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Electronics, Solar and Battery Production
VDMA Electronics, Solar and Battery Production (ESB) represents the interests of almost 300 member companies. It is subdivided into the specialist departments Micro Technologies, Productronic, Photovoltaic Production Equipment and Battery Production.

Our members represent four of the most innovative sub-sectors of mechanical engineering and benefit sustainably from the exchange of experience that we make possible for them. As an innovation and networking platform, we bundle knowledge for our member companies, whose know-how significantly drives innovation. Together we address relevant future topics such as autonomous driving, renewable energies, electromobility and microtechnologies.

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Precisiebeurs - Precision Fair 2025

Precisiebeurs - Precision Fair 2025

  • Electronics, Micro and New Energy Production Technologies
  • Trade fair
  • Personal Meeting

The Precision Fair from 12 - 13.11.2025 is the most important annual meeting place for precision technology and will take place in the Brabanthallen, 's-Hertogenbosch Netherlands.

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Thu. 07.08.25 Thu. 07.08.25

  • Photovoltaic Equipment
Advances in Solar PV Production Technologies - Key Findings from ITRPV 2025

Presentation of the 16th edition of the ITRPV and digital product.

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Fri. 08.08.25 Fri. 08.08.25

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OPC UA for Battery Production WG: General Types

This session of the OPC UA Working Group for Battery Production – General Types will focus on the continuation of the work on Traceability. Building on the results of previous discussions, we will refine the existing approaches, clarify open points, and define the next steps toward a consistent and practical integration of traceability into the OPC UA Information Model for battery production. The session will conclude with scheduling the next meeting and aligning on upcoming activities. We look forward to your participation and valuable input!

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Mon. 25.08.25 Mon. 25.08.25

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OPC UA for Battery Production Working Group: Electrode Production

The Electrode Production Subgroup of the OPC UA for Battery Production Working Group will meet to exchange input on calendar and slitter topics (if available), finalize model proposals, and coordinate next steps for subgroup activities. This session is intended to align technical progress and ensure consistent implementation across stakeholders.

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Tue. 26.08.25 Thu. 28.08.25

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  • Photovoltaic Equipment
Intersolar South America 2025 - LATAM's largest Solar Event

Join South America’s Largest Solar Event which will take place from August 26-28, 2025 in São Paulo.

Join South America’s Largest Solar Event which will take place from August 26-28, 2025 in São Paulo.

Thu. 28.08.25 Thu. 28.08.25

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  • Battery Production
Battery recycling working group meeting

In-person meeting of the Battery Recycling Working Group with insights into research, technology and a specialist lecture at Fraunhofer IWKS.

In-person meeting of the Battery Recycling Working Group with insights into research, technology and a specialist lecture at Fraunhofer IWKS.

Tue. 02.09.25 Wed. 03.09.25

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  • Conferences
Annual conference 2025 in Hanover

Joint annual conference of the VDMA Electronics, Solar and Battery Production Association and the Working Group Lasers and Laser Systems for Material Processing. The event is all about technological innovations and future-oriented applications in the fields of laser technology, defense, battery production, productronics and photovoltaic equipment.

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Technological Sovereignty
Cooperation between mechanical and plant engineering, battery manufacturers and the automotive industry is essential.

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Cross-hierarchical communication from the shopfloor to the cloud.