Ebingen

It is located on the river Schmiecha, a left-hand tributary of the Danube, south of Tübingen and west of Ulm.

In the early 20th century, it was known for manufacturing velvet and velveteen (cotton-velvet), "Manchester" goods, stockings, stays, hats, needles, tools and tanneries.

[2] In 1975 Ebingen joined 8 other towns in the area to form the city of Albstadt.

Other prominent local companies include Mey (knitwear), Mettler Toledo (weighing systems) and a major part of Assa Abloy security systems (Eff-Eff Brand).

Ebingen also hosts the technical and computer science faculties of Albstadt-Sigmaringen University with about 3,000 students (2014).