Physics and Engineering are the backbone of industry and are needed by all technological companies. In addition to the strong application-oriented sectors such as conventional mechanical engineering, material sciences, electrical engineering, optics, laser technology, measurement and control technology or medical technology, scientific basic research is still of great importance. 

Moreover, the computer sciences and information technology sectors are increasingly gaining in importance. Their achievements, for example, in the area of development of new algorithms, new IoT-applications or artificial intelligence over the last years have led to true advancements in technology.