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	AeroDesignWorks GmbH A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Propulsion Technology Founded: 2012 Areas of use: mechanical engineering, wind power AeroDesignWorks GmbH specialises in the development and optimisation of turbomachinery components and fluid mechanical systems for power plants, small gas turbines, wind turbines, and more.
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Agile Robots AG

A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics

Founded: 2018

Areas of use: Industrial and Service Robotics

Agile Robots’ mission is to bridge the gap between AI and robotics by developing robotic systems that offer state-of-the-art full-body force sensitivity and world-leading vision intelligence. This unique combination of technologies enables Agile Robots to provide intelligent, easy-to-use and affordable robotic solutions with safe human-robot interaction.

Astro- und Feinwerktechnik Adlershof GmbH

A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Optical Sensor Systems, previously the Institute of Space Sensor Technology

Founded: 1993

Areas of use: aeronautics, space, traffic, transport, logistics

The Astro- und Feinwerktechnik Adlershof GmbH systems house offers solutions and services in the areas of aerospace components and systems, focusing on special machine construction and the field of precision mechanics.

AZO Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen

A spin-off from DLR Technology Marketing, Oberpfaffenhofen

Founded: 2004

Areas of use: Marketing of space application

AZO is an international networking and branding specialist for the European space programmes. For more than 15 years, AZO has established the leading European space cluster innovation network for the satellite downstream market, while providing the necessary marketing and promotion platform, incubation and expert network, as well as regional funding programmes with the objective to increase the uptake of business cases.

	Black Engine Aerospace UG A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Structures and Design Founded: 2018 Areas of use: aeronautics, aerospace Black Engine Aerospace UG develops innovative materials and structural systems for the aerospace sector. Its next goal is the transfer of high-performance ceramic rocket combustion chamber technology for use in micro and mini launchers.

Consultancy for Engineers (co4e) GmbH

A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Transportation Systems

Founded: 2019

Areas of use: industrial automation, aerospace, automotive, traffic and logistics

The Consultancy for Engineers (co4e) GmbH offers solutions and services for the design, configuration, simulation and quality assurance of complex, safety-critical software systems. The company applies new artificial intelligence methods to automate the development process and manage the engineering complexity.

COPRO Technology GmbH

A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Composite Structures and Adaptive Systems

Founded: 2016

Areas of use: sports and leisure market, aeronautics, car industry, automation and production technology, new materials

COPRO Technology GmbH specialises in roll-forming technology for fibre-composite profiles. Its array of services ranges from consultation and services relating to fibre-composite profiles to the development of prototypes and ready-to-use production units. Pilot runs and small series of fibre-composite profiles can be manufactured to customer order.

CSP Services GmbH

A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Solar Research

Founded: 2007

Areas of use: solar energy, CSP power plants

CSP Services GmbH and its subsidiary in Spain are developing automated measuring systems for site analysis and yield optimisation of CSP power plants, and selling them worldwide. In addition, it offers consulting and expert services for manufacturers, operators and investors in solar-thermal power plants.

	Cutting-Edge Nanomaterials UG (CENmat) A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Technical Thermodynamics Founded: 2019 Areas of use: chemistry, nanotechnology CENmat is a spin-off in the field of chemical process engineering and is engaged in the research, development, sustainable production, consultation on and sales of customised, highly specialised nanomaterials.
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Dopag Process Technologies GmbH

A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Composite Structures and Adaptive Systems

Founded: 2015

Areas of use: aeronautics and space, composite materials, car industry

Dopag Process Technologies GmbH specialises in products relating to process technology for quality assurance and process control in lightweight fibre-composite construction. The Valid leak detection system enables rapid quality monitoring during the production of fibre composite components by means of a visual scan.

Enlighten Sciences GmbH

A DLR spin-off from the DLR_School_Labs in Berlin

Founded: 2018

Areas of use: schools, education, etc.

The scientific spin-off Enlighten Sciences GmbH offers interactive experiments based on space research to school pupils with the aim of inspiring the younger generations about the natural sciences. Its services also include experimental setups and associated software for STEM subjects.

	EOMAP GmbH & Co. KG A spin-off from the DLR Remote Sensing Technology Institute Founded: 2006 Areas of use: remote sensing, mapping, offshore, maritime EOMAP GmbH & Co. KG generates sophisticated mapping products for coastal and inland areas of water using remote sensing data, and markets them worldwide. EOMAP now has two other branch offices in Queensland, Australia and Dover, USA.
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H2Fly GmbH

A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics

Founded: 2014

Areas of use: aviation, aircraft construction, automotive industry

H2Fly GmbH is a service provider for suitable test platforms for implementing quiet and emission-free propulsion technology. The company owns the first four-seat HY4 passenger aircraft, which is powered solely by a hydrogen fuel cell battery system.

HelioHeat GmbH

A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Solar Research

Founded: 2017

Areas of use: solar thermal energy

HelioHeat GmbH specialises in the development, planning and construction of renewable energy systems and has developed innovative, patented particle receiver technology for solar tower power plants in order to offer an economical alternative for the continuous provision of high-temperature heat.

Heliokon GmbH

Intelligence on Wheels GmbH

A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Communications and Navigation

Founded: 2012

Areas of use: transport, logistics, rail industry

Intelligence on Wheels GmbH, or IoW for short, specialises in the further development and marketing of innovative TrainCAS technology, a system for preventing train collisions. In addition, the company offers a variety of services, such as the creation of electronic maps.

INVENT GmbH

A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Composite Structures and Adaptive Systems

Founded: 1996

Areas of use: aeronautics, space, composite materials

As an engineering company specialising in fibre-composite technologies, INVENT GmbH develops high-precision structural components for aerospace applications and customer-specific lightweight constructions. It also focuses on the design and creation of components based on active, multifunctional materials.

Kastanienbaum GmbH

A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics

Founded: 2012

Areas of use: software, research and development, and others

Kastanienbaum GmbH specialises in the development and distribution of innovative software solutions. Its unique concepts, solutions and algorithms for operating, programming, controlling and ensuring the safety of robots are set to have an ongoing impact on the interaction between humans and robots.

	Kinfinity UG A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics Founded: 2018 Areas of use: software, intuitive input devices (glove) Kinfinity UG specialises in hardware-related software. It designs and sells human–machine interfaces, develops and designs electronic circuits and systems, and commissions them.
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KLEOS GmbH

A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Composite Structures and Adaptive Systems

Founded: 2018

Areas of application: information systems, business intelligence, search engines, research platform, subsidies, artificial intelligence

KLEOS GmbH develops information systems for research and development. The company automates the processing of grant applications for research and development by using artificial intelligence and natural language processing. KLEOS.AI is a digital funding platform - the shortest connection between research goal, project partners and funding.

Lumoview Building Analytics GmbH

A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Solar Research

Founded: 2019
Areas of application: building management, energy management, PropTech, building analysis

Lumoview is bringing greater clarity to building analysis as a service. The easy-to-use, portable indoor measuring system enables remote analysis of buildings, thus reducing the need for on-site experts. It expedites and simplifies the analysis process and saves costs. The analysis can include details such as wall temperature, wall moisture and floor plan.

msquare GmbH

A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Structures and Design

Founded: 2018

Areas of use: aeronautics, wind energy, automated systems and more
msquare GmbH offers technology, processes, products and services in the field of inductive heating systems, in particular for the production and repair of fibre-composite materials. The patented Flexin Heat® (flexible induction heating) technology has applications in aeronautics, wind energy and automated systems. msquare GmbH is constantly expanding its portfolio of solutions for new fields and areas of application.

A profile of the company is available here.

Mynaric AG

(Formerly ViaLight Communications GmbH)

A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Communications and Navigation

Founded: 2009

Areas of use: aerospace, telecommunications, networking, etc.

Mynaric is a manufacturer of laser communication technology for constructing dynamic communications networks in the air and in space. Its wireless data transmission products include ground stations and laser terminals that allow high-speed wireless transmission of very large amounts of data over large distances.

Roboception GmbH

A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics

Founded: 2015

Areas of use: robotics, logistics, automation, agriculture, research and development

Roboception GmbH develops software and hardware solutions for real-time sensing and autonomous localisation of robot systems. The innovative sensors can be used in all areas of application for robotics, such as data generation or navigation. Functions such as object recognition and scene analysis, together with special software modules, for example for pick-and-place applications, offer numerous applications.

S.E.A. Datentechnik GmbH

A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Space Simulation

Founded: 1995

Areas of use: measurement technology, wireless communication, software, special test systems

S.E.A. Datentechnik GmbH offers customer-specific solutions in the field of measurement and testing technology. It is developing cross-industry testing software, measurement devices and turnkey testing systems. S.E.A.’s particular area of focus is testing and measuring systems for communication technology and large-scale test stand control.

SENSODRIVE GmbH

A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics

Founded: 2003
Areas of use: robotics, automotive industry, medical technology, aerospace

SENSODRIVE has successfully perfected the torque sensors for DLR’s lightweight robots and marketed them to industry. The company has since become an established player in the field of torque control drives and has made a name for itself as an expert in high-end force-feedback products.

Sonaca Space GmbH

(previously Active Space Technologies)

A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Planetary Research

Founded: 2007

Areas of use: aerospace, defence

With its expertise in thermal design and structural mechanics, Active Space Technologies initially offered thermodynamic solutions of all kinds. Following its merger with the Belgian SONACA GROUP it became Sonaca Space GmbH and now offers thermal and structural mechanical products and services for all phases of space projects.

	tacterion GmbH A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics Founded: 2015 Areas of use: automobile industry, consumer electronics, robotics tacterion GmbH develops and sells the unique flexible and tactile plyon® sensor technology. Surfaces of products and machine interaction interfaces become touch-sensitive, giving the product mass-market applications.
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	Temos International GmbH A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Aerospace Medicine Founded: 2010 Areas of use: healthcare, tourism Temos International GmbH offers scientific certification programmes aimed at improving and optimising the quality of medical treatment. Similarly, non-clinical services for patients in medical facilities worldwide are to be improved.
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ROBODRIVE GmbH - now at TQ-SYSTEMS

(TQ drives sector)
A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics

Founded: 2005

Areas of use: robotics, medical technology, aerospace, mechanical engineering, laser technology, sensor technology, electrical engineering

The product portfolio of Robodrive, which is now a part of TQ-Systems, includes high-performance servo drives for robotic applications, electric drive technology and control electronics. Areas of application include robotics, medical technology, aerospace, mechanical engineering, laser and optical technology, and drives for e-mobility.

Wessling Robotics GmbH

A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics

Founded: 2013

Areas of use: robotics, automation

Wessling Robotics GmbH specialises in the production and distribution of a unique multisensory, sensitive robotic hand for the research market. The company also develops, produces and sells mechatronic components and develops software components for robotics and automated systems.

	WPX Faserkeramik GmbH A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Materials Research Founded: 2013 Areas of use: automotive industry, transport WPX Faserkeramik GmbH offers fibre-ceramic components for use in industrial heat treatment and high-temperature applications. The products are suitable for burner nozzles, product carriers, transport systems and other applications.
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	WxFusion GmbH A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Atmospheric Physics Founded: 2012 Areas of use: aviation / flight meteorology, early warning systems WxFusion GmbH creates and markets user-specific weather products. The company uses real-time satellite and radar data to develop new methods for forecasting storms, especially for air traffic and major events.
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AeroDesignWorks GmbH