VDMA Fluid Power represents the interests of the hydraulic, pneumatic and sealing technology industry.
Our expert networks enable the more than 230 member companies to exchange experiences intensively on topics relevant to the industry, which can be deepened through participation in committees. Focal points include market information and statistics, trade fairs, technology and standardisation as well as the promotion of research and innovation. Through our diverse offerings, we also advance future topics such as "Industry 4.0".
The VDMA Regulatory Cockpit provides clear, practical fact sheets on the most important regulations for mechanical and plant engineering, offering an at-a-glance overview. You can find out which industries are affected, what the schedule looks like, where action is needed and what sanctions can be expected. It is a valuable guide for any company looking to prepare for new requirements at an early stage.
The VDMA Fluid Power Association with its Fluid Seals Working Group is organizing the 23rd ISC, International Sealing Conference Stuttgart 2026, on 30 September and 1 October 2026 in the Filderhalle in Leinfelden-Echterdingen near Stuttgart.
VDMA Services is once again organizing a joint company stand exclusively for VDMA member companies of the Power Transmission Engineering, Fluid Power and Electrical Automation trade associations.
VDMA Services is once again organizing a joint company stand exclusively for VDMA member companies of the Power Transmission Engineering, Fluid Power and Electrical Automation trade associations.
The online seminar will give you a general overview of possible methods that can be used to monitor the condition of your application - a machine, a gearbox or a function.
As one of the world's largest scientific conferences on fluid power, it offers users, manufacturers and scientists an international forum for exchanging experiences on hydraulic and pneumatic drives and systems.
As one of the world's largest scientific conferences on fluid power, it offers users, manufacturers and scientists an international forum for exchanging experiences on hydraulic and pneumatic drives and systems.
After two successful rounds in Vienna and Amsterdam, the event is entering its third round. Reserve your place now for March 12-13, 2026 and look forward to ... Rome!
HANNOVER MESSE brings together all relevant key technologies in one place. The VDMA's Power Transmission Engineering, Fluid Power and Electrical Automation Associations will be presenting themselves together with the VDMA central booth in the ‘Automation & Digitalisation’ exhibition area in Hall 13.
HANNOVER MESSE brings together all relevant key technologies in one place. The VDMA's Power Transmission Engineering, Fluid Power and Electrical Automation Associations will be presenting themselves together with the VDMA central booth in the ‘Automation & Digitalisation’ exhibition area in Hall 13.
The VDMA Fluid Power Association with its Fluid Seals Working Group is organizing the 23rd ISC, International Sealing Conference Stuttgart 2026, on 30 September and 1 October 2026 in the Filderhalle in Leinfelden-Echterdingen near Stuttgart.
The VDMA Fluid Power Association with its Fluid Seals Working Group is organizing the 23rd ISC, International Sealing Conference Stuttgart 2026, on 30 September and 1 October 2026 in the Filderhalle in Leinfelden-Echterdingen near Stuttgart.
Industry knowledge
Industry knowledge
Fluid Power 4.0 The interoperability of Fluid Power components and systems is an important enabler for the implementation of Industry 4.0
Sustainability The Fluid Power industry is developing standards to determine uniform and consistent product carbon footprints.
Joint Industry Research Facts about Fluid Power Research Fund : 50 members, 12 projects/year, expenditures or funds respectively approx. 1.6 million EUR/year.
The Fluid Power Association is an industry-related service provider for more than 200 member companies in the hydraulics, pneumatics and sealing technology sectors. Learn more about our wide range of services.
The Economic Committee deals with economic developments, industry-specific topics (including technical issues) and general corporate management topics and promotes contacts between members.
Fluidpower; Marketing and Statistics General Secretary CETOP General Secretary FEBMA
Accompanying the standardization activities at ISO and ECLASS, the working group deals with interoperability aspects that are relevant for Industry 4.0 on the part of fluid power technology (e.g. req
Deputy Managing Director Fluid Power Association, Managing Director Fluid Power Research Fund
The working group deals with the EU Machinery Directive and other documents relating to machine safety as far as Fluid Power is concerned. The aim here is to represent the interests of the Fluid Powe
Consultant Fluid Power;Technics and Standardisation
In the Fluid Power Research Fund, the project-related industry working group deals with industrial joint research projects in the precompetitive area.
Current research projects:
Deputy Managing Director Fluid Power Association, Managing Director Fluid Power Research Fund
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By participating in research activities and utilizing the results, we offer your company access to the best minds in science. What is more, we help you to recognize relevant mechanical engineering trends and disruptions at an early stage to make them useful for your business.
We provide you with survey results and benchmarks from various business areas that will help you evaluating and classifying your company’s performance, amongst other things.
Access to an extensive statistics data base, forecasts, country reports and much more will help you manage your business activities.
Take advantage of the many opportunities at VDMA for networking and collaboration along the entire industrial value chain and mechanical engineering topics - in person or online.
We represent the issues of mechanical engineering in Germany and Europe on your behalf. Our technical expertise, our knowledge of the industry, and our straightforward positioning makes us a recognized and valued contact for companies, as well as for the public, science, administration, and politics.
The VDMA offers you a comprehensive range of further education and training courses relevant to mechanical engineering: Conferences, courses, seminars as well as digital learning.
Stay on top of technical legislation with our support. In addition, the VDMA promotes the competitiveness of the mechanical engineering industry through its participation in the DIN Standards Committee for Mechanical Engineering (NAM).
With our publications, we impart knowledge and provide insights into the latest developments in our industry and in our association.
The VDMA magazine is aimed exclusively at VDMA member companies and gives them unusual insights into the mechanical engineering industry. What challenges is it dealing with? What projects is it working on? And how does it envision the future? To find out, we talk to our members and visit them on site. In doing so, we don't shy away from presenting controversial viewpoints that reflect the diversity and vibrancy of mechanical engineering.
We offer various networking events, including high-level congresses and target-group specific experience exchanges on expert level. In addition, VDMA connects you with your customers during numerous trade fairs and exhibition activities; in Germany and all over the world.
Deputy Executive Director VDMA, Managing Director Power Transmission Engineering, Managing Director Fluid Power,
Managing Director Research Association for Drive Technology e.V. (FVA)
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