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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.".

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General Meeting VDMA Power Transmission Engineering 2025

General Meeting VDMA Power Transmission Engineering 2025

  • Membership
  • General Meeting
  • Personal Meeting

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.

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Fri. 23.05.25 Fri. 23.05.25

  • Seminars
  • Forschungsvereinigung Antriebstechnik e.V.
  • Sustainability
  • Power Transmission Engineering

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.

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Mon. 26.05.25 Fri. 30.05.25

  • Trade Fairs
  • Exhibition Organisation
  • Exhibition Calendar

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.

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Wed. 28.05.25 Sat. 31.05.25

  • Exhibitions
  • Public Exhibition Programmes

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.

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Wed. 28.05.25 Thu. 29.05.25

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  • China
  • Electrical Automation
  • Power Transmission Engineering
  • Fluid Power
  • Foreign Markets

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

Mon. 02.06.25 Tue. 03.06.25

  • Seminars
  • Further Training
  • Forschungsvereinigung Antriebstechnik e.V.
  • Power Transmission Engineering

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.

Places available

Thu. 05.06.25 Thu. 05.06.25

  • Digitalization & Industrie 4.0
  • Seminars
  • Further Training
  • Forschungsvereinigung Antriebstechnik e.V.
  • Power Transmission Engineering
  • OPC UA

An introduction to OPC UA with a focus on added value for sales.

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Economic Committee Power Transmission Engineering

This Committee is the central body for issues and topics relevant to the industry.
 

Deputy Managing Director Power Transmission Engineering Association

Decker, Dirk

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Markets & Economy Working Group

Working group Linear Technology

The working group focuses its activities on image building and strengthening the public perception of this rapidly growing industry.

Deputy Managing Director Power Transmission Engineering Association

Decker, Dirk

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Research, Innovation & Technology Working Group

Working Group Electrical Drives

The focus will be on key issues relating to political, economic and technical developments in electric drive technology.

Consultant Power Transmission Engineering; Electrical Drives Technology

Hitzel, Tobias

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WG Trade Fairs/Marketing Power Transmission Eng./Fluid Power

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

Decker, Dirk

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