Partners and Networks
Take a look at our partners and the networks in which we are active.
Our Partners
Certified Excellence Partner of the Bosch Rexroth Group
As a Certified Excellence Partner, we not only continue to offer our customers comprehensive solutions in the areas of engineering and automation, but also work together with Bosch Rexroth to implement intelligent and efficient systems that meet the highest performance requirements. In addition, we are strengthening our customer relationships by making it possible to purchase Rexroth solutions for drive technology directly from MKW.
Beckhoff Advanced Experts
MKW and Beckhoff have enjoyed a trusting and constructive partnership for well over 10 years, and MKW has been designated an “Advanced Expert” as a supplier of Beckhoff solutions at the highest technical level.
System Partner: Kawasaki Robotics
MKW has relied on the precise robotics technology from Kawasaki Robotics for years. We are very proud to have been recognized as an “Official System Partner of Kawasaki Robotics” and look forward to continuing our professional collaboration and working on exciting projects with Kawasaki robots in the future.
Bergisch Land Mechanical Engineering Network
We are a member of the Bergisch Land Mechanical Engineering Network, where we collaborate with other companies on various projects. For example, we give guest lectures in the “Special-Purpose Machine Design” elective course at the University of Wuppertal, providing students with practical insights into special-purpose machine design.
The Bergisch Land Mechanical Engineering Network offers companies in the region involved in mechanical engineering the opportunity to further build on their strengths and actively network with partners. The network organizes meetings at members’ locations on a regular basis. These meetings provide insights into the network’s work, as well as information on current projects and planned initiatives. In addition, the network offers the opportunity to participate in industry-relevant trade shows through a joint booth.
Schlüsselregion e.V.
Schlüsselregion e.V. is the industrial network in the Velbert/Heiligenhaus region.
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It brings together companies from the lock, hardware, and supplier industries, as well as related sectors, to strengthen the region as a business hub. Through joint projects, industry events, and collaborations, the network promotes innovation, knowledge transfer, and the retention of skilled workers in the region.
InnoNet BL
The InnoNet BL association forms a network of companies from various industries with different strengths and areas of expertise. Through cooperation and the ongoing exchange of experiences among the companies in the innovation network, significant development potential and joint innovations can be generated.
Different perspectives from a variety of industries enable network members to address strategic future areas and drive concrete development projects forward. The products, services, expertise, and resources of the individual partners are combined efficiently and purposefully to tap into new areas of application.
Bergisch School Technical Center (zdi-BeST Center)
The statewide network “Zukunft durch Innovation.NRW” (zdi) has set itself the goal of promoting young talent in the fields of math, computer science, natural sciences, and technology (MINT). As part of the Bergisch Land Mechanical Engineering Network and in cooperation with the University of Wuppertal, MKW is also actively involved in zdi and the Bergisch School Technical Center (BeST).
Together with approximately 3,800 partners from the business community, universities, and schools, the program aims to introduce participants to STEM topics early on and in a practical way, thereby preparing them for the challenges of digitalization.
Alfred Marx, LLC
Alfred Marx GmbH, headquartered in Solingen, specializes in the manufacture of fixtures, equipment, and system accessories for holding and making contact with workpieces in electroplating and surface coating systems. The company’s comprehensive, solution-oriented service—which includes consulting, development, and on-site support—meets all of its business partners’ needs. Working hand in hand, we develop solutions that lead to the desired success.
Using state-of-the-art machinery, components for electroplating racks of various sizes are manufactured and assembled so they can then be coated as requested. Depending on the customer’s order, a wide variety of coatings are applied in the various tanks, after which the products are shipped from the Bergisches Land throughout Europe.
Marlin & Sons Co., Ltd.
Together with our partner, Marlin & Sons Co. Ltd. in Taiwan, we offer you access to an extensive network of mechanical engineering companies throughout Asia.
Marlin & Sons Co. Ltd. is a well-established company with deep-rooted expertise in mechanical engineering and automation technology. With its strong market presence and extensive network in Taiwan and other Asian countries, Marlin & Sons is the ideal partner for developing advanced automation solutions for manufacturing companies. They bring local expertise and technological innovation to the table, helping German companies successfully expand their production in the Asian market.
This partnership offers an ideal opportunity—especially for manufacturing companies in Germany—to advance automation in Asia, drawing on the expertise of a German machine manufacturer and the local support provided by Marlin & Sons.
AI-MAP
Cooperation Network for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Machinery, Equipment, and ManufacturingMKW is part of the KI-MAP cooperation network, in which experts from research and academia work closely with machinery and equipment manufacturers to optimize and further develop the practical application of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Through continuous exchange among network members, data science methods and mechanical challenges are brought together, and research is conducted to identify ideal solutions and new technologies. Scientists collaborate with suppliers and users on innovative products and technologies that can generate new ideas and approaches to existing problems and challenges. A lively exchange of expertise and experience among members drives this process forward more quickly than pure research without input from the field.
KI-MAP has set itself the goal of bringing Industry 4.0 and artificial intelligence together and developing synergies from this combination. The results can include data-driven process optimizations, self-learning machine settings, or predictive maintenance, among other things.
