Tour de Dresden – The discovery tour through Dresden companies
One week practical insights right across Dresden – What to expect
- You don't want to sit in front of the screen or study for exams anymore?
- Are you looking for new motivation and fun?
- You want to know in which professional fields and areas you can work after graduation?
During the Tour de Dresden, you will get to know 14 industrial companies from Dresden and the environs in four days. During company expeditions, you can visit up to seven production facilities and talk to the managing directors and employees about technical topics and career opportunities.
Your Tourplan for September 2–5, 2024
At the kick-off, you will receive your tour map. You will receive a stamp for each tour stop you visit. At the get-together on September 5, you can convert your tour map with all its stamps into a voucher for a visit to the beer garden.
Tour Program
September 2, 9.30 am: Tour start / Kick-Off
Leibniz-Institut für Festkörper- und Werkstoffforschung Dresden e. V., (IFW Dresden)
Helmholtzstraße 20, 01069 Dresden
- Presentation of the participating companies
- Distribution of the tour packages and the tour plan (stamp card)
September 2–5: Tour Stops / Expedition(s) to company site(s)
- Guided tours of companies and their production
- Discussions with management and employees
- Presentation of the fields of work and entry opportunities
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10–12 am |
2–4 pm |
6–8 pm |
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Mon., Sept 2 |
9.30am am Kick-Off |
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| Thu., Sept 5 | Get-Together | |||||
Choose up to seven expeditions to the companies of your choice. The company profiles offer orientation of what to expect on site and for which specialties the company is particularly suitable. The journey to the production site has to be managed by the participants themselves. If the location is not accessible by public transport, a transfer will be organized by the company.
September 5, 6 pm: Tour finale / Get-Together in the beer garden
- Redemption of your tour plan
- Raffle among all tour participants
- End of the tour with all students and company representatives in the beer garden
Tour Members: Who can join the tour?
- All students of the TU Dresden and the HTW
- Fields of expertise wanted: see company profiles
Register now!
You want to participate? You can Pre-Register here. All registered students will then receive an email from us as soon as all companies have been determined and the registration for the individual expeditions starts.
Which companies participated in 2023?
| Profile |
We explore the physics and chemistry of new materials. Our aim is to generate new fundamental knowledge and innovations. We are an independent institute of the Leibniz Association and are looking for research assistants and scientists for our exciting projects. |
| Fields of expertise wanted |
School of Engineering Sciences
School of Science
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| Company field trip |
Guided tour of the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden on September 4, 223, 9-10 a.m. (before kick-off). |
| Language | German required language skills: German and English |
| Special features | Can be combined with the kick-off |
| Address | Helmholtzstraße 20, 01069 Dresden |
| Register now! |
| Profile |
At Glatt, a family-run, medium-sized company, everything revolves around the development and construction of systems for the production of particles for the pharmaceutical and chemical industry. 3 divisions are represented in Dresden: Mech. Engineering, Plant Engineering and Contract Manufacturing. |
| Fields of expertise wanted |
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
School of Engineering Sciences
School of Science
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| Company field trip |
While getting to know each other, you will gain an insight into all 3 divisions: - Plant engineering - Glatt engineering technology - Mechanical engineering - Glatt systems technology - Contract manufacturing - IPC At eye level, former graduates of the Dresden universities will answer all your questions. We want to make the short time practical. We will use real examples to show current plant engineering projects, walk through the manufacturing rooms of the mechanical engineering department and provide an insight into a product development laboratory at IPC. We look forward to seeing you! |
| Language | German and English |
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| Address | Grunaer Weg 26, 01277 Dresden |
| Register now! |
| Profile |
As an owner-managed, medium-sized technology company with more than 240 employees, we develop and manufacture technically sophisticated solutions in Dresden in the fields of flame sensors, gas analysis, spectroscopy, non-contact temperature measurement and much more. |
| Fields of expertise wanted |
School of Engineering Sciences
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| Company field trip | Have you always wanted to know more about infrared technology and maybe make it your career start? Then InfraTec is the right place for you! We are an owner-managed, medium-sized company with more than 240 employees in Dresden with offices in the USA, China and the UK. During the guided tour through our company you will get an insight into the development and production of pyroelectric IR detectors of the business unit sensor technology. Furthermore, you will get to know the high-resolution thermographic systems developed and manufactured in the Infrared Measurement Technology business unit and have the opportunity to operate them yourself. Come by and learn more about InfraTec, the infrared technology as well as the jobs we offer with bachelor, master or diploma degrees. Drinks and snacks will be provided. We look forward to seeing you! |
| Language |
German |
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| Address | Gostritzer Str. 61-63, 01217 Dresden |
| Register now! |
| Profile |
We develop and implement solutions for the implementation, improvement and optimization of our customers' systems and processes in the field of electrical energy supply and distribution as well as control and automation technology. |
| Fields of expertise wanted |
School of Engineering Sciences
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| Company field trip | A preliminary discussion followed by a site inspection at a very large industrial company in Dresden is planned. We are currently converting the plant's energy supply here. There will be something to eat and something to drink. Language in English and German possible. More information will follow. |
| Language | German Required language skills: German, English |
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| Address | Dresden Wilschdorf (precise info will follow) |
| Register now! |
| Profile | With creativity, know-how and technical skills: dresden elektronik is your innovative partner for electronics development, type testing and series production. Now we are looking for you as a passionate software developer who wants to work with colleagues who do the same! |
| Fields of expertise wanted |
School of Engineering Sciences
School of Science
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| Language | German required language skills: German and English |
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| Address | Enno-Heidebroek-Str. 12, 01237 Dresden |
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| Profile | With our enthusiasm for technology, we have been actively shaping the market for calibration solutions for almost 30 years. As an accredited service provider and manufacturer of high-precision measuring and testing systems, we equip national institutes and industrial laboratories worldwide. |
| Fields of expertise wanted |
School of Science
School of Engineering Sciences
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| Company field trip | During your visit at SPEKTRA you will get insights to our current challenges and ourfields of activity in general. After a presentation by our managing director, you will take a look behind the scenes during a company tour. Especially the view into our accredited laboratory will show you very clearly our technology and its possible applications. The staff will be happy to answer all your questions during the tour. |
| Language | German |
| Special features | Snacks, coffee etc. will be provided. |
| Address | Heidelberger Str. 12, 01189 Dresden |
| Register now! |
| Profile |
VON ARDENNE develops equipment for vacuum coating that is used worldwide in high-tech industries such as photovoltaics, the display and electronics industry or in fuel cells - Manufactured by people who like to work in a team and want to lend a hand to shape the future! |
| Fields of expertise wanted |
School of Engineering Sciences
School of Science
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| Company field trip | Guided tour through our company site in Dresden Weißig, insight into the development and production of our high-tech equipment, as well as the opportunities and benefits that await you at VON ARDENNE! |
| Language | English required language skills: German and English |
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| Address | Am Hahnweg 8, 01328 Dresden |
| Register now! |
| Profile |
We combine entrepreneurial success with responsible action to make life easier, safer, and greener. Barely visible, semiconductors have become an indispensable part of everyday life. We play a key role in shaping a better future – with microelectronics that link the real and the digital world. |
| Fields of expertise wanted |
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
School of Engineering Sciences
School of Science
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| Contact | Website |
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| Language | English required language skills: German and English |
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| Address | Königsbrücker Str. 180, 01099 Dresden |
| Register now! |
| Profile |
Do you love challenges? Are you hungry for knowledge? Do you want to have fun at work? |
| Fields of expertise wanted |
School of Engineering Sciences
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| Language |
German |
| Special features | Possible transfer to the company |
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| Profile | Fabmatics - Passion for high-tech and the future in mind. Our automated solutions support the international semiconductor industry. To achieve this, we combine solid mechanical engineering and intelligent software solutions to create a reliable plant service. |
| Fields of expertise wanted |
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
School of Engineering Sciences
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| Company field trip | We start with a short welcome, including the offer of drinks. Then we continue with a company presentation to get to know Fabmatics better. Afterward, we will take a tour through our production halls. Finally, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and talk to the technical staff. |
| Language | German required language skills: German and English |
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We are TraceTronic. We are professionals when it comes to automated software testing – in the automotive sector and all related industries. |
| Fields of expertise wanted |
School of Engineering Sciences
School of Science
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| Company field trip |
Together with you we want to make a little company tour. Who is TraceTronic and what do they do the whole day? We want to tell you all this at different stations and descend with you deeper into our company world. Whether it's a plenary lecture, a visit to the HiL garage or agile software development - we guarantee you an all-round view. |
| Language | German |
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| Address | Stuttgarter Straße 3, 01189 Dresden |
| Register now! |
| Profile |
The Advanced Mask Technology Center GmbH & Co. KG (AMTC) is a joint venture of GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Toppan Photomasks. With the AMTC, a world-leading center for the development and production of photolithography masks was established in Dresden in 2002. |
| Fields of expertise wanted |
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
School of Science
School of Engineering Sciences
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| Company field trip | After a welcome, you can expect a technical presentation by one of our engineers. You will then have the opportunity to gain an insight into the production of photolithography masks during a tour of the company. In a concluding Q&A session, colleagues from the Human Resources and Engineering departments will be available to answer your questions. We are looking forward to your visit! |
| Language | German required language skills: German and English |
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We're one of the world's leading companies for the development and production of optical measurement technology. More than 160 employees are working in Dresden-Langebrück. Since 30 years we are family-run, work financially independent, communicate transparently and operate sustainably. |
| Fields of study sought |
School of Engineering Sciences
School of Science
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| Company field trip | For details see German website |
| Language | German only required language skills: German and English |
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At Fraunhofer FEP, we offer a vast array of research, development, and pilot production opportunities, particularly in the fields of processing, sterilization, structuring, and refinement of surfaces. Furthermore, we specialize in creating OLED microdisplays, sensors, and optical filters. |
| Fields of expertise wanted |
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
School of Engineering Sciences
School of Science
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| Company field trip |
We start with a presentation and introduction of Fraunhofer FEP accompanied by a selection of drinks. Afterwards, you will get first insights into different research departments during a guided tour of the institute. Finally, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and talk to some of the staff while having a small snack. We are looking forward to your visit! |
| Language | English required language skills: German and English |
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| Address | Winterbergerstraße 28, 01277 Dresden |
| Register now! |
| Profile |
Wittur Electric Drives GmbH develops and manufactures permanently synchronous motors for the industry and elevator sector. Due to constant innovation and further developments, we are one of the leading suppliers of servo motors, special motors and gearless drives. |
| Fields of expertise wanted |
School of Engineering Sciences
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We are looking forward to your visit at WITTUR! What to expect:
We are looking forward to meeting you! |
| Language | German required language skills: German, English |
| Special features | Shuttle service from Dresden main station to the location in Dresden Coschütz/Gittersee |
| Address | Offenburger Straße 3, 01189 Dresden |
| Register now! |
Impressions of the Tour de Dresden 2022
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