Mechanical and plant engineering is one of the mainstays of the Munich metropolitan region and a central pillar of its economic strength. The region is home to approximately 1,400 companies in the mechanical engineering sector, predominantly small and medium-sized enterprises, complemented by internationally successful market and technology leaders.
The sector is a major employer, generates significant revenue, and is highly innovative. Research and development play a key role and are significantly driven by close ties to high-performing scientific and research institutions—in particular the Technical University of Munich as well as other universities and institutes. This generates strong momentum in areas such as mechatronics, automation, robotics, and new manufacturing technologies.
In a comparison across Bavaria and Germany, mechanical engineering ranks among the most important industrial sectors, with the Munich metropolitan region standing out in particular due to its knowledge-intensive focus, high density of innovation, and international networking. The sector thus makes a significant contribution to the competitiveness, value creation, and sustainability of the economic region.