In focus: The topics of VDMA Printing and Paper Technology
As part of the online event "Usability and user experience (UX) in mechanical and plant engineering", a survey was conducted among the participants on June 2, 2025 to obtain an up-to-date picture of the current mood.
The Mechanical Engineering Summit in Berlin is the "place to be" for young entrepreneurs
The EU's action plan emphasizes the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence. There is a lot of potential for AI, especially in industrial applications. Small-scale regulations must not stand in the way of this.
In economically difficult times, the VDMA supports its members with valuable information and personal advice. Together we will find the right course and strengthen the resilience of the companies.
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.
The digitalization of the service business as the basis for future viability in mechanical and plant engineering.
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.
Data Spaces enable secure data exchange and unlock untapped potential. Hannover Messe 2025 offers the ideal platform to present the current state of the industry.
The VDMA has addressed extensive demands to politicians. What do the parties think? Our overview shows the extent to which the mechanical and plant engineering industry is taken into account in the programs for the federal election on February 23, 2025.
The VDMA is calling for reliable framework conditions for growth and competitiveness in Germany in 2025. Together we can master the challenges of the future. You can find the details in the economic policy positions for 2025.
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.
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.
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?
Efficient assembly and significantly minimized project risks: is this just wishful thinking? No! Standardized, digitalized processes help your company to achieve exactly that!
AMT was founded as a new working group within the VDMA in November 2024. Its Managing Director Daniel Erdmann explains the background in an interview.
VDMA AMT - Advanced Maritime Technology Platform is the new network for automation and digitalization in maritime shipping.
In order to prepare SMEs in NRW for the challenges of cyber security and to sustainably improve the IT security landscape, the state of NRW has created a NIS2 contact point that NRW companies can use.
The IMPULS study "Tokenization in mechanical engineering" published today analyses Web3 technologies that promise the industry efficiency gains, new financing models and innovative monetization opportunities.
Focus on the data economy: the launch of the SCALE-MX transfer project aims to disseminate the results of the Manufacturing-X projects across industry.
Questioning the status quo, deliberately "producing accidents", deliberately turning existing conventions on their head - finding innovative solutions with new methods.
The VDMA is conducting a survey among its member companies on the state of implementation of the EU Data Act.
Startups from all sectors, gather round: At this year's Start-up Summit, young companies with new ideas once again met potential business partners and investors.
Take advantage of our seminar series "Cybersecurity according to IEC 62443", developed in cooperation with ISA Europe and Fraunhofer IOSB, to acquire your personal ISA certificate as an ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert.
The digital transformation in mechanical and plant engineering is becoming increasingly noticeable, especially on the store floor.
What undiscovered opportunities are hidden behind technical documentation and how can valuable business models be created from it? An interview with Volker Granacher (tecteam GmbH) and Lars Kothes (kothes GmbH).
The Industrial Security working group makes the complete Supply Chain Security document series freely available
Overview of events on innovation
What is behind the X in Manufacturing-X? A groundbreaking concept that goes far beyond the exchange of data between companies. It is the key to collaboration within and between industries.
Industry 4.0 has given German and European industry a leading role in automation. Now it's all about the world of digital business models and secure data exchange. The concept is called "Manufacturing-X".
OPC UA for Mining – External Standards – Part 1: IREDES
The EU Data Regulation came into force on January 11, 2024. A VDMA FAQ document has been compiled and updated to provide non-binding guidance.
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.
The EU Data Act aims to put data traffic on a new footing, including between companies. This could shift the center of power in the economy. For industrial SMEs, this law is both an opportunity and a risk.
Data is the blood of the complex organism of product development. The results report "Digital Product Development" by the WZL of RWTH Aachen University and the VDMA compactly shows how the many pieces of information can be effectively linked.
As part of the "X-Forge BW" project led by Fraunhofer IPA, a guideline for the use of machine data was created together with well-known companies. This is available for download free of charge.
Digitalization and Industry 4.0 make many things seem easier and better, including improving processes in production. But this only becomes successful when viewed through the classic lens of lean management.
For the 7th time, VDMA Software and Digitalization and VDMA Education are offering the "Digitalization in Mechanical Engineering" Young Talent Award, which recognizes outstanding final theses by students. The nomination is made by the supervising uni
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