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Bold ideas, strong companies: Born in Thuringia.

Thuringian companies demonstrate how innovation leads to success. Discover inspiring company stories from Thuringia in short video clips.

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28.05.2026

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Axel Wipprecht

Lift Air GmbH

Lift Air, part of the long-established LINDIG Group, is a pioneer in the efficient and emission-free aviation of tomorrow. With the first battery-powered electric flight in its Flight Design ultralight series, the company has already achieved significant milestones. Looking ahead, the company aims to usher in the hydrogen era with its innovative flying wing design. Further groundbreaking concepts in the field of eVTOL air taxis are intended to revolutionize the way we think about mobility.

Mehnert Lab

The Mehnert Lab is dedicated to developing an open innovation platform for industrial robotics and automation. The special-purpose machine manufacturer Mehnert focuses on robotics training, as well as testing and further developing robotics systems from various manufacturers. This allows companies to test automation solutions and certify personnel without disrupting operational processes at their own production facilities. Lab partners include universities, research institutions, various industrial companies with manufacturing technologies that offer optimization potential in the field of robotics, as well as software developers and skilled tradespeople. The lab also serves as a conference and event venue.

GBneuhaus GmbH

Discover the innovative power of central Germany! We'll show you what Thuringian life science companies are capable of. A prime example: GBneuhaus! Under the motto "Yes, we coat!", the company offers functional coatings, including antimicrobial ones that effectively protect against viruses, bacteria, and other dangerous pathogens. We are supporting GBneuhaus, among other things, in its expansion into India.

microfluidic ChipShop GmbH

A laboratory that fits on a microchip? A Thuringian company makes it possible! The microfluidic chips from the Jena-based technology company microfluidic ChipShop GmbH are used for the analysis of blood, urine, and other fluids. The company particularly values the short distances and existing value chains of its Thuringian location.

FRAMO GmbH

Since 2017, FRAMO has been converting light and heavy diesel trucks into electrified eTrucks. As a medium-sized company from Thuringia with its own battery and software development, FRAMO has made a name for itself internationally with customized solutions tailored to customer requirements. The company, based in Löbichau in the Altenburger Land region, offers a portfolio ranging from fully electric box trucks, semi-trailer tractors, and municipal waste collection trucks to concrete mixers and electric excavators.

MetraLabs GmbH

Since the introduction of the world's first shopping robot, MetraLabs GmbH's mobile robot platforms have become indispensable in the retail sector in many countries. Founded in Ilmenau in 2001, the company develops and produces automated solutions for retail, libraries, medical applications, industry, and research. With the help of the company's RFID robots, product data can be captured and processed in a very short time, internal logistics and production processes can be automated, visitor flows can be managed, germs and viruses can be eliminated in the life sciences, and future research challenges can be addressed.