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Precision Tools
VDMA Precision Tools is the information and networking platform for manufacturers of cutting tools and clamping technology as well as toolmakers.

We represent the technical and economic interests of around 170 member companies. With about 57,000 employees, the precision tool industry is one of the largest branches of mechanical engineering. Its export share of production is over 45 percent. We see ourselves as a service provider for our members and as the voice of the precision tool industry. We observe current market developments and organise standardisation work together with experts from the companies.

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Schmalkalde Tool Conference 2025

Schmalkalde Tool Conference 2025

  • Precision Tools
  • Industry dialog
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Fri. 07.11.25 Fri. 07.11.25

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  • Precision Tools
Current raw material situation - Precision tools

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Tue. 25.11.25 Tue. 25.11.25

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Joint specialist department meeting of the VDMA Precision Tools 2025

We are pleased to invite you to the next joint department meeting of the VDMA Precision Tools on 25.11.2025 in Stuttgart!

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Wed. 26.11.25 Thu. 27.11.25

  • Precision Tools
Schmalkalde Tool Conference 2025

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Wed. 10.12.25 Wed. 10.12.25

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Precision tools research group

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Thu. 12.03.26 Fri. 13.03.26

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VDMA European Summit 2026 - Engineering the Future

After two successful rounds in Vienna and Amsterdam, the event is entering its third round. Reserve your place now for March 12-13, 2026 and look forward to ... Rome!

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  • ● 3600 Companies
  • ● 35 Trade Associations

VDMA is the largest network organization and an important voice for the machinery and equipment manufacturing industry ​​​​​​in Germany and Europe.
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Largest industrial employer:

  • ● 1,2 million employees in Germany
  • ● 3 million employees in EU-27
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Innovative strength:

  • ● 9 percent of total German R&D expenditure
  • ● 18 billion euros spent on innovation per year
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Technologies for climate protection:

  • ● Mechanical and plant engineering can save 86 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions
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Industrial strength:

  • ● 255 billion euros in sales in Germany
  • ● 870 billion euros in sales in the EU