go-cluster” program
The go-cluster programme of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy is the cluster policy excellence measure of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and brings together the most efficient national cluster management organizations.
Focal points:
Whether cluster managers, cluster players or representatives from politics, science and business: “go-cluster” offers demand-oriented services for every target group.
Supporting the most efficient national innovation clusters in their development into internationally excellent clusters
Promotion of innovative cluster services in order to give the cluster managers impetus for new services Increase
the international visibility of the participating innovation clusters Analysis of trends in international cluster policy,
to obtain recommendations for shaping the German perspective
International Mechatronics Forum
The International Forum Mechatronics was established in 2005 to promote the supra-regional transfer of knowledge and technology in the field of mechatronic systems and components. Since then, the forum has been held annually on a rotating basis by one of the six supporting partner organizations from Germany, Austria and Switzerland and has become the most important exchange platform for application-oriented research in mechatronics.
The International Forum Mechatronics will take place again in 2022.
Cluster Mechatronics & Automation e.V.
The Cluster Mechatronik & Automation e.V. is a platform and forum for the definition and implementation of measures that serve the progress of mechatronics and related fields. Active communication between science and industry is intended to ensure the quality and safety of developments and contribute to the promotion of the economy.
State Network Mechatronics Baden Württemberg e.V.
The State Network Mechatronics was launched in 2001 by an initiative from Göppingen. The aim of this initiative with 28 founding members was to provide new impetus for Baden-Württemberg as a business location and ultimately to create location and job security with future technologies.
With the Department of Mechatronics in Göppingen, the Esslingen University of Applied Sciences has identified and helped shape the needs and opportunities of this growth sector from the very beginning.
Mechatronics cluster
The Mechatronics Cluster (MC) was launched at the beginning of 2003. The goal has not changed in five years: To establish a technology-oriented network and to support the more than 330 cluster partners in their innovative capacity and thus competitive strength.
The MC sees itself as an information and cooperation platform for companies from the fields of mechanical and plant engineering, equipment and apparatus engineering, their specific suppliers and service providers as well as the relevant R&D, training and further education institutions. To enable companies to exchange experiences in an informal atmosphere, specialist events, company tours, regulars’ tables and study trips are regularly organized. Another important task of the cluster is the initiation and support of cooperation projects. This enables companies to efficiently realize innovative ideas with suitable partners and thus increase their competitiveness.
ZHAW – Zurich University of Applied Sciences
The Institute for Mechatronic Systems IMS at the ZHAW offers application-oriented research and development services in the field of mechatronic systems. The main activities and research priorities are focused on the two areas of manufacturing, automation and robotics as well as mechatronics in medical technology. The aim of the institute is the continuous expansion of an efficient research and development facility in the field of mechatronics with an international reputation.
Cluster Mechatronics Tyrol
- Networked systems and Industry 4.0
- Material technology
- Smart City – Smart Energy
- Medical technology initiative
NOI Techpark South Tyrol/Also
The NOI Techpark Südtirol/Alto Adige is a technology and science park founded in 2017 in Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy. NOI is an acronym for “Nature Of Innovation”, but also alludes to the German word “neu” and the Italian word noi for “we”. The infrastructure is designed as a business incubator and supports technology-oriented, innovative start-ups and young companies or growth-oriented start-ups. The NOI Techpark will also contribute to regional economic development and networking.
