The concentration of know-how in the Network of Competence Adaptronis surely can be described as worldwide unique. The basis for this Network of Competence was essentially the cooperation of different research facilities and universities in 1992. In 1997 the amount of members was enlarged regionally and nationwide by universities, major research establishments, small and medium enterprises as well as large industrial companies. The objective of the Network of Competence is the introduction of adaptronical solutions into all fields of mechanical engineering in order to optimise new product developments and existing processes, respectively. In addition, core competences shall be developed that secure the partner's value creation potentials and foster the building up of future markets. The aim is to carry out innovative concepts by means of Adaptronics particularly for the active vibration and noise reduction, shape control or micro positioning.