Electrical engineering and electronics.
A powerful engine for Thuringia’s industry.
Areas of expertise: > Actuators, drives and nano-positioning systems > Firmware and software technology Nanolithography, LTCC multilayer technology, silicon tech- > Information and nology, quantum sensors and ultrashort pulse laser tech- communications technology nologies – these innovations represent a mere cross-section > Microelectronics > Optoelectronics of the kind of advanced electrical engineering produced in > Polytronics Thuringia. Global players such as Bosch, Jenoptik and > Circuits and power electronics Melexis research tomorrow’s solutions here. > Sensors and instrumentation The industry at a glance: Seize the opportunities that Applications/target industries: > 230 companies Thuringia offers > Approx. 25,000 employees Capitalize on its excellent research infra- > Automotive > EUR 5 billion in revenue structure, highly skilled workers and cen- > Energy > Around 14,500 engineering tral location in Europe. > Building automation students > Aerospace > Medical devices and > Attractive customers, suppliers We provide full-service support for any in- bioinstruments and research institutions located vestment project – from site searches to > Measurement and control systems nearby (in optics, IT, medical implementation to your future business > Telecommunications devices, etc.) operations in Thuringia. Contact us today. > Optical industry > Central location is ideal for providing > Personal computers a wide range of on-site services www.invest-in-thuringia.de/ en/industries-technologies/ electrical-engineering
Source: Thuringian State Statistical Office, 2019 figures Internationally renowned top-flight research. Thuringia’s research institutes are world leaders in developing intelligent electrical engineering applications. As cutting-edge research findings emerge, they are quickly shared with companies through close ties between the local scientific and business communities.
Innovation driver for German industry: TU Ilmenau Selected research institutes: The Ilmenau University of Tech- > CiS - Research Institute for Micro Sensors, Erfurt nology (TU Ilmenau) is more than > Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering (IOF), Jena a popular institution of higher > Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems (IKTS), Hermsdorf learning; it is also a world lead- > Advanced System Technology (AST) Branch of Fraunhofer IOSB of the Fraunhofer er in top-flight electrical and IT Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation, Ilmenau research. TU Ilmenau received a > Günther Köhler Institute of Joining Technology and Materials Testing (ifw), Jena TopUni2020 award in the univer- > Institute for Microelectronic and Mechatronic Systems (IMMS), Ilmenau sity ranking conducted by Study- > Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology (IPHT), Jena Check, a rating portal. The univer- > Innovation Center for Quantum Optics and Sensing (InQuoSens), Ilmenau sity actively supports transfers > Center for Micro and Nanotechnologies (ZMN Ilmenau) of knowledge, technology and personnel to companies. Scien- tific research is consistently tai- Growth through cooperation lored to clients’ needs. A dedicat- ed technology scout and transfer Thuringia Electronic Measurement and Instrument Engineering (ELMUG) is an indus- center enables effective project trial cluster that pools the technological capabilities of developers, manufacturers, management from initial ideas to suppliers and service providers at around 60 companies and 10 research institutions marketable products. in the measurement and control industry in Thuringia. At InQuoSens, research into quan- The cluster is an especially ideal platform for small and medium-sized industry play- tum optics, quantum computing ers. It puts them directly in touch with attractive business partners for joint research, and industrial sensors is conduct- procurement or distribution projects. At the same time, members can share experi- ed by the Institute of Micro and ences in order to effectively map out the risks and opportunities of future ventures, Nanotechnologies (IMN MacroNa- such as entering foreign markets. no®) at TU Ilmenau and the Abbe Center of Photonics (ACP) at FSU ELMUG expert groups: MNT e.V. Jena. This partnership makes it > Micro-Nano Integration The microsystems and nanotechnology possible to cover the entire scien- > EMC and Device Security cluster organization aggregates all the tific process chain. > Digitalization activities and expertise in this highly specialized core industry in Thuringia. www.tu-ilmenau.de/forschung Motivated and highly skilled workers. Thuringia owes its status as an electrical engineering powerhouse not only to the wide range of degree programs at local universities, but also to its highly trained workforce – from mechatronics technicians to precision opticians.
Vocational training and University education continuing education
Thuringian technical universities carry on the region’s long engineering tradition with In Thuringia, tomorrow’s specialists considerable success. They are among Germany‘s best educational institutions. All complete a rigorous course of theoret- the universities offer world-class training in fields such as: ical and practical training. These and many other programs cover the entire > Electrical engineering, information > Micro and nanotechnologies, electrical and electronic value chain: technology, automation: mechatronics: University of Applied Sciences Jena, Ernst Abbe University of Applied > Electronics technician University of Applied Sciences Nord- Sciences Jena, Ilmenau University of Specializations: Energy and building hausen, University of Applied Scienc- Technology systems, automation systems, ma- es Schmalkalden, Ilmenau University > Building and energy technology, re- chines and drives, etc. of Technology, Eisenach/Gera Univer- newable energy, electrical power and > IT electronics technician sity of Cooperative Education control engineering: > Mechatronics technician > Laser and opto technologies, University of Applied Sciences Erfurt, > Microtechnologist photonics, optronics: University of Applied Sciences Nord- > Physics laboratory assistant Ernst Abbe University of Applied hausen, Ilmenau University of Tech- > Precision optician/engineer Sciences Jena, Friedrich Schiller nology University of Jena, Ilmenau University > Space electronics: Training associations raise the quality of Technology Ernst Abbe University of Applied of education even more. The Jena Train- Sciences Jena ing Center, for example – a joint ven- ture of Schott, Carl Zeiss and Jenoptik – Degree programs are also available in applied information technology, technical in- produces highly trained specialists for formation technology, engineering information technology and other fields. many industry players.
TU Ilmenau offers special continuing ed- “From space for Earth: Products and technologies ucation programs such as a major in from Thuringia play key roles in space missions light application. that are as spectacular as they are pioneering. Our success depends on our unique mixture of tradition and innovation as well as the broad-based co- operative environment encompassing local institutions, universities and companies.”
Peter Kapell, Managing Director of Jena-Optronik GmbH Selected companies
ADVA Optical Networking SE, Meiningen ams Sensors Germany GmbH, Jena Analytik Jena AG, Jena Antennentechnik Bad Blankenburg GmbH, Weimar Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH, Jena Thuringia: where success EPSa Elektronik & Präzisionsbau Saalfeld GmbH, Saalfeld is made. Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH, Sömmerda Thuringia offers outstanding growth opportunities for Funkwerk AG, Kölleda JENOPTIK AG, Jena companies seeking to make a splash in the market with Lüberg Elektronik GmbH, Sonneberg new electrical applications or cutting-edge electronics. Marquardt Lightronics GmbH, Major market and technology leaders have been doing Arnstadt business in Thuringia for many years. Melexis GmbH, Erfurt Micro-Hybrid Electronic GmbH, Hermsdorf GÖPEL electronic GmbH SIOS Messtechnik GmbH Micro-Sensys GmbH, Erfurt Jena-based GÖPEL electronic is a lead- Established in 1991, SIOS Messtech- MTM Power Messtechnik Mellenbach ing provider of electrical and optical test- nik GmbH is an innovative develop- GmbH, Mellenbach ing and inspection systems. Founded in er and manufacturer of high-precision, paragon AG, Suhl 1991, the company currently has over high-quality laser interferometry instru- PI Ceramic GmbH, Lederhose 200 employees in addition to the approx. ments. The products it makes at its Qundis GmbH, Erfurt 300 more specialists in its worldwide Ilmenau headquarters include the Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH, Jena distribution and service network. GÖPEL NMM-1 – a laser interferometric na- rmw Kabelsysteme GmbH, Crossen was named one of Germany’s 100 best no-positioning and nano-measurement Robert Bosch Battery Solutions GmbH, medium-sized enterprises as part of the machine. Eisenach TOP JOB Program. Its products have won Scanfil Electronics GmbH, several coveted awards in recent years. X-FAB Semiconductor Foundries GmbH Wutha-Farnroda The X-FAB Group is an Erfurt-based multi- Schaeffler Industrial Drives AG & Co. KG, Jena-Optronik GmbH national semiconductor foundry that pro- Suhl The Jena-based sensor manufacturer’s duces silicon wafers. Since 1992, the chip Thales Deutschland GmbH, Arnstadt slogan is “From Jena to Mars”. Custom- manufacturer has invested a nine-dig- UST Umweltsensortechnik GmbH, ers trust the Thuringian aerospace com- it sum in new equipment and state-of-the- Geschwenda pany’s rugged, high-precision position art infrastructure at its Erfurt location, VIA Electronic, Hermsdorf control sensors, rendezvous and docking where it now employs around 800 people. Vision & Control GmbH, Suhl sensors and optic subsystems for space- Vistec Electron Beam GmbH, Jena based applications. WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Sondershausen
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