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The topic of Manufacturing-X is now of interest to many of our member companies. We receive many questions, which we have compiled and answered here.

The VDMA Wireless Communications for Machines (WCM) will be present at the Industrial & 5G and Industrial Wireless Arena at Hannover Messe 2026.

The economic situation in mechanical and plant engineering is characterized by caution, cost pressure, and uncertainty. Software is now becoming a concrete tool for stability and competitiveness.

As part of the "Software Engineering" lecture series, a short survey was conducted among participants in February 2026 to obtain an up-to-date picture of the current mood.

How AI is advancing mechanical engineering: Specific examples show how intelligent data analysis increases quality, speeds up processes and opens up new efficiency potential.

For affected member companies, a wide range of free aids are available for checking whether they are affected, registering and implementing the NIS-2 Directive.

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.

The High-Tech Agenda Germany sets new research policy priorities. What is behind the agenda? What significance does it have for the mechanical and plant engineering industry? How is the VDMA involved in its implementation?

In keeping with tradition, VDMA North, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, and Messe Stuttgart jointly organized the NORTEC Workshop in 2026, where current issues in production were examined and discussed.

The industry-related X projects are already delivering concrete, usable results and helping to set up data-based, digital business models. The Manufacturing-X forum will provide information about opportunities and possibilities at the VDMA's main stand.

The future now: How AI, climate protection and new work are changing mechanical engineering in NRW - and strengthening competitiveness.

At HANNOVER MESSE 2026, the Fluid 4.0 joint project will showcase what has been achieved together in recent years. The focus will be on two eye-catchers and digital demonstrators on key future topics.

The Profibus & Profinet International organizations officially published the MTP Specification 2.0 in early 2026, marking a significant step towards interoperable and flexible modular automation.

VDMA Software and Digitalization will once again be represented with a joint stand in Hall 15, D36 and, together with its sub-exhibitors, will show how modern software solutions are digitally transforming mechanical and plant engineering.

Real-time data access is the backbone of digital agriculture. For this to succeed, the platform concept is crucial.

Impact on mechanical and plant engineering in conjunction with electrical automation

2026 represents a turning point for the industrial data economy. Funded X projects will be completed this year and proven application scenarios will be available. Companies need to take action now.

The Industrial Security working group makes the complete Supply Chain Security document series freely available

As of August 1, 2025, new mandatory cybersecurity requirements apply to radio equipment when being placed on the EU internal market. Guidance on "internet-connected radio equipment" published

The growing complexity of modern construction projects poses enormous challenges for everyone on the construction site. The aim is to bundle the various machine languages into a standardized, manufacturer-independent digital communication system.

The aim of the joint project is to digitally describe, network and optimize fluid power components and systems over their entire life cycle - based on the Asset Administration Shell as a digital fluid power twin.

On November 6, 2025, members of VDMA Laser met in Frankfurt. The meeting provided insights into market trends, international developments and strategic challenges in laser technology – from China policy to future technologies.

The CRA fundamentally changes the security requirements in mechanical engineering. What obligations will manufacturers now face and how should companies prepare for them? However, the CRA is not just a regulation, but above all an opportunity.

As part of the "Industrial Metaverse" information day, a short survey on the topic was conducted on 19.11.25 to obtain a current picture of the mood in companies.

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.

A lack of trust is a problem for a flourishing data economy. This article describes the role that data trust models play in this context and when they can be a useful addition to data rooms.

Current industry trends, technological impulses, and practical insights shaped the meeting and provided a comprehensive perspective on advancing sustainable battery value creation.

The mechanical engineering industry wants to maintain production in Germany and Europe. However, better location conditions are urgently needed to prevent research, production and therefore innovation from migrating away.

Knowledge management is far more than just software - it is a strategic necessity that affects all areas of the company. Success factors include clear processes, the involvement of all employees and the use of modern AI technologies.

Innovative startups and established industrial companies can achieve great things together and make a significant contribution to the digitalization and competitiveness of domestic industry.

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.

SPS 2025 has once again shown that efficient networking of supply and value chains is essential in order to sustainably strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of German industry - also in an international context.

VDMA members receive an exclusive 50-page overview of the most important ongoing and completed data room projects in Germany and Europe. One aim is to promote the exchange of experience between the players.

The aim of the Manufacturing-X - Next Stage of Industry 4.0 conference was to raise awareness of Manufacturing-X in Poland and to get Polish players excited about the topic and encourage them to get involved.

With over 110 guests at the VDMA, the Manufacturing-X Info Day was a complete success. Challenges, opportunities and practical ways of connecting to data ecosystems were highlighted - from a variety of perspectives.

How can the fluid power industry actively shape the transition to greater sustainability and digitalization? The new white paper provides answers - with practical use cases and specific recommendations for action.

How FEM and CFD simulations accelerate development processes, reduce costs and ensure quality - insights from the field.

A sovereign European digital ecosystem is of central importance for Europe's competitive strength. Companies must be able to make self-determined decisions about their data.

Summary of the OPC UA advantages

Detailed insights into real projects: From the initial situation and requirements to implementation and lessons learned.

On March 4, 2026, the VDMA Forum Quantum Technologies and Photonics invites you to an exclusive lab tour at PTB Braunschweig. Gain practical insights into quantum technologies and their industrial applications.

Joint study by VDMA Large-scale Plant Engineering and Strategy&

How can the scalable, secure and sovereign networking of industrial data rooms succeed? This question was the focus of the ZVEI's Factory-X Day 2025 on October 10, 2025 in Frankfurt.

From idea to impact: How the Adobe Kickbox and the 10 commandments of innovation promote courage, speed and a culture of learning.

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.

Experts from industry and research will discuss the future viability of SMEs with you at the Manufacturing-X info event on November 19. Find out here who you can talk to.

How sovereign data spaces are changing mechanical engineering: Find out below and on 19.11.2025 at the Manufacturing-X Info Day in Frankfurt how SMEs can benefit from digital data ecosystems - in a practical, strategic and future-oriented way.

The new launch of the High-Tech Agenda is convincing, now it is speed and its impact that counts. More 'Research for Industry' is the order of the day, as is the transfer of results to a broad range of companies.

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.

With its young population, growing middle class, and strategic location, Egypt offers a wide range of opportunities for companies in North Rhine-Westphalia—particularly through investments in infrastructure, energy, digitalization, and industry.

Despite persistently high levels of sick leave in the mechanical and plant engineering sector, the event analyzed current developments and discussed possible courses of action.

Current: What can automation technology contribute to sustainability? | Preparation of questionnaire: Market study Ind. Com. 2025 | “Material Hub” Environmental Material Research | Technology in Dialogue “Machine Data” Working Group Wind Industry

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.

The EU Commission has launched a survey on the Digital Omnibus—a law that aims to simplify EU digital regulations. The VDMA is participating and calling upon the EU to be bold in simplifying.

The HANSA Forum is approaching. VDMA members receive a 20% discount on the regular ticket price.

Since September, Etienne Axmann has joined the forum as a Factory-X speaker, which is now complete.

The VDMA's Manufacturing-X forum will devote an entire day in November to the data economy in industrial value creation networks. VDMA members are cordially invited to attend the event on November 19.

On September 22, 2025, Forum Manufacturing-X had the special opportunity to welcome a delegation from the Korea Technology and Information Promotion Agency for SMEs (TIPA) to VDMA in Frankfurt.

Provision of geodata for environmental and water protection

Interoperability between machines and systems is a decisive factor for the creation of industrial data spaces and digital business models, but also for the implementation of legal requirements such as the EU Data Act.

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.

In 2025, the VDMA and the ZVEI are once again organizing the "Technology Stage powered by VDMA/ZVEI" forum at SPS - with exciting presentations and lively panel discussions.

Instead of promoting innovation in the single market, EU digital laws have become hurdles in many places. The EU legislator must therefore use the digital omnibus to fundamentally correct digital regulation.

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.

How can Europe's mechanical engineering industry remain competitive? Part 1 of our series of discussions on the summit shows which trends are shaping the industry - and how the VDMA is providing guidance.

Reports: Future Manufacturing and VDMA Magazine

The VDMA, together with the ZVEI, the German Pharmaceutical Industry Association, and the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI), has sent an open letter to Digital Minister Dr. Karsten Wildberger.

Updated policy briefing on China’s Personal Information Protection Regulation (PIPL)

From 22 to 26 September 2025, interested visitors can find out at EMO Hannover how the I++ DME 2.5 standard interface can benefit the digital factory.

Jan Fischer has been on board as an expert for data rooms and Manufacturing-X at the VDMA since July. He strengthens the Manufacturing-X Forum headed by Dr.-Ing. Marc Hüske with his expertise.

In the exchange of experiences, the topic of AI in the company was discussed from safe application to strategic implementation.

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.

What SMEs need to consider in the context of digital transformation in order to establish and ensure the operational technology security (OT security) of their machines and systems.b

How to introduce AI-based planning systems: from identifying suitable use cases and creating digital foundations to designing agile and human-centered innovation processes.

September 15 and 16, 2025, Hamburg. Discounted participation for VDMA members.

The EU Commission wants to reduce bureaucracy for small-mid caps (SMCs) - for example in the GDPR, the F-Gas Regulation and the Battery Regulation. Larger companies should also benefit - for example through the digitalization of documentation obligations.

Risk-based OT security: A practical guide to help plant operators and asset owners get started with risk management and threat evaluation

A new VDMA white paper shows a roadmap for clear data structures and measurable success. This also enables companies to increase their resilience to supply and market disruptions.

VDMA Austria members met to discuss the future of edge computing

As part of the online event "Usability and user experience (UX) in mechanical and plant engineering", a survey was conducted among the participants on June 2, 2025 to obtain an up-to-date picture of the current mood.

The commercial use of space, known as New Space, is opening up new digital business models for the mechanical and plant engineering and software industries - that is the conclusion of the latest episode of the VDMA Industry Podcast.

Electronics experts agree: data-intensive applications in agriculture need one thing above all else - sufficient bandwidth.

The Mechanical Engineering Summit in Berlin is the "place to be" for young entrepreneurs

The 31st CIMAC World Congress brought together around 1000 experts from the fields of combustion engines, drive technology and power generation in Zurich.

Learn more about trends in machine vision!

The digital transformation in mechanical engineering is also reflected in total IT costs, which have been rising at an average rate of 5% per year faster than sales since 2017.

The General Assembly of VDMA Wireless Communications for Machines took place on May 6/7, 2025 in Frankfurt.

Industrial SMEs must also rely on intelligent production processes and artificial intelligence. However, the digital transformation requires a profound change in mentality.

The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has published a recommendation for action for manufacturers of networked medical devices to reduce vulnerability to cyber attacks and the manipulation of medical data.

A new VDMA white paper uses case studies to show how artificial intelligence is already being used in processes, products and business models in mechanical and plant engineering.

The study addresses questions around technologies used and future planning in the area of machine operation / HMI in mechanical engineering. Almost 400 machine manufacturers and system integrators participated.

The study deals with questions about the technologies used and future planning in the field of smart sensors in mechanical engineering.

Industrial security is increasingly important in mechanical engineering as networked systems face growing attacks. The VDMA calls for EU-wide standards and SME support to meet security needs.

At the bauma trade fair in Munich, a groundbreaking demonstrator unveiled the future of mining operations through the integration of the OPC UA Companion Specifications: The OPC 40560 series provides standardized OPC UA information models for mining.

The EU's action plan emphasizes the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence. There is a lot of potential for AI, especially in industrial applications. Small-scale regulations must not stand in the way of this.

In economically difficult times, the VDMA supports its members with valuable information and personal advice. Together we will find the right course and strengthen the resilience of the companies.

The machinery industry is calling for a thorough state reform in Germany to increase industrial competitiveness. The EU, too, must get the economic development in Europe back on track.

The digitalization of the service business as the basis for future viability in mechanical and plant engineering.

Not "cheap", but precisely high-quality and therefore "inexpensive". This offers the mechanical and plant engineering industry opportunities not only for new markets, but also for established ones.

Study by the IMPULS Foundation for Engineering Education for Industry 4.0 develops the first target profile for engineers in industry 4.0 Appeal to universities: Making teaching more interdisciplinary New competencies: Computer Science, Data Science and Data Security

The Electrical Automation Association uses this format to provide information on current trends, news and events relating to topics in its industry.

Efficient assembly and significantly minimized project risks: is this just wishful thinking? No! Standardized, digitalized processes help your company to achieve exactly that!

AMT was founded as a new working group within the VDMA in November 2024. Its Managing Director Daniel Erdmann explains the background in an interview.

VDMA AMT - Advanced Maritime Technology Platform is the new network for automation and digitalization in maritime shipping.

The event will focus on the integration of metaverse technologies such as digital twins, virtual reality and artificial intelligence in industrial production and logistics.

Industry expects a 16% drop in sales; companies must implement the Cyber Resilience Act; VDMA's Manufacturing-X report

In 2024, the VDMA and the ZVEI are once again organizing a forum for the SPS, the "Technology Stage powered by VDMA/ZVEI" with many interesting presentations and panel discussions.

The mechanical and plant engineering industry does not have to think about cybersecurity alone. Companies that support the manufacturing industry with services and solutions can exchange ideas and cooperate within this expert’s circle.

100 experts met on 28.06.2024 at the VDMA Summit on "Digital Product Passport: IT solutions for the textile industry". Organized by the Textile Machinery Association with Global Textile Scheme.

The circular economy is one of the key areas of transformation with opportunities as an enabler for mechanical and plant engineering. The kick-off event presented selected business models.

The VDMA Industrial Security Working Group publishes the OT Risk Cookbook

Information on the current publication of selected standards/drafts, in particular of "NA 003-01-14 AA Pipes and components for the food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries".

What undiscovered opportunities are hidden behind technical documentation and how can valuable business models be created from it? An interview with Volker Granacher (tecteam GmbH) and Lars Kothes (kothes GmbH).

What is behind the X in Manufacturing-X? A groundbreaking concept that goes far beyond the exchange of data between companies. It is the key to collaboration within and between industries.

The EU Data Act regulates data traffic between companies with far-reaching consequences. With the new Quick Guide, the VDMA focuses on technical requirements using the example of the OPC UA standard with Companion Specifications.

Autonomous mobile robots (AMR) are a new category of robots that are expanding the range of applications for robotics and will also play a key role on the road to the fully networked factory ("smart factory").

In an era characterized by advanced wireless communication technologies, the mechanical engineering industry is faced with the challenge of integrating not only innovative solutions, but also safety in potentially explosive environments.

With the establishment of the VDMA Forum Manufacturing-X, the VDMA is bundling and coordinating all activities on this topic for its member companies and stakeholders.

This year, the Companion Specification groups are organising a series of digital events in the summer starting mid-May to present their interfaces and their content and to exchange ideas with interested parties.

A text file on the website for better cyber security? Manufacturers can achieve this with security.txt. A simple and essential step towards addressing vulnerabilities.

Industry 4.0 has given German and European industry a leading role in automation. Now it's all about the world of digital business models and secure data exchange. The concept is called "Manufacturing-X".

Under the motto "Talk&Share", AG WCM offers a practical format for the use of wireless data transmission technologies in mechanical engineering.

OPC UA for Mining – External Standards – Part 1: IREDES

The EU Data Regulation came into force on January 11, 2024. A VDMA FAQ document has been compiled and updated to provide non-binding guidance.

AI is playing an increasingly important role for companies in the mechanical and plant engineering sector. VDMA Software and Digitalization is therefore once again offering an interesting range of formats on the topic for all VDMA members.

The research-oriented pharmaceutical industry plays a decisive role in European economic growth and in securing Europe's future competitiveness in the global economy.

In pharmaceutical companies, the need for fast, lean processes is increasing. In this context, digitization can help shorten market entry times, while maintaining and even improving product quality. However, players must also arm themselves against threats.

On 26 October 2023, the focus day at the Future Food Factory OWL of the Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences (TH OWL) revolved around the topic of sustainability through digitalization in food production.

In order to achieve the predicted political goals in the field of hydrogen, the "robotics and automation" sector will become a decisive player for the necessary scaling of hydrogen production capacities.

The Industrial Metaverse - what added value does it offer? Which use cases are already possible and which hurdles still need to be overcome? A conversation with Michael Schmitt (Capgemini) and Florian Klein (VDMA).

Digitization is a decisive key in mechanical and plant engineering to ensure the competitiveness of European industry and thus also prosperity in Europe.

The EU Data Act aims to put data traffic on a new footing, including between companies. This could shift the center of power in the economy. For industrial SMEs, this law is both an opportunity and a risk.

Data is the blood of the complex organism of product development. The results report "Digital Product Development" by the WZL of RWTH Aachen University and the VDMA compactly shows how the many pieces of information can be effectively linked.

Digitalization of machines requires standardized language for machine communication – and OPC UA is the perfect choice.

As part of the "X-Forge BW" project led by Fraunhofer IPA, a guideline for the use of machine data was created together with well-known companies. This is available for download free of charge.

Successful working group on the new manufacturing technology in the VDMA

What could a data space for Manufacturing-X look like in the future and what is important? The VDMA and ZVEI's blueprint study provides an impetus for this.

Wireless communication technologies have developed rapidly in recent years and bring high added value for machine and plant engineering through, among other things, increased efficiency.

OPC UA for Cranes and Hoists – Part 1: Base Model Motion Devices System

Taking the metaverse into account is the right thing to do. However, strict EU rules would be an innovation killer. For mechanical engineering, the Industrial Metaverse offers great potential on the way to climate-neutral production and digitization.

With the strategy paper "Robotics and Automation 2028", the VDMA supports the innovation goals from the Future Council of the German Chancellor. It shows the key role of robotics and automation for the transformation of Germany as a business location.

Sustainability reports are also gaining central importance for mechanical and plant engineering. Many companies are not yet sufficiently prepared for the new requirements.

When people talk about the future of production, they can't do so without using the term "smart factory." But what is it? How does a smart factory work? And what does it have to do with OPC UA?

With the availability of frequencies in the 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz bands, the industry holds the key to exploiting the full potential of 5G.

Digitalization and automation in mining require a language for data exchange. Manufacturers, operators, universities and the OPC Foundation have formed a working group to develop this language.

The VDMA represents around 200 member companies in its Automation Solutions (AS) sector group, all component and/or system manufacturers in the field of assembly and handling technology.

With the Data Act, the European Commission is aiming for a new legal framework for data use, utilization and distribution. The new study provides recommendations for action for the mechanical and plant engineering sector.

The fact that OPC UA enables interoperable and secure access to data and services from machines and plants in networked production is now an accepted fact. But beyond this well-known benefit, what can be offered to specific user groups? This new guide lists stakeholders in machine and plant engineering for whom the use of OPC UA with Companion Specifications creates concrete added value.

The new guide "Industrie 4.0 Interoperability through OPC UA with Companion Specifications - Added Value for Stakeholders in the Machinery and Plant Engineering Sector" is available for download.

Working Group Wireless Communications for Machines publishes the "Handbook - A Selection of Wireless Communications Technologies for Mechanical and Plant Engineering" for Hannover Messe 2023

As part of the online event "Metaverse - a benefit for the industry?" on March 16, 2023, a survey on the topic was conducted to obtain an up-to-date mood picture from the companies.

Our publications deal with various aspects of digitalization in mechanical engineering companies as well as cybersecurity and information security and serve as recommendations for action.

VDMA found out why gamification should be seen as a valuable tool in an interview with Florian Fuchs from CaderaDesign GmbH and with Florian Holzapfel from Plain Concepts GmbH.

VDMA Electrical Automation welcomes FANUC Österreich GmbH as its 300th member. Membership grows by 30 % in 3 years.

Contacts and contact persons of the AG Wireless Communications for Machines

Overview of the structure and units of the Wireless Communications for Machines working group

Platform-based products have long since arrived in mechanical and plant engineering. What has not yet succeeded to the extent hoped for is evident on the revenue side: where are the revenues that cover the expenses incurred?

The EU proposal for CO₂ fleet regulation for heavy commercial vehicles provides for a significant tightening of the previous CO₂ fleet limits, but leaves the door open in principle for internal combustion engines. In doing so, the Commission has avoided making the mistake with trucks that it made with passenger car drives.

Transfer motor data to the inverter via the existing connection cable: A new technology can close the digitization gap between encoderless motors and inverters. This enables fast and error-free commissioning.

The trade association started the development of Companion Specifications in the field of textile machinery in 2019. As the first project, the Compainon Specfication "OPC UA for Fibre & Yarn Testing Devices" has now been published as a Release Candidate.

Working Group 3 "Infrastructure and Configuration - Solutions" deals with reference architectures and aspects of the integration of wireless communication systems in machines, plants and production systems.

Working group 2 "Wireless technologies - comparison according to requirements" deals with the integration of wireless communication systems in machines, plants and production systems.

Working group 1 "Requirements - needs and use cases" discusses key questions for various branches of industry.

Here you will find guidelines, white papers and other publications relating to Wireless Communications for Machines.

With the final report now completed and the integration of the I4.0 submodels into the buildingSmart Data Dictionary (bSDD), VDMA Pump Systems as well as Compressors Compressed Air and Vacuum Technology have completed the "Pump Digitization" project.

Here you will find the industry guide, guides and other current publications on electrical automation.

The approach of gamification becomes more and more important for the industry. This is understood to mean the transfer of game-typical elements and processes into non-game contexts. The declared goal is to bring about an increase in motivation and the associated change in behavior among users. But how can the (innate) human play instinct be used meaningfully for corporate purposes?

VDMA Robotics invites companies and organizations to support the GOOD WORK CHARTER, developed by the European Robotics Industry.

New white paper shows requirements for store floor IT to achieve successful smart manufacturing.

Handbook - A Selection of Wireless Communications Technologies for Mechanical and Plant Engineering - A practical overview of industrial wireless communication solutions

For some time now, the metaverse has been a much-discussed trend topic. It is a digital space in which virtual, augmented and physical reality merge as seamlessly as possible. Thus, digital representations of people ("avatars") can interact with each other and with digital objects in a virtual environment. But what impact does this have on industrial companies?

The event serves as a platform where experts can report on the latest developments and where real exchange is possible - across industries and with a practical focus.

CERN experts interviewed for you. Exclusive video footage and presentations for members on the exclusive follow-up event to our sixth Future Business Summit.

The Weihenstephan Standards (WS) define a communication interface for the standardized transmission of machine and process data to higher-level IT systems. The WS can be implemented quickly and easily in all machines in the food and beverage industry.

List of planned experience exchange events ("ERFA") from the North, VDMA Regional Association North and the Marine Equipment and Systems (MES) working group.

Non-automatic weighing instruments subject to legal metrology verification must have a compatibility certificate confirming that the weighing modules used (indicator, load cell, connecting cables) are compatible with each other.

From 10 to 14 September 2024, AMB will take place in Stuttgart with the participation of VDMA Software and Digitalization. Our stand is in hall C2, B50.

VDMA Software and Digitalization and the VDMA initiative "Maschinenhaus" - platform for innovative teaching - are jointly offering the "Digitalization in Mechanical Engineering" Young Talent Award. The award is intended to recognize outstanding final theses by students from engineering and computer science departments who have developed practical solutions for the digital transformation in mechanical and plant engineering.

Jörg Freitag was re-elected Chairman of the VDMA Electrical Automation Association. The trade association has grown by 40 companies over the past 4 years to a total of 284 member companies.

A successful event: on May 11, 2022, 60 participants exchanged views on top issues ranging from sustainability management and climate neutrality to "zero impact" in raw materials at the Corporate Foresight spring conference. Exciting presentations, interesting discussions and inspiring networking.

New whitepaper from VDMA Informatik shows how platforms and services based on them are organized, and how value creation takes place within them in concrete terms.

The project "Porting the Weihenstephan Standards to an OPC UA Companion Specification" was successfully completed with a publication of the OPC UA WS Specification.

The new newsletter inform interested parties about the latest results and information on OPC UA from the VDMA community from January 2022.

VDMA spoke with Patrick Theobald from Peakboard and Florian Rühl from Simplifier about the topic of low code.

The guide supports small and medium-sized machine manufacturers in particular in the profitable in-house utilization of machine data. The focus is on collaboration in the value chain.

We talked to Sebastian Betzin from generic.de and Wolfram Schäfer from iT Engineering Software Innovations about the topic of software quality and clean code.

In order to remain technologically and economically successful in the future, the Executive Board of the trade association has launched three strategic working groups on central and future-relevant topics.

VDA 5050 is not the only interface being developed for automated guided vehicles. KIT has created a comparison with the MassRobotics Interoperability Standard for us.

In future, the digital product passport is to include all important environmental and material data of a product along its entire life cycle. VDMA sees opportunities and challenges in this concept and calls for the involvement of the industry.

On 16 and 17 December, the VDW will ignite the next stage for umati - the universal machine technology interface. "This is about nothing less than proving that the open connection of machines through such standards succeeds. Participants will now be able to experience live and up close how data from different machines flow together," says Dr. Alexander Broos, umati project manager and head of research and technology at the VDW.

Big Data, Smart Factory, Communication, Individualization, Remote Technologies, Virtualization, Industrial Security, Smart Service - Here we explain what you always wanted to know about the Internet of Things.

New guideline supports mechanical and plant engineering in security in operating processes and resilience of products against cyber attacks and other IT-induced damage in the company.

The digital event series "Connect2Discover@VDMA" invites you to get to know your association better. It offers you a regular insight into our wide range of services and shows you how you can best use your association for your tasks.

The VDMA Software and Digitalization publication "Added value through software" is here.

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42 percent of AI startups for mechanical engineering come from Europe. Process optimization, visual quality control and predictive maintenance as key innovation fields. Financing is lacking in Europe.

In exactly one week, the time has come: METAV digital will be launched under the motto "Networking simply threefold". Almost 80 exhibitors from six countries will be there. It is the first exclusively digital event for the metalworking sector organised by the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association), Frankfurt am Main.

VDMA Working Group Additive Manufacturing launches OPC UA activity

The guide "Successfully marketing digital offerings" presents four success models of digital service types: the integral product improvement, the complementary service, the digital intermediary and the digital innovation. They make it easier for VDMA members to classify their own digital services.

Interoperability is a key pillar of efficient digital transformation and the long-term positioning of every company in the global market. Stay up to date with our newsletter.

Startups looking for access to the unique network of the European mechanical engineering industry have come to the right place at VDMA. As a platform, we support young companies in gaining a foothold in mechanical and plant engineering.

All the content of the VDMA Future Business Trend Radar is available digitally on our platform. This makes them more easily accessible for research, presentation and customization, including a variety of features. Try it out now!

The VDMA accompanies and supports its members on the way to Industrie 4.0. Here you will find an overview of the current publications on the topic.

In July 2019, the Air Pollution Control department began developing a Companion Specification for "process air extraction and filtration systems". The aim is to develop a standardized interface for data exchange between process air extraction and filtration systems with each other, with upstream machines, with supporting systems or with higher-level production systems in a manufacturer- and platform-independent communication network.

Many existing machines are not yet networked with each other. The new VDMA guide "Retrofit for Industry 4.0" shows how they can nevertheless be integrated into the Industrial Internet of Things. The guide is available in German and English.

Do you actually know all the services of our association that are important to you? Whether online, in writing or in person: Our range of services is as diverse as our industry - here you will find an overview.

Do you actually know all the services of our association that are important to you? Whether online, in writing or in person: Our range of services is as diverse as our industry - here you will find an overview.

Do you actually know all the services of our association that are important to you? Whether online, in writing or in person: Our range of services is as diverse as our industry - here you will find an overview.

The VDMA Startup Machine brings mechanical engineering companies and technology-oriented startups together in a structured way - from targeted matchmaking to trade fair formats and industry challenges.

The guide "Self-learning Production Processes - Implementation Strategy for Reinforcement Learning in Industrial Practice" introduces the topic of Machine Learning and shows step by step how an implementation of industrial Reinforcement Learning can be carried out in one's own company. Application examples illustrate the procedure.

At HANNOVER MESSE - Digital Days on 15 July, the guide and descriptions of nine use cases on 5G in mechanical and plant engineering will be published. The occasion is the VDMA panel discussion "5G in mechanical engineering: from technology push to market pull". The guide and the use cases have been available exclusively to VDMA members since April 2020.

The subject matter is radio equipment approved for the European single market that can be reconfigured after the installation of new or modified software.

Together with experts, the Textile Research Board has analysed how the textile industry could develop up to the year 2035. The "Perspectives 2035" show future trends in six subject areas.

VDMA Software and Digitalization has published its new industry guide "Added value through software 2024".

With the 5G in mechanical and plant engineering guide and the use cases, the VDMA supports its members in identifying the potential applications and challenges of 5G.

Study by the European Environment Agency (EEA) on "Resource efficiency and the circular economy in Europe 2019 - even more from less; An overview of the policies, approaches and targets of 32 European countries".

Encryption of data and blackmail are among the biggest challenges for cybersecurity; 40 percent of companies affected by successful attacks via social engineering and phishing; companies must prepare for emergencies; VDMA and VSMA offer comprehensive support

Use cases for the guide - a practice-oriented tool for 5G applications (as of 2020 - current to date).

The VDMA coordinates the activities of around 40 working groups that define a common, cross-industry language between machines and systems in the form of "OPC UA Companion Specifications". Here is an overview.

General information about Futurefit

Companies expect an increase in security incidents - Most frequent consequences: Capital damage and production downtime

Here you will find your contact person for the topics of the computer science department.

Available on Podigee and Spotify

At ITMA ASIA 2024, VDMA Textile Machinery examined offers and exhibits from Chinese exhibitors on the topics of recycling, automation and intelligent manufacturing / Industry 4.0.

Consumer products usually consist of many individual parts assembled together to form a product. IAS ensure that products remain affordable and meet the high-quality demands of the customers, there is the AS. Automation in production is an important pillar of our economic success.

Sharing experience. Observing technologies and markets together. Bundling know-how. These are the central concerns of the "Packaging Forum" in the VDMA.

The guide sets out the requirements for communication between component and machine arising from FDA Guideline 21 CFR 11 for electronic documentation in the GxP environment.

Merging Industrie 4.0 and Lean Management offers great potential for successfully developing companies. The VDMA Guideline is intended to support companies.

New publication of the expert group "Machine Learning".

The VDMA is building a bridge between mechanical engineering and start-ups and has introduced a new event format for this purpose: the hackathon.

With the Packaging Forum, three VDMA trade associations created a joint platform for member companies.

The VDMA Surface Technology Department organizes working groups on industry topics based on the needs of its member companies.