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The new white paper from VDMA Software and Digitalization is intended to provide member companies with guidance on how to become more familiar with the topic.

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.

The digital transformation of industry needs a complete Digital Ecosystem. Data collection, processing, business models and data protection are the key challenges. Find out more at VDMA at Hannover Fair 2023, in Hall 15, Booth F28 .

The VDMA Industrial Security Working Group publishes the OT Risk Cookbook

The new version of the NIS directive will in future oblige manufacturers of "critical products" such as machines or control components to implement cybersecurity in their own operating environment.

"Since I first learned about the OPC UA Companion Specifications, likely around 12 years ago, I have always regarded them as a true game-changer in industrial communication". - Pyry Grönholm CEO Prosys OPC Ltd.

The mechanical and plant engineering industry does not have to think about cybersecurity alone. Companies that support the manufacturing industry with services and solutions can exchange ideas and cooperate within this expert’s circle.

Digital value creation and coping with new regulatory requirements by means of standardized data exchange in the Manufacturing-X data room.

The VDMA is conducting a survey among its member companies on the state of implementation of the EU Data Act.

The EU Data Act presents new challenges for mechanical and plant engineering sector. This article and the umati explainer video show how companies can meet the regulation's requirements efficiently using OPC UA standards and technical solutions.

The "Produktives.NRW" competition call supports investments in critical technologies in the areas of digital innovations, environmentally friendly and resource-efficient technologies and biotechnology in NRW.

Become a sought-after data analyst or data scientist and make large amounts of data usable, analyzable and visualizable for your company. Start your next career step together with the Mechanical Engineering Institute and StackFuel.

The EU Cyber Resilience Act is one of the most important regulations for the mechanical engineering industry in the coming years. Find out about dates, obligations and possible opportunities and risks of the regulation that will soon come into force.

When the Cyber Resilience Act 2027 comes into force, software BOMs will also become mandatory. The VDMA recommends that companies prepare in good time so that they can continue to sell digital products seamlessly.

Find out on November 19, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main how you can succeed in agile working in the area of conflict between established corporate structures, given framework conditions and new technical possibilities through AI.

Hardly any innovation topic is currently being discussed more intensively than AI - especially in the context of marketing.

The advantages of OPC UA should also be available for electrolysers in the future. A working group with members from VDMA and the OPC Foundation is now working on this.

This year, the Mechanical Engineering Institute is once again hosting the VDMA Quality Management Conference. On September 24, 2024, you will learn how you can use artificial intelligence practically and efficiently in your quality management.

The new version is more powerful than ever and offers a wide range of innovative functions that make the design of gearboxes more efficient and reliable.

Industry 4.0 pursues the introduction of internet technologies in industry with the aim of tapping into new value creation potential through networking and digitalization.

Take advantage of our seminar series "Cybersecurity according to IEC 62443", developed in cooperation with ISA Europe and Fraunhofer IOSB, to acquire your personal ISA certificate as an ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert.

The question of the patentability of a machine-generated invention has repeatedly arisen in the past. This question has now been answered by the Federal Court of Justice in a recent decision (BGH, decision of 11.06.2024, ref. X ZB 5/22).

No fine against the parent company: Joint responsibility does not already exist in the case of a fundamental strategic decision and the establishment of a subsidiary.

The digital transformation in mechanical and plant engineering is becoming increasingly noticeable, especially on the store floor.

The European Artificial Intelligence Act was published in the Official Journal on July 12, 2024.

Update: now also available in English! The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) will be published soon and will then come into force. The VDMA has compiled a FAQ document to provide support and non-binding guidance to its members.

Pricing, marketing, high need for explanation: Learn how to successfully implement digital services in your company and market them profitably from our team of experts on October 22, 2024 in Bad Soden am Taunus.

As part of the implementation of the Digital Services Act at national level, among other things, certain digital laws have been renamed. This may lead to necessary changes for companies.

100 experts met on 28.06.2024 at the VDMA Summit on "Digital Product Passport: IT solutions for the textile industry". Organized by the Textile Machinery Association with Global Textile Scheme.

Mechanicus optimizes your work processes with straightforward calculations of machine elements. Test reliable calculations for gears, bearings, and more at www.mechanicus.app.

The International Vision Standards Meeting (IVSM) 2024 Fall will be held in Frauenfeld, Switzerland from the 14th of October 2024 to 18th of October 2024

Visit us on September 25 at the conference in Oberursel near Frankfurt and exchange ideas on the topics of e-invoicing, internal audit in subsidiaries, sustainability reporting and artificial intelligence.

With the new Ecodesign Regulation and the establishment of a digital product passport, the EU Commission has set an important milestone under the Green Deal. The mechanical engineering sector will already be affected by the new requirements in the short term.

Trade visitors to AMB 2024 in Stuttgart from September 10 to 14 can find out about the new, internationally sought-after OPC UA Companion Specification for Cutting Tools for the manufacture of cutting tools.

Together with members and partners, the trade association celebrated its 25th anniversary in Würzburg. One thing became particularly clear: the trade association and its topics are playing an increasingly important role in the industry.

Around 50 participants from Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and Denmark met at ANDRITZ AG in Graz on 28 May to exchange experiences on the opportunities of digitalization for sustainable products in mechanical engineering.

How important are electronic support and intelligent tools in day-to-day business today? We asked General Manager Global Audit Carsten Friedemann from Sumitomo SHI Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH.

Digitalization and the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) do not stop at application processes.

The PA-DIM Working Group has released Version 1.1 of the standard, expanding to include support for analyzer device types and data modeling extensions. This enhancement improves interoperability for process applications in automation.

Promoting and challenging players in sales, new AI tools, resource efficiency in volatile markets, online marketing, etc. - many aspects currently need to be considered in sales strategy and organization.

The new Ecodesign Regulation aims to regulate products sustainably throughout their entire life cycle - the mechanical and plant engineering sector will be directly affected by this.

The circular economy is one of the key areas of transformation with opportunities as an enabler for mechanical and plant engineering. The kick-off event presented selected business models.

Call for proposals for the European Innovation Partnership "Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability" in North Rhine-Westphalia.

The BGH clarifies that copies of documents of the data subject may also be covered by a request for information. In addition, it must be examined whether complete documents are required to contextualize the processed data.

NRW is looking for committed companies that meet challenges such as digitalization or globalization with new solutions and actively shape the economic transformation process in NRW.

What undiscovered opportunities are hidden behind technical documentation and how can valuable business models be created from it? An interview with Volker Granacher (tecteam GmbH) and Lars Kothes (kothes GmbH).

The ECJ ruling of April 11, 2024 defines the framework for claims for damages in the event of GDPR violations and non-material damage.

Munich Higher Regional Court confirms: No right to erasure of data in shareholder lists. General Data Protection Regulation provides no basis.

Industry interview with Tony Marchelletta (National Sales Manager Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery N.A.) on the benefits of OPC UA for the user

Together with Christian Seifert from avenit, 26 experts discussed trends in digital employer branding on April 12, 2024. A workshop on "Employer Branding with Artificial Intelligence" gave the participants new impetus.