Aleš Hančič

TECOS Slovenian Tool and Die Development Centre was established in 1994 as a non-profit organisation to represent the collective interests of the Tool, Die & Mould-making (TDM) and Processing Industries in support of the various manufacturing sectors that serve as key drivers for Slovenian economic development. TECOS was founded by the Government of Slovenia – Ministry for Economy, Chamber of Commerce – GZS and Municipality of Celje and thus has a direct access to the most relevant governmental policy makers in Slovenia. TECOS today operates on three dimensional assets, as International Business Cluster, R&D Centre and VET Institution, providing top level services not only for TDM industry but also to all other manufacturing companies in Slovenia. TECOS’s R&D focus areas are: advanced manufacturing, robotics, nanotechnologies, packaging technologies and advancements for medical, home appliance, automotive and transportation industries. TECOS’s highly skilled personnel and otherwise wide range of expertise services for industry are in many ways related to bio-based products and eco-innovations. TECOS operates as a competent institutional support of Slovenian Manufacturing Industries in the transfer of this knowledge & technical support services, providing the latest information and advancements on the bio-economy benefits and prosperous potentials for entering and conquering new global markets. TECOS’s priority is to improve the members’ competitiveness through the provision of valuable resources, and in so doing, cluster actively assist in the positioning of the TDM industry. which holds a great hope for the future as manufacturers commit to more efficient technology practice and green engineering.