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EU Regulation: Deforestation-free supply chains (EUDR)

EUDR postponed again by one year. Implementation will now begin on December 30, 2026. Adjustments have also been made. The mechanical engineering industry is directly affected in some areas of the spare parts business.

Bring it right back - Trade fair year 2026 for oil, gas and petrochemicals

The trade fair year 2026 calls solution providers from the oil, gas and petrochemical sectors to Mumbai, Beijing, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, among others. Private sector booths will add extras in Rio and the home market Hamburg.

VDMA positions on EU issues at a glance

Whether it's new free trade agreements, legislation to achieve climate targets or proposals on digitalization and much more - the European Office in Brussels advocates for the interests of the mechanical engineering industry at European level.

Automotive News

What is happening where in the automotive and supplier industry?

"The pension package cements the imbalance in the system"

The German government's pension package is a step backwards, not a step forward. Instead of urgently needed structural reforms, it cements the imbalance in the system every year.

Building fittings sales on the decline in October

After a slightly stronger previous month, sales of building fittings manufacturers in Germany and abroad were on a clear downward trend in October.

Industrial valves remain on track in October

After successful previous months, industrial valves manufacturers' sales increased again in October. Both domestic and international business developed positively.

VDMA showcases the future of the bulk solids industry with innovative processes

Powtech Technopharm 2025 in Nuremberg was the central meeting place for the bulk solids industry from September 23 to 25. The focus was on the VDMA special show in Hall 10, which demonstrated how innovations are leading the process chain towards the future.

Customs Knowledge in a Nutshell: Web Events in 2026

The VDMA Foreign Trade Department regularly organizes professional web events focused on current customs regulations.

New EU thresholds from 1.1.2026

It's that time again: The thresholds for EU-wide procurement procedures have been reviewed by the EU Commission and adjusted as of 01.01.2026.

Process engineering: Price indices - monthly update

With a monthly update, which is exclusively available to VDMA member companies for download, we inform you about the development of price indices for process engineering goods.

"Focus on project realization"

The law passed today in the German Bundestag to implement the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) in the area of offshore wind energy finally creates realism in the commissioning of offshore wind turbines.

Publications

Here you will find all current VDMA Power Systems publications on various energy topics.

VDMA shows innovative strength of young talent in mechanical engineering

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.

PTC ASIA 2025 - Innovation as a growth driver

With a record area of 110,000 m² and around 1,800 exhibitors, PTC ASIA once again underlined its role as the leading trade fair for drive technology and fluid power in the Far East. An impressive showcase for the entire industry.

Press Talk at marintec China 2025

Shaping maritime transformation together: VDMA and SMM deepen future dialogue with China at Marintec China 2025

VDMA Young Entrepreneurs Group introduces itself

The Young Entrepreneurs' Circle is a working group of around 30 young entrepreneurs (no age limit) who meet quarterly to discuss their "pain points" in day-to-day business.

#HM25: Der Gemeinschaftsstand des VDMA Software und Digitalisierung

Erleben Sie die Zukunft des Maschinen- und Anlagenbaus! Besuchen Sie den Gemeinschaftsstand in Halle 15 F28 auf der Hannover Messe und entdecken Sie, wie digitale Softwarelösungen die produzierende Industrie revolutionieren!

Economic development USA

The new VDMA economic report shows a relatively robust US machinery industry despite a volatile environment. Now exclusively for members - with interactive charts and current economic data.

Joint stands for drive technology and fluid power

The Power Transmission Engineering and Fluid Power associations organize joint stands at trade fairs in Germany exclusively for member companies via VDMA Services. Abroad, we apply for so-called German Pavilions from interesting foreign markets.

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Auf den Punkt Zitat Produktsicherheit EU

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"Partly completed machinery are intermediate products intended exclusively for machinery with CE marking. This legal requirement is still not entirely clear to many."

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Thomas Kraus, VDMA Expert Machinery Directive

Auf den Punkt Zahl Beispiel

54 %

Prozent

Geräte, Maschinen, Anlagen und Roboter werden im Jahr 2020 durch das IoT miteinander verbunden sein.

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Auf den Punkt Zusammenfassung Startup Beispiel

Summary
Using AI to find startups for the mechanical engineering sector
  • Only 23 percent of SMEs working with startups fund their own scouting
  • VDMA Startup-Machine thereby supports members in their search for partners and in the screening of startup trends
  • The Startup Radar provides an overview of the global startup scene for the mechanical engineering sector (3000+ startups)

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Trade associations
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Foreign subsidiaries and liaison offices
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Working Groups and forums
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Unsere Leistungen

Unsere Leistungen
Mobile Machinery Forum
The Mobile Machinery Forum (Mobima) promotes the exchange between OEMs and suppliers at a neutral association level. It facilitates the reconciliation of positions across sectors as well as the initiation of joint projects. Current information is available for download in the regularly published "Mobima Bulletin".
VDMA Trade Fair Calendar
With the trade fair calendar, we have been offering our members an orientation guide to the global range of trade fairs relevant to mechanical engineering worldwide for many years.
VDMA Academy
The continuing education program of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering offers you formats that turn your employees into experts and qualify the specialists and managers of tomorrow. Find out more about our wide range of personnel management courses and find suitable events.
VDMA Academy
Achieving corporate resilience requires risk management, supply chain management, adaptability, employee engagement, new technologies and crisis management. This requires competent managers and employees.
General recommendations for the use of generative AI
The VDMA expert group ‘Machine Learning/AI’ has developed a checklist for the use of generative AI, which is intended to provide initial assistance for its application in companies.
Online survey on generative AI (06.02.24)
As part of the online event ‘Generative AI – Seizing Opportunities, Minimising Risks,’ a survey was conducted among participants on 6 February 2024 to gauge current sentiment.
Study: Generative AI
A new study shows that the targeted use of generative artificial intelligence can increase profit margins in mechanical and plant engineering by up to 10.7 percentage points. This corresponds to an additional profit of 28 billion euros.
Online survey on generative AI (29 April 2025)
As part of the online event ‘Generative AI – Identifying Potential, Seizing Opportunities,’ a survey was conducted among participants on 29 April 2025 to gauge the current mood.
Generative AI – identifying potential, seizing opportunities
The VDMA discussed the topic with two member companies and learned why the human factor will continue to play an irreplaceable role in this area.
Inclusion in the manufacturer's list of the Specialist Department Industrial Valves
If you would like the VDMA to support you in making your company and your products more visible to your customers, you can be included in our manufacturer verification. Please only complete this form if you can provide the required information on your product portfolio.
Inclusion in the manufacturer's list of the Specialist Department Building Valves
If you would like the VDMA to support you in making your company and your products more visible to your customers, you can be included in our manufacturer verification. Please only complete this form if you can provide the required information on your product portfolio.
Working Group Machines in Construction MIC 4.0
The Machines in Construction MIC4.0 working group is defining the foundation for machine-to-X communication and developing legally compliant structures for collaboration in the use of machine and process data. All companies interested in the topic of digitalizing construction machinery can become members of the working group.
Technology, environment and sustainability - the department of Environmental Affairs and Sustainability helps
In the case of legislative changes in the environmental and technical domains or in the interpretation of existing laws, we provide you with advice and support.
Regulatory cockpit
Our regulatory overview offers you a compact compilation of the most important regulatory topics that are relevant to mechanical and plant engineering. This way, you can keep an eye on the most important existing regulations and react to new requirements at an early stage.
Fit for the future - advanced training courses at the VDMA Academy
Being the VDMA's training academy, we support you in developing new competencies. Contact us - we will gladly advise you!
Data Economy Expert Group Committee
The Data Economy Expert Group discusses current topics relating to the subject of platform economy in the mechanical and plant engineering industry.
Participation in committees and working groups
Let us know in which committees and working groups you would like to participate. The form can be completed by all company employees who would like to participate in association activities.
With its online standards service, the VDMA provides its members with all lift-relevant standards, directives, statutory regulations, technical rules and standard sheets free of charge. Together with Beuth Verlag, the FV AuF has set up a standards online service in which the lift-relevant regulations are listed as downloadable and printable full texts.
Konjunkturumfragen
In the following compilation you will find the MARKET AND ECONOMIC SURVEY DISTRIBUTION LIST provided by our trade association. In order to provide you with targeted information, please select the reports and statistics that you would like to receive in future or in which you would like to participate. We will also be happy to add other employees to the respective distribution lists.
Inclusion in topic mailing list
Subscribe to our thematic information distribution list to receive the information relevant to you. The form can be completed by all company employees who would like to receive information e-mails and notices about relevant events.

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Committees
Digitalization & Industrie 4.0 Committee
AK BIM Steering Committee
Technical Committee Building Automation - AK BIM Steering Committee

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Largest industry network in Europe

3,600 primarily medium-sized member companies in the capital goods industry make the VDMA the largest industrial association in Europe and the most important network organization in the industry.

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The VDMA is the most important voice of the machinery and equipment manufacturing industry. It represents the common economic, technical and scientific interests of the industry in Germany and around the world.

A wide range of services

More than 500 VDMA employees worldwide support you with practical services to make the right decisions in your company - along the entire value chain.