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Innovative materials in NRW

Materials are of fundamental importance to technological progress in our society. Stone and bronze have been replaced by silicon and plastics. These materials are of enormous importance to the markets of the future, with applications in all sectors, from automotives, optics, electronics, modern communications technologies, and medical technology to architecture and the building industry. NRW is one of the most important locations in Germany for innovative materials. One of the focal points is in the Aachen region, with others in the Ruhr region (Bochum, Duisburg, Dortmund). Companies in NRW include: CemeCon AG, Cerobear GmbH, and Rudolf Hillebrand GmbH.

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