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Robotics + Automation
VDMA Robotics + Automation represents one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing sub-sectors of the mechanical engineering industry. It is made up of the three sector groups Robotics, Machine Vision and Automated Solutions.

Our more than 415 members are manufacturers of solutions for assembly and handling technology (manual to fully automatic), machine vision and robotics. With a turnover of 13.8 billion euros forecast for 2025, the industry is setting the pace for the digitalisation of production. Important focal points of the work of our trade association are trade fair policy, an extensive statistics programme for market analysis, press and public relations work, representation of interests, standardisation and networking events.

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automatica 2025, Munich

automatica 2025, Munich

  • Robotics + Automation
  • Trade fair
  • Personal Meeting

Leading trade fair for intelligent automation and robotics

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Mon. 23.06.25 Mon. 23.06.25

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  • Machine Vision
Machine Vision board meeting

23. June 2025

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Tue. 24.06.25 Fri. 27.06.25

  • Robotics + Automation
automatica 2025, Munich

Leading trade fair for intelligent automation and robotics

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Tue. 24.06.25 Tue. 24.06.25

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  • Machine Vision
VDMA Machine Vision - joint automatica tour

When: June 24, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

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Wed. 25.06.25 Thu. 26.06.25

  • Robotics + Automation
  • Artificial Intelligence
Guided tour: AI in products and production

The VDMA R A Guided Tour shows how AI is already being used in products and production processes today. Compact, practical and forward-looking - discover concrete applications and best practices directly at the trade fair.

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Fri. 27.06.25 Fri. 27.06.25

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  • Exhibition Organisation
Sitzung Fachbeirat automatica (27. Juni 2025, 8:00 bis 9:30 Uhr)

Manöverkritik automatica 2025

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Fri. 04.07.25 Fri. 04.07.25

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  • Integrated Assembly Solutions
Meet the Board - Automated Solutions Member Dialog

The second Meet the Board for 2025 will take place on July 4 from 13:30 to 14:30.

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Industry knowledge

Industry knowledge
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Shaping the future
Our industry is driving the important topics: interconnected production and digitalization, human-robot collaboration, machines that can see and much more.

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Our members
Over 415 leading companies in Robotics, Machine Vision and Automated Solutions.

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Why automate?
Raise competitiveness and product quality. Create good workplaces. Produce sustainably. Ensure prosperity.

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A strong sector
With a turnover of 13.8 billion euros forecast for 2025 and over 70,000 employees, robotics and automation is the driver of innovation.