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Sematell is a leading provider of intelligent response management solutions based on AI for use in customer service centers. The German software company has been in the business of developing innovative solutions for the global customer service market since 2000. Sematell’s successful history originates at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence in Saarbrücken (DFKI). This is where the unique categorization algorithm used in the ReplyOne central solution (formerly MailMinder / Attensity Respond) was developed together with DFKI. The precision, stability and response accuracy of ReplyOne is the result of intensive research conducted over many years. As a leading provider of contact center software, the company employs highly specialized experts from the fields of artificial intelligence, software and hardware technology, as well as consultancy and implementation.

AdzLocal renders online marketing services with innovative strategies to bring in new customers and build brand identity.

Raynet GmbH is a service and solution provider in information technology, focusing on Enterprise Application Lifecycle Management. Based in Paderborn, Germany, with additional offices in the USA, Poland, and the UK, Raynet develops a software suite designed to manage and automate the application lifecycle for enterprises. Its technologies encompass software asset management, packaging, workflow management, and unified endpoint management, helping clients enhance transparency and security within their operations.

Sill Optics is a mid-sized German company specializing in the production of optical components tailored for various industries, including aerospace, medical technology, and automotive. The company manufactures custom-specific products, such as telecentric lenses for digital cameras, laser optics, and machine vision components. Additionally, Sill Optics provides profile projection lenses for laser and photonics applications, as well as optical measurement and illumination solutions. By focusing on delivering targeted and efficient optical products, Sill Optics meets the diverse needs of its clients while ensuring economical performance.

WMD Group GmbH develops document and workflow management software.

Sauter Federn GmbH designs and manufactures spring products. Sauter Federn has specialized in technical springs. As a solution-oriented supplier, Sauter Federn is a strategic partner of market leaders in all sectors for the development and production of customized springs and assemblies.

WEETECH GmbH, established in 2007 and located in Wertheim, Germany, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of test systems for cables, backplanes, and electronic components. The company is recognized as a market leader with over 40 years of experience in producing test systems tailored for various industries, including automotive, railway, aerospace, and mechanical engineering. WEETECH's product offerings include cable testers, wiring testers, functional testers, and both low and high voltage test systems. These testing solutions are designed with a modular architecture, allowing customization to meet specific customer requirements through various combinations of hardware and software components. This adaptability enables effective voltage testing and verification of sensitive cables and components across diverse applications.

Deurowood Produktions GmbH is a prominent Austrian manufacturer based in Hard, specializing in innovative chemical additives for the global paper impregnation industry. Founded in 2003, the company produces a diverse range of products, including wetting agents, release agents, anti-dust and film smoothing agents, dispersing agents, defoamers, resin thickeners, and pigment dispersions. These additives are essential in the production of decorative furniture surfaces and laminate flooring. Deurowood has established a strong presence in various international markets, thanks to its advanced product portfolio and dedicated customer service. All manufacturing occurs in Vorarlberg, from where the company exports its products worldwide.

Human Solutions is a humanistic company that offers software for digital ergonomics. They help to implement new concepts and innovations in ergonomics. With their real human data, functionality, and optimal integration into product development, they ensure that the ergonomics in the vehicle are as simple and accurate as possible.

Uptempo is the software provider for effective Marketing Resource Management (MRM). The company gives enterprise marketers the visibility and control to optimize their marketing operations. The enterprise-level MRM solution turns marketing into a business-building powerhouse by letting marketing leaders get on top of their budgets, people workflows, campaigns, and marketplace performance. The company's all-in-one modular marketing suite covers the entire marketing process, including planning, budgeting, creation, development, and asset management, by analyzing content and providing performance reviews in a closed loop, allowing medium and large organizations to keep team members, suppliers, and partners aligned and marketing productivity to increase.

RADEMACHER is a manufacturer of proprietary radio-based home automation systems. With RADEMACHER products, shutters, blinds, awnings, lights, and other electrical devices can be operated from anywhere in the world via the internet using a smartphone or tablet computer. In addition to its HomePilot home automation systems, the company's product range includes innovative belt winders, tubular motors, control mechanisms, actuators, and garage door openers. RADEMACHER products meet its customers' needs thanks to their excellent design and high level of functionality. They are also quick and easy to install.

Utimaco is a provider of cybersecurity and compliance solutions, specializing in both on-premises and cloud-based hardware security modules and key management services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including telecommunications, government entities, and corporations, focusing on the protection of data, identities, and critical infrastructures against cyber threats. Utimaco's offerings include cybersecurity services, compliance solutions, and data intelligence, all aimed at enhancing security and regulatory adherence. By developing advanced technological solutions, Utimaco contributes to creating a safer environment for businesses and societies.

The Creative Club is Europe’s leading digital company on the Do-It-Yourself market. Besides the German creative platforms stoffe.de and makerist.de, the company engages in eleven other European countries and exports to more than 50 countries all over the globe. The range includes more than 30 000 physical DIY products and over 70 000 digital patterns and e-books. The Creative Club employs about 337 people from 35 countries at their sites in Hamburg and Berlin.

fabfab GmbH is an e-commerce company based in Schenefeld, Germany, that specializes in the online retail of fabrics and haberdashery. Founded in 2003, the company transformed the market by introducing the sale of fabrics through the internet, launching its primary platform, stoffe.de. This online shop offers a wide range of fabrics and sewing accessories, catering to both hobbyists and professionals. In addition to its core offerings, fabfab GmbH provides various lifestyle products, including drinks and snacks. The company continues to innovate within the fabric retail space, maintaining a strong online presence.

Decontam GmbH offers a wide variety of contamination control, textile and laundry services.

Norafin Industries (Germany) GmbH is a prominent manufacturer of engineered fabrics, specializing in technical nonwovens and composites tailored for industrial markets. Established in 1980 and based in Mildenau, Germany, the company produces a variety of nonwoven roll goods, including spunlaced and needlepunched options. Norafin's diverse product offerings cater to multiple sectors, such as filtration, protective clothing, medical applications, automotive, and construction. The company is recognized for its innovative solutions and is a pioneer in spunlace production in Europe. Its products are utilized in applications like protective barriers, fire blockers, sound absorption, and various specialized uses. Formerly known as Jacob Holm Industries, Norafin has a rich history as a subsidiary of Jacob Holm & Sønner A/S.

CLARUS Films is a prominent manufacturer and wholesaler of highly transparent plastic films and foils, primarily serving the packaging and technology industries. The company specializes in producing a diverse range of products tailored for various applications, with a significant focus on food packaging. CLARUS is equipped with its own cutting machines, which allows for quick and reliable delivery of packaging and lamination films. The company's ability to flexibly adapt to customer requirements, including accommodating small production runs, sets it apart in the industry.

WENDT is an international provider of soundproofing as well as technical and high-temperature insulation technologies. The company serves the power generation sector, the chemical industry, and manufacturers of turbines and motor vehicles. WENDT's solutions lead to a reduction in sound emissions and greater energy efficiency.

INVENT Umwelt- und Verfahrenstechnik AG specializes in the development, manufacture, and implementation of components, systems, and processes for water and wastewater treatment. The company provides a range of innovative technologies, including mixers, combined mixer/aeration systems, and fine bubble aeration systems. Its offerings also encompass stirring and mixing solutions for various applications, such as neutralization, biological phosphate elimination, denitrification, and sludge treatment. In addition to its product portfolio, INVENT provides engineering, project management, and installation services, along with training for plant personnel. The company serves diverse sectors, including municipal water treatment, food and beverage, pulp and paper, pharmaceuticals, and chemical industries. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Erlangen, Germany, INVENT operates globally through a network of sales partners, focusing on energy-efficient solutions tailored to the needs of its customers.

Hemoteq AG specializes in the design and manufacture of customized coatings for medical devices, focusing on innovative solutions such as drug-eluting stents, drug-coated balloon catheters, and coatings for various medical components, including cochlear implants. The company offers a range of services, including coating design, process development, prototype production, and technology transfer, aimed at supporting medical device manufacturers globally. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Würselen, Germany, Hemoteq AG has established itself as a market leader in the field of drug-coated balloon catheters. As of 2015, it operates as a subsidiary of Freudenberg Medical, LLC.