VDMA Power Transmission Engineering represents the interests of the largest supplier sector in mechanical engineering. We are the network for around 200 manufacturers of drive elements, gearboxes, electrical drive technology and linear technology, who generate over 80 percent of the estimated production in Germany.
We prepare current topics in power transmission engineering for our member companies. We focus on technology, standardisation, market data, trade fairs, public relations and cross-industry dialogue. We provide impetus for technology trends such as Industry 4.0 and "Drive systems in Transition". In the areas of research and education, we use the synergy effects with "Forschungsvereinigung Antriebstechnik e.V.".
In difficult economic times, the VDMA supports its members with valuable information and personalised advice. Together, we find the right course and strengthen the resilience of companies.
General Meeting VDMA Power Transmission Engineering 2025
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The general meeting of the Power Transmission Engineeing Association will take place on the 25th and 26th of September in Augsburg. The focus will be on dialogue and networking. This event is open to all our members and invited guests.
Following the seminar, participants will be familiar with various methods for assessing different dimensions of sustainability and will be able to apply them in their working environment.
VDMA Services is organizing a joint company stand in Hall 12 A01-03 exclusively for VDMA members in the supplier sector at LIGNA, the trade fair for woodworking machinery in Hanover. Registration takes place directly via the contacts.
A German Pavilion sponsored by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection will be offered at WIN Eurasia. The exhibition focuses on: Automation, drive technology, hydraulics, pneumatics, sealing technology, conveyor technology and intralogistics as well as energy topics.
Meeting of management and sales managers of Chinese subsidiaries of VDMA member companies of the Power Transmission Engineering, Fluid Power and Electrical Automation associations
Meeting of management and sales managers of Chinese subsidiaries of VDMA member companies of the Power Transmission Engineering, Fluid Power and Electrical Automation associations
This online seminar provides basic knowledge on the design, manufacture, and operation of gearboxes with plastic gears, with consideration of the cylindrical gear geometry, plastic properties, and tribology.
The Drive Technology Association represents the interests of the largest European supplier industry in the mechanical engineering sector. The trade association provides its members with targeted information on all topics related to drive technology and mechanical engineering.
This body sees itself as a platform for trade fair and marketing professionals from both sectors. Topics include trends in marketing and social media, trade fair controlling and general trade fair
Deputy Managing Director Power Transmission Engineering Association
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By participating in research activities and utilizing the results, we offer your company access to the best minds in science. What is more, we help you to recognize relevant mechanical engineering trends and disruptions at an early stage to make them useful for your business.
We provide you with survey results and benchmarks from various business areas that will help you evaluating and classifying your company’s performance, amongst other things.
Access to an extensive statistics data base, forecasts, country reports and much more will help you manage your business activities.
Take advantage of the many opportunities at VDMA for networking and collaboration along the entire industrial value chain and mechanical engineering topics - in person or online.
We represent the issues of mechanical engineering in Germany and Europe on your behalf. Our technical expertise, our knowledge of the industry, and our straightforward positioning makes us a recognized and valued contact for companies, as well as for the public, science, administration, and politics.
The VDMA offers you a comprehensive range of further education and training courses relevant to mechanical engineering: Conferences, courses, seminars as well as digital learning.
Stay on top of technical legislation with our support. In addition, the VDMA promotes the competitiveness of the mechanical engineering industry through its participation in the DIN Standards Committee for Mechanical Engineering (NAM).
With our publications, we impart knowledge and provide insights into the latest developments in our industry and in our association.
The VDMA magazine is aimed exclusively at VDMA member companies and gives them unusual insights into the mechanical engineering industry. What challenges is it dealing with? What projects is it working on? And how does it envision the future? To find out, we talk to our members and visit them on site. In doing so, we don't shy away from presenting controversial viewpoints that reflect the diversity and vibrancy of mechanical engineering.
We offer various networking events, including high-level congresses and target-group specific experience exchanges on expert level. In addition, VDMA connects you with your customers during numerous trade fairs and exhibition activities; in Germany and all over the world.
Deputy Executive Director VDMA, Managing Director Power Transmission Engineering, Managing Director Fluid Power,
Managing Director Research Association for Drive Technology e.V. (FVA)
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