Engineering at thyssenkrupp: Where Ideas Move Industries

Engineering is at the heart of thyssenkrupp – and far more than developing technical solutions. It is the art of turning ideas into reality. It means taking responsibility. Together, we push boundaries and create solutions that last for generations and connect industries.

Our engineers shape the industries of tomorrow – with expertise, creativity, and a deep understanding of sustainability, technology, and social transformation. Whether in the automotive industry, chemicals, shipbuilding, aerospace, construction, energy, trade, or logistics: thyssenkrupp develops customized engineering solutions for nearly all key sectors. We focus on three core priorities: green solutions, digital solutions, and mobility solutions.

Industrial Decarbonization: Engineering for a Climate-Neutral Economy.

The transition toward climate-neutral industry is one of the greatest technological challenges of our time – and one we embrace with passion and engineering excellence.

At thyssenkrupp, we work on solutions that reduce CO2 emissions, increase energy efficiency, and keep resources in a circular economy. Our #GENERATIONTK develops technologies that drive industrial transformation – from power generation to building materials production.

With EnviNOx® technology, thyssenkrupp Uhde reduces specific emissions in the chemical industry to nearly zero – easily integrated into existing plants and successfully deployed worldwide.

thyssenkrupp nucera builds large-scale electrolysis plants around the globe – making hydrogen available on an industrial scale.

In the construction industry, thyssenkrupp Polysius is setting new standards with oxyfuel technology for cement production – a process that operates nearly CO2-free.

Through projects like Carbon2Chem®, we link energy-intensive steelmaking with the chemical industry – turning process gases into valuable raw materials.

thyssenkrupp rothe erde develops and manufactures large slewing bearings and rings for wind and solar plants worldwide, contributing directly to the expansion of renewable energy.

And with the construction of the direct reduction plant in Duisburg, we are taking a decisive step toward green steel. Here, hydrogen replaces coal in the traditional production process – a milestone for Europe’s industrial transformation.

Engineering for industrial decarbonization at thyssenkrupp means designing technologies that are ecologically, economically, and industrially sustainable.

Smart Industry: Engineering Meets Artificial Intelligence.

Digitalization is transforming the way we design, plan, and produce – and has become a core element of modern engineering.

At thyssenkrupp, our engineers use digital tools to connect processes, boost efficiency, and minimize errors. Digital twins simulate plants before they are built. Artificial Intelligence analyzes data, recognizes patterns, and supports precise decision-making. Predictive maintenance ensures machines are serviced before failures occur.

These digital technologies are used across multiple industries:

In trade and logistics, platforms from thyssenkrupp Materials Services connect global supply chains – with intelligent tools such as pacemaker and toii®. pacemaker stands for data-driven efficiency: a cloud-based platform that automates business processes, controls material flows in real time and accelerates decisions. toii®, our proprietary IIoT platform (Industrial Internet of Things), connects machines of different manufacturers and generations – enabling digital transparency across entire production lines.

In the automotive industry, components and manufacturing systems evolve into cyber-physical systems: every camshaft is uniquely identified, moves through production with a digital profile, and shares data about its status, customers, and processing steps. Product and production communicate via network interfaces – resulting in “smart factories” that learn, adapt, and operate flexibly.

With these and many more digital solutions, thyssenkrupp merges the physical industrial world with the digital world of data. A new kind of engineering emerges – intelligent, connected, future-ready. The foundation for tomorrow’s industrial value creation.

Mobility Solutions: Engineering That Moves.

Mobility is evolving – and so are expectations for technology, safety, and sustainability. thyssenkrupp delivers engineering that redefines movement.

Our engineers develop components and systems for a world where energy efficiency and comfort are equally essential.

In the automotive industry, thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology drives the shift to e-mobility: from highly integrated axle systems and advanced steering to adaptive chassis systems that respond to road conditions in real time. Cutting-edge manufacturing, lightweight design, and growing software expertise shape components that transform vehicle architectures – more efficient, quieter, and safer.

Steel remains the key material of mobility and is indispensable for electric vehicles. With high-strength lightweight steels and advanced electrical steel, thyssenkrupp Steel provides essential technologies for safe, cost-effective, and high-performance mobility.

New mobility concepts need strong infrastructure – even underground. As a leading manufacturer, thyssenkrupp rothe erde supplies essential large beari bearings for tunnel boring machines, enabling the expansion of modern global transportation networks.

In the aerospace industry, thyssenkrupp Aerospace supports supply chain transformation toward lighter, more efficient, and more sustainable aircraft structures.

Mobility solutions by thyssenkrupp combine engineering excellence with responsibility – for mobility that remains reliable and sustainable.

Our Commitment? Engineering Excellence!

Whether industrial decarbonization, smart industry, or mobility: every thyssenkrupp solution follows a clear principle – Engineering Excellence.

Our engineers think across disciplines, collaborate across industries, and create technologies that make a difference – in factories, cities, and global supply chains. They combine decades of experience with a culture of innovation.

Our innovative strength is reflected in the numbers: thyssenkrupp has long been among the most patent-active industrial companies in Germany. With several thousand active patents and applications, we secure our leading technological position – and continuously generate new ideas, processes, and products.

The faces behind our innovative strength: Our experts are driving change across industries and passionately developing forward-looking solutions for a sustainable, digital, and mobile world.

Every patent represents engineering in action: precise thinking, bold concepts, and the ambition to improve. At the same time, many of our innovations accompany entire industries for decades – becoming global standards while continuously being advanced. From materials technology to plant engineering and mobility solutions: countless technologies developed at thyssenkrupp still shape industrial practice today – and continue to evolve through new innovation.

This combination of experience, reliability, and progress is what makes our engineering culture unique. It is the foundation of our Engineering Excellence – and proof that innovation at thyssenkrupp is not just a vision, but everyday reality. It happens where tradition meets the tomorrow – in factories, laboratories, and development centers worldwide. Engineering at thyssenkrupp means shaping the future, not just predicting it. With solutions that empower industry, accelerate transformation, and embody responsibility.

Because one thing is certain: Great engineering doesn’t just change technology – it changes the world.

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