Success story: Business networks Well connected: Innovative company networks in the business location Augsburg
Special expertise Industry of the future
The Augsburg economic region is excellently positioned to master the challenges and opportunities of the future and further expand its position as a leading high-tech and growth region in Europe. This is backed by global players and strong small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as start-ups and innovators in the Augsburg economic region who are active in the following industries and technology fields. Other areas of expertise currently being developed include the bioeconomy, new materials and circular construction.
Transition Hydrogen technology
The energy transition is in full swing in the Augsburg economic region. The hydrogen technology region in Augsburg, Swabia and Bavaria brings together companies, research institutions and networks to jointly shape the transformation. The aim is to strengthen the hydrogen ecosystem, including industrial users who are interested in the use of hydrogen – whether in vehicles or in industrial processes. The aim is also to network innovation managers from companies, research institutions and the public sector. Informing, raising awareness and communicating are at the forefront of all activities in order to drive innovation opportunities for all market participants.
Growth potential Healthcare industry
The healthcare industry offers high growth potential. With the establishment of the Faculty of Medicine and the University Hospital of Augsburg, the healthcare industry has received a new boost as an important area of expertise in the A³ region. One effect of the new university hospital could be up to 6,500 new jobs when it is fully completed. Companies in A³ are significantly driving the development of the healthcare sector with their expertise. These include AMBU Innovation GmbH, one of the top 10 most innovative medical technology companies in the world, and KUKA AG, with its development of clinical robotics. Popular areas of research include medical informatics, healthcare operations, environmental medicine, climate change and health, and human-technology interaction in healthcare – relevant for eHealth, assistance systems and care robotics.
Future technologies Digitalisation & Industry 4.0
The Augsburg region is building on its strong industrial past to drive technological innovation and future technologies such as digitalisation and AI. This is happening in areas such as artificial intelligence, digitalisation and new business models. A³ is, for example, the hotspot for additive manufacturing, which has already established itself in industrial production. The region benefits from the expertise of the ‘Mittelstand 4.0 Competence Centre Augsburg’ and the Augsburg University of Applied Sciences, which impart knowledge on networked production, digital business models and security. Companies such as Sokratel GmbH use methods such as model-based design to create a networked future. With its launch vehicle, Rocket Factory Augsburg is ensuring that the next big step into space is made possible at affordable prices.
a picture is worth a thousand words Impressions of research facilities in A³
There is an impressive number of research facilities in the Augsburg region. We were allowed to visit some of them with our camera and share some exciting – and a few futuristic – impressions.