SuccesS STORYS

INTERNATIONAL CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS
from Kaiserslautern

The science and innovation region of Kaiserslautern is a hotspot for digital transformation in Germany. Not only are there a large number of renowned research institutes here, but many companies have also settled here in recent years, from major international corporations to hidden champions and SMEs to start-ups.
All of these institutions and companies are driving research and innovation in the field of digital transformation – you can find their latest success stories here:

STREET CHAMPIONSHIPS IN KAISERSLAUTERN

Kaiserslautern will be the venue for the German road cycling championships shortly before the Tour de France. In addition to the national elite, young riders (U15, U17, U19) will also be competing for titles. A few days later, the German Track Championships will take place in nearby Dudenhofen, making the Palatinate the center of German cycling in the summer of 2025.

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OPENING OF THE BASKIDBALL LOCATION IN KAISERSLAUTERN: AN INNOVATIVE SPORTS PROJECT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

The new BasKIDball location in Kaiserslautern opened on March 31, 2025. It is the 25th BasKIDball location in Germany, providing children and young people with a free opportunity to develop social skills and actively shape their leisure time through basketball.

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WIPOTEC DONATES € 32,000 TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

With a record sum of €32,000, Wipotec is sending a strong signal for social commitment. Eight charitable organizations received €4,000 each and can use this support to implement valuable projects.

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KAISERSLAUTERN SELECTED FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE FOOT TRAFFIC CHECK

Kaiserslautern is taking part in the Rhineland-Palatinate state’s pedestrian traffic check. This was announced by Economics and Transport Minister Daniela Schmitt on March 11, 2025 at the German Pedestrian Traffic Congress in Mainz. This year, the free service is examining the conditions for pedestrians in ten municipalities in Rhineland-Palatinate.

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CITY ADMINISTRATION RECOGNIZED AS A “HEALTHY EMPLOYER” MAYOR KIMMEL ACCEPTS SEAL CERTIFICATE

Kaiserslautern City Council has been awarded the title of “Healthy Employer”. On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Lord Mayor Beate Kimmel accepted the seal certificate from Tobias Wrighton, Head of Customer Relations at EUPD Research, at City Hall.

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AI IN PRODUCTION: KAISERSLAUTERN RESEARCH TEAM PROVIDES APPLICATION-ORIENTED SUPPORT FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES

AI offers production optimization (production planning, quality control, resource efficiency). However, SMEs are reluctant to introduce it. RPTU Kaiserslautern, Fraunhofer IESE/ITWM and DFKI are now looking for manufacturing SMEs for an AI potential analysis including the implementation of selected use cases.

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