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Strategic compass for the future: The special edition of the trend radar contains around 40 new topics that will play a decisive role in the future of mechanical and plant engineering.

The Ecodesign Regulation for sustainable products has direct and indirect consequences for mechanical and plant engineering. Companies need to have certain data ready today - and therefore definitely need to deal with the Digital Product Passport!

On December 3, 2024 from 10 to 11 a.m. CET, the German-British Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK) and the VDMA will hold a web event to provide information on the current entry regulations for work assignments in the United Kingdom.

The Western Balkans is a procurement market on our doorstep. Metal, wood and plastics processing as well as the textile industry and IT offer opportunities for nearshoring.

Global machinery turnover is expected to fall by 2 percent in real terms in 2024. In 2025, a small growth of 1 percent could be achieved.

The state of NRW is organizing a joint stand at Hannover Messe 2025, which will take place in Hanover from March 31 to April 4, 2024. Interested parties are welcome to register for participation.

The VDMA accounting benchmarks in the inter-company comparison will be updated. Participating companies benefit from the meaningful exclusive evaluations.

The different reporting obligations in the EU member states present companies with considerable bureaucratic challenges when it comes to work assignments. How can companies deal with this?

Benchmarking usually starts with an internal comparison in order to optimize or secure processes. But what does the external comparison look like?

In view of the ongoing housing crisis, the VDMA Building Technology Forum supports all efforts to create affordable housing and promote refurbishment work.

Current topics: Environmental Requirements & Sustainability in Automation Technology | Market Study Servo Drives in Mechanical Engineering | VDMA Semiconductor Study | New Directives & Regulations MV, UKCA, RED, EU Data Act, AI Act, NIS2, CRA

Weak global trade and a lack of investment will result in an 8% drop in mechanical engineering production in 2024. A trend reversal will probably not set in until 2025.

Since the beginning of the year, companies with a certified management system have had to ask themselves what impact their management system has on climate change.

A well-retained, motivated and productive workforce also strengthens the company's image. It helps to avoid high fluctuation costs and secures expertise.

From January 1, 2025, the separate collection of textile waste will be mandatory in the EU. The extended producer responsibility (EPR) for textiles will make manufacturers responsible for the waste generated by their products.

Despite a decline in domestic business, the Industry was able to record an increase in sales of 5 per cent in the first half of the year. A similar level of growth is also expected for the total year. Nevertheless, the outlook remains cautious.

It is the final step in the safe commissioning of machines: the validation of safety functions. Not worth the effort? Yes, it is! You provide your customer with clear proof of safety, user-friendliness and cost efficiency!

"Textiles of the Future" will be one of nine priorities in the EU Framework Programme for Research & Innovation "Horizon" from 2025 to 2027 - implemented as a "European co-programmed partnership".

Find out on November 19, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main how you can succeed in agile working in the area of conflict between established corporate structures, given framework conditions and new technical possibilities through AI.

Hardly any innovation topic is currently being discussed more intensively than AI - especially in the context of marketing.

The results report of the "Managing Sustainable Innovations" project provides a compact overview of the framework conditions and approaches that can be used to create more sustainable products.

VDMA bundles its activities in the area of "Research and Innovation" and establishes a new joint office. Research and innovation processes can thus be further optimized. Dr. Eric Maiser and Martin Nitsche take over from Dietmar Goericke.

In a position paper, the companies comment on the ambitious EU guidelines and their national implementation for a sustainable and circular textile industry.

This article lists introductory and overview materials on quantum technologies. It contains introductions to the technologies, information on the market situation in Germany and abroad as well as strategy papers.

VDMA companies are partners for sustainable production. They promote a circular economy with efficient processes and binding rules and call for Germany and the EU to be strengthened as locations for innovation and competitiveness.

Job adverts are the first point of contact with potential applicants. What you should pay particular attention to with service technicians.

Global machinery turnover will stagnate in 2024 for the second year in a row on a price-adjusted basis. The forecast data is very mixed at country level.

From product and project management to construction site and service management to contract and purchasing management: the certificate courses offered by the Mechanical Engineering Institute will help you advance your career as a specialist and manager!

What solutions do SMEs find to deal with the high salary expectations of young professionals? Practical report from a VDMA Erfa.

In our theme publications, you will find facts, figures and data related to vocational training, engineering courses, skilled workers, mechanical engineers and women in machinery and equipment manufacturing.

Ensure the success of your construction site projects with clear service descriptions. In this executive workshop, our Certified International Senior Project Manager Ralf von Breitenbach will show you how to do this.

The innvotion2business.nrw project, funded by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, helps companies to identify suitable technologies and cooperation partners.

Following the adoption of the new Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2024/1781, preparations are underway to define sector-specific requirements for textiles in a delegated act.

Pricing, marketing, high need for explanation: Learn how to successfully implement digital services in your company and market them profitably from our team of experts on October 22, 2024 in Bad Soden am Taunus.

How do employers become successful brands? Why is a strong employer brand important for attracting - and retaining - skilled workers?

Come to Mainz on November 5, 2024 and find out how you can reach your target groups even better and increase your sales success through innovative sales platforms and the integration of analog and digital sales.

100 experts met on 28.06.2024 at the VDMA Summit on "Digital Product Passport: IT solutions for the textile industry". Organized by the Textile Machinery Association with Global Textile Scheme.

The shortage of skilled workers is becoming increasingly urgent. In-company further training and qualification of the company's own workforce can be decisive building blocks in keeping a company competitive.

Basics, design and documentation: With the "Transfer Pricing" seminar series, the Maschinenbau-Institut offers you practical tools to successfully complete your transfer pricing project.

Companies must ensure that they complete orders on time. At the same time, employees want variable and sometimes shorter working hours. With flexible workforce scheduling, you can meet both requirements!

Demographic change, a shortage of skilled workers, unfilled training positions - these are often prevalent issues in Germany when it comes to recruiting employees. But what is it like in other countries? We asked around locally.

A Forsa survey provides surprising insights into the priorities of German employees. The 4-day week is far behind in terms of importance.

VDMA Startup-Machine and prototype.club are promoting innovation in mechanical engineering with a new innovation format. Find out more about successful projects and how you can benefit from them as a member company.

Together with members and partners, the trade association celebrated its 25th anniversary in Würzburg. One thing became particularly clear: the trade association and its topics are playing an increasingly important role in the industry.

QTK - quality, time, cost: this triangle of customer benefit dimensions has defined the economy for generations. Sustainability now adds another corner - the square QTKN.

25 sales experts from the mechanical and plant engineering industry met on June 5 at KOMPTECH in Frohnleiten for the 2nd VDMA Austria PresenceERFA

On October 8, the 10th CEE Procurement and Supply Forum will take place in Budapest with presentations by renowned procurement experts and B2B matchmaking with suppliers from various Central and Eastern European countries.

Promoting and challenging players in sales, new AI tools, resource efficiency in volatile markets, online marketing, etc. - many aspects currently need to be considered in sales strategy and organization.

Salaries continue to play a central role in personnel development - the new VDMA Salary Study 2023/2024 presents salaries in 160 positions tailored to the mechanical engineering sector.

In 2023, the production of food processing and packaging machinery increased by 5% to 16.5 billion euros. This means that the fifth-largest mechanical engineering sector exceeded the 16 billion euro mark for the first time and reached a record level.