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North Rhine-Westphalia
VDMA NRW is the contact for more than 800 member companies of the North Rhine-Westphalian mechanical engineering industry and the short line to the services of the VDMA and its network.

We represent the interests of our members at the state level as well as locally and support them with current information on topics relevant to the industry. As a contact for all questions and a link to institutions, we manage the transfer of knowledge for our member companies in practical events relating to mechanical and plant engineering.

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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.

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Trade fairs and Events

Trade fairs and Events

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Mon. 02.02.26 Mon. 02.02.26

  • North Rhine-Westphalia

Shaping the future: How digitalization, climate protection, New Work and new global challenges are changing the mechanical and plant engineering industry in NRW.

Shaping the future: How digitalization, climate protection, New Work and new global challenges are changing the mechanical and plant engineering industry in NRW.

Thu. 05.02.26 Thu. 05.02.26

  • ProduktionNRW

QM Corner means: one topic, one hour, virtual. This time the focus is on how process mining in mechanical and plant engineering ensures greater transparency and makes efficiency potential visible.

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Thu. 05.02.26 Thu. 05.02.26

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  • North

Equal pay for equal work - what does the implementation of pay transparency mean for SMEs?

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Mon. 09.02.26 Mon. 09.02.26

  • ProduktionNRW

AI and machine learning open up new opportunities for mechanical engineering - from process optimization to quality assurance. In the exchange of experiences, we will show practical examples of how companies are using them to increase efficiency and the degree of automation.

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Thu. 12.02.26 Thu. 12.02.26

  • ProduktionNRW

Discover the main funding channels for research in mechanical and plant engineering. On February 12, 2026, you will learn how to successfully utilize joint/project funding and research allowances.

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Mon. 02.03.26 Mon. 02.03.26

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  • North Rhine-Westphalia

What's new in the area of export control? What do you currently have to be prepared for in practice? The annual exchange of experience with a regional focus on Westphalia - a further date with a focus on the Rhine/Ruhr will be offered on March 9 in Düsseldorf.

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Industry Knowledge

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