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Artificial Intelligence
A key technology for competitive ability
Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence and machine learning. At VDMA, there are already many organizational units that are examining the topic more closely. Here, you can gain some insight into all the activities that the VDMA is conducting on the topic of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
In addition, you will find information on new publications and guidelines, events and working groups, as well as other useful tips for your company.
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Factsheet: Artificial intelligence
How AI is advancing mechanical engineering: Specific examples show how intelligent data analysis increases quality, speeds up processes and opens up new efficiency potential.
How can generative AI create real value in industrial environments? Festo and Zeta Alpha share how a focused collaboration turned a proof of concept into a productive solution - and what startups and corporates can learn from it. An interview.
Mechanical engineering is gaining speed and precision with artificial intelligence. This innovative strength is also reflected in the theses submitted by graduates for the "Digitalization in Mechanical Engineering" prize for young talent.
Unlike traditional data analysis, causal AI goes beyond simply recognizing patterns and reveals actual cause-and-effect relationships
The world's leading industrial trade fair will open its doors from 20 to 24 April 2026. VDMA Software and Digitalisation is once again offering its member companies the opportunity to present themselves at a joint stand.
80% of companies consider AI to be of considerable strategic importance for internal processes, products and services, 43% already use AI solutions, 53% expect an increase in turnover of up to 5% in the next 3 years.
As part of the online event "Generative AI in industry - potential meets practice", a survey was conducted among the participants on 25.11.25 to obtain an up-to-date picture of the current mood.
Some may already have heard of the 10²³ FLOP rule for classifying AI as “General Purpose AI”, but how does this actually work? Here we provide answers.
In the future, robots with a human resemblance could perform many tasks for which automation has not yet been worthwhile. Humanoid robots are being tested in more and more applications - but the road to market maturity is still a long one.
Innovation meets sustainability: at K 2025, companies from all over the world showed how digitalization, the circular economy and new technologies are driving the industry forward.
Interview with Dr. Harald Weber, Managing Director, VDMA Large-scale Plant Engineering and Leon Stadler, Senior Manager, Strategy&
The EU-Commission has published the formal withdrawal of the AILD proposal in the EU Official Journal. The VDMA welcomes this official step.
The EU's Apply AI strategy is sending out the right signals: artificial intelligence must be used where it creates real benefits - in the real economy. Mechanical engineering is the linchpin here.
You are planning to use AI in your machine – but when does your system fall into the ‘high-risk category’ of the AI Regulation? Our guide will help you answer this question step by step.
Interview on the way to K 2025 with Dipl.-Ing. Michael Wittmann, President of WITTMANN Group
Advancing Europe in robotics: At #MBG25, Denmark's national robotics cluster Odense Robotics and VDMA Robotics Automation signed a cooperation agreement - supported by the Danish and German governments.
Part 4 of our series of talks on the Mechanical Engineering Summit 2025: Professor Claus Oetter shows how digital business models and AI are changing the industry - and what role the VDMA is playing in the transformation.
Assistance systems and technology-supported learning help free up resources in production
P.O.P. Talks to discuss prospects for AI in production
Since August 2, 2025, the provisions on general-purpose AI models and sanctions of the AI Act, among others, have been applicable. In this article, we explain what this means for companies.
In the exchange of experiences, the topic of AI in the company was discussed from safe application to strategic implementation.
Interview on the road to K 2025 with Timo Horn, Head of Operational Services in Extrusion Technology at Hans Weber Maschinenfabrik GmbH
On July 1, 2025, VDMA Austria held an AI practical day at the KEBA Group in Linz, which attracted a great deal of interest with over 70 participants.
Events
This online event provides an overview of the topic of Agentic AI and the question of return on investment (ROI)
The rapid development of artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing software Engineering fundamentally. - But how can the potential of AI be utilized in practice? - Which tools and methods are already available today - and where are the the limits?
In this event, you will first gain an insight into the latest developments of AI agents in the industry as well as a use case from an industrial company. We will then offer you the opportunity to take part in one of three workshops with different focus topics on AI agents - practical, structured and future-oriented.
Artificial intelligence has long since arrived in mechanical engineering - but the path from initial pilot tests to real added value poses major challenges for many companies.
The world of work is changing rapidly: AI has long since arrived in everyday corporate life. For those responsible for training, this means: act now: Those who do not systematically integrate AI into their training are risking quality, securing skilled workers - and losing touch with their learners.
How is artificial intelligence changing the industrial sensor technology of tomorrow? What new possibilities will arise when sensors not only measure, but also understand, interpret and act with foresight? We will show you the potential arising from these developments - and how companies are already using them successfully today.
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