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Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence and machine learning. At VDMA, there are already many organizational units that are examining the topic more closely. Here, you can gain some insight into all the activities that the VDMA is conducting on the topic of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.

In addition, you will find information on new publications and guidelines, events and working groups, as well as other useful tips for your company.

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AI in industry - examples and suggestions from practice

A new VDMA white paper uses case studies to show how artificial intelligence is already being used in processes, products and business models in mechanical and plant engineering.

AI in industry - examples and suggestions from practice

The new VDMA white paper uses case studies to show how artificial intelligence is already being used in processes, products and business models.

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Events

Events

Tue. 10.06.25 Tue. 10.06.25

  • OPC UA
  • Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence and Interoperability are two key technologies that are set to shape the future of digitalization and automation of the mechanical engineering industry. In this Connect2Discover@VDMA event, we would like to show the "connection" between these two topics and report on other VDMA services in this area.

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Tue. 17.06.25 Tue. 17.06.25

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  • Artificial Intelligence

The web seminar "AI Solutions for Mechanical Engineering - AI Agents" will take place on June 17, 2025. The event is part of a series of web seminars covering various key topics relating to AI.

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Tue. 24.06.25 Tue. 24.06.25

  • ProduktionNRW

Mechanical engineering sales are changing - data-driven decisions, a personalized customer approach and automated processes are developing into new digital standards thanks to AI-supported tools.

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Tue. 01.07.25 Tue. 01.07.25

  • Industrie 4.0
  • Digitalization & Industrie 4.0
  • Software and Digitalization
  • Business Software
  • Digital Transformation
  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is still on everyone's lips - including in mechanical and plant engineering branch and its supplier and customer industries. The great excitement surrounding the AI hype seems to be over and the phase of getting to know and testing is now being followed by the productive use of various AI technologies in a wide range of business areas. You can find out whether the still high expectations of AI are being met in practice and how artificial intelligence is helping the industry to achieve greater efficiency, higher quality, optimized production processes and thus more intelligent value creation at the AI Practice Day of VDMA Austria and VDMA Software and Digitalization on 01.07.2025 at the KEBA Group in Linz.

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Tue. 01.07.25 Tue. 01.07.25

  • North

How much potential does artificial intelligence really have for production? Find out in our NORTEC workshop! Using practical examples and inspiring keynote speeches, we will shed light on the path from automation to AI - interactively, critically and application-oriented. Exchange ideas with experts and discover new impulses for your company.

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Tue. 22.07.25 Tue. 22.07.25

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  • Artificial Intelligence

How to get started with artificial intelligence - in a structured and safe way. Our virtual event offers practical inspiration for the use of AI in mechanical and plant engineering.

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Groups & working groups

Groups & working groups

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Digitalization & Industrie 4.0 Working Group

Machine Learning Expert Group

Among other things, the VDMA committee develops use cases on the topic of machine learning.

Deputy Managing Director VDMA Software and Digitalization; Coordinator Competence Network Artificial Intelligence

Reimann, Guido

More VDMA services

More VDMA services
Conveying knowledge about artificial intelligence
This summarized overview of relevant online courses and helpful sources of information on the topic of AI makes it easy to start building knowledge.

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Searching for an AI startup
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Expert Group Machine Learning
The aim of the expert group is to develop aids and guidelines for the mechanical engineering industry, to promote the exchanging of experience and to draft political statements.
Overview of consulting services on digitalization and Industry 4.0
The digital competence overview for the mechanical and plant engineering industry on the consulting services offered by software manufacturers. This enables companies to find the right entry point to address their particular questions.
Software Sector Guide
The service overview for the mechanical and plant engineering industry covering the products and services offered by industry-oriented software companies, including those related to AI/Machine Learning.

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