The future is made in saxony

Welcome to Saxony
Contents
By Prof. Reimund Neugebauer,
President of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
Saxony —
that’s why!
Five decision-makers
explain why they chose
to invest in Saxony.
› pages 4-5
The future is made in Saxony
From Vogtland to the Upper Lusatia,
entrepreneurs and scientists are
promoting innovation. › pages 6-11
Saxony is impressive. This is not only
because of its striking industrial development
in both the late 19 th century and in
more recent times, but also because of its
remarkably rich cultural life. Creativity is
the driving force in both of these areas, although
they often seem so different. Behind
every work of art, there is a creative mind.
The same applies to successful innovations.
These are people who are not content with
the status quo and who dare to be different,
to think “outside the box” and to take risks.
Saxony’s industrial history is rich with
examples of this creativity. Take Louis
Ferdinand Schönherr’s mechanical loom
invented in 1887 during the period of industrialisation.
This innovation revolutionised
production methods – from manufacturing
to automated operations. Whereas the textile
industry initially dominated the industrial
landscape in Saxony, the region soon
attracted mechanical-engineering firms and
automakers. This tradition has continued
since German reunification. The industry
association Sachsen 1828 has, for example,
been newly established and revived. More
recently, newer sectors of the economy
have also taken root in Saxony. Companies
in microelectronics, power engineering and
the life sciences are having an extremely
positive effect on developments in Leipzig.
After all, Saxony offers companies,
scientists and other professionals a creative,
inspiring environment and a high density of
universities as well as Fraunhofer institutes
and other non-university research facilities.
An entrepreneurial spirit coupled with an
affinity for scientific findings, especially
their practical application, set the region
apart.
All these features make Saxony fertile
territory for innovation. This has been my
experience as head of the Fraunhofer institute
and now as president of the Fraunhofer-
Gesellschaft. Together we not only drive
promising technologies forward, we also
help create potential by producing welltrained
and highly qualified specialists.
This is how Saxony and Fraunhofer both
serve as engines of innovation.
Anglo-Saxon
Hans J. Naumann looks back on
a versatile career in industry. He
moved from Saxony to Hamburg
and then the US before returning to
Saxony. › pages 12-13
A tradition of innovation
Exporting the Dresden
model to Korea
The founders of the OLED specialist
Novaled report on the early years of
their company. › pages 18-19
We will support you!
The most important addresses
for your questions about
moving to Saxony. › page 23
Saxony is clearly inspirational. Just see for yourself!
Excellence pays off
Bass guitar builder, researcher,
scientist, watchmaker:
four portraits of excellence in their
fields of specialty. › pages 14-17
The good life in Saxony
Family, leisure, entertainment:
Saxony has plenty to offer
besides work. › pages 20-22
Library for the blind app, 2014, Dresden Artificial mineral water, 1821, Dresden
First daily newspaper, 1650, Leipzig
Hygienic syphon, 2011, Lauta
Tea bag, 1929, Dresden
Bra, 1899, Dresden
Beer mat, 1892, Dresden
The first fully synthetic mild detergent, 1932, Chemnitz
CFC-free fridge, 1993, Scharfenstein
Self-winding men’s wristwatch, 1959, Glashütte
Organic LED, 2010, Dresden
First German locomotive,
1839, Dresden
Mechanical loom, 1887, Chemnitz
Filter bag, 1908, Dresden
Homeopathy,
1796, Meissen
3-D screen, 1996, Dresden
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