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FocusGermany tracks the technology, products and services developed in Germany: from global industrial leaders to young AI and deep-tech companies.

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Featured companies

Enterprise Software· Munich

Celonis

Software company known for process mining, which analyses data from business systems to reveal and improve how processes actually run.

Artificial Intelligence· Cologne

DeepL

Develops AI-based translation and writing tools for individuals and businesses, available on the web, desktop, mobile and via API.

Defence Technology· Munich

Helsing

Defence technology company developing AI software and systems for European democracies.

Semiconductors· Neubiberg

Infineon Technologies

Semiconductor manufacturer specialising in power electronics, microcontrollers and sensors for vehicles, energy systems and connected devices.

Space· Ottobrunn

Isar Aerospace

Develops and builds launch vehicles to carry small and medium satellites into orbit.

Enterprise Software· Walldorf

SAP

Develops enterprise software used to run finance, supply chain, procurement and HR, including the S/4HANA ERP suite and a growing cloud portfolio.

Industrial Technology· Munich

Siemens

Technology group focused on industrial automation, smart infrastructure, rail transport and industrial software such as digital twins and PLM.

Machine Tools & Lasers· Ditzingen

TRUMPF

Family-owned maker of machine tools and industrial lasers for sheet-metal processing, and of laser systems used in chip manufacturing.

Optics & Photonics· Oberkochen

ZEISS

Optics and optoelectronics company whose products range from semiconductor lithography optics to medical, research and consumer optics.

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