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The Council has adopted its negotiating mandate on the eDeclaration. This is a first step towards less bureaucracy in the area of posting of workers.
Morgan Stanley analyzes the ramp-up of a green hydrogen economy in the US and Europe and advises caution when investing, as green hydrogen will remain expensive compared to other sources for the foreseeable future.
In November 2025, experts will once again gather in Frankfurt for the international conference "From Production to Application: The #P2X Conference".
The EU and the United Kingdom have decided to enter into a dialog on the entry and stay of persons for business purposes. The VDMA hopes that this will facilitate work assignments in the United Kingdom.
The 31st CIMAC World Congress brought together around 1000 experts from the fields of combustion engines, drive technology and power generation in Zurich.
The General Assembly of VDMA Wireless Communications for Machines took place on May 6/7, 2025 in Frankfurt.
VDMA Power-to-X for Applications is calling for an EU import strategy for hydrogen and derivatives in order to achieve a resilient, competitive and climate-friendly energy supply.
Leading industry associations are urging the rapid implementation of hybrid offshore connections for the production of hydrogen.
The Centre for European Policy provides a good overview of the current state of the German energy sector with reference to natural gas and hydrogen as important energy sources and formulates recommendations for policy makers
MarLEN, a new European initiative to promote maritime innovation, was launched at the beginning of 2025. Annual calls for funding are planned.
The amendment to the German Federal Emission Protection Ordinance (4th BImSchV) by the German legislator brings clarity and relief both for the placing on the market of smaller electrolysers below 5 MW and for large-scale plants.
Renewable fuels are a sharp sword against climate change. This is currently being demonstrated by the Tour d' Europe, which is highlighting the decarbonization potential of renewable fuels.
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.
Recently, 37 organizations called for the equal treatment of green hydrogen for use in hydrogen combustion engines. Now an event has taken up the issue.
This year, the VDMA Technical Working Group (AKT) once again demonstrated how crucial the exchange of ideas within the agricultural machinery industry is.
Following our successful participation in hy-fcell in Stuttgart last year, the VDMA Fuel Cell Working Group is also planning a joint stand in 2025.
"From Production to Application: THE #P2X CONFERENCE" will take place for the 4th time in November 2025. The technical conference has quickly established itself in the P2X community. All interested parties are now invited to submit abstracts.
Green hydrogen can be used to drive vehicles in a climate-neutral way, but tax regulations are hindering the use of the hydrogen combustion engine. 37 organizations are now calling for a remedy.
At a members´ assembly at the beginning of March 2025, the newly elected EMINT board confirmed its intention to strengthen the EMINT community network.
From Production to Application: THE #P2X CONFERENCE will take place for the fourth time in 2025. Interested parties are now once again invited to submit their abstracts for a possible presentation.
After the second face-to-face meeting on 8.11.2024 and numerous further online meetings of the 7 sub-working groups, the first drafts and H2 requirements lists are available. (update no. 3)
Augsburg was the venue for the first "Engine Days", an innovative format that combines the traditional members' meeting with an extended program.
21 associations have now published a call for an early, technology-open review of the regulations for CO2 emission standards in the automotive sector.
The VDMA Power-to-X for Applications has now presented a position paper on the strategic dialog on the future of the automotive industry.
Where can I find VDMA members exhibiting on hydrogen and Power-to-X at the Hannover Messe? The Walking Guide H2 provides a compact answer to this question
Following a lengthy orientation phase on the topic of autonomy, the OECD invited the "Sub-working group (SWG) Robot Tractors" to a meeting in Toulouse, France.
Together for Unified, Global Standards – An Insight into the Structure and Working Methods of the New Working Group for Interface Standardization in Battery Cell Manufacturing.
VDMA Power-to-X for Applications is the interdisciplinary platform for stakeholders from the P2X industry.
As an IFR member association, VDMA Robotics+Automation invites service robot manufacturers to participate in the IFR service robot statistics. Participants receive valuable market data free of charge.
The Motors and Systems newsletter provides information on current trends, news and events within its sector and the VDMA. It is published every two weeks and is of course free of charge.
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.
In a joint statement, 17 organizations call for a reality check of the European hydrogen policy
In January 2025, the EU Commission presented its report "The net-zero manufacturing industry landscape across the Member States". It documents the current state of affairs.
The Regulation on type-approval and market surveillance of non-road mobile machinery (EU) 2025/14 was published in the Official Journal on January 8, 2025 and enters into force on January 28, 2025.
The agricultural machinery industry is focusing on climate-friendly diesel fuel alternatives in order to sustainably minimize exhaust emissions in agriculture.
VDMA Power-to-X for Applications can look back on an eventful 2024 and has big plans for 2025.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was enacted in 2022. Now the previously missing definitions for "clean" hydrogen have also been added.
New VDMA Battery Production Executive Board aims to consolidate Europe's position in mechanical and plant engineering.
"From Production to Application: The #P2X Conference" is dedicated to practical, technical challenges along the entire value chain of hydrogen and downstream products. The conference has now taken place for the 3rd time.
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.
VDMA AMT – Advanced Maritime Technology Platform is the network for automation and digitalization in maritime shipping.
24 associations are now calling for an early, technology-neutral revision of the regulations for CO2 emission standards.
At an initial public meeting on 3.9.2024 at the VDMA in Frankfurt, almost 50 experts specified the aim and focus of the project and defined working groups. Initial results will be discussed on 8.11.2024. (Update no. 2)
The innovation prize honors practical solutions to problems. This year, it went to a VDMA member for the development of an energy-saving burner, among other things.
Impressive German Pavilion with more than 50 exhibitors at the Battery Show North America 2024 in Detroit
A supplement to the "Battery Production 2030" study by VDMA and Porsche Consulting takes a look at the future of battery cell production in North America.
Industry associations warn of the loss of battery technology of the future
Batteries are of immense importance for the success of our sustainability efforts, especially the electrification of the transport sector. However, in order not to miss the boat in this key technology, we need to step up our efforts now.
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Brochure: Lithium-ion battery systems in industrial trucks
This free brochure describes the use of lithium-ion technology for industrial trucks and outlines solutions for applying it safely within companies.
Fuel Cells Working Group
The VDMA Fuel Cells Working Group seeks to successfully establish fuel technologies in Germany and position them on global markets. The working group therefore represents the industry's political interests in Germany and increasingly also abroad.
Forum #XMOTIVE
Our motto is "Produce Future Mobility", and we are bundling the VDMA's diverse competences to prepare member companies for the future of mobility and to support them in their efforts to change.
Mobile Machinery Forum
The Mobile Machinery Forum (Mobima) promotes the exchange between OEMs and suppliers at a neutral association level. It facilitates the reconciliation of positions across sectors as well as the initiation of joint projects. Current information is available for download in the regularly published "Mobima Bulletin".
CO2 study by CECE and CEMA (English)
The agricultural and construction machinery industry has had an impressive track record of increasing energy efficiency over the last 50 years. The study "Optimizing our industry 2 reduce emissions" answers the question of how to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in particular CO2, in the coming years.
Working Group Machines in Construction MIC 4.0
The Machines in Construction MIC4.0 working group is defining the foundation for machine-to-X communication and developing legally compliant structures for collaboration in the use of machine and process data. All companies interested in the topic of digitalizing construction machinery can become members of the working group.
Working Group Power-to-X for Applications
The VDMA Working Group Power-to-X for Applications are the cross-industry information, communication and cooperation platform for the P2X community and involve stakeholders from development and production to the end user.
Working Group Industrial Drone Solutions
Unmanned flying robots offer numerous application possibilities in logistic and industrial environments. The VDMA Working Group Industrial Drone Solutions is the networking and decision-making platform for all industrial drone suppliers and interested parties.
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