NRW州の自動車産業

North Rhine-Westphalia is one of the most important automotive locations in Germany. All sectors associated with the automotive industry are very well represented here, e.g.:

• internationally active corporations from the conventional vehicle manufacturing sector
• a predominantly SME-based supplier industry
• electric mobility
• automated and networked driving

With their state-of-the-art products, small and medium-sized companies in particular can react flexibly to market requirements and launch new technical developments across all sectors.

新技術を促進

NRW州が有する自動車産業での技術革新力の源は、産業界と応用研究機関の密接な連係にあります。例えば、ズゥートヴェストファーレン・オートモーティブ・センターは、自動車メーカー、サプライヤー企業および大学研究所が共同で研究・開発活動、エンジニアリングサービス、また知識移転を行えるプラットフォームとして機能しています。

eモビリティーにおいても、アーヘン、ドルトムント、ミュンスターにコンピテンスセンターを有するNRW州は最高のポテンシャルを発揮しています。

HELLA: Innovative lighting technology

In the field of lighting technology, HELLA makes an important contribution to greater safety on the roads. The Westphalian specialist created its dynamic adaptive headlights with an innovative swivel mechanism. These extend the field of vision when entering a bend by up to 90 percent. Drivers detect potential dangers earlier and can react accordingly.

Our research supports automotive innovations

The innovative power of the automotive industry in NRW thrives on close cooperation between industry and application-oriented research institutions.

• The Automotive Center Südwestfalen, for example, provides a platform for research and development work, engineering services and knowledge transfer between car manufacturers, suppliers and university institutes. 
• RWTH Aachen University is considered one of the world's leading universities in the field of automotive engineering research and the most important in Europe. The study course "Automotive Engineering" is of particular importance here.
• CERMcity (Center for European Research on Mobility/Urban Validation Environment) on the premises of the Aldenhoven Testing Center of RWTH Aachen University is a testing and validation environment for automated and networked vehicles. It offers users an environment in which vehicle and communication technology can be realistically displayed in demanding inner-city traffic situations: From intersections, parking areas, bus stops and roundabouts to zebra crossings and simulated house fronts.