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... it is, according to VDMA President Welcker, "that the trend towards the ageing of our engineers has been halted in recent years". Between 2007 and 2013, the proportion of engineers aged 31 to 45 had shrunk sharply from 50% to 40%. This proportion has now stabilized over the past three years. "Mechanical engineering is therefore a highly attractive employer for young people," concludes Welcker. "However, we must not let up in our efforts to attract young talent, because ...