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Innovative materials in NRW

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NRW is the top location in Germany for innovative materials. Besides outstanding scientific research institutes the state is also home to numerous important branches of industry, some with a long tradition, that produce and process materials. According to a study of potential conducted in 2010, there are around 250 materials developing companies, over 500 manufacturers and nearly 5,500 user companies in the "materials state" of NRW, generating nearly 40 percent of the state's gross domestic product with sales of over 200 billion euros, and providing jobs for more than 700,000 people.

In addition to NanoMikro.Werkstoffe.NRW, the state cluster for nano/micro-technology and materials, further networks exist which combine expertise at a technical and regional level, thereby enhancing the state's innovative and economic strength. Focal areas of research are to be found in the Aachen region, Bochum and Paderborn, while the main business emphasis lies in the Ruhr Metropolitan Region (Bochum, Dortmund, Duisburg, Essen) and the Rhineland. Companies based in NRW include 3M, Evonik Industries, Bayer, Henkel, Hydro Aluminium and ThyssenKrupp.

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