To answer local needs but also to serve south-east Asia, middle-east and Africa, Syscom, Sagem Orga Indian subsidiary, inaugurated on January 24th Asia's largest smart card manufacturing facility in Noida with the goal to double plant capacity in three years.

The new SEIRIN lasers from 3B Scientific combine modern medical technology, quick and easy operation and ergonomic design.

As raw materials become ever scarcer and the threat of climate change looms, the search is on for alternatives to petrol, diesel and gas. Along with industry, the German government is promoting applied research into vehicle engines that use hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

Positive development last year

With the opening of Hospital da Luz, Portugal celebrates one of Europe´s most modern private hospitals. The Hospital management recognized Siemens as a competent partner for the project.

A team of renowned economic experts confirm eastern Germany’s pull as a business location for foreign investors, especially as regards the high technology sectors.

The Dräger Group just topped prior-year revenues and EBIT in fiscal year 2007 thanks to another strong final quarter.

BuhlMark stamps the product data onto cast components, enabling each single part to be completely retraced.

Since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) came into force, Mexico’s attractiveness as a manufacturing location has increased further. Suppliers are following manufacturers such as Volkswagen and benefit from the unique financing concept created by the Multi Industrial Fund (MIF).

By: Rolf Dewenter

Built on a strong foundation, the automotive industry

in Saxony is meeting the challenges of the future.

Manufactures and suppliers have rediscovered the East.

By: Michael Stopp