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VSB - Technical University of Ostrava

VSB - Technical University of Ostrava has been connecting technical, economic, natural sciences and artistic disciplines in modern study programmes for more than 170 years responding to the real problems of the present. We carry out basic and applied research at the highest level. Thanks to tradition and cooperation with industry as well as many domestic and foreign universities in a wide range of sectors, we provide innovative solutions in a number of fields.

https://www.vsb.cz/en

Fraunhofer IWU

The Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology is a driving force for innovation in the field of production technology research and development. As a leading institute for resource-efficient production, our focus is on the development of efficient technologies and intelligent production systems for the manufacturing of car body and powertrain components as well as the optimization of the associated forming, machining and joining manufacturing processes.

https://www.iwu.fraunhofer.de/en.html 

Fraunhofer ICT

Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology specialises in scalable processes, from laboratory research to pilot plant implementation. Our expertise spans "Chemical Processes," covering raw material processing, reaction engineering, and product refinement. In "Polymer Technology," we focus on technical plastics, from synthesis to recycling. Our "Energy Systems" research covers efficient electrical and thermal energy storage, while "Drive Systems" focuses on electric and combustion drive solutions. Fraunhofer ICT is also the only German institute covering the full development chain in "Explosives Technology," from raw materials to prototypes.

https://www.ict.fraunhofer.de/en.html 

Moravian-Silesian Hydrogen Cluster

The Moravian-Silesian Hydrogen Cluster actively supports the development of the Region’s Hydrogen Valley ecosystem and the application of hydrogen technologies in the economic transformation of the Moravian‑Silesian Region. The Cluster promotes the use of hydrogen technologies in everyday life, industrial processes, and high value-added sectors, coordinates communication on hydrogen development, and provides expert consulting, education, and training. It fosters infrastructure and research projects and supports the integration of hydrogen solutions with renewable energy to drive sustainable regional growth.

https://www.ms-vk.cz/en/en-home/

Moravskoslezský automobilový klastr z.s.

Moravskoslezský automobilový klastr z.s. (hereinafter referred to as the AUTOKLASTR) was established in order to support innovation and increase the competitiveness and export capacity of interconnected companies, entrepreneurs and institutions operating in the Moravian-Silesian Region. It strives to build a common identity of companies in the cluster and wants to establish trust and positive attitudes towards the automotive industry and the entire region.

https://autoklastr.cz/en/o-klastru/

Chemnitz Chamber of Industry and Commerce

The Chemnitz Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK Chemnitz) is the regional representative body for businesses in the Southwest Saxony region. Its staff currently serves approximately 70,000 member companies. At the state level, the IHK is part of the Saxon Chambers of Industry and Commerce Association. Nationally, it is a member of the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), the national representative body for Chambers of Industry and Commerce throughout Germany.

https://www.ihk.de/chemnitz/ 

Neuron Soundware

They use AI-driven acoustic and IoT monitoring to predict equipment issues, cut unplanned downtime and costs, and improve OEE while lowering the environmental footprint.

Hegewald & Peschke GmbH

They develop modular, high-quality machines for destructive materials and product/component testing, and also provide calibration and modernization services.

European Institute of Innovation and Technology

EIT Community Czechia links Czech innovators to EIT funding and EU networks turning ideas into market-ready solutions with real impact across Czechia.

Hunify Laboratories Ltd.

Comprehensive automation and digitalization solutions for all industries. From assessment and planning to implementation, ensuring reliable operation and maintenance.

Raziol Zibulla & Sohn GmbH

Develops and manufactures lubrication technology: roller lubricators, spray systems, lubrication control and dosing devices, and high-performance stamping and forming lubricants—supported by worldwide service and commissioning by in-house staff.

Edmund s.r.o. 

Edmund AI provides factories with a “digital technician” that connects machine data with documentation and event history, speeds up root-cause troubleshooting, reduces downtime and costs, and helps retain operational know-how.

24 VISION a.s.

AI-powered machine-vision quality control detects defects and verifies product configuration in real time, helping manufacturers prevent errors, reduce rework and scrap, and strengthen lean performance through continuous quality data.

Cerebrica s.r.o. 

An AI-based advanced planning and scheduling (APS) solution that works with real-time streaming process data, enabling faster, more adaptive production planning and decision-making.

SinuCraft s.r.o.

Robotic CNC milling and large-format 3D printing combine 6-axis industrial robots with interchangeable heads, enabling flexible prototyping and production of models, molds, and parts while reducing lead times and material waste.

1A Technologies

High-throughput screw-extrusion additive manufacturing uses low-cost plastic granulates (including recyclates) for large, load-bearing parts, enabling fast large-format 3D printing and hybrid print-and-mill production while reducing material cost and waste.

METROM Mechatronische Maschinen GmbH

Pentapod parallel-kinematics CNC platforms integrate 5-axis milling, mobile machining, and high-speed polymer 3D printing, enabling flexible hybrid manufacturing with higher dynamics, precision, and throughput for large parts.

Hagemann a.s.

Custom builds and conversions for commercial vehicles (approx. 3.5–26 t) combined with full-service maintenance and installations (e.g., towing devices, cranes, lifting platforms), helping fleets tailor vehicles to operations and keep them reliably on the

HZwo e.V.

A hydrogen and fuel-cell innovation cluster that connects industry and research across the value chain, coordinates joint projects and knowledge exchange, and accelerates the transfer of green-hydrogen technologies into industrial applications