Born in Thuringia

The company Lift Air, part of the traditional LINDIG Group, is one of the pioneers for efficient and emission-free aviation of tomorrow. With the first battery-powered electric flight of the Flight Design ultralight series, the company was able to set initial milestones. In the future, the company aims to usher in the hydrogen era with its innovative flying wing design. With further forward-looking concepts from the eVTOL air taxi sector, thinking about mobility is to be revolutionized.

The Mehnert Lab has set itself the task of developing an open innovation platform for industrial robotics and automation. The special machine engineering company Mehnert focuses on training in robotics as well as testing and further developing robotics from different manufacturers. This allows companies to test automation solutions and have personnel certified without disrupting the operational workflow of a system in their own production. Partners in the lab include universities, research institutions, various industrial companies with manufacturing technologies that have optimization potential in the field of robotics, as well as software developers and crafts. The lab also serves as a conference and event location.

Discover the innovative power in the heart of Germany. We show you what is hidden in life sciences companies from Thuringia. Best 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.

A lab 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. Short distances and the existing value chains are especially appreciated by the company at the location in Thuringia.