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Digitalization & Industrie 4.0
Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning: The digital transformation has long since arrived in mechanical engineering. However, the associated dynamics repeatedly present every company with the challenge of recognizing and successfully exploiting existing digitization potential.
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The expansion of digital, energy, and transport infrastructure is crucial for maintaining competitiveness. The VDMA calls for better coordination between the federal and state governments to accelerate this process.
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Digital transformation is becoming a key issue for success in mechanical and plant engineering. The new short study "Success factors of digital business models" highlights options for action for companies.
The new white paper from VDMA Software and Digitalization is intended to provide member companies with guidance on how to become more familiar with the topic.
AI is playing an increasingly important role for companies in the mechanical and plant engineering sector. VDMA Software and Digitalization is therefore once again offering an interesting range of formats on the topic for all VDMA members.
Erleben Sie die Zukunft des Maschinen- und Anlagenbaus! Besuchen Sie den Gemeinschaftsstand in Halle 15 F28 auf der Hannover Messe und entdecken Sie, wie digitale Softwarelösungen die produzierende Industrie revolutionieren!
The VDMA Industrial Security Working Group publishes the OT Risk Cookbook
Find out where you can get information from the VDMA
We honor outstanding companies that demonstrate the innovative strength in Baden-Württemberg with excellent digitalization solutions, highly innovative developments and holistic transformation projects.
In cooperation with Baden-Württemberg International, the Industry 4.0 Baden-Württemberg Alliance is once again participating with a joint stand in the Digital Ecosystems area. 25 exhibitors will present trend solutions for digitalization. Visit u
The VDMA Mining & Minerals OPC UA demonstrator at bauma 2025 is a fascinating example of how modern communication technologies can shape the future of mining.
The draft bill for the German national Data Act Implementation Act was published at the beginning of February. To effectively implement the Data Act the draft bill needs to be adopted rather sooner than later.
The VDMA has developed a guidance to provide non-binding orientation on the data sharing obligations under the EU Data Act.
The digitalization of the service business as the basis for future viability in mechanical and plant engineering.
The EU Cyber Resilience Act is one of the most important regulations for the mechanical engineering industry in the coming years. Find out about the dates, obligations and implementation proposals for the regulation, which will apply at the end of 2027.
Not "cheap", but precisely high-quality and therefore "inexpensive". This offers the mechanical and plant engineering industry opportunities not only for new markets, but also for established ones.
The Vision Expert Huddles enable trade show visitors to engage with machine vision experts. Exhibitors at automatica and Laser World of Photonics with machine vision in their portfolio can participate with a talk. Application deadline: 02 May 2025.
VDMA WCM is presenting the Wireless Communications Guide (WCG) at the Hannover Messe. This proves to be a practical tool for selecting industrial wireless technologies.
VDMA WCM presents the Wireless Communications Guide (WCG) at the Hannover Messe. The WCG proves to be a practical tool for selecting industrial wireless technologies.
On February 4, 2025, the EU Commission published guidelines to provide an overview of the AI systems that have been banned in the EU since this February.
The United States is expanding its manufacturing capabilities by investing in a network of institutes, each specializing in a specific area, for example technology or workforce development.
At Hannover Messe (31 March to 4 April 2025), the umati initiative will once again be represented with its own stand in Hall 9, Stand F25.
The continuous development of software-based solutions enables companies to react more agilely to market changes and strengthens their competitive position.
Erleben Sie am 08.-09. Mai 2025 in Wien spannende Vorträge und Podiumsdiskussionen zu Digitalisierungslösungen im Maschinen- und Anlagenbau.
Hannover Messe will be a showcase for the digital data economy. In the Manufacturing-X forum, the VDMA will present trustworthy data rooms and innovative X projects from various industrial sectors.
Take part in our survey and let us know what you know and think about Manufacturing-X and the opportunities of a data-driven ecosystem.
VDMA Power Systems is highlighting the topic of cyber security and the Cyber Resilience Act in this session of the event series "With new knowledge into 2025".
SAUTER Germany and VDMA at the ISH 2025
Digitalization and AI are revolutionizing production processes. Real-time data analysis, condition monitoring and predictive maintenance ensure greater efficiency and customer benefits. Discover the future of meat and protein processing!
Here you will find a detailed description of the VDA 5050 communication interface with a detailed example of communication between a master controller and a mobile robot.
Agriculture needs data, but not just any data, it needs easily accessible and well-connected data.
The Motion & Drives Stage is the center for know-how transfer and networking in drive technology, pneumatics and hydraulics. Visitors, exhibitors and developers can find out about digitalization trends and exchange ideas with experts here.
From 17 February 2025: Improved modelling, calculation and optimization of drive systems and transmission elements.
Ensure safety and interoperability
Imparting technical knowledge – Experts advise you individually
The joint project RoX is dedicated to building a digital ecosystem that enables the use of innovative AI-based robotic solutions in practice-relevant applications and industries.
Advancing digitalization has led to software no longer being seen as just a "tool", but as a decisive competitive advantage.
With the aim of establishing an open standard for optical sorters, a kick-off meeting was held at VDMA Frankfurt on November 26, 2024.
New requirements apply to products with digital components. Manufacturers must now ensure cyber security throughout the entire product life cycle - even for integrated software! An update on responsibilities and deadlines.
Interoperability standards and federated data space structures play a crucial role in the context of digital transformation and Industry 4.0. The VDMA and its Brazilian partners organized a roadshow in Brazil on this topic.
2024 was an eventful and successful year for the MII department. We achieved important milestones in various areas with and for our members.
Traditionally, simulations of transmission systems are based on idealized models that are based on nominal values.
Anyone who needs a spare part is in a hurry. The part number is not always immediately to hand, especially when installed or under operating conditions.
The workshop series of the Effizienz-Agentur NRW (efa) provides practical support for the NRW mechanical and plant engineering industry when entering into circular business models - this offers enormous potential even in times of crisis.
What are the challenges for mechanical engineering due to generational change? What concrete methods and techniques are available for companies to combat the loss of knowledge? What does AI do for us?
Digitalization is driving the mechanical and plant engineering industry forward. This innovative strength is also reflected in the theses submitted by graduates from Germany and Austria.
From June 2025, new accessibility requirements will be imposed on products and services in accordance with the German Accessibility Strengthening Act. But is the law also relevant for mechanical and plant engineering?
On November 28, 2024, VDMA Austria held its annual exchange of experience on Industrial & Product Security in mechanical and plant engineering with 40 participants at the headquarters of the TGW Logistics Group in Marchtrenk.
The results of the VDMA-survey clearly show that there are still a lot of legal uncertainties regarding the implementation of the Data Act.
We, the Micro Technologies department of VDMA EMINT, would like to create a research guide for our members with relevant research institutes from the world of microtechnology. The aim is to give our members an overview of the research landscape and thus an easy tool for finding potential project partners.
Carbon management is a central key to achieving climate targets and highlights the important role of mechanical and plant engineering in implementing appropriate solutions.
After the very weak economy in 2024, hopes are pinned on markets picking up in 2025 / Politicians must set business-friendly framework conditions
Important questions on this topic
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Manufacturing-X - what is it all about?
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NIS2: What cybersecurity requirements do mechanical engineering companies face?
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How can you benefit from our online publications on digitalization, cybersecurity and information security in mechanical engineering?
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How can I make knowledge available and maintain it in the company?
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Where can I find the OPC UA Companion Specifications?
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Publication overview Software and Digitalization
Our publications deal with various aspects of digitalization in mechanical engineering companies as well as cybersecurity and information security and serve as recommendations for action.
Consultation offer Digitization and Industry 4.0
The competence overview for mechanical and plant engineering regarding the range of consulting offered by software manufacturers. This enables companies to pinpoint appropriate first steps in addressing the respective issues within their value chain, and to utilize this expertise in finding their own individual path toward digitalization and Industry 4.0.
Database OPC UA Companion Specifications
In our database you can find all Companion Specifications created by VDMA working groups. The entries can be browsed, filtered by output period and downloaded as an Excel file.
Online Library Digitalization & Industrie 4.0
The VDMA accompanies and supports its members on the way to Industrie 4.0. Here you will find an overview of the current publications on the topic.
Working Groups Software and Digitalization and Information technology
Our working groups deal with various aspects of digitalization in mechanical engineering companies, standardization aspects and serve the intensive exchange of experience among members.
Expert Group Machine Learning
Among other things, the VDMA committee develops Use Cases on the topic of Machine Learning.
40 OPC UA working groups
The VDMA coordinates the activities of around 40 working groups that are defining a common, cross-industry language between machines and plants in the form of "OPC UA Companion Specifications".
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