Hans Joachim Langer

EXTOREL GmbH is an independent private equity and venture capital firm based in Munich. Established in 1997, the firm traces their origin to 1987 when the founder, Falk F. Strascheg, set up Technologieholding as a family office vehicle which was then sold in 2000. EXTOREL manages a fund of funds, Extorel Fund, for high net-worth individuals.

INPRO GmbH is a joint venture between Volkswagen and Siemens that develops innovative software solutions for industrial production and engineering processes. The joint venture company's headquarters are located in Berlin, Germany. With 75 employees from 10 different nations, the German company offers adaptable x-io apps to increase overall equipment effectiveness and improve production efficiency, quality, and sustainability. In addition, INPRO provides insights for strategy development, faster access to technology information, and understanding of competitors' development activities. The company's industriesoftware includes automated verriegelungsplanung for multiroboter systems, modularer werkzeugkasten for 3D-simulation and reverse engineering, twino molding, nahtloses engineering data management, twino testing, and intelligente weiterverarbeitung von punktewolken. INPRO also offers holistic innovation management and digital solutions for the automotive industry through their 360° Digital Industry Innovation Hub. One of their products, ginero, increases the efficiency of multi-robot cell planning by automating the process and reducing the risk of planning errors.

Deutsche Messe AG engages in the organization and operations of trade shows, exhibitions, and business fairs. It offers lead generation services that focuses on B2B customer acquisition services; analysis; conceptual design; planning and implementation; location research services for various events; promoters and web based event software; and guest management services. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Hannover, Germany.

Siemens AB provides solutions for infrastructure, energy technology, production, health, automation, and digitalization. It operates through the following business areas: Gas and Power, Smart Infrastructure, and Digital Industries. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Solna, Sweden.

Siemens AG Österreich engages in the manufacture and sale of industrial products in the fields of electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering, measurement engineering, control engineering, machine building, as well as precision mechanics and related technologies. It also plans, executes, and sells all types of systems and system components for the production, transmission, and processing of information and energy. The company was founded on October 23, 1879 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Inpro Innovationsgesellschaft für fortgeschrittene is a research and development company based in Berlin, Germany. Inpro Innovationsgesellschaft für fortgeschrittene engages in research and development in natural sciences, engineering, agricultural sciences, and medicines. The German company was founded in 1983 and is led by CEO Gerd Eßer.

Siemens Digital Industries engages in the provision of technology solutions in the areas of industrial automation and digitalization. It also focuses on artificial intelligence, edge computing, industrial 5G, autonomous handling systems, blockchain and additive manufacturing, as well as cloud-based open Internet of Things operating system. The company is headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany.

ZF Friedrichshafen AG provides driveline and chassis as well as active and passive safety technology solutions. The company was founded on August 20, 1915 by Alfred Count von Soden-Fraunhofen and Alfred Colsman and is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

FESTO AG & Co. KG provides pneumatic, servo-pneumatic, and electric automation technology solutions for factory and process automation. The firm operates through the Automation and Didactic segments. The Automation segment offers products, systems, and services related to pneumatic and electrical control, as well as drive technology. The Didactic segment focuses on learning systems, training, and consulting. Its products include pneumatic and electro-mechanical drives, servo-pneumatic positioning systems, motors and controllers, handling systems and grippers, vacuum technology, valves and valve terminals, sensors, vision systems, compressed air preparation, pneumatic and electrical connection technology, control technology and software, as well as complete handling systems, mounting plates, and control cabinets. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Esslingen, Germany.

Friedhelm Loh Stiftung & Co. KG engages in the provision of information technology (IT) software solutions and services. It specializes in control cabinet construction, IT racks, modular data centers, as well as computing solutions and ONCITE. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Haiger, Germany.

Digital Forming Ltd. develops 3D software solutions for product design and customization for companies and lifestyle brands. Its services include content strategy, visual and product design, usability testing, UX and interface design. The company was founded by Siavash Mahdavi, Lisa Harouni, Assa Ashuach and Nicolas de Cordes in 2009 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Sun Metalon KK, Sun Metalon Inc. is developing a new principle-based metal 3D printer that can reduce costs by more than 90% due to ultra-high efficiency. The company is based in Redondo Beach, CA. The first machine is scheduled for official release in early 2023, with the size of parts that can be manufactured expanding in stages. Three machine lineups will be taken to the market as of 2023. Sun Metalon will be exhibiting at the following trade shows in Japan and Germany: Jimtof2022 (Tokyo, November 8-13) and Formnext 2022 (Frankfurt am Main, November 15-18). The company was founded by Kazuhiko Nishioka, Kei Takizawa, Koji Kageyama, Yuki Maeda, with Kazuhiko Nishioka serving as the CEO since incorporation.

MPower GmbH Unternehmensberater is a German management consulting company that provides advice on various areas such as profitable growth, digitization, cost engineering, corporate finance, and more. The private company is based in Stuttgart, Germany, and was founded in 2003. The company offers their services to industries such as industrial electronics, trade, steel trade, consumption goods, and food industrial. The CEOs are Heino Claussen-Markefka, Helmut Diemer, and Hans-Dieter Franke. The company has offices in Schweinfurt, Stuttgart, and Munich.

LHUM Vermögensverwaltungs GmbH is a private company based in Graefelfing, Germany. The CEOs of the German company are Rudolf Nertinger, Hans Joachim Langer, Hella Langer. LHUM Vermögensverwaltungs GmbH provides asset management services.

CentraleSupélec operates as a higher education and research institution. The firm is a public institution under ministerial charter, devoted to the sciences and engineering. The company was founded on January 1, 2015 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH (HTGF) is a venture capital firm founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Bonn, Germany.

Zentralverband Elektrotechnik- und Elektronikindustrie e.V. is a German parent company of ZVEI-Services GmbH (ZSG), which provides services to the ZVEI and companies in the industry. The company is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, and has subsidiaries in Germany. The ZVEI's foreign trade department advocates for economic policy issues in the electrical and electronics industry. The ZVEI Berlin office represents the interests and competencies of electrical industry companies in the Berlin-Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern regions to regional politics, institutions, and organizations. The electrical and digital industry is a leading sector in digitization and a driver of technological progress.

Nokia Solutions & Networks Australia Pty. Ltd. provides mobile broadband services. It offers network implementation services, including project management, network design, site acquisition, construction works, implementation, customer logistics and managed services, such as operations support, network operations, infrastructure and third party management. The company is headquartered in Pyrmont, Australia.

Nokia Siemens Networks US LLC operates as a telecommunications hardware, software, and professional services company. It provides a portfolio of mobile, fixed, and converged network technology for enabling telecommunication services. The firm’s products include broadband connectivity, mobile broadband, converged core, network management operational support systems, and business support systems. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Cowatec AG develops, constructs, and operates biogas plants. The private company is based in Maxhuette-Haidhof, Germany.

Albis Optoelectronics AG engages in the design, development, and manufacture of high-speed single channel and array photodiode components for fiber optic data communication, and telecommunication applications. It offers inGaAs pin, avalanche photodiodes, Monitor photodiode chips, GaAs Pin, chip on CArrier, Packaged PDs, and custom design products. The company was founded by Markus Blaser in 2003 and is headquartered in Rueschlikon, Switzerland.

eCAPITAL entrepreneurial Partners AG (eCAPITAL) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999. The firm is headquartered in Münster, Germany.

AM Ventures Management GmbH (AM Ventures) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2015. The firm is headquartered in Starnberg, Germany, with an additional office in Busan, Korea.

Manz Intech Machines Co., Ltd. engages in the design, assembly, testing, and after-sale service of wet process equipment. It serves the printed circuit board and flat panel display industry. The firm provides FPD production equipment including bare glass, process and panel cleaners. The firm also offers technology consulting, equipment integration and customer training services. The company distributes its products principally in Asia, Europe and the Americas. Manz Intech Machines was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Chung-Li, Taiwan.

ACS GmbH specializes in promoting the flawless function of motors and transmissions. The private company is based in Gmund am Tegernsee, Germany. The German company offers top-quality oil temperature controllers for pipeline installation at an attractive price. Customers can find all the latest news and technical information, including type tables, on their website. The company's experienced team is available to provide expert advice and guidance on high-quality temperature sensors.

NICE Solar Energy GmbH engages in research and development in the field of thin-film solar module manufacturing. It also provides services such as the design, installation, programming, and marketing in connection with the manufacture and initial operation of systems for the production of thin-film solar modules. The company was founded on March 20, 2007 and is headquartered in Schwaebisch Hall, Germany.

Asia Germany Productivity Promotion Ltd (AGIC Capital) provides industrial technology investments. The company was founded by Henry Cai, Anne Wang, Wolfgang Seibold and Heiko von Dewitz in 2015. It is headquartered in Shanghai, China.