Delegation trip brings Thuringia and Japan together

Japan has traditionally been an interesting cooperation partner for Thuringia: The Land of the Rising Sun is strong in industries and technology fields in which companies and researchers from the Free State are also very successful. This concerns the areas of optics/optoelectronics, sensor technology, micro-/nanotechnology, medical technology, as well as environmental technologies and renewable energies. In addition, in times of more fragile supply chains, Japan is also gaining importance as a strategic sourcing location, as the country offers reliable access to innovative and highly specialized suppliers. The program of the trip, organized by the LEG team “Thuringia International“, included visits to companies and research institutions such as Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Horiba, Nidec, Kyocera, Haneda Innovation City, and Kyoto University. As part of OPIE, participation took place in an industry-specific workshop, followed by a networking dinner with Japanese companies from the optics and photonics industry. (hw)