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Precision Tools
VDMA Precision Tools is the information and networking platform for manufacturers of cutting tools and clamping technology as well as toolmakers.

We represent the technical and economic interests of around 170 member companies. With about 57,000 employees, the precision tool industry is one of the largest branches of mechanical engineering. Its export share of production is over 45 percent. We see ourselves as a service provider for our members and as the voice of the precision tool industry. We observe current market developments and organise standardisation work together with experts from the companies.

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VDMA Technology Forum at the EMO 2025

VDMA Technology Forum at the EMO 2025

  • Measuring and Testing Technology
  • Trade fair
  • Personal Meeting

Technologies, trends, topics of the future – live at the VDMA stand in Hall 4, C26.

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Wed. 17.09.25 Wed. 17.09.25

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  • Precision Tools
AK Standardization

We cordially invite you to the next meeting of the VDMA-Pwz working group "Standardization"!

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Mon. 22.09.25 Fri. 26.09.25

  • Precision Tools
Precision Tools and Production Metrology in Halls 3 to 5

Here you get information about the activities of the VDMA Associations of Precision Tools and Measuring and Testing Technology as the conceptual partners of the world's leading trade fair EMO Hannover from 22 to 26 September 2025:

  • List of exhibiting members
  • Articles with technological news
  • Technology forum with presentations from the industries
  • Experts at the VDMA stand
  • List of innovations for trade journalists
  • Industry get-together during the trade fair
  • And much more...

    • Here you get information about the activities of the VDMA Associations of Precision Tools and Measuring and Testing Technology as the conceptual partners of the world's leading trade fair EMO Hannover from 22 to 26 September 2025:

  • List of exhibiting members
  • Articles with technological news
  • Technology forum with presentations from the industries
  • Experts at the VDMA stand
  • List of innovations for trade journalists
  • Industry get-together during the trade fair
  • And much more...

    • Tue. 23.09.25 Fri. 26.09.25

    • Trade Fairs
    • Measuring and Testing Technology
    VDMA Technology Forum at the EMO 2025

    Technologies, trends, topics of the future – live at the VDMA stand in Hall 4, C26.

    Technologies, trends, topics of the future – live at the VDMA stand in Hall 4, C26.

    Tue. 23.09.25 Tue. 23.09.25

    exclusive

    • Precision Tools
    ECTA & JTA Representatives at EMO

    We are pleased to extend a warm invitation to you for a short pre-meeting and coordination session during the EMO trade fair on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025.

    Places available

    Wed. 24.09.25 Wed. 24.09.25

    • Precision Tools
    VDMA Industry Get-Together at EMO 2025

    The traditional industry get-together of VDMA Precision Tools and VDMA Measuring and Testing Technology will once again take place during EMO 2025.

    Places available

    Industry knowledge

    Industry knowledge
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    • ● 3600 Companies
    • ● 35 Trade Associations

    VDMA is the largest network organization and an important voice for the machinery and equipment manufacturing industry ​​​​​​in Germany and Europe.
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    Largest industrial employer:

    • ● 1,2 million employees in Germany
    • ● 3 million employees in EU-27
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    Innovative strength:

    • ● 9 percent of total German R&D expenditure
    • ● 18 billion euros spent on innovation per year
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    Technologies for climate protection:

    • ● Mechanical and plant engineering can save 86 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions
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    Industrial strength:

    • ● 255 billion euros in sales in Germany
    • ● 870 billion euros in sales in the EU