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Photo by igus GmbH<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

igus has announced the construction of a new 378\u202fm\u00b2 training factory at its Cologne\u2011Porz headquarters, aimed at doubling its training capacity for professions such as mechatronics technicians, tool mechanics and electronics technicians. The investment is intended to make the company independent of the external skilled labour market by 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doubling training capacity and embracing digital manufacturing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The new training factory is equipped with modern turning and milling machines, five injection\u2011moulding machines and fully\u2011equipped electrical workstations. Trainees will handle genuine customer orders \u2014 including tool repairs and small production runs \u2014 while also learning AI and robotics under the aegis of igus\u2019 In\u2011house Automation and Low\u202fCost\u202fAutomation units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strategic goal: independence from external specialists<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

igus is aiming to meet its full skilled\u2011labour demand internally from 2027 onwards. The startup year of the training factory coincided with a 42\u202f% growth in trainee intake, with 25 new trainees starting in September\u202f2025. The total cohort in the industrial\u2011technical field has reached 59 young professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holistic development through adult education and lifelong learning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Beyond initial vocational training, igus collaborates with the local Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) to offer adult\u2011education programs. These initiatives enable employees without formal vocational qualifications to earn recognised IHK certifications in areas such as injection\u2011moulding, machining, extrusion, logistics and assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, please visit: https:\/\/press.igus.eu\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

igus has announced the construction of a new 378\u202fm\u00b2 training factory at its Cologne\u2011Porz headquarters, aimed at doubling its training capacity for professions such as mechatronics technicians, tool mechanics and electronics technicians. 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