Career at thyssenkrupp | Digitalisation and industry 4.0 | People at thyssenkrupp | The coronavirus crisis has had a severe impact on society and the economy. Many companies who hadn’t already largely digitized their processes have been caught out, above all by the lockdown necessitated by the pandemic. thyssenkrupp Steel Europe has also had to live with restrictions, but in Duisburg preparations for the future had already been underway for some time.

Automotive-sector | Engineering | People at thyssenkrupp | Smart factory | Automotive manufacturers around the world rely on electric steering systems from thyssenkrupp – as well as the production lines they require. In China this year, the local Central Manufacturing (CM) team from thyssenkrupp’s steering division launched tailor-made solutions for four OEMs producing in China: one European, one Chinese and two U.S. manufacturers. With the successful implementation of its “Himalaya” line of electrically adjustable steering columns, thyssenkrupp is setting new standards: in terms of speed, flexibility and quality along with cost efficiency.

Career at thyssenkrupp | Engineering | innovation | mobility of the future | People at thyssenkrupp | When students go karting with their tutor, it sounds like a really cool tutor and a lot of fun. And sometimes the students come back with a really good idea. That’s what happened in a project at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University in Karlsruhe. The creative karters were six of our cooperative education students from thyssenkrupp System Engineering.

Engagement | People at thyssenkrupp | COVID-19 keeps the world firmly under control. In many places there is a lack of medical equipment. In an extraordinary project, we are providing steering components to develop novel ventilators.

Engagement | People at thyssenkrupp | thyssenkrupp worldwide | Work safety | Ravindra Yadav is passionate about running and yoga. And as the 46-year-old is convinced that exercise not only makes you feel better but also helps you work better, he decided to do something about it: As Senior Manager Human Resources Development at thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel in Nashik, India, he motivates his colleagues to take part in sporting activities themselves.

Company | Corporate culture | When it comes to health in the workplace, Dr. Anja Berkenfeld is the first point of contact. The specialist for internal medicine and occupational medicine has been working for thyssenkrupp in the field of occupational safety and health protection for 18 years. However, she does not only encounter running noses and cuts – mental illnesses are also becoming an increasing challenge for her team.