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VDMA members have the opportunity to meet innovative startups at Hannover Messe 2026. VDMA Startup-Machine organizes curated 1:1 matchmaking meetings for member companies with the aim of concrete collaborations.
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?
Our startup community is constantly growing. On this page, we introduce new startups - with a focus on their specific contribution to mechanical and plant engineering and possible points of contact for collaboration.
Mechanical engineering companies cooperate with startups to gain innovative strength, speed and new technological impetus. VDMA Startup-Machine supports with a new offer VDMA members in identifying suitable startups and preparing the initial contact.
Suitability assessment for wireless communications systems in industrial real-time applications
From idea to impact: How the Adobe Kickbox and the 10 commandments of innovation promote courage, speed and a culture of learning.
Who is driving the future of mechanical engineering? What characterizes real innovation? At the Startup Award Mechanical Engineering Summit, young technology companies show how progress is made in our industry.
Fresh ideas, smart solutions and strong networks emerge in the Startup Area at EMO 2025
In our theme publication you will find facts and figures on research and development, innovations and patents in machinery and equipment manufacturing.
Ag Tech is an important enabler for the agribusiness of the future. With striking, sustainable technology solutions, the agricultural machinery industry will once again be presenting itself at Green Week 2026 under the umbrella of the VDMA.
Israel is a source of innovation and a startup hotbed for the mechanical engineering industry. The VDMA Innovation Tour Israel project introduces VDMA members to the Israeli innovation ecosystem.
What is behind the much-heard terms incubator and accelerator? Using the example of Kärcher, Carina Traa and Andrea Veerkamp-Walz try to clarify the situation.
A crisis shows which companies are capable of finding answers to difficult challenges. The means of leadership to choose from are: stringent instructions from individuals or the power of self-organised teams.
Say nothing, see nothing, hear nothing - we are all familiar with this image of the three wise monkeys. This phenomenon can be observed among all groups of people, even in companies. Since there is usually also a hierarchical order in companies, however, additional "monkeys" can be observed here. Lean Management helps to work together effectively and efficiently in spite of this.
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.
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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 initial phases of innovation determine whether ideas become innovations. We report on some highlights from two workshops "Real Time Innovation". A Real Time Innovation Canvas brings new perspectives to the phases and components of a successful innovation.
A good 71 percent of the companies see digitization as one of the central strategic priorities, but only 27 percent of the companies are satisfied with the current status of digitization activities - almost 25 percent even see considerable need for improvement.
VDMA Startup-Machine supports companies and startups in orienting themselves in the mechanical engineering ecosystem and finding suitable partners. The focus is on specific use cases, realistic expectations and targeted networking.
