leading-Edge Cluster the antibody specialists industrial biotechnology in Bavaria

»m4 – personalized medicine and tar- MorphoSys, a biotechnology com- IBB Netzwerk GmbH is a network geted therapies « is the name of the pany founded in the early 1990s is and service organization in the area cooperation program that the Federal domiciled in Planegg near Munich; of industrial biotechnology and sus- Ministry of Education and Research today it is one of the world's leading tainable bio-economy. The IBB net- funded with €40 million from 2010 to specialists in the area of human anti- work bundles the competencies of 2015. With additional funds, – includ- bodies. more than 100 members from large- ing €40 million from industry – a t otal scale industry, SMEs, universities, of approx. €100 million was invested Thanks to the technology for produc- non-university research institutes, in the expansion of the site and stra- ing antibodies developed in-house, as well as industry associations. The tegic further development to b ecome the major entrepreneurial success is members manufacture bio-polymers, an internationally recognized »Com- based for the most part on the area special chemicals/basic chemicals, petence Center for Personalized of »Partnered Discovery«, where dyes, lubricants/adhesives, cleaning Medicine«. More than 60 coopera- the top-20 pharmaceutical groups agents, as well as bio-fuels. Among tion projects involving biotechnology use the expertise of MorphoSys in other things, residual substances

SMEs, most of them together with the development of new medica- and excess CO2 are also used as raw academic research groups, have re- tions. In the second business area, materials. sulted in improving innovative active which the company is increasingly ingredients and optimizing the exe- extending, M orphoSys is involved in Since the »founding« of the network cution of clinical trials. Thus one of first researching therapeutic antibod- and of the GmbH in 2008, IBB has the »Lighthouse Projects«, a clinical ies on its own, which are then further been able to successfully implement trial of MorphoSys (see example 2) developed together with pharmaceu- systematic promotion of industrial conducted jointly with the University tical partners. Currently more than biotechnology in Bavaria. Clinic of the Technical University of 100(!) new antibody medications Munich could be executed with great based on the MorphoSys technology success. are being researched and developed.

19 CHEMISTRY CLUSTER Bavaria's engine for chemical innovation

Cluster Spokesmen Prof. Dr. Wolfgang A. Herrmann President of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) Dr. Gnter von Au Vice President of the Administrative Board of Clariant AG

Cluster Managing Director Dr. Nico Heidenreich

Contact Chemie-Cluster Bayern GmbH Hansastrasse 26 | 80686 Munich Fon +49 89 189 41 68-10 | Fax +49 89 189 41 68-11 [email protected] www.chemiecluster-bayern.de

The Chemistry Cluster Bavaria (CCB) is an established net- Value Creation Partnership – Chemical Industry work of companies and research institutes of the Bavarian chemical industry. Covering global players, a strong SME Within the initiative »Value Creation Partnership – Chemi- base, and modern research institutes, the cluster mem- cal Industry« sales and innovation requirements from var- bers cover the entire performance spectrum of chemical ious industries, such as aerospace, ship construction, oil suppliers. Since its foundation in 2006, the CCB supports and gas production or the consumer goods sector, are de- its members in all aspects of chemical innovations ranging termined and coordinated with cluster members through- from the support of R&D activities to the identification of out Europe. Each year the Value Creation Partnership – new markets. Chemical Industry produces a variety of new industrial applications; thus sales of cluster members are verifiably Tasks and objectives and measurably increased.

As part of the Bavarian State Government's Cluster Initia- Cooperation and networks tive, the CCB acts as an engine for innovation. It directly connects the players of the German chemical industry The CCB lives from the high level of activity of its mem- and thus strengthens Germany’s position as a leading in- bers and close cooperation with regional and international dustrial high-tech location. The CCB promotes product networks and partners. Regular events, such as the yearly and process innovations for new, cross-industry mar- »Network Day« or the »The Chemical Industry meets ...« kets with a focus on value creation for its members. The workshop series, in which members gain deep insight into cluster supports its members in the acquisition of fund- the development processes of key industrial customers. ing, c oordination of R&D initiatives and collaborations, By advising the members regarding their own t echnology and d etermination of new sales markets. By supporting inquiries, new industrial partnerships are initiated and the close collaboration between large and small compa- novel markets are accessed. nies, universities, and research institutes synergies, joint efforts and perspectives are generated which will be able to tackle arising global challenges.

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Value Creation Partnership – Initiation of cooperation – pigments for ConTec – innovative ideas for handling Chemical Industry meets ENAP paints in the maritime area microplastics

Under the motto »The Chemical In- The CCB established an innovative The joint »Contact Center for Re- dustry Meets …« the CCB has fos- bridge between the chemical and the search and Industrial Cooperations tered the initiation of collaboration shipping industry. Within the Value –ConTec« of the CCB and the Uni- of cluster members with companies Creation Partnership – Chemical In- versity of Bayreuth organized a around the world. In 2015 it was pos- dus try, players from both techno- »Thinkt ank Microplastics« at the Uni- sible to execute the successful work- logi cal areas evaluated confidentially versity of Bayreuth aiming to estab- shop concept in Chile for the first technological product requirements lish a stakeholder dialogue regard- time. Through mediation of the clus- and subsequently, through feasibil- ing current knowledge-gaps and ter, six member companies were ity studies, adapted existing prod- potential activities concerning micro- able to discuss specific projects with ucts to the needs of the users. Par- plastic contaminations in the envi- top management representatives of ticipating cluster members included ronment. Participants ranged from the Chilean National Petroleum Com- ECKART GmbH, a member of the indust rial representatives over mate- pany ENAP. In Santiago de Chile, Altana Group. The company is a lead- rial and environmental scientists to member companies were able to get ing expert in the production of effect interest organization and associations an idea of the extensive production pigments for optical and functional of the chemical industry. Currently, facilities on-site, introduce innovative applications in paints and printing ink several joint projects are in prepara- products and technology solutions market and offers innovative prod- tion. ConTec intensively supports the from their repertoire, and establish ucts for other functional applications. project partners in the acquisition new contacts, joint innovation proj- With support of the cluster, the pro- of third-party funding and proposal ects and cooperations. found know-how and expertise of the preparation. company could be applied for a specific product adaptation for the shipping industry, whose market potential could be exploited by the ECKART GmbH for the first time.

21 CLUSTER ENERGY TECHNOLOGY Success through networking

Cluster Spokesmen Prof. Dr. Jochen Fricke Dr.-Ing. Klaus Hassmann

Cluster Managing Director Dr. Robert Bartl

Contact Bayern Innovativ GmbH Am Tullnaupark 8 | 90402 Nuremberg Fon +49 911 20671-223 | Fax 911 20671-766 [email protected] www.cluster-energietechnik.de

With formation and extension of cluster structures, col- of the Cluster Energy Technology – this is where compa- laboration of companies with each other and with sci- nies can demonstrate their entrepreneurial competence ence should be intensified and thus industry compe- and technical competence. tence should be further developed. The central approach of the Cluster Energy Technology is further intensifica- With the partner package, the cluster offers companies tion of the existing network structure throughout Bavaria and scientific institutions a special service offering for all and it extends to links with the national and international aspects of innovation in the field of energy technology. environment. Focus areas In this regard the essential aspect is to reach the appropriate companies and institutes and there generate aware- Energy efficiency ness and interest for networks and clusters with employ- Buildings ees on all management levels. Cogeneration Industrial processes The cluster has a large offering of professional support: Through an extensive knowledge base on the Internet, Energy storage fast access to the latest studies, and at presentations Electrochemical energy storage given by experts from science and industry, companies Chemical energy storage obtain in-depth insight into current and future trends, tech- Functional storage nologies, and markets in the area of energy technology. Heat accumulators

There are many ways that participating companies can Overall energy consideration benefit from their involvement with the cluster. Whether Energy system analysis through papers presented to a qualified audience, or par- Supply safety ticipation in joint trade fair stands or the accompanying System services technical exhibitions at events, and via the Internet portal Sector coupling

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Energy System Analysis Bavaria Network Coordination Point Bavaria Energy Transition Portal

The project »Energy System Analysis In December 2014 representatives The portal provides information con- Bavaria« investigates various aspects of the Federal Government and in- cerning essential components of the of the energy transition in Bavaria. In dustry associations signed the agree- energy transition in brief articles. the second project phase (2014 to ment concerning introduction of en- Well-known authors from the sur- 2016) the emphasis was on model- ergy-efficient networks. The Bavarian roundings of the cluster present the ing the entire German electrical en- Energy Efficiency Network Initiative current state of technology and its ergy supply system; three models, (BEEN-i) supports development of perspectives for the future from the Optimization, Simulation, Electrical energy efficient networks in Bavaria. vantage point of industry and sci- Grid, were each developed at a chair A Network Coordination Point Ba- ence. The focus is on the »energy (organization) of the Friedrich Alexan- varia (NCCP) organized for the clus- transition«, in particular central and der University Erlangen-Nuremberg ter takes over the coordination of the distributed power generation in- (FAU). In the concluding report the initiative; it is supported by a stand- cluding cogeneration, conventional boundary conditions considered, the ing working group consisting of rep- and renewable, storage, distribution models, as well as the results of var- resentatives of the participating or- and transport of electrical power, as ious scenario calculations up to 2023 ganizations (industry associations, well as important topic areas in con- without nuclear power generation, chambers, and the Bavarian Ministry junction with the »heat transition«. will be described. of Economic Affairs and Media, En- Reporting is also offered concern- ergy and Technology). The objective ing gas networks, R&D, as well as www.bayern-innovativ.de/ of the Network Coordination Point demonstration of proven technolo- cluster-energietechnik/ systemanalyse_bayern Bavaria is a sustainable marketplace gies and new technologies that have for energy efficient networks in Ba- not yet established themselves on varia. By August 2016, 17 such net- the market. works had already been established. www.bayern-innovativ.de/ Thus Bavaria leads in the German cluster-energietechnik/ comparison. energieumstieg

http://been-i.de/

23 CLUSTER FOOD Tradition and innovation for a leading position

Cluster Spokeswoman Angela Inselkammer President of the Bavarian Hotel and Restaurant Association DEHOGA Bayern e. V.

Cluster Managing Director Dr. Simon Reitmeier

Contact Cluster Ernährung Hofer Straße 20 | 95326 Kulmbach Fon +49 9221 40782-52 | Fax +49 9221 40782-99 [email protected] www.cluster-bayern-ernaehrung.de

The agriculture and food sector in Bavaria, with sales of As the network's central platform the cluster brings the approximately €100 billion and over 700,000 jobs, is one players in the nutrition and food sector together: agricul- of the most labor-intensive industries. Traditions, com- ture, the skilled food trades, the producing food business, bined with ultramodern manufacturing procedures and science and research, retail, service providers, and con- innovative, effective systems for quality assurance and sumers. The Cluster Food also has a strong network on traceability, guarantee a leading position for the Bavarian the international level that is committed to the concerns food industry in Europe. and requirements of companies in the agri-food industry. Presence at international trade fairs, trips abroad, or With the objective of increasing the competitive ability contact mediation to enterprises in other countries – the and innovation capacity of Bavaria as a relevant location Cluster Food finds the right contact person. Likewise, the for the food industry, the Cluster Food works on central cluster forwards inquiries from abroad to competent part- social content, such as quality of food products, sustain- ners in Bavaria. ability, and enjoyment. The cluster is involved in topics with relevance for the future, such as digitalization in production and retail, as well as with regional and traditional food products from Bavaria.

Small and medium-sized companies, in particular, often reach their limits or are subject to personnel bottlenecks when the task at hand is finding innovative, problem-solv- ing approaches for their specific needs. The Cluster Food supports these companies with new project ideas and innovative measures, project management, professional execution, and marketing.

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Qualification Pre-harvest monitoring Innovation series »Ennovation«

With its qualification offerings that Among other things, cluster activ- The cluster's innovation series are unique in Germany the cluster ities are designed to build up and strengthen s the innovative capac- closes gaps in the training and con- strengthen regional value chains. ity of the Bavarian food industry. The tinuing education available in the Quality assurance and traceability of primary target group is made up of food industry. Those who are looking Bavarian food products are significant small and medium-sized companies. for technical knowledge concerning aspects in this regard. The knowledge and know-how of the the complex subject area of cheese, universities, colleges, and research can hardly avoid continuing educa- Pre-harvest monitoring for wheat is institutes are organized in a practi- tion courses for the cheese somme- a successful example of the cluster cal manner appropriate for the target lier qualification. The content of the work. Investigations are conducted groups, and thus knowledge transfer 15-day continuing education course before harvest to determine whether into production and manufacturing ranges from cheese production, ty- a fungus has infested ears in the is enabled. Ennovation takes up cur- pology, and cheese curing to sen- wheat's flowering stage, which could rent, industry-overarching, as well as sor systems. The seasoning somme- impair quality. Mills and retail asso- industry-specific topics. For example, lier course provides qualifications for ciations are informed of the results, at the Meat Forum, the kickoff event professions, such as baker, butcher, so that only the best wheat goes of the Ennovation Series, experts or chef, for whom seasonings are into the production of food prod- from a variety of research institutes important, but for whom there are ucts. Since crop protection at the imparted new possibilities of salt-re- no specialized training courses. The right time can reduce the risk, it is duced and fat-reduced sausage pro- qualification series is in demand, and important to observe factors such as duction, as well as technical knowl- not only in the trades. Product devel- weather and growth stage. Currently edge concerning sensors and food opers from the food production sec- work is underway to enable even pairing, to participants. tor also appreciate the expert knowl- more precise forecasts through satel- edge that is imparted. In the future lite-supported information. the cluster will extend the qualification area and bundle the varied offerings under one roof.

25 CLUSTER FORESTRY AND WOOD Power in the rural area

Cluster Spokesmen Xaver Haas Haas Group Prof. Dr. Hubert Röder Center of Science Straubing

Cluster Managing Director Dr. Jürgen Bauer

Contact Cluster-Initiative Forst und Holz in Bayern GmbH Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 1 | 85354 Freising Fon +49 8161 71-5149 | Fax +49 8161 71-5996 [email protected] www.cluster-forstholzbayern.de

With annual sales of €37 billion, a labor force of 196,000, Current work focus areas and 22,500 businesses, the forestry, wood and paper sector is a key industry in Bavaria. In recent years the cluster Initiation of new networks, as well as extension of was able to achieve a significant increase in revenue, par- existing networks between science and industry along ticularly in the areas »wood in the construction industry«, the forestry-wood-paper value chain furniture manufacturing, and the sawmill industry. In na- Establishment of systematic innovation management tional and international comparisons, strengths include the for the industry extensive timber reserves and timber growth, the efficient Technology transfer and cooperation in the research businesses, the outstanding level of training of the work- and development area, e. g. Hardwood Innovation force, as well as acknowledged teaching, research, and Alliance certification institutions. Support and professionalization of Bavarian regional initiatives Due to the number and variety of industry players net- Management of expert panels, e. g. on forward-looking working is of particular importance. Among other things, topic »building with wood« the value chain includes the forestry industry, the wood Coordination of the image initiative »proHolz Bayern processing industry, the predominantly internationally ac- (proWood Bavaria)«, in which all sub-industries of the tive pulp and paper industry, the wood craftsmanship sec- forestry, wood, and p aper sector work together tor, as well as the wood energy sector. Support of the forestry multipliers in communication under the »mein-Wald (My Forest)« brand New impetus through product and process innovations, as Public relations/trade fair participation/presentations/ well as a cross-sector image initiative, should contribute contact talks to sustainably strengthening a lead industry of the rural area. The significance of, and appreciation for the renewable raw material, wood, particularly in the construction industry, will continue to increase in coming years, in light of the energy transition and climate protection efforts.

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Hardwood Innovation Alliance Research Compass Cluster study

The »Hardwood Innovation Alliance« The »Research Compass Timber First place in growth and employ- brings together companies through- Construction« offers a platform for ment: Nowhere else in Germany is out Germany along the forestry and businesses and users that provides the forestry and wood industry boom- wood value chain, their suppliers, as information, networking, and inspi- ing like it is in Bavaria. This is the cen- well as partners from science and ration. The objective is the increased tral finding of the cluster study For- research. The objectives of the net- collaboration of research and prac- estry, Wood, and Paper 2015. In work are, through joint and coordi- tice. For the first time, the cluster the study financed by the B avarian nated activities service maps the research landscape M inistry of Agriculture and Forestry, for the German-speaking countries. important key indicators concerning to analyze the existing obstacles in In addition, the user will find an over- the economic situation and develop- the substance recovery of domestic view of projects that have been com- ment of the industry were summa- hardwoods, pleted and projects that are still run- rized. Significant megatopics, such to identify optimization potential, ning. The service is aimed at all as climate and demographic change, to develop new products and timber construction players, such as energy transition, and resource effi- technologies, and businesses, institutes, research fa- ciency were discussed. It was shown introduce them on the market. cilities, architects, engineers, spe- that the economically successful cialized planners, and project devel- cluster can make a significant con- Currently the focus is on beech opers. The project was funded by tribution to climate protection and glued laminate timber with several the Federal Ministry for Economic development of the rural area. On the R&D projects. Measures for mar- Affairs and Energy in the program basis of the industry dialog the »Ac- keting hardwood construction prod- »go-cluster – excellently networked!« tion Program Timber Construction« ucts round out the field of activity. and it was included in the brochure and the »Agenda Forest and Wood The network was funded as part of »Selected Cluster Successes«. This 2030« were formulated as a target the Central Innovation Program SME service will be regularly updated and and action concept. through the Federal Ministry for Eco- extended. nomic Affairs and Energy. www.clusterstudie-bayern.de

27 CLUSTER INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (BICCnet) Focus on competence and convergence

Cluster Project Manager Sascha Stppelkamp

Contact Zentrum Digitalisierung.Bayern BICCnet Clusterbro Lichtenbergstraße 8 | 85748 Garching Fon +49 89 248807119 | Fax +49 89 248807103 [email protected] www.bicc-net.de

Throughout Europe and internationally the Free State of In this context the Bavarian Digitalization Center offers six Bavaria leads the way in the field of information and com- platforms for the topics digital production, network mobil- munication technology (I&C) with more than 300,000 em- ity, cybersecurity, digital health/medicine, digitalization in ployees in more than 20,000 companies. As basic tech- the energy sector and in the education/science/culture nologies, software and microelectronics determine the areas that work closely together with the cluster. innovation capacity in virtually all application areas. More than half of industrial production, most modern services, Focus areas and 80 % of exports depend on the use of I&C. Supporting I&C companies with Special opportunities for growth are opening up in the fu- positioning in the international context ture for I&C companies, particularly in the convergence Knowledge transfer from research to industry to areas to and between other industry and economy sec- strengthen the innovation capacity of the companies tors, as well as in the ever-increasing internationalization Cooperation support of this area. The I&C cluster, BICCnet, particularly focuses Trend scouting on these industries, it actively and intensively networks I&C companies, universities, colleges, as well as non-university research institutes, and thus promotes the transfer of knowledge.

To implement such networking in a manner that is as effective and optimal as possible, the BICCnet has been integrated as a strategic unit in the Bavarian Digitalization Center since 2016. This ensures a fruitful and beneficial exchange between cluster and the Bavarian Digitalization Center, above all in the areas of internationalization, cooperation support, and knowledge transfer.

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SmartCityTech SMIC Fit for smart grid

The city of the future needs intel- As part of the I&C project Smart The energy grid of the future will me- ligence through highly networked Microgrid Information and Control diate intelligently between the pro- embedded systems: Such systems (SMIC) in Haunstetten the network ducer side and consumer side – on gather information concerning the loads of the Augsburg municipal utili- the producer side, particularly, injec- environment and, for example, opti- ties (Stadtwerke) were systematically tion will fluctuate through the exten- mally regulate traffic flows and en- analyzed in order to regulate them sion of renewable energies. ergy flows. Four regions in Europe more efficiently, and thus further ex- lead the way for embedded systems; tend the high level of supply security In the cooperation network, Fit for these regions are networked in a EU and grid stability. The objectives are Smart Grid, established as part of project and offer innovative solutions to better forecast energy flows and the Central Innovation Program SME, for smart cities. BICCnet is part of to integrate more renewable energies 11 companies and one Fraunhofer this for Bavaria. Results: and thus save the maximum amount Institute came together to accom-

Selection of interesting markets for CO2. To apply the solutions to other pany grid operators, energy produc- Bavarian companies suppliers, the project utilizes existing ers, and municipalities in the setup/ Alignment of Smart City innovation IT and software systems and does extension of an intelligent network workshops with international partic- not set up any parallel structures. along the value creation process for a ipants. Thus, for example, Garching smart microgrid. BICCnet was part of introduced a representative from A total of six industrial and research the consortium as network manager. Buenos Aires; the political leader- partners are working together. Results: ship there is looking for (technical) BICCnet has been centrally inte- solutions for these challenges. grated as a supporting partner, start- Integrated energy solutions for Establishment of the »Interest ing from the project idea to estab- buildings and heating networks Group Bavaria Smart City« with reg- lishment of the consortium, assisting On-demand provision of energy in ular network events with the project proposal, and project the microgrid through virtual power accompaniment. plants and energy storage www.smartcitytech.eu www.clines-project.eu www.smartgrid-smic.de www.fit-for-smart-grid.de

29 CLUSTER POWER ELECTRONICS Controlling power flow with highest energy-efficiency

Cluster Spokesman Prof. Dr. Leo Lorenz

Cluster Managing Director Thomas Harder

Contact ECPE European Center for Power Electronics e. V. Landgrabenstrasse 94 | 90443 Nuremberg Fon +49 911 810288-0 | Fax +49 911 810288-28 [email protected] www.clusterLE.de

The role of power electronics is the conversion of one Focus areas form of electrical energy into another form needed for a specific application as efficiently as possible, as well as Power semiconductor devices (Si, SiC, GaN) the control of the power flow. Thus it is a key technol- Passive devices (inductors, capacitors, substrates) ogy for growth industries in the areas of mechanical engi- Circuit and control concepts neering, electrical engineering, and the automotive sector. Packaging and interconnection technology, Approximately 545 companies and institutes with roughly new materials 110,000 jobs in Bavaria are directly involved in research System integration, miniaturization and development, production, sales, and services in the Thermal management, reliability, and EMC field of power electronics. Development tools, design, and simulation Test and measurement techniques The Cluster Power Electronics within the ECPE e. V. orga- Production technologies, Industry 4.0 nizes specialist events, initiates and accompanies cooperation and research projects, sponsors joint trade fair par- Key applications ticipation, and executes qualification measures, as well as recruitment measures for secondary education students, Intelligent power supplies with extended functionalities teachers, and university students. Energy-efficient systems, power management Electrical drives (industrial drives, railway traction) Automation technology and robotics Electromobility Grid integration of renewable energies Electrical transmission and distributed networks (smart grids with storage integration)

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Cluster events: Research project Distribution Cluster internationalization – seminars and training courses Grid 2020 cooperation with Japan

Every year in approx. 50 events, such The cluster supports its players Through its embedding in the Euro- as training courses, seminars, joint through initiation, concept, and ac- pean Research Network ECPE, the trade fair stands, and expert talks, companiment of research and appli- Cluster Power Electronics has been the cluster offers the opportunity for cation projects in collaboration with active internationally ever since it companies and research institutes companies and research institutes. was founded. Cluster events are reg- to present their innovative solution ularly attended by participants and approaches for current power elec- In the funding project, »Distribution presenters from throughout the en- tronics issues and for employees of Grid 2020«, innovative equipment for tire German speaking area. companies and research institutes to integration of regenerative energies obtain qualifications in different areas in distribution grids is developed and In the course of the international- of power electronics. tested: for example, intelligent, con- ization measure sponsored by the trollable inverters, multi-function lin- Federal Ministry of Education and Topics include: ear regulators with extended func- Research, the cluster has been power electronics devices, switching tionalities for reactive power control, strengthening cooperation with Ja- concepts, current sensors, thermal fault compensation and balancing, pan since early 2016. The two inno- management, drivers and protective and forecast-guided power storage, vation regions are working on the circuits, control technology, EMC, and powerline communication in the new generation of wide bandgap packaging and interconnection tech- direct vicinity of the power electron- power semiconductors, an effort that nology, design and simulation tools, ics. should be leveraged with coordinated testing technology. strategies and joint projects. Bilateral Since the cluster was established meetings and workshops not only in 2006, funding of approx. €30 mil- broaden the technical exchange, they lion for 32 projects representing a to- also broaden cultural understanding. tal volume of €53 million, has been obtained.

31 LEADING-EDGE CLUSTER MAI CARBON MAI Carbon – bundled competence for CFRP applications

Cluster Spokesmen Prof. Dr. Klaus Drechsler (Chairman) Dr. Tjark von Reden (Managing Director)

Chief Managing Director Alexander Gundling

Contact MAI Carbon Cluster Management GmbH Am Technologiezentrum 5 | 86159 Augsburg Fon +49 821 268411-10 | Fax +49 821 268411-09 [email protected] www.mai-carbon.de

The Leading-Edge Cluster MAI Carbon of the Carbon Leading-Edge Cluster as engine for the region Composites e.V. (CCeV) in the city triangle Munich, Augs- burg and Ingolstadt pursues the objective of implementing The concentration of all relevant companies and institu- CFRP technology on an industrial scale for different user tions along the value chain of future materials with car- sectors in Germany. To achieve this goal, springboard in- bon fiber reinforcement is a noteworthy and unique selling novations throughout the complete component life cycle proposition in the tri-cities area of Munich, Augsburg and are required, i.e. starting from fiber and matrix material, Ingolstadt (MAI). Thus an ideal basis is available to lever- through the manufacture of components and product sys- age carbon composites material technology in various in- tems, to conclusive recycling concepts. dustries, such as the automotive industry, the aerospace industry, but also in the mechanical engineering in dustry. The founding partners of MAI Carbon are Audi, BMW, The prerequisite in this regard is a networked and con- Premium Aerotec, Airbus Helicopters, Voith and SGL Car- certed procedure coordinated by the Leading-Edge Clus- bon, as well as the Chamber of Commerce and Industry ter MAI Carbon. Swabia, the Chair of Carbon Composites of the Technical University Munich, and the Carbon Composites e. V.

Currently more than 100 partners in this Leading-Edge Cluster initiative – which are also members of CCeV – bundle their knowledge to further extend the technology leadership for the use of CFRP components in mass production, and to make Germany the world leader in the area of fiber composite technology. The intensive collaboration of well-known major companies and technology leaders of the application industries, aerospace, machinery and plant engineering, as well as fiber manufacturers and manufacturers of semi-finished products, makes the Leading-Edge Cluster MAI Carbon unique.

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MAI Skelett ECCM17 Hard material: Carbon – the material of the future

Within the framework of the cluster, The seventeenth European Con- The special exhibition »Hard material: over 35 R&D projects have already ference on Composite Materials carbon – the material of the future« been initiated, all of which contrib- (ECCM17) was organized by the presented the carbon material from ute to developing the series produc- Leading-Edge Cluster MAI Carbon its origin to the state of c urrent pro- tion capacity of carbon composites. and the Chair of Carbon Composites cessing, in the Deutsches Museum in Important target values in this regard of the Technical University Munich, Munich from May 2014 to July 2015, include cost reduction and avoidance under the patronage of the European and then until May 2016 in the Mu- of waste during production. The proj- Society for Composite Materials seum's Bonn branch. In the Center ect MAI Skelett made rapid progress. (ESCM) in June 2016. ECCM is Eu- for New Technologies in Munich, the Based on the chassis cowl of the rope‘s leading biennial conference on exhibition showed on 300 m² which BMW i3 a new design was devel- composite materials and attracts in- methods are employed to process oped and investigated. The results: ternationally renowned scientists and carbon fibers and in which areas car- with at least the same performance engineers to experience the latest re- bon is already being used. Objects in of the current component, it was pos- search findings in their respective ar- which the material can be used pro- sible to reduce cycle time to 75 sec- eas of expertise. vided a glimpse into the future (e. g. onds; manufacturing costs decreased Approximately 900 presentations, Ariane booster housing, see photo). by more than 60 %. Thus, using a real held in up to 16 rooms simultane- The exhibition was organized by the component the project proves that ously, were delivered at the four-day Leading-Edge Cluster MAI Carbon. development potential can be lev- conference in Munich. In addition eraged and that use of CFRP is also there was an exhibition and poster Along with the special exhibition a technically and financially possible in show. Furthermore it was possible to permanent facility was opened in the large-scale production. visit industrial companies and scien- Children's World, where the young- tific institutes in and around Munich. est visitors could become acquainted For MAI Carbon ECCM17 with 1,300 with the material. participants was one of the highlights of the cluster's work.

33 CLUSTER MECHATRONICS & AUTOMATION The core of Industry 4.0

Cluster Spokesmen Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gunther Reinhart Institute for Machine Tools and Industrial Management, Technical University of Munich Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jrg Franke Institute for Factory Automation and Production Systems FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg

Cluster Managing Director Heiko Bartschat

Contact Cluster Mechatronik & Automation Management gGmbH Am Technologiezentrum 5 | 86159 Augsburg Fon +49 821 569797-0 | Fax +49 821 569797-50 [email protected] www.cluster-ma.de

As an interdisciplinary area of knowledge, mechatronics mechatronikakademie provides an opportunity for profes- has sustainably shaped modern mechanical engineering sional and academic specialists to obtain adequate qualifi- and the adjacent industry groups through integration of IT cation and receive continuos professional training. in electromechanical systems. Thus mechatronics forms the basis for most of the ideas of industry 4.0. In Bavaria Focus areas this applies to industrial key sectors with approximately 50 % of all industry employees. Leading research insti- Digitalization and Industry 4.0 tutes, such as the German Aerospace Centre (Deutsches Manufacturing automation and robotics Zentrum fr Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)), several Fraun- Mechatronic drive technology hofer Institutes, and many specialized university chairs Production systems and processes with their scientific competence make an essential con- Machines and data security tribution to innovative industrial mechatronic applications. Diagnostics and quality assurance

The cluster has established itself as a communication plat- In the non-profit association of the same name, the Clus- form for mechatronics & automation in Bavaria with inten- ter Mechatronik & Automation e.V. as of 2016 comprises sive participation of companies and scientific institutions. approximately 200 companies, universities and extramural Through its commitment in the International Mechatron- research and development institutions. ics Forum, among others, the cluster has gained high rec- ognition on national and international scale. In cooperation The members form an alliance to support the common with its members and partners, to date more than 50 re- promotion of cooperation in research and development as search and transfer projects have been completed, e. g. well as the particular exchange of experience and knowl- in the machinery and plant engineering industry, electri- edge in the application of mechatronic principles, com- cal and electronics industry, medical technology indus- ponents, assemblies, machines and equipment. With an try, drive technology and environmental technology, as overview of their members' expertise, competence, ca- well as the aerospace industry. Thus, the cluster provides pacities and interests, cluster management coordinates valuable and highly reliable support in the conception, de- the initiation of bilateral cooperation and entire value cre- velopment, production, operation and service of mecha- ation networks and provides platforms for exchange and tronic and automation systems. In addition, its very own qualifications that are in line with their members’ demand.

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Procurement network for electronic Product development in the cluster Settlement support – components network ISHIGAKI Europe GmbH

Small and medium-sized contract »What started as an internal innova- For many years the cluster has manufacturers of electronic com- tion project at electron Systeme has, maintained close ties with Japa- ponents (EMS service providers) in through collaboration in the cluster, nese companies. What began as a Eastern Bavaria have come together developed into an innovative product J apanese-funded cooperation proj- under guidance of a cluster manager that revolutionizes SMT manufactur- ect including economic development in the cluster project ProdNET, in or- ing and enables Industry 4.0« en- agencies and companies from the der to procure frequently required thuses Wolfgang Peter, CEO of opti- Japanese prefecture of Saitama with electronic components in larger quan- cal control. Initially the company had mutual B2B matching and delegation tities and thus achieve more favor- developed an X-ray camera together visits resulted in the settlement of able conditions. The cluster started with Fraunhofer IIS that records a the company ISHIGAKI in the Busi- the procurement network in 2013; to- very large image surface at an ex- ness Support Center Nuremberg day several millions of Euros in mate- tremely high resolution. With the Frth for Excellence. Simultaneously, rial worth is moved by the network. competencies of additional cluster the cluster and the Japanese con- Each of the participating companies companies in the machine tool indus- sortium maintain an education and since then has saved tens of thou- try (apra-norm) and electronic design exchange partnership that benefits sands of euros, which they have in- (UG Systems), as well as partners for companies on both sides. In addition vested in innovative growth. One en- pilot series tests (Zollner Elektronik, to Invest-in-Bavaria and regional play- trepreneur confirms: »In the first half Siemens Healthcare), the component ers, cluster management supports in- year, we saved over €70,000. We counter OC-SCAN®CCX was further ternationally active manufacturers of could invest half of this sum in the developed, and thanks to optimized filter presses in evaluating the mar- development of new markets and the software, automatic parameteriza- ket situation, arranges corporate vis- other half in the creation of sustain- tion, and compact design, it now its for a selection of potential sup- able jobs.« serves the requirements for Industry pliers, final assembly partners and 4.0 application. service partners in Germany and Eu- rope, and offers a suitable network for cooperation.

35 CLUSTER MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY High tech in an international growth industry

Cluster Spokesmen Prof. Dr. Michael Nerlich Prof. Dr.-Ing. Erich R. Reinhardt Chairman of the Executive Board of Medical Valley EMN e. V.

Cluster Managing Director Dr. Matthias Schier CEO of the Forum MedTech Pharma e. V. Jrg Trinkwalter Member of the Executive Board of Medical Valley EMN e. V.

Contact Forum MedTech Pharma e. V. www.medtech-pharma.de Am Tullnaupark 8 | 90402 Nuremberg | Fon +49 911 20671-330 Medical Valley EMN e. V. www.medical-valley-emn.de Henkestrasse 91 | 91052 Erlangen | Fon +49 9131 91617-0

With wide sales of approximately €250 billion and annual The Forum MedTech Pharma e. V. the largest interdisci- growth rates of 6 to 8 %, medical technology is one of the plinary network in Bavaria, Germany, and Europe in the key industries of the future. With more than 1000 inno- area of medical technology and the healthcare industry vative companies and approximately 80,000 highly quali- with 600 members, includes more than 10,000 custom- fied employees Bavaria takes on a leading role in Germany ers from 4000 companies in approximately 1500 institutes and Europe. Businesses in Bavaria generate approximately and clinics from a total of 31 countries. one third of German production. As a matter of fact, more than 3 % of worldwide medical technology comes from The Medical Valley European Metropolitan region Nurem- Bavaria. This can also be expressed in sales figures: With berg (EMN) is a leading international cluster in the area sales of approximately €9.5 billion in 2015, Bavaria is of medical technology. Functioning as a cluster manage- equivalent to countries such as France and Italy. ment organization since 2007, Medical Valley EMN e. V. is an amalgamation of currently 185 members from indus- This technical medical competence is supplemented try, science, healthcare, networks and politics. The cen- through a top-class medical-clinical infrastructure with ap- tral tasks of cluster management are further development, proximately 400 approved acute care hospitals, 55,500 coordination and marketing of the cluster. physicians, 10,800 dentists, 285 care or rehabilitation facilities, 47 spas and health resorts. Focus areas

The focused cooperations and application-oriented net- Over the next few years, in particular world-class research working of technologies and physicians are essential pil- and development projects will be stimulated and imple- lars for innovation. This is the background, against which mented. In this regard, among other things, successful the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Media, event formats, such as the Mt Connect/MedTech Summit Energy and Technology promotes the medical technol- Conference will be expanded, expert groups will be initi- ogy cluster platform. Joint sponsors of this cluster are two ated in application areas, such as medical robotics, idea well-established, very successful organizations in Bavaria: competitions will be organized, and companies will be supported in the acquisition of funding.

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BayMed Conference Expert group

The Bavarian Medical Technology Starting in 2017 a new autonomous The newly established expert groups Cluster actively supports implemen- industry trade fair will be established for important technology or appli- tation of ideas and innovative prod- for the medical technology industry cation topics promote origination of ucts through acquisition of funding, in Nuremberg. The basis is the new project ideas and formation of new for example, within the framework of cooperation of NrnbergMesse with project consortia. Thus within the the Bavarian research program »Med- the Forum MedTech Pharma. The framework of the Care Innovations ical Technology« (BayMED), through foundation is the »MedTech Sum- Expert Group it was possible to im- which a funding volume of up to €2 mit«, established by Forum Med- plement an initial project devoted million per year is made available. In Tech, a conference at which Med- to interface management between 2016 it was possible to start the first ical Valley and other clusters from clinic and care facility. Analysis and five projects, for example: Germany and other countries are in- optimization of resident transfers be- tegrated. In addition to the trade fair, tween two Nuremberg facilities was terraplasma GmbH and the Regens- parallel conference sessions, as well the center of focus in this regard. Ex- burg University Clinic are working as interactive network offerings, are perts discussed possible solution together on development of a por- provided. Thus, B2B partnering and approaches, e. g. for optimized data table, battery-operated plasma de- other connecting events will be of- acquisition management and dissem- vice for use in domestic care and fered. The interactive structure of the ination of information. The extent in-patient care of wound patients. new event concept opens up a vari- to which the results can also be ap- Nuviant GmbH, together with the ety of opportunities for networking, plied to other homes and clinics, and Erlangen University Clinic, is devel- not only in the area of research and how the use of technology can help oping a minimally invasive, wireless development cooperations, but also overcome interface problems, will be neuro-stimulation system for treat- in the area of market strategies, discussed and worked out in a subse- ment of an interactive bladder. such as project financing and joint quent step. ventures.

37 CLUSTER NANOTECHNOLOGY Future technology for key industries

Cluster Spokesmen Prof. Dr. Alfred Forchel President of the University of Wrzburg

Cluster Managing Director Dr.-Ing. Peter Grambow

Contact Nanoinitiative Bayern GmbH Josef-Martin-Weg 52 | 97074 Wrzburg Fon +49 931 31-80570 | Fax +49 931 31-80569 [email protected] www.nanoinitiative-bayern.de

The forecasted billion euro market for nanotechnology Focus areas has become a reality. There is virtually no segment of the economy that does not benefit from nanotechnology: Focus areas of cluster tasks are the core areas of the Information and communication, production, energy, specific implementation of the potential offered by nano- transport industry, health, construction, among others. As technology. The central components of cluster work in- a key technology of the 21st century, nanotechnology is clude introduction of innovative process technologies, one of the most crucial innovation drivers worldwide and cost-e ffective integration in existing production processes, offers new products or product solutions, as well as totally technology-oriented project management, customer- new approaches. oriented innovation management, and exploitation of interdisciplinary synergies. Bavaria is a leading location for nanotechnology in Eu- rope. This is where the Cluster Nanotechnology is domi- Core competencies ciled and promotes an efficient networking of industry, science, politics, and theory, as well as transfer of knowl- Initiation, support, and coordination of edge and technology between players from science and projects, extending to complete project management industry, for the innovation process. For implementation Execution of customer-specific innovation workshops of such innovations, first and foremost medium-sized Initiation and management of nanotechnology networks companies are of central significance. Consequently, clus- Promotion of cooperation between research and devel- ter work also focuses on small and medium-sized com- opment institutes and users in industry panies and on stimulation and realization of specific re- Support for project proposals search, development and innovation projects. Originating Support of application-oriented research from its strong roots in Bavaria, the cluster is also active International research marketing on the national and international level with its networks Organization of seminars, workshops, and trade fair and projects. participation Knowledge procurement and knowledge maintenance Open discussion of opportunities and risks

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Founding of the European Center for Network NanoCarbon – communication Forging new paths with innovation Dispersion Technologies (EZD) platform on the international level workshops

Dispersing is of vital significance for The Network NanoCarbon was Assessing nanotechnologies and suc- subsequent industrial treatment of founded three years ago, also in cessfully implementing them in mar- basic materials in the area of process order to continue a portion of the ac- ketable products, are important tasks technology. Consequently, through tivities of the Inno.CNT innovation in the innovation and product devel- nanotechnology the foundational ac- a lliance. Since then, it has developed opment process. A functioning inno- tivities for the EZD were in itiated into a platform known throughout the vation process in the enterprise inte- and executed in Selb together with world for the latest developments grates as many players in the process the SKZ – Sddeutsches Kunststoff- and application possibilities of nano- as possible, and thus contributes to zentrum (German Plastic Center). carbon materials. The annual expert minimizing product development and Through funding provided by the conference organized by the Clus- product processing risks and avoiding Bavarian Ministry of Economic Af- ter Nanotechnology and the Network high expenditures of time and costs fairs and Media, Energy and Tech- NanoCarbon is now established as in the development phase. It is pre- nology, it was possible to form the an important communication and ex- cisely at this point that the cluster European Center for Dispersion Tech- change platform for the nanocarbon comes in with its innovation work- nologies. Here a competent team community. shops. It brings all players together with outstanding experimental equip- at one table to take a 360° view of ment has been established, the team »In the network to success«: the innovation potential of an enter- is specialized in production and char- Together in projects and workshops, prise. Many new product ideas and acterization of micro-scale and na- partners further develop nanocarbon services have already come about noscale dispersions, the team offers materials such as carbon nanotubes on the basis of workshops adapted development services for the indus- (CNTs), carbon nanohorns (CNHs), individually to the special needs and try. The European Center for Dis- and carbon graphenes into new prod- desires of the customer. persion Technologies and the Clus- ucts and close the value chains in the ter Nanotechnology work closely various application areas. together in the nanoInk network and in many R&D&I projects.

39 CLUSTER NEW MATERIALS From materials to innovations

Cluster Spokesmen Prof. Dr. Robert F. Singer Managing Director, Neue Materialien Frth GmbH Prof. Dr. Rudolf Stauber Executive Management,Fraunhofer Project Group Materials Recycling and Resource Strategies (IWKS), Alzenau and Hanau

Cluster Managing Director Dr. Matthias Konrad

Contact Bayern Innovativ GmbH Cluster Neue Werkstoffe Am Tullnaupark 8 | 90402 Nuremberg Fon +49 911 20671-211 | Fax +49 911 20671-766 [email protected] www.cluster-neuewerkstoffe.de

Bavaria is one of the international leaders in the field of This is done within the field of the cluster's core topics: "New Materials". With its broad-based research landscape, highly innovative technology and process compa- Additive manufacturing nies as well as a strong user industry, it has the best pre- Lightweight and multi material design requisites to play the leading role in the future. Resource efficiency and sustainability

The Cluster New Materials is the Bavarian-wide informa- The Cluster New Materials is covering almost all material tion, communication and cooperation platform. The Clus- classes, from polymers and composites to light metal ma- ter New Materials is managed by the Bayern Innovativ terials, functionalized surfaces, textiles as well as techni- GmbH and brings together players from science and in- cal ceramics and glass. dustry - interdisciplinary and across technologies and industries. The portfolio of project activities and services are differ- entiated and consistently developed towards the needs of The creation of transparency with regard to material com- the Bavarian companies and institutions. Close collabora- petencies - especially from Bavaria - and marketing of in- tion with regional networks and initiatives is an essential novations with new materials is one of the Cluster's core pillar for the cluster network. competence.

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Opportunities of additive Plastic solutions for antimicrobial Closed-loop material cycles manufacturing packaging

Tooth crowns, glasses, sneakers, Meat is a fast deteriorating food. One of the goals of the ZIM network even whole car parts: There are Pathogenic micro-organisms can en- »WiProNa - We Produce Sustainabil- many ideas, what could be printed danger consumers but antimicro- ity«, managed by the Cluster New in future. Some of the developers al- bial packaging can keep meat fresh Materials, is to anchor sustainability ready use 3D printing in serial pro- much longer. Thus, the companies in the entire process and product cy- duction. The cluster is increasingly Verpa Folie and RF Plast, together cle of companies. The network com- dedicating its focus on solutions for with Ansbach University of Applied prises 24 partners from science and the medical sector, mechanical engi- Sciences – all partners of the regional industry and aims to identify solu- neering, aviation and the automotive Cluster network »k-messwerk« – de- tions to close the loop of material industry. The cluster offers small and veloped antimicrobially effective foil cycles. medium-sized companies an over- bags together with sticks to package view of the potentials of this new fresh meat. The combination of film For this approach it is decisive to de- production technology as well as ex- and injection molding technology to- velop and to implement closed-loop change with experts. gether with the measuring methods materials as well as new technolo- It carries out a technology scouting, provides innovative solutions for the gies for generation, qualification and examines the needs and competen- use of antimicrobial plastics in the use of recyclates. The project is cov- cies of Bavarian companies, and se- food sector. The cluster supported ering the whole process chain - prod- lectively networks companies to the partners to realise this pro ject uct development, production, return keep ahead Bavaria's strong position idea within the ZIM funding pro- logistics, recycling and re-use. Cur- in additive manufacturing. With long- gramme, a funding programme for rently, the project is focussing on term partners such as Audi, Areva, small and medium-sized enterprises polymers, composite materials and KSB, Siemens or MTU and research (SMEs) with business operations in technical textiles, where so far recy- institutes the topics were defined Germany. cling is not realised either technically and first working groups already or economically. established.

41 CLUSTER SENSOR TECHNOLOGY Sensors made in Bavaria

Cluster Spokesmen Prof. Dr. Christoph Kutter Prof. Dr. Reinhard Hpfl

Cluster Managing Director Dr. Hubert Steigerwald

Contact Strategische Partnerschaft Sensorik e. V. Franz-Mayer-Strasse 1 | 93053 Regensburg Fon +49 941 630916-0 | Fax +49 941 630916-10 [email protected] www.sensorik-bayern.de

Sensors are considered as a universal cross-sectional Cluster management anticipates economic, technologi- technology for the most significant innovation suppliers. cal, and demographic changes in its role as future scout, Sensors are the sensory organs of modern industry and it identifies megatrends as well as developments in the are used in many different ways. Consequently, sensors industry, and offers numerous exchange possibilities for also constitute the key technology in Industry 4.0, the industry, science, and politics. Initiation of cooperation world of intelligent products, and networked production. projects, acquisition of funding as well as active partici- Sales of this industry, which is characterized by SMEs, pation in implementing innovation projects are among the have increased by more than 70 % in the past 10 years. core competencies of SPS. To supplement the extensive German sensor manufacturers dominate the world mar- o ffering of qualification opportunities, SPS also supports ket, and in the comparison with other German states Ba- members as partners, consultants, and a driving force for varia takes the leading role in this area. Pronounced sensor strategy development and enterprise alignment. Sensorik- competence at universities and research institutes as well Bayern GmbH, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of SPS, addi- as highly specialized industry trade fairs round out the pro- tionally offers access to high tech expertise. file of Bavaria as a leading location for sensor technology. Focus areas Strategische Partnerschaft Sensorik e. V. (SPS)/Cluster Sensor Technology has been officially responsible for clus- Automotive ter management of the sensor technology competence Life sciences field in Bavaria since 2006. On behalf of Bavaria, SPS bun- Automation and mechatronics dles interests, experience, and know-how of companies, Environmental technology universities, and research institutes. With more than 70 ICT, safety and security member companies and institutes as well as 200 partners, SPS has established itself as a strong cross-industry network. In this regard, members of the network r eflect the classic strengths of Bavaria and the strengths of these future technologies. Sensor technology network f ocuses on jointly strengthening the innovation power and future capability of Bavarian companies and institutions.

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Success factor – qualifications High tech research, promotion, and Shaping the future together – consulting developing strategies

Sensors with their very diverse fields For 10 years SPS has been promot- The organizational and strategic fur- of implementation constitute the ing research and development and ther development of high tech enter- technological backbone of the high sensor technology through consulta- prises is firmly in focus of the project tech world and are a trailblazing key tion, networking, and the bringing to- »(Mit-)Arbeitswelt 4.0«. SMEs get technology. A specific and continu- gether of players' know-how as well prepared for »Work World 4.0« with ous (ongoing) qualification of the la- as acquisition of funding for new co- a new qualification concept. I ssues bor force is of inestimable value in operation projects. Thus, in the net- associated with the increasing dig- sustainably promoting the capacity work numerous ideas have been im- italization of work are the subject for innovation. SPS offers its mem- plemented in products and services. of company-overarching entrepre- bers and partners a broad spectrum One current example is the project neurial workshops, as well as com- of seminar series, workshops, and »assemblies with embedded micro- pany- internal intervention, and are certificate training courses with high sensor systems for intelligent man- organized in several modules (data practical reference. To implement in- ufacturing of industrial electronics security, communications, coordina- novation strategies in the company (PCB 4.0)«. For flexible and high-per- tion, interaction responsibility, life bal- and participate in triggering new de- formance data acquisition in Indus- ance, values & leadership). The proj- velopments is what »innovation man- try 4.0 sensors must be compactly ect team does not consider s ingle agers with IHK certificate« learn in integrated in workpieces and equip- effects. The cluster management the eponymous two-year training ment. The project team takes on the rather assists the six participating course. The five-day seminar series major technical challenge of man- companies as an accompanying con- »Business Administration for Devel- ufacturing miniaturized radio sen- sultant for the entire spectrum of opers« imparts business adminis- sor nodes and integrating them organizational changes. tration basics to sensor experts as in production processes. Sensorik- an extension of their technological Bayern GmbH, the wholly owned know-how. subsidiary of SPS, is part of the project team.

43 ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY CLUSTER Impetus for the growth industry of the 21st century

Cluster Spokesmen Reinhard Bchl Managing Director of the BÜCHL Group

Cluster Managing Director Alfred Mayr

Contact Trägerverein Umwelttechnologie-Cluster Bayern e. V. Am Mittleren Moos 48 | 86167 Augsburg Fon +49 821 455798-0 | Fax +49 821 455798-10 [email protected] www.umweltcluster.net

Climate change, worldwide urbanization, and extension of Focus areas renewable energies result in strong growth in the global demand for environmental technologies. In terms of en- The Environmental Technology Cluster Bavaria is a net- vironmental technology, Bavaria has a first-class position work of Bavarian industry, science, government agencies, with over 2000 companies. For the most part, SMEs of- politics, municipalities, and municipal operations. In this fer products and services from planning, development and regard the following topics are of particular interest: engineering, and extending to plant construction and mod- ernization, on the international environmental market. Waste and recycling Alternative energy production, particularly More than 100 research institutes round out this profile. energy from waste and biomass The objective of the cluster is to support Bavarian enter- Air pollution control prises in developing and manufacturing marketable prod- Resource efficiency, material flow management ucts. The focus is on networking of companies and re- Water and waste water treatment search, development of pilot projects, and provision of information for specific target groups. Through technical events and conferences the cluster disseminates information concerning technology-specific developments and cross-sectional topics, such as innovation, financing, and internationalization. In its working groups for the topics of wastewater heat utilization, distributed wastewater treatment, and energy from waste, specialists come together on a regular basis to fundamentally drive the topic forward and develop projects. Moreover, the team of the Bavarian Environment Cluster also provides an extensive consulting and service offering.

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iDetec – competence center for Environmental technology »made in Lighthouse of the Environmental Tech- innovative landfill technology Bavaria« – for international markets nology Cluster – flagship environmental technology projects

In Germany, the landfilling of un- The demand for environmental tech- Each year the Environmental Tech- treated waste has been banned since nologies is increasing worldwide, and nology Cluster confers the Light- 2005. Nevertheless, landfills remain at the same time more and more Ba- house Project Award on particularly an indispensable part of the waste in- varian companies are doing business outstanding environmental technolo- dustry. Due to the lack of recycling internationally. The Environmental gies with signal effect. A Lighthouse possibilities, landfills are still the only Technology Cluster Bavaria supports Project identifies development di- option for the disposal of various its members in developing new mar- rections and is an attestation of en- types of waste. With the iDetec com- kets. The current focus is on coun- trepreneurial courage and visionary petence center for innovative landfill tries such as China, Canada, Iran, thinking. Project sponsors from Ba- technology the cluster offers compa- or Chile, which offer a lot of poten- varia can compete with a specific nies, government agencies, and re- tial for the products and services of project, procedure, concept, a plant search institutes a platform for ex- cluster members. »Through a clus- or development that has already changing information and for initiation ter delegation trip to Chile we were been successfully implemented and of joint projects. iDetec covers the able to make important contacts and is working profitably. Award-winning entire area of landfill technology and ultimately won the order for a water projects benefit from the marketing in the alliance develops solutions and management project. The events and through the network of the Environ- site-specific, made-to-measure con- travel sponsored by the Environmen- mental Technology Cluster – e. g. at cepts. What began in 2012 as a fund- tal Technology Cluster are always trade fairs and events through adver- ing project is a strong network today. outstanding in their organization«, tising materials created especially for iDetec has already executed ten free- confirms Christian Blothe, Branch the project, and through publications of-charge landfill audits and has or- Manager of HPC AG in Harburg. in the industry press. At this point in ganized two workshops for landfill time nine successful projects have al- operators. Are you interested in international ready been honored with the award. markets? Contact us!

45 ADDITIONAL LINKS

46 Bavarian Research and Innovation Agency

The Bavarian Research and Innovation Agency is a joint initiative of the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Bavarian Ministry of Science. With the syner- gistic interaction of five partners in the Bavarian Research and Innovation Agency, the Bavarian State Government pursues three strategic objectives:

More efficient and more transparent shaping of the overall system of technology transfer in Bavaria

Extension of qualified funding consultation in promoting technology, to activate a higher implementation potential of innovations in Bavarian companies, in particular in the SMEs.

Increased acquisition of EU funding, primarily through universities, as well as SMEs, particularly by forming consortia from science and industry.

www.forschung-innovation-bayern.de

Bayern Innovativ GmbH

Bayern Innovativ GmbH is Bavaria's organisation for innovation, technology and knowledge transfer. It supports players from industry and science in all stages of the value chain by providing customised services to boost innovation dynamics. In this regard, Bayern Innovativ operates at the interfaces of various industries and technologies. The goal being to build an ecosystem of dynamic networks to accelerate the innovation process. In addition to the organisation's own clusters – namely Energy Technology, Automotive and New Materials – the activities focus on cross-clustering with other Bavarian clusters and networking with key players in Bavaria's innovation landscape.

www.bayern-innovativ.de

47 The Bavarian Research Foundation

The Bavarian Research Foundation was founded in 1990. With the Bavarian Research Foundation the Bavarian State Government has established an insti- tution that strengthens and promotes Bavaria's impact in the worldwide competition of research and technology. This occurs on a clear basis: Profits from industry investments of the Free State of Bavaria are directly fed back into the economy via research.

The primary goal is to promote strategically important, application-driven research and seminal projects precisely at the point where special successes can be expected through the intensive cooperation of science and industry.

www.forschungsstiftung.de

Bayern International

The Bayern International website includes an extensive database of events for the promotion of foreign trade with references to events in Germany and abroad that are organized by Bayern International, Bavarian ministries, chambers, and industry associations.

Bayern International's work particularly focuses on the Bavarian trade fair participation program, delegation trips, and delegation visits, entrepreneur trips, Bayern – Fit for Partnership (the international further education program) and the Bavarian Company Database. In addition, on the website there are numerous links to national and international partners, who are pleased to advise and support Bavarian companies in their international endeavors.

www.bayern-international.de

48 Company Database »Key Technologies in Bavaria«

With the company database »Key Technologies in Bavaria« companies can find potential business partners and cooperations in Germany and abroad. »Key Technologies in Bavaria«, provided by Bayern International, contains extensive information on Bavarian companies, institutions from the fields of research, technology transfer and network management, as well as relevant authorities and industry associations. The online database is available in two languages, free of charge and always up to date. .

www.keytobavaria.com

Invest in Bavaria

Invest in Bavaria is the Business Promotion Agency of the Free State of Bavaria. Since 1999 Invest in Bavaria has supported German and foreign companies in establishing or expanding a location in Bavaria.

Invest in Bavaria compiles specific information, helps to find the optimal location in Bavaria, and mediates the contacts that are required for project realization: for instance, contacts to government agencies and industry associations, as well as to important local networks.

The services offered by Invest in Bavaria are free of charge, naturally all inquiries are treated confidentially.

www.invest-in-bavaria.com

49 Cluster competitions sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research

In accordance with the principle »Strengthening Strengths« the Federal Minis- try of Education and Research supports top-performing clusters on their way to inclusion in the group of Leading-Edge Clusters with Leading-Edge Clus- ter Competitions. As part of the competition, which was launched in 2007 to strengthen Leading-Edge Clusters and is open to all research topics, cluster partners should develop a common strategy and plan projects for implementation of this common strategy.

The competition »Internationalization of Leading-Edge Clusters, Future Pro- jects, and Comparable Networks« aims at enabling (leading-edge) clusters to extend existing international cooperation and realize innovation breakthroughs in joint research projects.

www.spitzencluster.de

Funding database of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy

With the funding database of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy on the Internet the Federal Government provides a complete and current overview of the subsidy programs offered by the Federal Government, the States, and the European Union.

www.foerderdatenbank.de

Clusterplattform Deutschland

As an initiative of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the Clusterplattform Deutschland website includes an overview of cluster promotion measures and initiatives on the national, state, and European level. A map of Germany shows the German Leading-Edge Clusters and the most efficient cluster management organizations in the »go-cluster« program sponsored by the Federal Ministry for Eco- nomic Affairs and Energy.

www.clusterplattform.de

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