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Incoming orders in mechanical and plant engineering - 02.12.2025
Small boost from abroad
Incoming orders in the mechanical engineering sector rose by 4% in real terms in October compared to the previous year. This was driven by non-euro countries. The growth is pleasing, but only represents consolidation at a low level.
On the Commission's ResourceEU plan - 02.12.2025
"Reduce dependence on China quickly"
With the ResourceEU plan, the EU Commission wants to make Europe less dependent on raw material imports from China. In particular, the development of Europe's own production and processing capacities for critical raw materials is essential in the medium term.
On the labor market and student numbers: - 28.11.2025
"Weak policy does not generate confidence"
Germany as a high-tech location finally needs reforms. Only then can recruitment and employment incentives follow, as well as more interest in the important STEM degree programs.
VDMA Research and Innovation Committee - 27.11.2025
VDMA Vice President Jakschik new Chairman
VDMA Vice President Alexander Jakschik is the new Chairman of the Research and Innovation Committee. The committee is the industry's top innovation policy body.

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Interview "SZ" 10 03 2025 (Kopieren)
VDMA President Bertram Kawlath in an interview with "Süddeutsche Zeitung".
Interview Handelsblatt
VDMA President Bertram Kawlath in an interview with Handelsblatt.
Zeit Podcast
VDMA President Bertram Kawalth in the Zeit podcast.
Interview Handelsblatt
VDMA President Bertram Kawlath in an interview with Handelsblatt.
Standpunkt "Table.Forum"
VDMA President Bertram Kawlath in an opinion piece for Table.Media.  

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Dr. Johannes Gernandt: Order intake October 2025
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Maschinenbau meets Young Professionals - HET Filter GmbH
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Dr. Johannes Gernandt: Order intake September and Q1-3, 2025
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Dr. Johannes Gernandt: Economic survery for the third quarter 2025
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Florian Scholl: Order intake August 2025
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Bertram Kawlath: "Zolldeal" mit den USA
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Bertram Kawlath on the “Tagesschau” news program: Punitive tariffs and overregulation
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#MBG25 – That was the Mechanical Engineering Summit 2025
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Betram Kawlath: We need an "autumn of action"
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Dr. Johannes Gernandt: Order Intake June 2025 and the first half of 2025
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Dr. Johannes Gernandt: Order intake July 2025
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AI, tariffs and a new government - we need to talk!
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Dr. Johannes Gernandt: Incoming orders May 2025
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China is not playing fair - politicians must respond
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Dr Johannes Gernandt: Incoming orders April 2025
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Dr. Johannes Gernandt: Incoming orders March and 1st quarter 2025
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Bertram Kawlath: "Setting the right course quickly: For Germany and Europe"
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Hannover Messe 2025: Wireless Communications for Machines
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Hannover Messe 2025: Interoperability enables efficient Digital Transformation and Data Spaces
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Technology meets the future: highlights of Hannover Messe 2025
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Dr. Ralph Wiechers: Incoming Orders February 2025
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Prof. Claus Oetter: AI is the top topic at Hannover Messe 2025
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Bertram Kawlath: "Politicians urgently need to tackle the issues"
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Prof. Claus Oetter: Artificial intelligence for greater profitability in mechanical engineering
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Maschinenbau meets Young Professionals bei HAWE Hydraulik
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The INDUSTRY PODCAST of the VDMA
Exciting and informative discussions on the trending topics of mechanical and plant engineering
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"Smart cleaning and robots – digitalization meets cleaning"
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Traumfabriken - Architektur für Innovationen
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"The opportunities of commercial space"

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