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Production
Manufacturing and assembling components, machines and plants
In manufacturing and assembly outstanding machines and plants become reality. This is where information and material flow together, not always according to plan. However it is important to meet the high demands in terms of quality, time and costs every day.
You will find valuable impulses for this on these pages.
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Mechanical engineering is gaining speed and precision with artificial intelligence. This innovative strength is also reflected in the theses submitted by graduates for the "Digitalization in Mechanical Engineering" prize for young talent.
This year's edition of the popular Lean Management event series of VDMA Austria took place on November 4, 2025 at Lenze Austria in Asten near Linz.
At the Defense Production Area, Deutsche Messe AG offers, among other things, a joint stand for companies presenting innovative solutions for security, defense and resilience - in cooperation with DSEI Germany.
The new launch of the High-Tech Agenda is convincing, now it is speed and its impact that counts. More 'Research for Industry' is the order of the day, as is the transfer of results to a broad range of companies.
Despite persistently high levels of sick leave in the mechanical and plant engineering sector, the event analyzed current developments and discussed possible courses of action.
Retrofitting at EMO 2025: A topic with strategic relevance
VDMA member company AZO takes care of raw material automation and logistics in production processes. Daniel Auerhammer, Managing Director of AZO GmbH & AZO Liquids GmbH, talks about trends and expectations in an interview.
Understanding, trying out and using AI
Fresh ideas, smart solutions and strong networks emerge in the Startup Area at EMO 2025
EMO 2025 with Alliance Country Canada
Assistance systems and technology-supported learning help free up resources in production
The success story of the world's leading trade fair – from "Bonjour électronique" to "Hello AI"
P.O.P. Talks to discuss prospects for AI in production
Monthly tracking of the market development of raw materials relevant to valves with a focus on steel and cast iron.
Best practice in data-driven production
How to introduce AI-based planning systems: from identifying suitable use cases and creating digital foundations to designing agile and human-centered innovation processes.
How artificial intelligence is revolutionizing production
The transformation of the automotive industry is changing the demands placed on machine tools and production technology. Topics such as automation, digitalization and artificial intelligence are shaping developments.
The whole spectrum of digitalization remains a top issue at EMO Hannover 2025
How EMO Hanover 2025 will address the topics of metalworking and production technology worldwide
On July 1, 2025, a specialist workshop on the topic of "Artificial Intelligence in Production" took place at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg) as part of NORTEC.
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