Expertenthemenbeschreibung AI

Artificial Intelligence

A key technology for competitive ability

Photo
shutterstock

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.

Photo

shutterstock

MidiJumpmarks

Titel der Empfehlung: Künstliche Intelligenz

RecommendedTIPP

exclusive

  • Generative AI checklist
The VDMA expert group "Machine Learning / AI" has drawn up a checklist for the use of generative AI, which is intended to provide initial assistance for the application in the company.

From our content

From our content
Research on Industry 4.0 and Artificial Intelligence

The working group "Research I40 and AI" aims to initiate cross-industry research projects on Industry 4.0 and AI. Interested member companies can participate in the topics.

Generative AI also in focus in industry

As part of the online event "Generative AI - exploiting opportunities, minimizing risks", a survey was conducted among the participants on 6 February 24 to obtain a current picture of the mood.

Artificial intelligence - Current activities

AI is playing an increasingly important role for companies in the mechanical and plant engineering sector. VDMA Software and Digitalization is therefore once again offering an interesting range of formats on the topic for all VDMA members.

Mastering challenges in NRW - securing the future

Strengthen the resilience of your company. Our series of events shows ways to restructure in the mechanical and plant engineering industry in North Rhine-Westphalia - compact, practical and future-oriented.

QM Corner: Focus on AI and data protection

AI in quality management: exploiting opportunities, recognizing risks - at the QM Corner, experts discussed data protection, security and the responsible use of AI.

"Seizing the opportunities of industrial AI"

The EU's action plan emphasizes the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence. There is a lot of potential for AI, especially in industrial applications. Small-scale regulations must not stand in the way of this.

"Good partnerships for open markets"

In turbulent times, good trade relations are just as important as innovation. With the guest country Canada and the focus on the use of artificial intelligence in production, Hannover Messe 2025 has set the right signals.

2nd edition of the VDMA FAQ on the AI Act available

The AI Act entered into force 2 August 2024. A VDMA FAQ document was prepared together with the law firm FPS to provide non-binding guidance, now available as 2nd edition.

Artificial intelligence for greater profitability in mechanical engineering

A new study shows: The targeted use of Generative Artificial Intelligence can increase the profit margin in mechanical and plant engineering by up to 10.7 percentage points. This corresponds to an additional profit of 28 billion euros.

EU Commission publishes guidelines on prohibited AI systems

On February 4, 2025, the EU Commission published guidelines to provide an overview of the AI systems that have been banned in the EU since this February.

Digitale Lösungen im und für den Maschinen- und Anlagenbau

Erleben Sie am 08.-09. Mai 2025 in Wien spannende Vorträge und Podiumsdiskussionen zu Digitalisierungslösungen im Maschinen- und Anlagenbau.

IFFA TOP Topic: Creating value from data

Digitalization and AI are revolutionizing production processes. Real-time data analysis, condition monitoring and predictive maintenance ensure greater efficiency and customer benefits. Discover the future of meat and protein processing!

Software development in the industry - status quo and outlook

Advancing digitalization has led to software no longer being seen as just a "tool", but as a decisive competitive advantage.

AI can optimize the spare parts business

Anyone who needs a spare part is in a hurry. The part number is not always immediately to hand, especially when installed or under operating conditions.

Risk of knowledge loss: Mechanical engineering in the fight against oblivion

What are the challenges for mechanical engineering due to generational change? What concrete methods and techniques are available for companies to combat the loss of knowledge? What does AI do for us?

Future makers: VDMA honors talents for digitalization in machinery

Digitalization is driving the mechanical and plant engineering industry forward. This innovative strength is also reflected in the theses submitted by graduates from Germany and Austria.

Mechanical engineering in Baden-Württemberg: Resilient through crises

After the very weak economy in 2024, hopes are pinned on markets picking up in 2025 / Politicians must set business-friendly framework conditions

Employer-relevant regulations of the EU AI Act

The Confederation of German Employers' Associations (BDA) has prepared an application paper on the provisions of the Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AI Regulation) that are relevant for employers.

Use of GenAI in mechanical engineering - we need your input

In cooperation with PwC Strategy& (Germany) GmbH, VDMA Software and Digitalization is conducting an online survey among its member companies on the use of GenAI in mechanical engineering.

Hannover Messe - Joint stand software and digitalization

From March 31 to April 4, 2025, the world's leading trade fair for industry will take place under the motto "Shaping the Future with Technology". VDMA Software and Digitalization members will have the opportunity to present themselves there.

Generative AI - identifying potential, seizing opportunities

The VDMA spoke to two member companies about this topic and found out why the “human factor” will continue to play an irreplaceable role.

VISION sets an example: Growth despite negative market situation

Growth and cutting-edge technological solutions characterize the world's leading trade fair for machine vision / Record number of exhibitors and strong increase in visitors in 2024

Ruling on training AI with copyrighted works

The question of whether copyright-protected works may be used for AI training purposes is becoming increasingly important. The Hamburg Regional Court has now issued its first ruling on the use of images by an AI provider.

Podigee

VDMA Magazin Teaser Künstliche Intelligenz

AI plows along
Two things make the agricultural machinery manufacturer Amazone more successful than some of its larger competitors: The Hasbergen-based company thinks in terms of overall agronomic processes and still leaves some fields to others.
Photo

To the point

To the point

Auf den Punkt Zitat KI

VDMA

„AI is a crucial future technology in global competition and offers numerous opportunities for more sustainability and prosperity. In mechanical engineering, too, AI ensures the global competitiveness of our products“

VDMA
Prof Claus Oetter, Managing Director VDMA Software and Digitalisation

Auf den Punkt Zahl Artificial Intelligence

64

percent of mechanical engineers

expect AI-based products or services to have a medium to very strong impact on their current business model.

Source: Maschinenbau in Zahl und Bild, 2020

Auf den Punkt Zusammenfassung Künstliche Intelligenz

Summary
Machine Learning 2030 Scenario Study
  • Possible uses of machine learning extend across all corporate sectors
  • Clear guidelines regarding the use of data and additional sensors in machines and systems are necessary for success
  • Pushing for cooperation between German research institutes and the mechanical engineering industry

Events

Events

Tue. 29.04.25 Tue. 29.04.25

exclusive

  • Artificial Intelligence

The event is part of a new series of web seminars that focus on various aspects of AI.

Places available

Thu. 08.05.25 Fri. 09.05.25

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

Digitalization in mechanical and plant engineering is increasingly shaping the industry, offering numerous advantages, including greater flexibility, increased competitiveness, and the opening of new business areas. The consideration of sustainable and resource-saving processes is also underway. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to accelerate these processes and create new opportunities; however, it also poses significant challenges. To address these challenges and showcase best practices in digital transformation, VDMA Software and Digitalization, in collaboration with VDMA Austria, is organizing the "Digital Solutions for Mechanical and Plant Engineering" congress. This event, scheduled for May 8-9, 2025, at the Novotel Wien Hauptbahnhof, will feature keynote presentations and panel discussions that explore cutting-edge digitalization solutions for the mechanical and plant engineering sector. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with managing directors and executives from companies in the mechanical and plant engineering, software, and digitalization industries, thereby deriving benefit from their experience and expertise.

Places available

Thu. 15.05.25 Thu. 15.05.25

  • ProduktionNRW

How will artificial intelligence (AI) change our working world? And how can humans and AI work together in the future to increase efficiency and reduce the burden on workplaces in the long term?

Places available

Thu. 22.05.25 Thu. 22.05.25

  • Arbeitsorganisation

The current strong fluctuations in capacity utilization in production and assembly make it difficult to plan ahead.

Places available

Wed. 04.06.25 Wed. 04.06.25

exclusive

  • Digitalization & Industrie 4.0
  • Digital Transformation
  • Artificial Intelligence

The VDMA Practical Day AI in Mechanical and Plant Engineering will take place on June 04, 2025. The event will show you successful practical examples from the mechanical and plant engineering industry and offer you the opportunity to actively participate in the panel discussion and the World Café.

Places available

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.

Places available

Groups & working groups

Groups & working groups

conditionally open group

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

Asset Publisher

Documents & Downloads

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.

exclusive

Searching for an AI startup
The VDMA's Startup Radar helps navigate the global startup scene - it lists more than 3,000 young companies that are of relevance to the mechanical engineering industry. This also includes many AI startups.

exclusive

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.

Asset Publisher

VDMA partners

Photo
Allianz Industrie 4.0
Photo
Plattform Lernende Systeme

Level 2 Minimal Contact Display

Your contact