VDMA Software and Digitalization represents successful software manufacturers and development departments of renowned mechanical engineering companies on the market.
With more than 500 members, we aim link mechanical engineering with software and digitalisation. We take up current trends such as artificial intelligence, mobility in manufacturing or fundamental issues of modern software technology. We provide structured information on topics such as usability, user experience or cloud computing and big data. On the way to "Industry 4.0", we support our members in the digital transformation of processes, products and organisations with a targeted range of events, studies and working groups.
The next glasstec, the world's leading trade fair for the glass industry, will take place in Düsseldorf from 22 - 25 October 2024.
glasstec clearly underlined its importance for the global glass industry with its restart in 2022 as a presence trade fair after the pandemic-related break. 936 exhibitors from 47 countries impressively demonstrated the industry's capabilities to 30,000 visitors from 119 countries in the "International Year of Glass". The focus was on the global trend topics of climate protection, resource efficiency, urbanisation, sustainable value creation and well-being, but also on current challenges such as high energy costs, supply chain bottlenecks or the shortage of skilled workers.
The next glasstec, the world's leading trade fair for the glass industry, will take place in Düsseldorf from 22 - 25 October 2024.
glasstec clearly underlined its importance for the global glass industry with its restart in 2022 as a presence trade fair after the pandemic-related break. 936 exhibitors from 47 countries impressively demonstrated the industry's capabilities to 30,000 visitors from 119 countries in the "International Year of Glass". The focus was on the global trend topics of climate protection, resource efficiency, urbanisation, sustainable value creation and well-being, but also on current challenges such as high energy costs, supply chain bottlenecks or the shortage of skilled workers.
The next bauma, the 34th World's Leading Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines, Construction Vehicles and Construction Equipment, will take place from 07 - 13 April 2025.
The next bauma, the 34th World's Leading Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines, Construction Vehicles and Construction Equipment, will take place from 07 - 13 April 2025.
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The publication provides industrial SMEs with practical guidance for the successful development of an individual strategy and roadmap for holistic digitization.
On the one hand, the working group is intended to enable the participants to exchange experiences and "best practices" among themselves and thus expand their expertise. On the other hand, consolidate
The topic of digitization of your business processes, products and services is currently driving you in the companies. Here we want to offer sustainable support.
Do you have individual questions or need professional advice? Our experts will be happy to advise you in person, by telephone or at your premises.
With cost-free listings in our online directories, you can present yourself to potential customers.
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.
With our VDMA newsletters we inform you by email about current trends, news, and events from the VDMA and the world of mechanical engineering – you decide which newsletters you need.
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.
3,600 primarily medium-sized member companies in the capital goods industry make the VDMA the largest industrial association in Europe and the most important network organization in the industry.
Strong representation of interests
The VDMA is the most important voice of the machinery and equipment manufacturing industry. It represents the common economic, technical and scientific interests of the industry in Germany and around the world.
A wide range of services
More than 500 VDMA employees worldwide support you with practical services to make the right decisions in your company - along the entire value chain.