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Under the motto "Talk&Share", AG WCM offers a practical format for the use of wireless data transmission technologies in mechanical engineering.

ADCO-RED Guidance provides clarity on the term "internet-connected radio equipment"

As of August 1, 2025, new mandatory cybersecurity requirements apply to radio equipment when being placed on the EU internal market. Guidance on "internet-connected radio equipment" published

Suitability assessment for wireless communications systems in industrial real-time applications

Detailed insights into real projects: From the initial situation and requirements to implementation and lessons learned.

In 2025, the VDMA and the ZVEI are once again organizing the "Technology Stage powered by VDMA/ZVEI" forum at SPS - with exciting presentations and lively panel discussions.

The VDMA regulatory cockpit provides you with a central, practical overview of current and upcoming regulations. It helps you identify relevant information at an early stage, evaluate it strategically, and derive concrete measures.

The General Assembly of VDMA Wireless Communications for Machines took place on May 6/7, 2025 in Frankfurt.

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the final rules that prohibit the sale or import of vehicles equipped with hardware or software associated with Chinese or Russian-controlled entities.

In 2024, the VDMA and the ZVEI are once again organizing a forum for the SPS, the "Technology Stage powered by VDMA/ZVEI" with many interesting presentations and panel discussions.

Autonomous mobile robots (AMR) are a new category of robots that are expanding the range of applications for robotics and will also play a key role on the road to the fully networked factory ("smart factory").

In an era characterized by advanced wireless communication technologies, the mechanical engineering industry is faced with the challenge of integrating not only innovative solutions, but also safety in potentially explosive environments.

Mahr GmbH presents two digital calipers on loan to umati. The handy demonstrators will make the benefits of the OPC UA interface standard tangible at events worldwide in the future.

Wireless communication technologies have developed rapidly in recent years and bring high added value for machine and plant engineering through, among other things, increased efficiency.

As of July 1, 2023, Dr. Miriam Solera has taken over the management of the VDMA Working Group Wireless Communications for Machines.

Overview of the structure and units of the Wireless Communications for Machines working group

Working Group 3 "Infrastructure and Configuration - Solutions" deals with reference architectures and aspects of the integration of wireless communication systems in machines, plants and production systems.

Working group 2 "Wireless technologies - comparison according to requirements" deals with the integration of wireless communication systems in machines, plants and production systems.

Working group 1 "Requirements - needs and use cases" discusses key questions for various branches of industry.

Here you will find the industry guide, guides and other current publications on electrical automation.

Handbook - A Selection of Wireless Communications Technologies for Mechanical and Plant Engineering - A practical overview of industrial wireless communication solutions

Everyone is talking about 5G, but what do we need this new technology for anyway? Promises of self-driving cars and smart refrigerators are circulating. But what will 5G actually change in industry? And how is the network rollout progressing? 5G antennas are not always popular with the public.

The basis for a successful digital transformation is a strong digital infrastructure - which Germany does not have. Regardless of whether it's mechanical engineering, industry or the skilled trades: in order to remain competitive, hardly any manufacturing company today can do without the potential of digitalization.