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The text of the new EU Machinery Regulation, adopted in the Permanent Representatives Committee on January 25, 2023, is available for download.

Importers are to be given some relief when importing products into the UK. For example, duplicate testing is to be avoided over the next five years. However, legislative adjustments are still awaited.

What are the implications for standardization of the proposal for revision of the Machinery Directive published by the European Commission?

When CE marking machines, important instructions must be observed in order to fulfill the legal obligations. The VDMA has compiled these notes for practical use, which go beyond explanations in the official guide.

The VDMA statement on the EU Commission's draft of 21 April for the EU Machinery Products Regulation is now available.

LIN Profile for integrated Circulators

OPC UA for Machinery – Part 3: Job Management

Due to environmental and potential health hazards, the EU intends to restrict the broad group of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the REACH regulation.

OPC UA for Geometric Measurement Systems

Product labels, mandatory certifications and environmental requirements: Companies must consider local market access conditions and technical trade barriers when exporting to countries outside the EU.

The state of North Rhine-Westphalia wants to raise awareness of cybersecurity and is providing financial support of up to 15,000 euros for investments.

Manufacturer list of characteristic value libraries for VDMA 66413 specification "Functional Safety – Universal data format"

Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds (PFAS) are currently polarizing opinion. The EU has come out in favor of a blanket ban on around 10,000 chemicals in this group of substances. At first glance, a well-intentioned approach to protecting the environment, but the announcement puts important industries at risk.

European Commission services confirm the Member States’ competence to determine the intervals for regular operational checks of fire dampers.

Reference planning process for the new planning of assembly systems with flexible unit numbers

OPC UA for Powertrain – Part 1: Asset Management

Handling and processing of "lift alarms" initiated by the two way communication system

OPC UA for weighing technology

The NAM annual report is now available for download.

In the context of increasing connectivity of agricultural machinery, securing communication interfaces is of paramount importance to prevent cyber attacks.

In February 2023, the missing pieces of the Chinese cybersecurity framework puzzle were published. Compliance risks have increased enormously. VDMA's policy briefing provides a compact overview.

Our publications deal with various aspects of digitalization in mechanical engineering companies as well as cybersecurity and information security and serve as recommendations for action.

Stay successful in a volatile market: VDMA offers an interactive report on European business climate indicators. Follow the developments of your most important European target markets and customer industries at a glance and make informed decisions based on current data.

Under the heading "Battery legal requirements - From the BattG to the EU Battery Regulation", the VDMA held an event on March 20, 2023. Here is the most important in brief.

Sicher und schnell in die vernetzte Zukunft: Das braucht auch für den mittelständischen Maschinenbau kein Hexenwerk zu sein! Wirkungsvoll unterstützen können Datencenter.

Noise emission measurement on die casting machines

OPC UA for Additive Manufacturing

OPC UA for Woodworking Machines – Part 1: Vertical Interface

OPC UA for Textile Testing Devices

OPC UA for Machinery Part 2: Process Values

Turbomachinery and generators – Application of the principles of functional safety – Part 9: Risk assessment air cooled generators

On March 2, the competent committee in the EU Parliament approved the text of the new EU Regulation Machinery. The text was already approved by the Permanent Representatives Committee, thus it was adopted by the Council.

The preliminary text of the new EU Machinery Regulation is available. Get an overview of the new legal requirements.

Trade fair presents comprehensive solutions from refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation technology. Hotspot Indoor-Air provides information on the entire range of indoor air technology. Meet the expert: VDMA in dialogue on the most important entrepreneurial topics.

The Cranes and Hoists Steering Committee met for its annual meeting in Frankfurt to discuss current developments in standardization.

In pharmaceutical companies, the need for fast, lean processes is increasing. In this context, digitization can help shorten market entry times, while maintaining and even improving product quality. However, players must also arm themselves against threats.

On February 15, 2023, the spring meeting was held again in attendance at the VDMA in Frankfurt am Main, after a break due to Covid-19.

OPC UA for Machinery – Part 1: Basic Building Blocks

On 07.02.2023 ECHA has pre-published the restriction dossier on the broad restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Additional safety requirements and/or safety measures for semi-automatic power driven parking of motor vehicles

The digital transformation of industry needs a complete Digital Ecosystem. Data collection, processing, business models and data protection are the key challenges. Find out more at VDMA at Hannover Fair 2023, in Hall 15, Booth F28 .

Manufacturer and supplier directories, VDMA air filter information on filter classes and much more. We have prepared a selection of ISH-relevant VDMA publications for you. These are available for download here.

At the suggestion of VDMA, the ad hoc working group on cybersecurity will be formed in March 2023 in the Technical Committee ISO/TC23/SC19 Agricultural Electronics.

ISO 12509:2023 “Earth-moving machinery and rough-terrain trucks – Lighting, signalling and marking lights, and reflex reflectors“ was published by ISO.

IT Security for Building Automation and Control Systems

The new version of the NIS directive will in future oblige manufacturers of "critical products" such as machines or control components to implement cybersecurity in their own operating environment.

Program of services for the maintenance of technical systems and equipment in buildings – Part 4: Measurement and control equipment and building automation and control systems

The VDMA Supply Chain Security specification gives purchasers a standard-compliant aid to minimum requirements in accordance with IEC 62443, simplifying the process for both sides without sacrificing security.

ISO 13459:2012/Amd 1:2022 “Earth-moving machinery – Trainer seat – Deflection limiting volume, space envelope and performance requirements – Amendment 1“ was published by ISO.

Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council, plans to commission a study on the economic impact of the planned PFAS restriction. Input from VDMA member companies is also sought.