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Power Transmission Engineering
VDMA Power Transmission Engineering represents the interests of the largest supplier sector in mechanical engineering. We are the network for more than 220 manufacturers of drive elements, gearboxes, electrical drive technology and linear technology, who generate over 80 percent of the estimated production in Germany.

We prepare current topics in power transmission engineering for our member companies. We focus on technology, standardisation, market data, trade fairs, public relations and cross-industry dialogue. We provide impetus for technology trends such as Industry 4.0 and "Drive systems in Transition". In the areas of research and education, we use the synergy effects with "Forschungsvereinigung Antriebstechnik e.V.".

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Hannover Messe 2026, Hanover/Germany Information Booth and Defense Area

Hannover Messe 2026, Hanover/Germany Information Booth and Defense Area

  • Exhibition Calendar
  • Joint booth
  • Personal Meeting

HANNOVER MESSE brings together all relevant key technologies in one place. The VDMA's Power Transmission Engineering, Fluid Power and Electrical Automation Associations will be presenting themselves together with the VDMA central booth in the ‘Automation & Digitalisation’ exhibition area in Hall 13. In Hall 26, several suppliers are also exhibiting in the newly created Defense Area.

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Thu. 12.03.26 Fri. 13.03.26

  • Management

The third VDMA European Summit 2026 goes to Bella Italia. Look forward to interesting topics and excellent networking opportunities and don't miss THE meeting of the European machinery and equipment manufacturing industry.

Places available

Fri. 13.03.26 Fri. 13.03.26

  • Further Training
  • Forschungsvereinigung Antriebstechnik e.V.
  • Power Transmission Engineering
  • E-Learning

Participants will gain a basic understanding of generation of noise in electric motors - whether in design, development, or testing. Non-electrical engineers will learn how they can specifically influence the acoustic behavior and be provided with practical tools for evaluation and optimization, including simple approximation formulas that can be used to estimate and classify typical noise phenomena - without in-depth knowledge of electrical engineering.

Places available

Mon. 23.03.26 Tue. 24.03.26

  • Electric Power Transmission Engineering
  • Power Transmission Engineering

Meeting of the Electric Drive Technology Working Group on March 24, 2026

Places available

Wed. 25.03.26 Wed. 25.03.26

  • Seminars
  • Further Training
  • Forschungsvereinigung Antriebstechnik e.V.
  • Power Transmission Engineering
  • Fluid Power

The seminar will give you a general overview of possible methods that can be used to monitor the condition of your application - a machine, a gearbox or a function. Which procedures are established, when and how does it make sense to monitor lubricant, load or vibration? How can suitable limit values be determined? Current examples from aviation, general mechanical engineering and other applications round off the presentation.

Places available

Thu. 16.04.26 Thu. 16.04.26

  • Standardization Department

Standardization meeting of NA 060-34-31 AA Splines

Standardization meeting of NA 060-34-31 AA Splines

Thu. 16.04.26 Thu. 16.04.26

  • Seminars
  • Forschungsvereinigung Antriebstechnik e.V.
  • Sustainability
  • Power Transmission Engineering

Following the seminar, participants will be familiar with various methods for assessing different dimensions of sustainability and will be able to apply them in their working environment.

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Industry knowledge

Industry knowledge
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