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Mit einer großen Anzahl von Angeboten zur Berufs- und Studienorientierung trommeln wir im ganzen Land für Technikberufe. Unternehmen, Hochschulen und der VDMA schließen sich dafür zusammen.

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Interactive charts, current data and a look at the USA: How is the most important non-EU market for mechanical engineering developing?

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Shortage of young talent continues - VDMA launches "Weeks of Technology"
Many companies are still facing bottlenecks in the recruitment of young talent. The VDMA is therefore launching the "Weeks of Technology" together with its members and universities.
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Possible electricity bidding zones in Germany

"Open-heart surgery on the electricity market"

Necessary pension reform

"Honest debate on the future of pensions urgently needed!"

IMPULS study

Global patent balance: mechanical engineering in a strong position

VDMA economic survey first quarter 2025:

Improved sentiment in machinery industry is just a snapshot

On the coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD

"New German government must tackle the location upgrade quickly!"

EU reaction to US tariffs:

"Keep a clear head and avoid uncontrolled escalation"

On the announced US tariffs:

"Tariffs cause damage on both sides of the Atlantic"

EU Commission's 'AI continent action plan':

"Seizing the opportunities of industrial AI"

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Mechanical engineering invests in Germany
From training centers and technology hubs to production plants: investments are also being made in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in Germany. We show exciting examples.
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Engineering Future: Young talents shape the future!

Engineering Future: Young talents shape the future!
Miriam Härter and Florian Frühbeis, HAWE Hydraulik SE
In Folge 7 der Videoreihe "Maschinenbau meets Young Professionals" erläutern Miriam Härter und Florian Frühbeis von HAWE Hydraulik SE ihre Verantwortlichkeiten im Werk in Freising.
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Carla Albrecht and the system simulation
Electrical engineer Carla Albrecht has found an exciting job at Danfoss that is compatible with her family.
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Nico Lienhard, viastore Software GmbH
In part 6 of our “Mechanical Engineering meets Young Professionals” series, Nico Lienhard explains how he designs intralogistics solutions as a software consultant at viastore and what inspires him about the work and culture at viastore.
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Carina Witzel and technical sales
Carina Witzel has been a sales engineer at SEW-EURODRIVE Hamburg since 2022. She loves the combination of technology and communication in her job.
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Jennifer Korte und die Werkzeugmaschinen
Jennifer Korte has been associated with DMG Mori since her studies. She now works as a development engineer for machine tools.
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Cindy Cierpka and the wind turbines Duplicate 2
Greta Bernard works as an industrial engineer at Bosch Rexroth in Lohr am Main.
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Cindy Cierpka and the wind turbines
Cindy Cierpka is studying electrical engineering and, as a working student at the Nordex Group, is part of a team that develops and tests test benches for wind turbines. The subject area also provides plenty of material for her bachelor's thesis, which she will be starting shortly. ​​​​​​​
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Eva Buchta and the power grid of the future
Eva Buchta works in the research and development department of Siemens AG on the expansion of renewable energies.
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High-tech grippers and young talents
Isabell Haas and Jochen Krieger not only shaping the future of gripping technology for their employer Schunk SE & Co. KG, but also the digital transformation in mechanical engineering.
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Precise technology, young minds
Florian Schlund and Jonathan Krauß present the groundbreaking LMD technology - an impressive insight into the progressive world of toolcraft GmbH.
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