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KSA Kugelstrahlzentrum Aachen GmbH provides peen forming and peen re-shaping for the aerospace industry. It offers automated peen forming that can form orthogonal grids, spherical, elliptical, conical, and cylindrical shapes; and automated peen re-shaping that can be carried out on large components such as fuselage and small structures such as aircraft ribs, beams, frames, and spars. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Aachen, Germany.

Part of Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft eV, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology specializes in data transformation from the visualization of a first design to the production process. The company is based in Aachen, Germany. The German company's expertise includes beam shaping, frequency conversion, design, layout, and packaging of optics.

Apleona GmbH engages in the provision of real estate and facility management services. It operates through the following business areas: Facility Management, Real Estate Management, Building Technology, and Interior Fitouts. The firm offers services such as integrated facility management, facility management consulting, fund and asset management, leasehold improvements, drywall construction solutions, turnkey interior fittings and modernization, as well as fabrication and assembly of own fitting systems. The company is headquartered in Neu-Isenburg, Germany.

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH is a research center located in Julich, Germany. The Institute for Advanced Simulation is one of the German company's main focuses, which combines simulation sciences and expertise to tackle upcoming challenges in the field. The private company also collaborates with various universities and research institutions worldwide to advance their research. Additionally, the company is involved in the European IAGOS project, which observes the composition of the atmosphere using commercial passenger planes as measurement platforms. The company's vision is to understand the human brain through simulation, as demonstrated in the "Human Brain Project." The company was founded in 1956 and is currently led by CEOs Wolfgang Marquardt, Pieter Jansens, and Astrid Lambrecht.

Portigon AG engages in the management of its own assets. It also provides financial services and conducts banking activities. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Duesseldorf, Germany.

Robert Bosch GmbH engages in the development of the engineering and electronics sector. Its business sectors include; mobility solutions, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building technology. The company was founded by Robert Bosch in 1886 and is headquartered in Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Germany.

K+S Minerals & Agriculture GmbH operate as a mining company. It offers soil conditioners, as well as liquid and foliar fertilizers. The company is headquartered in Kassel, Germany.

Carl Zeiss AG engages in the development and manufacture of scientific optics technologies and solutions services. Its products and solutions inlcude medical, microscopy, optemetry, industrial metrology spectroscopy, semicondictor technology, camera and film lenses, and simulation solutions planetariums. The company was founded by Carl Zeiss in 1846 and is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany.

Prinovis GmbH & Co. KG provides gravure printing and custom made printing services. It offers a portfolio of solutions – from the conceptual work, via gravure printing and web offset printing, right through to product binding and logistics. The company is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.

thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG manufactures carbon steel, stainless steel, and special steel materials. Its products include hot and precision strips, heavy plates, sheet and coated products, organic coated strips and sheets, composite materials, electrical steel products, tinplates and black plates, and medium-wide strips. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Duisburg, Germany.

Bosch Rexroth AG manufactures components and machinery for industrial hydraulics and control technology. It offers assembly technology, electric drives and controls, gear technology, industrial hydraulics, linear motion technology, mobile hydraulics, moulding and casting technologies, tightening and welding technology. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Lohr am Main, Germany.

Robert Bosch Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung is a German company that manufactures parts and accessories for motor vehicles. The company is based in Gerlingen, Germany. The CEOs are Christian Fischer, Filiz Albrecht, Markus Forschner, Markus Heyn, Stefan Hartung, and Tanja Rückert. The private company was founded in 1917.

Syntegon Packaging Technology GmbH provides process and packaging technology solutions. The firm engages in the development and production of complete solutions for the pharmaceuticals, food, and confectionery industries. It distributes its products under the Ampack, Doboy, Elematic, Hansella, Hüttlin, Klenzaids, Kliklok, Makat, Moeller & Devicon, Osgood, Pharmatec, SBM, Sigpack, Tevopharm, Togum, Valicare, and Woodman brands. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Remshalden, Germany.

Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International operates as association of companies that provide equipment, materials and services for the manufacture of semiconductors, photovoltaic panels, LED and flat panel displays, micro-electromechanical systems, printed and flexible electronics, and related micro and nano-technologies. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA.

Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH engages in the production of heating equipment. Its product portfolio includes floor-standing and wall-hung heating boilers, heat pumps, solar thermal systems, solid fuel boilers, co-generation plants, and industrial boilers. The company was founded on August 3, 1911 and is headquartered in Wetzlar, Germany.

Bosch Solar Energy AG stands for the Solar Energy division of the Bosch Group and, together with its subsidiaries, it is a leading provider of silicon-based photovoltaic products with a consistent focus on product quality. From small-scale plants for single-family homes to finished large-scale photovoltaic projects - Bosch Solar Energy offers high-quality solar cells and modules for photovoltaic power generation. With its high-efficiency crystalline and thin-film products, Bosch Solar Energy focuses very deliberately on the sustainable and environmentally friendly form of silicon-based solar power generation.

thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH engages in the operations of the production site for packaging steel. The company was founded on September 9, 1996 and is headquartered in Andernach, Germany.

Part of thyssenkrupp AG, thyssenkrupp Veerhaven BV is a Dutch company that provides marine cargo shipping services. The company is based in Brielle, Netherlands.

ThyssenKrupp Bilstein GmbH manufactures and develops automotive parts and components. The firm operates through the Original Equipment and After Market divisions. Its product range encompasses conventional and electronically adjustable dampers, suspension struts, air-suspension systems, shock absorbers, and automotive systems modules. It also engages in investment and financing projects focused on the research, engineering, and development of automotive structures. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Ennepetal, Germany.

thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe GmbH provides materials processing services. Its products include hot strip, cold rolled sheet, coated sheet, stainless steel and aluminum. The company is headquartered in Krefeld, Germany.

Part of thyssenkrupp AG, thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG develops planning and constructing machines and plants for cement and mineral industries. The company is based in Essen, Germany. The German company was founded in 2014. Michael Höllermann has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Part of thyssenkrupp AG, thyssenkrupp Hohenlimburg GmbH is a steel production and processing company based in Hagen, Germany. The German company is a leading global supplier in the steel industry. The company offers innovative solutions for steel production and processing. Additionally, they provide exterior cladding for household appliances with their pladur® Structured product, which offers a structured surface in high-quality white tones. Heike Denecke-Arnold has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Covestro Deutschland AG engages in the production and distribution of polymers. It also sells paints and adhesive raw materials. The company was founded on April 8, 2002 and is headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany.

SCHOTT AG engages in the production and distribution of specialty glass and glass ceramics. Its products are used in the consumer electronics, pharmaceutical, defense and security, optics, life sciences, energy and environment, automotive, and aviation industries. The company was founded by Otto Schott, Ernst Abbe, Carl Zeiss and Roderich Zeiss in 1884 and is headquartered in Mainz, Germany.

Degussa Metals Catalysts Cerdec 2 AG is a Spanish company that wholesales metal scrap and waste products. The private company is based in Valencia, Spain.

Part of Prince International Corp. (Texas), Ferro Spain SA is a Spanish company that manufactures additives, coatings, and glass colors. The company is based in Valencia, Spain.

EH-D GmbH develops, manufactures and markets electro-hydrostatic actuators. Its products are mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic supplements, cylinder and accessories. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Burghaslach, Germany.

High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH (HTGF) is a venture capital firm founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Bonn, Germany.