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VDMA member company Hosokawa Alpine AG manufactures machines for processing bulk materials, among other things. Alexander Schmid, Vice President Sales Powder & Particle Processing, reports on the state of the industry in an interview.
Over 100 guests came together in Berlin on July 9, 2025 to discuss the GEG, EPBD and the role of mechanical engineering in the building and heating transition. The focus: technology-open, practical solutions for implementation in partnership.
ISO published the new ISO 18464 standard in May 2025. It describes a procedure for the design of energy-efficient hydraulic systems.
The international conference on rolling and plain bearings (June 17 - 18, 2026 in Dresden) will cover topics such as tribology and lubrication, bearing damage, NVH and many more.
The 6th edition of the VDMA Technology Guide Oil Gas Petrochemicals with focus on Net-Zero Solutions for energy-intensive Industries. Are you among the Who's Who of European process technology suppliers?
A lack of new buildings, stalled refurbishment projects and rising costs are making the transformation of existing buildings towards climate neutrality more difficult. Viable concepts and a simplification of construction and approval practices are needed.
This was the motto of the VDMA Energy Networking Day held in Frankfurt on May 7 and 8. Around 80 members from several trade associations came together to discuss strategically relevant issues relating to energy and climate policy.
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.
Energy efficiency measures in refrigeration technology help to achieve climate protection and economic efficiency targets. The Fachverband Allgemeine Lufttechnik therefore called together experts on the subject.
The new steering committee of the VDMA Building Technology Forum aims to play a more active role in the transformation of the building sector through innovative solutions and close cooperation between politics, industry and associations.
Digitalization and AI are revolutionizing production processes. Real-time data analysis, condition monitoring and predictive maintenance ensure greater efficiency and customer benefits. Discover the future of meat and protein processing!
Maximum performance in meat and protein processing: Optimized production processes, automation and flexible system concepts reduce costs and increase efficiency. Find out how OEE and TCO ensure your competitiveness.
Imparting technical knowledge – Experts advise you individually
Thermal process technology plays a decisive role in international competition against the backdrop of declining resources and global climate change. Innovations regarding the substitution of fossil sources are moving into focus
Buildings make a significant contribution to energy consumption and CO₂ emissions. Energy-efficient buildings can drastically reduce these emissions. Outdated heating systems and inefficient technology lead to a considerable waste of energy.
In view of the ongoing housing crisis, the VDMA Building Technology Forum supports all efforts to create affordable housing and promote refurbishment work.
The exclusive technology & standardisation information day for VDMA members offered exciting insights into new standards for energy-efficient hydraulic systems, the digital transformation with Fluid 4.0 and hydrogen as a key technology of the future.
Even though the new Building Energy Act (GEG) is often reduced to a "heating law" for the residential sector and is the subject of controversial debate, the GEG also contains groundbreaking changes for non-residential buildings.
Building automation for a sustainable future - full support for the new building energy law
The general meeting of the Automation Management for House Buildings trade association was held in Hamburg on October 13, 2023.
On April 18, 2023, the German cabinet presented a draft law to increase energy efficiency and amend the Energy Services Act. An overview of the current status.
Companies that want to modernize processes and invest in electricity and heat efficiency benefit from various - even lesser-known - funding opportunities at the federal and state levels.
Air traffic must also reduce carbon dioxide emissions. There are various ways to achieve this.
Sustainable alternative fuels can also help to completely reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping sector.
Energy efficiency of refrigeration systems - Part 9: Sorption refrigeration systems
Energy-efficient refrigeration technology pays off, both for the environment and for the operation of the refrigeration system. Here you will find information on how to plan, implement and operate your refrigeration system in an energy-efficient manner.
In 2020, the market environment for large-scale plant engineering was dominated by the effects of the Corona crisis and a slowdown in global economic momentum.
Climate-neutral production is a challenge along the entire value chain and occupies many companies. For this reason, the VDMA has now published a practical guide for the mechanical and plant engineering sector.
An effective measure to save energy and money.
Answers to questions about consumption values for packaging equipment can be found in VDMA 8751:2019-03 "Filling and packaging machines - Specification and measurement of energy and media consumption"
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.
Where answers count and expertise is required: At VDMA Photovoltaik Equipment, you receive all the services the industry needs in Germany. Professional and reliable, we are the drive and backing for your company. We catch the top themes and create values for you.
The standard sheet provides information on how to optimize the energy efficiency of refrigeration systems and cooling processes in industry and how to influence them by complying with maintenance specifications.
VDMA 24247-4 "Supermarket refrigeration, commercial refrigeration, refrigerated display cases" applies to the operation of refrigerated display cases, cold rooms and associated refrigeration equipment in the food retail sector.
VDMA 24247-3 "Guidelines for improving energy efficiency in cold stores" provides practical assistance for improving the energy efficiency of cold stores and deep-freeze warehouses.
VDMA 24020-4:2011-06 ""Refrigeration systems with carbon dioxide (CO2 - R744)" supports operators and provides recommendations for the safe operation of refrigeration systems with the refrigerant carbon dioxide.
VDMA 24247-8 "Components - Heat exchangers" deals with the components heat exchangers for refrigeration and air conditioning systems as well as heat pumps with a focus on the correct selection.
The VDMA Surface Technology Department organizes working groups on industry topics based on the needs of its member companies.
The AMG trade association is the sponsor of a series of VDMA standard sheets for the area of house and building automation
