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In difficult economic times, the VDMA supports its members with valuable information and personalised advice. Together, we find the right course and strengthen the resilience of companies.

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Tariffs and disruption vs. market opportunities

The USA remains a key market - despite new tariffs and political uncertainties. The VDMA categorises risks, identifies opportunities and offers guidance for US business in transition.

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Demands for a strong mechanical and plant engineering sector

The course for a sustainable industrial policy must be set now. We need a #StandortUpgrade!

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Wochen der Technik 2025

We are promoting technical professions throughout the country with a large number of career and study orientation programmes. Companies, universities and the VDMA are joining forces for this purpose.

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"Show more ambition and strengthen market surveillance"
The EU internal market needs ambitious reforms. The EU internal market strategy aims to improve Europe's competitiveness, but remains too vague in detail.
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VDMA IT costs benchmark 2025

IT is becoming more expensive - and more important!

On the government statement by Friedrich Merz

"The Federal Government must act quickly!"

European policy

"The EU Commission's policy change is right and was overdue"

Debate on making working hours more flexible

"Debate on flexibilization of working hours"

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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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Tue. 16.09.25 Wed. 17.09.25

  • Economic Principles
15. Deutscher Maschinenbau-Gipfel 2025

On September 16 and 17, 2025, the 15th German Mechanical Engineering Summit will take place in Berlin. Two days full of inspiration, innovation and networking with the who's who of mechanical and plant engineering. Be part of it!

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Online lecture series: VDMA Economics and Statistics - Fact check!

To what extent is the export-oriented mechanical engineering industry in Germany and Europe affected by the current US tariff policy? How do VDMA members assess their business prospects in the USA and what are the consequences for them? Discuss the fresh results of the VDMA flash survey on the USA (May 20-23) with VDMA Chief Economist Dr. Johannes Gernandt and Andrew Adair, Consultant North America, VDMA Foreign Trade! Event language: German, online via Microsoft Teams Monday, May 26 from 2:00 - 2:45 p.m

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