Global giants like Mercedes-Benz, Opel/PSA, Magna, Bosch, BMW, and BorgWarner manufacture in Thuringia. The tradition of automobile production here dates back to the early 20th century.
Electrical Engineering & Electronics
Nanolithography, LTCC multilayer technology and silicon technology as well as quantum sensor technology and ultrashort pulse laser technologies – these innovations are just a few examples of sophisticated electrical engineering “Made in Thuringia”.
Energy and environmental technologies
Thuringian companies are among the world's leading providers of modern energy and environmental technologies.
Nutrition
In Thuringia, customer proximity, tradition and cost-efficient production can be uniquely combined.
ICT
The information and communication technology sector in Thuringia is innovative and efficient.
plastic
The plastics industry in Thuringia has a success story spanning over 100 years. Known for their technical expertise and innovative strength, the companies in this sector are among the highest-grossing in the Free State today.
Life Science
Thuringia is the birthplace of inventions such as the patented mercury-free thermometer, the X-ray tube, and the microscope. Scientists from Jena were involved in deciphering the human chromosomes 8, 21, and X.
logistics
Thuringia's central location, combined with its efficient infrastructure, makes it Germany's top location for logistics companies. All major European economic centers can be reached from Thuringia in a very short time.
Mechanical engineering
The mechanical engineering sector has developed into the fastest-growing industry in Thuringia in recent years – despite increased competition.
optics
World-renowned companies such as Carl Zeiss, Schott or Jenoptik originated in Thuringia and today set international standards in the field of optical technologies.
tourism
Wartburg Castle and Weimar Classicism, Hainich and Thuringian Forest – in Thuringia, World Cultural Heritage meets World Natural Heritage.
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