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“Thorough state reform necessary now to overcome paralysis in Germany”

The machinery industry is calling for a thorough state reform in Germany to increase industrial competitiveness. The EU, too, must get the economic development in Europe back on track.

"Data rooms also play a decisive role in the use of AI"

Mechanical engineering is at the data source for Industry 4.0, and secure data rooms are essential for their valuable use.

SBOM: The list of ingredients for software applications

When the Cyber Resilience Act 2027 comes into force, software BOMs will also become mandatory. The VDMA recommends that companies prepare in good time so that they can continue to sell digital products seamlessly.

Council of Economic Experts puts its finger on the wound

In its annual report, the German Council of Economic Experts confirms important demands of the VDMA. Germany is not at the forefront of digitalization, and the four economic experts rightly see a need to catch up in public administration in particular.

Transformation needs a powerful industry

Mechanical and plant engineering creates the technological prerequisites for the desired transformation of the economy and society.

Brief positions for politics and industry

In the daily political debate, good arguments are the be-all and end-all. In the VDMA's brief positions you will find short statements on current controversial issues.

Better legislation, simplify bureaucracy

Despite all political efforts, the bureaucratic burdens on industry are increasing, even in the medium-sized mechanical and plant engineering sector.

#btw21: Economic policy for the upswing

Mechanical and plant engineering is Germany's largest industrial employer. It is a driver of digitalization, a pioneer of a climate-neutral economy and a global supplier to the manufacturing industry.

Connection sought: Digital infrastructure in Germany with room for improvement

The basis for a successful digital transformation is a strong digital infrastructure - which Germany does not have. Regardless of whether it's mechanical engineering, industry or the skilled trades: in order to remain competitive, hardly any manufacturing company today can do without the potential of digitalization.

#btw21: Digital policy for more growth

Mechanical and plant engineering is a leader in applied industrial digitalization. Digitalization creates new potential for intelligent production and new business models. In order to remain competitive and meet the growing demands for research, training and qualification, norms and standards, legal and data security, the industry needs efficient structures and competent contacts in digital policy.

Digital policy needs more weight in parliament and government

Cooperation within Europe on digital policy must improve. The industry needs efficient political structures and competent contacts. And it needs a common, interoperable cloud and data infrastructure.

New EU security law hits small businesses too hard

The EU Commission is planning far-reaching obligations for the prevention and reporting of cyber attacks. These will affect almost all medium-sized industrial companies. VDMA is calling for relief for small businesses.

IDTA Go Live : Focus on the Digital Twin

Today marks the official launch of the Industrial Digital Twin Association (IDTA).

Become involved: Important political decision upon digitization are currently being discussed

What the VDMA is doing in the political arena

5G: The most important terms

Digitisation and 5G are on everyone's lips. But what terms should everyone know in order to really have a say? A glossary.

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