Two of the global market leaders located in Tuttlingen are Aesculap and KLS Martin. Aesculap is Tuttlingen’s largest employer, and it’s been manufacturing surgical instruments since 1867. KLM Martin makes lamps for operation rooms, among other products. And both companies export around the world, something they have in common with many other businesses in Tuttlingen. To make sure they have enough employees, the companies have cooperated with local politicians to develop a university course combining medicine, technology and science. Report by Dagmar Zindel.