Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0. Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia

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1 Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0 Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 1 Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

2 Contents 1. NRW the Economic Powerhouse of Europe 2. Germany/ NRW & Industrie Research & Cluster in Robotics/AI Platforms for Cooperation 4. Japanese Companies in North Rhine-Westphalia 5. NRW.INVEST GmbH 2 Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

3 NRW the Economic Powerhouse of Europe NRW 2015 Kiel Hamburg Bremen Hanover Düsseldorf Wiesbaden Mainz Saarbrücken Stuttgart Schwerin Berlin Potsdam Magdeburg Dresden Erfurt Munich Area*** 34,110 km² Population*** 17.6 million Population density*** 515/km² GDP*** bn GDP per capita* 33,963 Gainfully employed* 9.1 m Private consumption* bn Exports bn Imports bn Foreign direct investments** bn *2013, **end of 2013, *** Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

Roughly 160 million people within a radius of 500 km around the state capital of Düsseldorf Ranking 500 km radius inhabitants (in millions) 1. Düsseldorf 159.8 2. Amsterdam 154.1 3. Paris 150.4 4.

4 Roughly 160 million people within a radius of 500 km around the state capital of Düsseldorf Ranking 500 km radius inhabitants (in millions) 1. Düsseldorf Amsterdam Paris Munich London Berlin Ranking 500 km radius purchasing power (in million) Source: GfK Geomarketing, catchment area analysis, Dec Düsseldorf 3,457, Paris 3,261, Amsterdam 3,248, Munich 2,805, London 2,703, Berlin 1,902,834 4 Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

5 The leading German state in GDP Germany's total GDP in 2014: EUR 2,904 bn NRW Bavaria Baden-Württemberg Lower Saxony Hesse Source: IT.NRW, April 2015 Rhineland-Palatinate Berlin Saxony Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

6 Industrie 4.0 A hot topic 6 Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

7 Germany/ NRW & Industrie 4.0 Competition for Manufacturing Source: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and US Council on Competitiveness, 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index, Deloitte analysis based on UNCTAD data(ii) 7 Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

Global Competition Global CEO survey: Manufacturing powerhouse rank trending and future forecast Source: Deloitte and US Council on Competitiveness, 2016 Global

8 Global Competition Global CEO survey: Manufacturing powerhouse rank trending and future forecast Source: Deloitte and US Council on Competitiveness, 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index 8 Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

(CPS), the Smart Grid and the Internet of Things as elements smoothing the way

The basis for the roll-out of the Industry 4.

strong body of SMEs with a large number of 'hidden champions', driving forward

9 NRW is shaping Industry 4.0 NRW is a pioneering region: realized here we find Cyber- Physical Systems (CPS), the Smart Grid and the Internet of Things as elements smoothing the way for the success of an industrial country. The basis for the roll-out of the Industry 4.0 location North Rhine- Westphalia is provided by highprofile ICT companies and a strong body of SMEs with a large number of 'hidden champions', driving forward the development of intelligent applications across all sectors. Source: IKT.NRW Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

The industrial policy of the NRW state government Cluster organizations strengthen NRW as a location and interlink companies, institutions and networks

Companies are supported particularly in their value added processes and their capacity for innovation with regard to Industry 4.

10 The industrial policy of the NRW state government Cluster organizations strengthen NRW as a location and interlink companies, institutions and networks along a sector's value chain, so as to further enhance existing strengths and top achievements, to advance synergies and to enhance competitiveness. Companies are supported particularly in their value added processes and their capacity for innovation with regard to Industry 4.0, thus also ensuring their future competiveness. 10 Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

universities, more than 50 non-university research facilities, more than 60 technology centers, 30 technology transfer units

11 Research & Cluster in Robotics/AI Platforms for Cooperation The research network in NRW is one of the densest in Europe and provides ideal conditions for technology transfer 72 universities and technical colleges, 50 special research areas at universities, more than 50 non-university research facilities, more than 60 technology centers, 30 technology transfer units 11 Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

12 Further Research Institutions and Clusters for Robotics/ AI 12 Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

13 Prepared for the future 13 Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

Applying Robotics/AI: Smart Logistics Cyber-Physical Systems in urban supply: Service suppliers in a town or city use a common logistical infrastructure a Smart

Cyber-Physical Systems in goods transportation: More efficient use of the existing infrastructure, more rational use of resources, intelligent logistics premises,

Variable logistics systems: In the future, only variable, self-adapting, 'cellular' logistics systems will offer the flexibility required.

14 Applying Robotics/AI: Smart Logistics Cyber-Physical Systems in urban supply: Service suppliers in a town or city use a common logistical infrastructure a Smart Grid for urban supply. Cyber-Physical Systems in goods transportation: More efficient use of the existing infrastructure, more rational use of resources, intelligent logistics premises, better planning and control of the process chain, active interplay in the exchange of information with downstream transportation systems and infrastructures. Variable logistics systems: In the future, only variable, self-adapting, 'cellular' logistics systems will offer the flexibility required. The Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics (IML) in Dortmund is one of the world's largest research establishments in the logistics sector. Source: IKT.NRW 2013 ; Fraunhofer IML Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

Applying Robotics/AI: "Automotive goes autonomous" Innovative driver-assist

by keeping the car in the right lane on the freeway.

crucial role, establishing communication between vehicles, drivers and traffic

Sustainable mobility concepts with the integration of CyberPhysical Systems at

15 Applying Robotics/AI: "Automotive goes autonomous" Innovative driver-assist systems already support the driver today, e.g. by keeping the car in the right lane on the freeway. Especially with regard to autonomous vehicles, CyberPhysical Systems play a crucial role, establishing communication between vehicles, drivers and traffic infrastructure. Sustainable mobility concepts with the integration of CyberPhysical Systems at their core are of particular importance for NRW Source: IKT.NRW Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

16 Japanese Companies in North Rhine-Westphalia 16 Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

headquarters in NRW Main industries: Production, Telecommunications, Automotive suppliers, Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Main

17 Business-Hub No.1 in Europe for Japanese Companies 600 Japanese companies in NRW ~ 40,000 employees More than half have their European headquarters in NRW Main industries: Production, Telecommunications, Automotive suppliers, Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Main reasons for choosing NRW: great infrastructure, central location in Europe, large customer market (B2B and B2C) 17 Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

18 Japanese Population in Germany Approximately 36,000 Japanese live in Germany One of three Japanese in Germany lives in North Rhine-Westphalia Source: Federal Statistical Office 2015, As of: Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

19 Japanese Infrastructure in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) Japanese Population in NRW More than 12,000 people = >30 % of Germany Japanese Companies in NRW 600 Japanese Companies in NRW = 40 % of Germany Services Banks Insurance Companies Real Estate Agents Translation Services Hotels /Travel Agents PR & Advertising Freight Companies Retail Stores Public Institutions and Businesss Infrastructure Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) General Consulate Japanese Chamber of Commerce (approx members) Education 4 Kindergarten for more than 320 children Japanese International School (aprox. 500 students) Leisure/ Health more than 20 Restaurants Japanese Club (approx. 4,350 Members) Japanese Garden Japanese Temple Japanese Golf Club Japan-Center Doctors and Medical Services (such as Ningen Dock) 19 Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

20 Japanese Life in Düsseldorf/NRW 20 Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

21 Japan-Tag and Wirtschaftstag Düsseldorf / NRW Save The Date: Next Wirtschaftstag Japan 22 May 2017 à Find more information on: 21 Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

NRW.INVEST GmbH 100-percent subsidiary of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia Head office in Düsseldorf, two subsidiaries, ten foreign branches CEO: Petra Wassner 75 employees - 40 in Düsseldorf - 35

22 NRW.INVEST GmbH 100-percent subsidiary of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia Head office in Düsseldorf, two subsidiaries, ten foreign branches CEO: Petra Wassner 75 employees - 40 in Düsseldorf - 35 worldwide Fields of expertise: - International location marketing - Direct acquisition in the target countries - Settlement consulting - Account management of foreign firms - Service for economic development in North Rhine-Westphalia 22 Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

23 12 Foreign branch offices locally in important markets 23 Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

NRW.INVEST Award 2016 Three investors from Japan,

24 NRW.INVEST Award 2016 Three investors from Japan, Great Britain and the United States were honored for their outstanding investments in North Rhine-Westphalia: Mitsubishi Electric AO 3M 24 Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

Your contact partners in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Ms.

25 Your contact partners in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Ms. Astrid Becker Head of Division North and South America, Asia T: E: Ms. Liony Bauer Project Manager Japan T: E: Mr. Wolfgang Jansen Project Manager Japan T: E: 25 Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

26 Thank you very much for your attention! 26 Robotics/AI in Germany`s Industrie 4.0: Business Opportunities and Platforms for Cooperation in North Rhine-Westphalia 06 October 2016

Entering the German Market: Business Opportunities in Germany for UK companies. London, 31 May 2018

Entering the German Market: Business Opportunities in Germany for UK companies London, 31 May 2018 1 Business Opportunities for UK companies in North Rhine-Westphalia, May 2018 H.R.H. Prince William in