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With an update in a 2-month cycle, which is offered to VDMA members for download, we inform about current standardization projects of the DIN Standards Committee for Water Management (NAW).

With an update in a 2-month cycle, which is offered to VDMA members for download, we inform about current standardization projects of the DIN Standards Committee for Water Management (NAW).

Companies develop standard sheet on the requirements for H2 plants

Here you will find an updated overview of the progress of the project after the third face-to-face meeting on 12.03.202 (update no. 4).

The new Indian Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety Order affects packaging machines, filling machines and machines for thermal processes and separation technology, among other things.

The amendment to the German Federal Emission Protection Ordinance (4th BImSchV) by the German legislator brings clarity and relief both for the placing on the market of smaller electrolysers below 5 MW and for large-scale plants.

After the second face-to-face meeting on 8.11.2024 and numerous further online meetings of the 7 sub-working groups, the first drafts and H2 requirements lists are available. (update no. 3)

Additive manufacturing is becoming increasingly important in the mechanical engineering sector. Manufacturers in plant and apparatus engineering have also recognized the advantages and possibilities for some years now.

At an initial public meeting on 3.9.2024 at the VDMA in Frankfurt, almost 50 experts specified the aim and focus of the project and defined working groups. Initial results will be discussed on 8.11.2024. (Update no. 2)

Popular science publications are full of statements about the "end of oil & gas". But what is the reality?

This collection of links leads to various websites of the VDMA Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association on this topic.

Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds (PFAS) are currently polarizing opinion. The EU has come out in favor of a blanket ban on around 10,000 chemicals in this group of substances. At first glance, a well-intentioned approach to protecting the environment, but the announcement puts important industries at risk.

Within the VDMA, hydrogen is not only of great interest for the VDMA Power-to-X for Applications, but is accompanied by a whole range of areas with diverse activities.

Transitional periods apply to the first placing on the market.

Draft standard EN 13445-14 takes shape

The VDMA has compiled an "Oil & Gas, Petrochem Market Overview Malaysia" package. The package provides an overview of the structure and key players in the Oil & Gas and Petrochemistry industry in Malaysia. It covers the onshore and offshore sectors, the gas market and the petrochemical industry. Also included is the VDMA AGENTS List for Process Technology in Malaysia & Singapore. The sources are official publications by state authorities and industry agencies as well as a trade press article from 2017.

We have updated the Patentschau for you since January 2017. Subscription is free of charge and, since the update, enables direct access to information from the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DMPA) such as disclosure documents.

On July 19, 2016, the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC was bindingly replaced by the "new" Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU, adapted to the new European legal framework. The interpretation of the newly introduced terms "risk assessment" and "risk analysis" has repeatedly given rise to discussions in practice.

OPC UA for Geometric Measurement Systems

The committee's internal revision of ISO 9001 has been completed and the draft standard will be made available to the public for comment at the end of August with the DIS.

62 mandatory standards/Amendments, 697 voluntary standards/Amendments and 73 translated standards were approved in the past two months.

Drafts of mandatory standards and regulations are released for comments.

The Catalogue for Product Carbon Footprint Labeling Certification (1st Batch) and the 2025 National Task List for Industrial Energy Saving and Carbon Reduction Diagnostic Services were released.

The Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited or Controlled for Export from China was updated and approved.

The China Machinery Industry Federation (CMIF) released the 2025 Key Points for Standardization in the Machinery Industry.

The Chinese Standard Platform enables users to search for Chinese standards and preview some of the full text.

FOPC UA for Mining — General

The revised VDMA Quick Guide to the Machinery Directive is now available five languages. The VDMA is thus continuing to drive forward Europeanization.

The forthcoming standard prEN 50742 specifies the requirements of the Machinery Regulation regarding protection against corruption. What is the current status of this project?

OPC UA interfaces for plastics and rubber machinery – Flexible PUR Foam – Part 1: Cutting Machines

Dry ice blasting – safety requirements

Why standardization is becoming a key factor for the safe and successful use of hydrogen technologies.

From 2027, the European Union will require a Digital Product Passport. Implementation is challenging and requires close cooperation within the company. Here you will find recommendations for action on key issues.

The VDMA regulatory cockpit provides you with a central, practical overview of current and upcoming regulations. It helps you identify relevant information at an early stage, evaluate it strategically, and derive concrete measures.

29 mandatory standards/Amendments and 297 voluntary standards/Amendments were approved in the past two months.

A series of mandatory standard drafts are released for comments.

2025 Chinese Legislative Work Plan was released. The Product Quality Law was not listed.

The Chinese Administrative Measures for the Adoption of International Standards has been revised to promote the adoption of international standards.

The first humanoid robot certification in China is underway.

Tools for woodworking – Data model for the description of geometry and process parameters

The EU Commission is planning a comprehensive reform of key aspects of product law: digitalization of the New Legislative Framework, strengthening of market surveillance and accelerated standardization are intended to increase competitiveness and product safety.

The EU Commission is planning a regulation to introduce a mandatory digital EU Declaration of Conformity for machinery. This amendment is intended to change the EU Regulation Machinery before it comes into force.

OPC UA for Machinery – Part 1: Basic Building Blocks

OPC UA for Machinery – Part 101: Result Transfer

The 9th meeting of CEN/CLC/JTC 22 Quantum Technologies took place in Paris from 14 to 16 April 2025. 8 delegations from Europe and representatives of the EU Commission took part. The meeting was hosted by AFNOR and the companies Quandela and Pasqal.

CEN-CENELEC JTC22-WG2 is developing a norm for characterizing ion traps used in quantum computing and sensing. The goal is a standardized framework for specification and testing.

OPC UA for Woodworking Machines – Part 1: Vertical Interface

OPC UA for Surface Technology – Shot Blasting Machinery

11 mandatory standards and 557 voluntary standards were approved in the past two months.

A series of mandatory standard drafts are released for comments.

The General Implementation Rule for China Product Carbon Footprint Labeling Certification (Trial) was released in March.

China's mandatory standard reform has shown results. Take the mandatory standard for woodworking machinery as an example.

OPC UA for Machinery – Part 4: Energy Management

A flashlight on essential requirements for the safe commissioning of machines and systems in the USA in contrast to Europe.

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.

OPC UA for Robotics – Part 1 : Vertical Integration

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has published an amendment to the Quality Control Order for Machinery in the Gazette of India, according to which products listed therein will require a market access mark from September 1, 2026.

OPC UA for HPDC Devices - High Pressure Die Casting Devices – Part 1: Machine Identification, Machine Status, Alarms and Warnings

OPC UA for Textile Testing Devices

OPC UA interfaces for plastics and rubber machinery – Peripheral devices – Part 3: LSR Dosing Systems

This article collects some of the EU counterpart policy developments in China in the past two years for reference.

24 mandatory standards, 405 voluntary standards and 75 translated standards were approved in the past two months.

A series of mandatory standard drafts are released for comments, such as agricultural machinery, foundry machinery, metalforming machinery, etc.

A series of implementation rules of China Energy Labelling are approved together with the updated Product Catalogue.

Pilots for product carbon footprint certification have begun, and related standardization activities have been carried out orderly.

A series of import and export-related catalogues are released.

OPC UA for weighing technology

The import of products with CE marking into the United Kingdom is still permitted. What is the legal basis and is there any official information?

JTC22-WG3 develops Technical Report for Benchmarking of Quantum Computers

OPC UA for wire harness manufacturing

Mode of Operation Maintenance (MO MT) – Safety Requirements for an additional Mode of Operation

Method for calculating the product carbon footprint (PCF) for precision tools

Product category rules for the evaluation of the carbon footprint of machine tools and machines for additive manufacturing

OPC UA for Process Air Extraction and Filtration Systems (PAEFS)

Traveling Wave Parametric Amplifiers are a key component in cryogenic quantum computing systems. A European Norm is being developed.

OPC UA for Energy Consumption Management

The VDMA launches the “DPP for Machinery” initiative. Here you will find the current structure and the upcoming content relating to the initiative.

The VDMA launches the “DPP for Machinery” initiative. The initiative bundles, coordinates and aligns all DPP activities and thus represents the VDMA's association-wide bracket with regard to the topic of digital product passports.

OPC UA for Additive Manufacturing

Turbomachinery and generators – Application of the principles of functional safety – Part 1: Methods for determination of the necessary risk reduction

Inspection of surface treatment equipment, machines and plants

JTC22-WG2 specifies metrics for entangled photon sources (EPPS), which are crucial for quantum communication

The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) was published in the Official Journal of the EU on 20.11.2024. The act is an EU Regulation that has legal effect in the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA) without national implementation.

In this position paper, the VDMA and its member companies comment on the design and implementation of the Digital Product Passport under the new Ecodesign Regulation.

OPC UA for plasma surface treatment

OPC UA for Cutting Tools – Part 1: Manufacturing

13 mandatory standards, 327 voluntary national standards and 5 Amendments of national standards were released.

In order to meet the construction and supervision needs of existing projects, a series of piping related standards and regulations are being revised.

A series of mandatory standard drafts are released for comments, such as for construction machinery, packaging machinery, rubber and plastics machinery, foundry machinery, tractors, etc.

The No. 1 Amendment of GB/T 26572-2011 Requirements of concentration limits for certain restricted substances in electrical and electronic products is approved.

Chinese group and association standards are encouraged to be implemented through, testing, certification, inspection, bidding and contract performance.

OPC UA for Machine Tools – Part 1: Machine Monitoring and Job Management

The EU Battery Regulation aims to minimize the negative environmental impact of batteries. This has far-reaching consequences for the mechanical and plant engineering industry.

Regulations are instruments used to ensure the stability and integrity of markets and industries. They serve to protect consumers, promote fair competition and ensure compliance with legal stability.

OPC UA for Powertrain – Part 1: Asset Management

OPC UA for Joining Systems – Part 1: Base

OPC UA interfaces for Plastics and Rubber machinery – Winder

Operation and use of refrigerated display cabinets

New standardization activity: "'Gaps in QKD System and QKD Network Security Assurance"

OPC UA for flat glass processing

The official guide to the Machinery Directive has been revised and published in version 2.3 in English and German. The reason for the revision is the new legal interpretation of digital operating instructions.

OPC UA interfaces for plastics and rubber machinery – Peripheral devices – Part 5: Moulds

Consultation on Regulation (EU) No. 1025/2012: VDMA advocates optimized standardization processes to ensure the efficiency and competitiveness of European industry and to meet modern market requirements

Industry 4.0 pursues the introduction of internet technologies in industry with the aim of tapping into new value creation potential through networking and digitalization.

Update! The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) has been published and will enter into force on december 11th. The VDMA has compiled a FAQ document to provide support and non-binding guidance to its members.

Code letters for subclasses of objects to be applied for reference marking on machine tools

Test requirements for fire-protection storage cabinets for lithium-ion batteries in the case of thermal runaway

OPC UA for Machine Vision – Part 2: Asset Management and Condition Monitoring

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".

The EU Commission, member states and trade associations have agreed that manufacturers of machinery will be able to supply instructions in digital form from April 26, 2024.

Safety of Coordinate Measuring Machines

OPC UA for Machinery – Part 3: Job Management

OPC UA for Tightening Systems – Part 1: General

I++ DME – Dimensional Measurement Equipment Interface (Version 2.5)

The standard ISO/TR 6750-2:2024 “Earth-moving machinery – Operator's manual – Part 2: List of references“ was published by ISO.

In some cases, functions of a machine are tested and optimized on site. There is a desire to leave machines without CE marking to the customer for this purpose for a certain period of time.

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

The VDMA standard sheet VDMA66419:2024-03 provides an interface description that can be used to combine entire modules into complex overall systems with little effort.

The NAM annual report is now available for download.

From November 20 to 22, 2023, the 4th plenary meeting of CEN/CLC/JTC 22 Quantum Technologies took place in Turin, Italy.

OPC UA for Metal Forming – Part 1: General

The EU Regulation Machinery will apply from 20 January 2027. The Machinery Directive must be applied by 19 January 2027. How can the manufacturer manage the changeover of the EU Declaration of Conformity in just one day?

OPC UA for laser systems

Reference planning process for the new planning of assembly systems with flexible unit numbers

Manufacturers based outside the UK who wish to import products, such as machinery, into the UK must appoint an importer and provide details of this.

Program of services for the maintenance of technical systems and equipment in buildings – Part 4: Measurement and control equipment and building automation and control systems

Standard for the contracting and approval for tooling

With a delay of two and a half years, the mandatory certification of low voltage switchgear and controlgear according to the Indian IS/IEC 60947 series of standards will come into force in May 2024.

Turbomachinery and generators – Application of the principles of functional safety – Part 9: Risk assessment air cooled generators

A lawsuit at the ECJ could endanger the entire system of harmonized standards. The planned final proposals of the Advocate General at the ECJ does not bode well.

Update: VDMA provides its members with a comparison of the provisions and technical requirements of the EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 with those of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC in English and German.

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

Additional safety requirements and/or safety measures for semi-automatic power driven parking of motor vehicles

The list contains all published VDMA Specifications as well as current projects under elaboration.

The VDMA Quick Guide explains the manufacturer's obligations, in particular with regard to the conformity assessment procedure.

Current developments in the field of standardization and market access in China.

The database "Machinery safety standards" helps manufacturers and users of standards to find their way through the jungle of standards.

OPC UA for Machine Tools – Part 1: Machine Monitoring and Job Overview (Replaces VDMA 40501-1:2022-08)

The Blue Guide is the central document explaining overarching provisions on CE marking. The version from 2016 has been updated.

Operational checks of fire dampers according to EN 15650

Determination of machine-related power consumption of pressure metal die casting machines

OPC UA for Tightening Systems - Part 1: Asset Management, Results and Basic Events

On 24 November 2021, the kick-off event of the new VDMA project will take place online.Climate change is one of the key global challenges facing industry and society. Companies contribute significantly to anthropogenic climate change directly through site-related emissions, but also indirectly through emissions associated with energy purchases, as well as those that occur in the upstream and downstream value chain. Securing long-term competitiveness and adapting to the tightening political framework conditions are becoming drivers for greenhouse gas emission reductions and the gradual adaptation of new business models for companies across industries and regardless of their size.

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.

OPC UA for Weihenstephan Standards

When CE marking machines, important instructions must be observed in order to fulfill the legal obligations. The VDMA has compiled these notes for practical use, which go beyond explanations in the official guide.

Basic procedure for drawing up VDMA Specifications.

On 16 July 2021, the new Market Surveillance Act will come into force, which was published on 17 June.

Call for participation in the survey on the study by E&Y and Menon, which examines the European standardisation system and aims to improve innovation and competitiveness.

VDMA provides its members with a comprehensive information package, including a quick reference guide.

The EU Commission published the draft of the new EU Regulation Machinery in 2021. The main elements are described below.

The RoHS Directive is extremely comprehensive. With our navigation aid, we want to provide more clarity, especially on the subject of substance restrictions.

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.

We have received new information that certification is waivable for certain exports to Saudi Arabia.

The standard ISO 24410:2020 “Earth-moving machinery – Coupling of attachments to skid steer loaders“ was published by ISO.

ISO 10968:2020

How individual must the EU declaration of conformity be and what legal requirements must be observed? What must be observed in the case of partly completed machinery?

VDMA members are repeatedly confronted with the demand for CE marking of machinery. How to proceed?

The DAkkS has currently stopped the on-site assessments. These will be replaced by remote assessments.

ISO/TR 6750-2:2020 – ISO/TS 15143-3:2020

The standard EN ISO 19432-1 „Building construction machinery and equipment - Portable, hand-held, internal combustion engine-driven abrasive cutting machines - Part 1: Safety requirements for cut-off machines for centre-mounted rotating abrasive wheels“ is now published.

The EU Commission has published a revised Guide Version 2.2 in December 2019. In the view of the TExtile Care Fabric and Leather Technologies trade association, the product-specific distinction between the Machinery and Low Voltage Directive is relevant. The Low Voltage Directive is not applicable to machines. This would lead to a duplication of the conformity assessment procedure.

In the working group Technology - Laundry and Dry Cleaning Machines, technical and environmental topics relating to the mechanical engineering sector are advanced in the textile care sector.

An important basis for the successful introduction of Industry 4.0 is the manufacturer-independent exchange of data in production. The open interface standard OPC UA is increasingly established for this purpose. The VDMA guideline shows how companies can successfully introduce industry 4.0 communication with OPC UA.

The catalogue of requirements of the current version of NR 12 represents an outstanding step towards the European Machinery Directive.

When it comes to machinery, the question arises as to whether the EU Declaration of Conformity or the Declaration of Incorporation has a validity period and whether the manufacturer should note the validity period.

The database "VDMA Specifications" contains the full text of the VDMA Specifications.

How are official statistics structured? Can comments to the headings be found?

The Normenausschuss Schweißtechnik (NAS) – German Welding Standards Committee is the central platform within the Deutsche Institut für Normung (DIN) - German Institute for Standardisation (DIN) for the national standardisation of technical welding products.

China, India, Japan, USA, Brazil or Singapore: Our VDMA liaison offices abroad help you with your commitment in the most important foreign markets.

This is where important standards for the weighing industry are developed.

Many factors must be taken into account when planning and installing new or expanding existing high-purity gas supply systems. The VDMA standard sheets provide comprehensive information.

High purity gas supply installations are designed to provide each individual point of use with the particular gas via a pipeline network.

The VDMA information sheet "Service specialist as a qualified person for compressed air systems" produced by the Service Management working group can be downloaded here in both short and long versions.