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Taxy.io GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Aachen, Germany, specializes in developing software for the automation of tax consulting and research. The company's flagship product is an AI-based platform that serves as a central information hub for digital tax intelligence. This platform utilizes semantic and context-specific search capabilities, along with automated legal analysis, to assist lawyers, tax consultants, auditors, and corporate finance professionals. By leveraging machine learning and natural language processing, Taxy.io enables these professionals to efficiently find specific answers to their tax case data, thereby enhancing productivity and minimizing compliance risks for accounting firms and tax departments within SMEs and enterprises.

Silexica GmbH is a software development company specializing in design automation tools for multicore and manycore systems. Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from RWTH Aachen University, the company is headquartered in Cologne, Germany, with additional offices in the United States, South Korea, Japan, and China. Silexica's SLX Tool Suite includes several innovative products: SLX Mapper, which automates software distribution to multicore platforms; SLX Generator, which creates parallel C/C++ code through source-to-source compiler technology; SLX Parallelizer, which identifies parallelism in legacy code; and SLX Explorer, facilitating hardware design space exploration. The company also offers consulting services to address specific parallel software challenges, optimize performance, and provide custom code generation. Silexica serves various industries, including wireless communication, embedded vision, and automotive, aiming to streamline the development of intelligent products and reduce their time-to-market. In 2021, Silexica was acquired by Xilinx/AMD.

Hemovent is a medical technology company based in Aachen, Germany, focused on developing a portable ECMO (Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation) unit. Founded by Christof Lenz and Oliver Marseille, the company aims to create an innovative device that supports or replaces heart and lung functions during cardiac or respiratory failure. Hemovent's device is designed to provide respiratory support for patients with severely damaged lungs and serves as a temporary life support system, taking over heart function in cases of acute heart failure. This technology enables hospitals to stabilize patients and address underlying health issues effectively, while also allowing for increased patient mobility during treatment.

Hardware Software

MOQO is a cloud-based platform that provides a comprehensive solution for shared mobility services. The company enables municipal utilities, real estate firms, businesses, and clubs to offer high-quality shared mobility options while benefiting from significant economies of scale. By integrating various services, MOQO facilitates a seamless shared mobility ecosystem, allowing clients to enhance their transportation offerings and improve accessibility for users.

Silexica GmbH is a software development company specializing in design automation tools for multicore and manycore systems. Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from RWTH Aachen University, the company is headquartered in Cologne, Germany, with additional offices in the United States, South Korea, Japan, and China. Silexica's SLX Tool Suite includes several innovative products: SLX Mapper, which automates software distribution to multicore platforms; SLX Generator, which creates parallel C/C++ code through source-to-source compiler technology; SLX Parallelizer, which identifies parallelism in legacy code; and SLX Explorer, facilitating hardware design space exploration. The company also offers consulting services to address specific parallel software challenges, optimize performance, and provide custom code generation. Silexica serves various industries, including wireless communication, embedded vision, and automotive, aiming to streamline the development of intelligent products and reduce their time-to-market. In 2021, Silexica was acquired by Xilinx/AMD.

Antibodies-online.com is an e-commerce platform specializing in life sciences research, offering a comprehensive range of over 1.2 million antibodies, ELISA kits, and related research reagents from more than 160 suppliers. As the largest independent distributor for proteomics research globally, it serves over 2,000 companies and research institutions across 53 countries, including pharmaceutical firms, biotech companies, and leading universities. The platform features a diverse array of products, such as monoclonal antibodies, antibody pairs, active proteins, and flow cytometry kits, supporting the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical research sectors in identifying and characterizing cell populations within samples. Antibodies-online operates from three global offices located in Atlanta, USA; Aachen, Germany; and Shanghai, China.

KLANG:technologies are here to offer a new and unique concert experience to musicians all over the world. They believe that musicians who feel comfortable on stage with their monitoring sound are able to perform better and connect with the band and audience more easily and freely. In-ear monitoring, a phenomenon which spread widely over the past decades, is a huge step in this direction. Musicians still hesitate to make the switch from wedges to in-ears - they are troubled with an unnatural sound, missing transparency, auditory fatigue and disorientation. With our 3D In-Ear Monitoring, they are striving to overcome those last obstacles on the way to a perfect monitoring sound. They want to bring back the naturalness in hearing for the musician on stage - the feeling, as if you are not wearing any in-ears at all.

Picavi GmbH is a company based in Herzogenrath, Germany, specializing in the development of innovative paperless order picking systems. Founded in 2013, it offers a solution that integrates mobile WLAN-enabled smart glasses equipped with an integrated display and barcode scanner. These smart glasses provide visual guidance throughout the warehouse processes, including goods receipt, order picking, dispatch, and inventory management. By enabling workers to scan barcodes and access contextual information hands-free, Picavi's technology aims to enhance productivity and reduce errors in inventory-related tasks. The company was previously known as Logcom GmbH.

Hemovent is a medical technology company based in Aachen, Germany, focused on developing a portable ECMO (Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation) unit. Founded by Christof Lenz and Oliver Marseille, the company aims to create an innovative device that supports or replaces heart and lung functions during cardiac or respiratory failure. Hemovent's device is designed to provide respiratory support for patients with severely damaged lungs and serves as a temporary life support system, taking over heart function in cases of acute heart failure. This technology enables hospitals to stabilize patients and address underlying health issues effectively, while also allowing for increased patient mobility during treatment.

Aquila Biolabs GmbH is a German technology company established in 2014 and headquartered in Baesweiler, specializing in the development of innovative laboratory devices for bioprocess analysis. The company focuses on creating smart sensors and data analytics software to enhance bioprocessing workflows, particularly in the fields of biotechnology, chemistry, and pharmaceuticals. Its key products include the Cell Growth Quantifier, which allows for real-time, non-invasive monitoring of cell biomass in shake flasks, and the Liquid Injection System, which facilitates automated analysis and optimization of fermentation processes. By providing research scientists with actionable insights during cultivation, Aquila Biolabs aims to simplify and accelerate the development of therapeutics.

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Silexica GmbH is a software development company specializing in design automation tools for multicore and manycore systems. Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from RWTH Aachen University, the company is headquartered in Cologne, Germany, with additional offices in the United States, South Korea, Japan, and China. Silexica's SLX Tool Suite includes several innovative products: SLX Mapper, which automates software distribution to multicore platforms; SLX Generator, which creates parallel C/C++ code through source-to-source compiler technology; SLX Parallelizer, which identifies parallelism in legacy code; and SLX Explorer, facilitating hardware design space exploration. The company also offers consulting services to address specific parallel software challenges, optimize performance, and provide custom code generation. Silexica serves various industries, including wireless communication, embedded vision, and automotive, aiming to streamline the development of intelligent products and reduce their time-to-market. In 2021, Silexica was acquired by Xilinx/AMD.

Life Systems Medizintechnik-Service GmbH, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Mönchengladbach, Germany, specializes in perfusion and surgical assistance services both domestically and internationally. The company leases perfusionists skilled in cardiac and pediatric perfusion, as well as ECMO and IABP services, and supports oncology and vascular surgeries alongside ventricular assist devices. Additionally, it offers surgical assistants to address personnel shortages and specific staffing needs. Life Systems Medizintechnik-Service also provides capital equipment, disposable supplies, and material management services, ensuring comprehensive support in medical procedures. Through its diverse offerings, the company delivers tailored solutions in human resource management and equipment management, facilitating a holistic approach to personnel and equipment needs in the healthcare sector.

KLANG:technologies are here to offer a new and unique concert experience to musicians all over the world. They believe that musicians who feel comfortable on stage with their monitoring sound are able to perform better and connect with the band and audience more easily and freely. In-ear monitoring, a phenomenon which spread widely over the past decades, is a huge step in this direction. Musicians still hesitate to make the switch from wedges to in-ears - they are troubled with an unnatural sound, missing transparency, auditory fatigue and disorientation. With our 3D In-Ear Monitoring, they are striving to overcome those last obstacles on the way to a perfect monitoring sound. They want to bring back the naturalness in hearing for the musician on stage - the feeling, as if you are not wearing any in-ears at all.

Adhesys Medical is a company focused on developing innovative polyurethane-based medical adhesives designed for a wide range of applications, both on the skin and internally within the body. The company’s products stand out due to their unique composition, which sets them apart from existing technologies. Adhesys Medical specializes in creating next-generation surgical adhesives intended to provide novel solutions for physicians. Their surgical sealants leverage a pioneering polyurethane technology that offers ease of use, flexibility, biodegradability, and functionality in wet environments. These characteristics enable surgeons to enhance surgical procedures, improve patient comfort, and ultimately save lives.

miacosa.de is operated by the Endorsed Goods GmbH. miacosa.de is a social shopping concept from Germany based in Cologne. Social Shopping the miacosa way means that members select their personal shopping team of experts and celebrities that present products they love on miacosa.de Miacosa is for members only. The free service starts with products from the fields of Health Style, Home & Living, Kitchen and fashion accessories.

miacosa.de is operated by the Endorsed Goods GmbH. miacosa.de is a social shopping concept from Germany based in Cologne. Social Shopping the miacosa way means that members select their personal shopping team of experts and celebrities that present products they love on miacosa.de Miacosa is for members only. The free service starts with products from the fields of Health Style, Home & Living, Kitchen and fashion accessories.

PRECIRE Technologies is a leader in speech analysis technology, established in 2012. The company has developed the PRECIRE® platform, which decodes written and spoken language to provide insights into the interactions between personality and behavior. By transforming text into numerous features and comparing them against extensive, psychologically validated reference data sets, the platform delivers precise assessments of communicative effects, emotions, personality traits, and linguistic competence. This technology offers valuable insights into employees, customers, applicants, and other conversational partners, facilitating more intelligent, individualized, and efficient interactions.

AIXaTECH GmbH, headquartered in Baesweiler, Germany, specializes in manufacturing high-quality aluminum nitride (AlN) templates for LED and electronic applications. The company produces thin layers of AlN on various substrates such as sapphire and silicon, utilizing its proprietary low-temperature deposition technology. Additionally, AIXaTECH offers MOCVD process support services to facilitate the growth of GaN-based layer structures efficiently. Their products enable significant functional and cost advantages compared to conventional methods using sapphire substrates.

Based on the Internet of Things and machine to machine (M2M) communication AI developed hardware and implemented an open Vehicle-2-X (V2X) interface that connects cars manufactured after 1996 to the internet and is accessible with a smartphone via WiFi. Crowd developers are able to develop own apps for the car and B2B customers are able to use the interface to offer automotive near services (e.g. insurance, repair, reselling, gas, IRS, emergency services, etc.). Products/Services: Fully automated drivers log, fleet management, rental service, pre repair diagnostics, black box, odometer temper protection, eCall, contactless payment, etc. USP/Unique Technologies/Special Know-how: 5 pending patents lay the foundation of the IP. Beside that AI offers a solution that is capable of a complete car diagnostic and not only the OBD-II protocol as some competitors offer with a complete E2E roundtrip that no solution offers. Furthermore does the security concept and RESTful API provide a unique approach that is very positively received in presentations of the solution and its capabilities. Distribution: It is a highly scalable model as the technology is based on a global standard and therefore easily rolled out after translation of language files. The multi-tiered sales approach focuses in the first instance on direct sales to B2B (e.g. fleet management, logistics providers) in the second stage B2B2C is approached (e.g. insurance companies, automobile clubs) and in the final stage the rollout is taken to the B2C market (e.g. cheap gas pumping, CO2 challenges).

ambiHome is an innovative company based in Aachen, Germany, specializing in advanced home automation solutions for residential construction, particularly focusing on new buildings and renovations. The company has developed a comprehensive KNX-home-automation system that integrates various installations, such as lighting, heating, shading, alarm systems, and fire detection, into a unified platform. This integration not only enhances user comfort and security but also promotes energy efficiency in residential settings. By offering an intuitive and cost-effective system, ambiHome aims to facilitate the ease of installation and operation for homeowners, positioning itself as a leader in intelligent building technology for the future.

Vimecon GmbH, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, specializes in the development and production of laser catheters aimed at treating heart diseases, particularly atrial fibrillation. The company also manufactures a range of products for the medical technology and biotechnology sectors, including microscopically small catheters and micro materials handling techniques that facilitate precise measurement and dosage. In addition to its product offerings, Vimecon provides advisory services to various clients in both academic and industrial research and development. Through its innovative solutions, the company aims to enhance healthcare outcomes in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and cardiac arrhythmias.

Biotech

Fritz Ruck Ophthalmologische Systeme is a family-owned company that specializes in providing high-quality products and services to ophthalmology surgeons in both Germany and international markets. The company offers a comprehensive range of surgical solutions, including systems for phacoemulsification and vitrectomy surgery, alongside a variety of implants and accessories. Fritz Ruck is committed to continuous innovation and development in ophthalmic surgery equipment, ensuring that clinics and hospitals receive reliable and effective tools for patient care. The company's focus on high service standards and extensive product offerings positions it as a valuable partner in the field of ophthalmology.

Cube Sports is a manufacturer of innovative sporting products designed for children, teenagers, and adults. The company focuses on creating sports equipment that enhances fitness through the integration of advanced sports technology. Its products are engineered to provide added value in various exercise contexts, emphasizing isolated training of muscle groups while also promoting the natural training of the entire locomotor system. This approach enables users to maintain their fitness effectively.

Audimark GmbH, headquartered in Aachen, Germany, specializes in marketing services tailored to web radio stations. As a market leader, the company offers promotional solutions designed to enhance the visibility and reach of its clients' online audio platforms.

Music and games

fromAtoB GmbH is a travel search engine based in Munich, Germany, that facilitates multimodal journey planning for users across Europe, North America, and internationally. Founded in 2008, the company integrates various transportation options, including trains, flights, ride shares, long-distance buses, taxis, rental cars, and public transport. Its platform allows users to compare prices, access deals, and book trips with multiple mobility providers efficiently. With a focus on enhancing the travel experience, fromAtoB's journey planner collaborates with a wide range of travel partners to provide comprehensive information and secure booking options for users seeking to optimize their travel plans.

cognesys is a high-tech company and spin-off of RWTH Aachen University. We are a young, highly motivated and innovative team developing solutions for voice and text based applications with a focus on the service sector in various sectors (eg telecommunications, media, travel, logistics, e-commerce). With more than 20 years of experience in human research, we develop innovative software today that understands what you mean. We make our computers so intelligent that they tell you how satisfied your customers are, how they can understand and answer e-mails from customers - or even control robots with colloquial language. Whatever you say in written or spoken form, our systems can implement. cognesys offers a patented "state of the art" technology that automatically captures, understands and processes voice and text information. cognesys products streamline customer communications, capture customer reviews on all media channels through semantic text mining, and help automate the control of text-based or spoken-language engineering systems.

Antibodies-online.com is an e-commerce platform specializing in life sciences research, offering a comprehensive range of over 1.2 million antibodies, ELISA kits, and related research reagents from more than 160 suppliers. As the largest independent distributor for proteomics research globally, it serves over 2,000 companies and research institutions across 53 countries, including pharmaceutical firms, biotech companies, and leading universities. The platform features a diverse array of products, such as monoclonal antibodies, antibody pairs, active proteins, and flow cytometry kits, supporting the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical research sectors in identifying and characterizing cell populations within samples. Antibodies-online operates from three global offices located in Atlanta, USA; Aachen, Germany; and Shanghai, China.

QuinLogic is a pioneering German company specializing in quality assurance software tailored for steel and aluminum mills. Leveraging advanced computing power and storage capabilities, QuinLogic develops innovative solutions that facilitate industrial mass production while maintaining high flexibility. Their software is designed for ease of use and is actively utilized in several high-end flat rolling mills globally. It ensures reliable quality for various demanding markets, including automotive, aerospace, wind energy, and materials requiring high strength and wear resistance. Additionally, QuinLogic's software offers proactive support to swiftly address production issues, thereby reducing defects in customer products. The solution features seamless communication interfaces compatible with existing manufacturing execution systems, enterprise resource planning systems, and gauging systems, enabling full integration into both current and new production lines.

m2p-labs GmbH is a biotechnology company specializing in micro fermentation and automated cultivation systems, founded in 2005 as a spin-off from RWTH Aachen University. Based in Baesweiler, Germany, with additional offices in New York and Shatin, the company develops advanced microbioreactor systems, including the BioLector Pro, BioLector, and RoboLector. These systems are designed for high-throughput fermentation and online monitoring of critical parameters such as biomass, pH, and oxygen levels. m2p-labs' solutions facilitate applications in synthetic biology, clone screening, media optimization, and bioprocess development. By providing quantitative micro reactor cultivation systems and automated services, the company enhances the efficiency and quality of microbial experiments across various conditions, including aerobic and anaerobic environments.

MedTech

Vimecon GmbH, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, specializes in the development and production of laser catheters aimed at treating heart diseases, particularly atrial fibrillation. The company also manufactures a range of products for the medical technology and biotechnology sectors, including microscopically small catheters and micro materials handling techniques that facilitate precise measurement and dosage. In addition to its product offerings, Vimecon provides advisory services to various clients in both academic and industrial research and development. Through its innovative solutions, the company aims to enhance healthcare outcomes in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and cardiac arrhythmias.

Antibodies-online.com is an e-commerce platform specializing in life sciences research, offering a comprehensive range of over 1.2 million antibodies, ELISA kits, and related research reagents from more than 160 suppliers. As the largest independent distributor for proteomics research globally, it serves over 2,000 companies and research institutions across 53 countries, including pharmaceutical firms, biotech companies, and leading universities. The platform features a diverse array of products, such as monoclonal antibodies, antibody pairs, active proteins, and flow cytometry kits, supporting the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical research sectors in identifying and characterizing cell populations within samples. Antibodies-online operates from three global offices located in Atlanta, USA; Aachen, Germany; and Shanghai, China.